Modern Traveler

Edinburgh boasts an impressive stone castle alongside its world-famous scotch; with the help of the Balmoral's whiskey ambassador, Alyssa discovers the craft and distinction of the national drink of choice.

Host Alyssa Caverley gets her hands dirty working at a sheep farm in the Scottish Highlands; after staking a claim to the Ballindalloch Castle, she parties with locals at the world-famous Hootenanny.

With a full day of drinks ahead of her, Alyssa gets a little tipsy as she tries out perfectly-aged scotch at the Macallan estate, as well as the perfectly-paired whiskeys at the Craigellachie.

Alyssa discovers British beach culture while visiting Cornwall, then after taking a joyride with David Beckham, she learns to surf the Newquay waves and enjoys scones with real Rodda's clotted cream.

Alyssa checks out hand crafted goods and art at Covent Garden and enjoys the best plate of fish and chips.

Nestled on the Western coast of England, Padstow boasts the freshest sea food amongst English oceanside charm; at the Cornwall Cooking School, Alyssa tries her hand at cooking live crab and finds that it's as dangerous as it is difficult.