Today is another post on the Destination of the Month segment all about the Isle of Jersey. The Isle is part of the UK and is located on the English Channel close to France. It's a very popular place especially in the summer as it has beautiful beaches and lovely hospitality.
Jersey is full of beautiful landscapes filled with Norman style farmhouses, narrow lanes, small fields and french street names. Jersey was an english island until it was lost in a war to France, hence the french street names. The english did win back years later. There are numerous of defence forts and castles strategically built all around the island.
The island was also invaded during the second world war and was used as a base and as a hospital for german soldiers. The island was occupied because the British Government decided not to defend it. The population was left starving and oppressed. The liberation of this island and the other channel islands happened five years after the beginning of the war on the 9th May 1945 and it is celebrated annually. During the occupation, the german soldiers used all castles as their bases and built numerous bunkers all around the island.
The island is very slow-paced which helps with relaxing vibe it gives. Everyone is very welcoming and genuinely nice. The isle also gives a 1920's - 1930's vibe with some of the houses outer designs. The island is also known for its amazing selection of seafood and seafront restaurants. I recommend it greatly because it allows you to disconnect your mind and just breathe. I leave you with some more pictures. Check my facebook page for a whole album of pictures from this amazing island.
Thanks for reading!
Bea xoxo
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