Traveler Magazine AHSpring2019 | Page 51

PHOTOS Oftentimes, the British Isles conjure up thoughts of medieval castles, gilded palaces, afternoon tea, photogenic clocktowers, moats and dragons, “Braveheart,” Merlin, knights and maybe a redcoat soldier with a tall bearskin hat. But, God save the Queen, there’s so much more to the British Isles than the already iconic and quintessential. The flow of time slows for no square inch of the world, and, as such, everyone beats on into the new and novel— including the land of Merlin and moats. While the remnants of the British Isles’ storied past still rise up amongst the hustle and bustle of modern metropolises, take a good look at that hustle and bustle. It’s the modern side that crackles with thrilling vibrancy and energy, just waiting to captivate you. And here, in the following pages, we’ll spell out where and how. L E F T: M O D E R N A B S T R A C T M E TA L S C U L P T U R E T O P R I G H T: S E A B I R D S AT CO R N WA L L B E AC H , E N G L A N D B O T T O M R I G H T: D E L I C I O U S C R A F T C O C K TA I L S