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United Kingdom Slideshow
Travel Blogs from United Kingdom
I need a bigger rucksack!
This is a top pick! DOMINIQUE HERE : Ok, 6 days to go until the biggest adventure of our lives begins and I'm wondering how I am going to stuff my clothes into my rucksack when it is already bulging at the seams! I have prioritised the priorities and have managed to ...
The pay days are running out
This is a top pick! Less than 8 months to go, 8 salary slips to come in, then the end of 17 years working for one company - the end of security, safety, but hey, Life isnt a rehearsal, and I cant wait to go - the time is just dissapearing, and I feel I'm ages from ...
Ash and Shivani's Wedding
This is a top pick! A great day at Ash' and Shivani's wedding. An early start meant we were there in time to see Ash arrive in an old Morris Ambassador, ride his horse to the "House" and then a day of wedding ceremony (Civil + Hindu) and catching up with loads of Emma's ...
Tourists in London
This is a top pick! Two weeks before Melanie started her new job, we took a few days as tourists in London. We found cheap flights on EasyJet and used Chris' accumulated Marriott points to stay at the wonderfully located Grosvenor Square hotel. We did a lot of ...
The Tara Centre
This is a top pick! Well I am back in the Tara Buddhist Centre for two weeks. I am getting back into my mediation, meeting great people. One lady tonight who broke her neck in car accident. As well as being beautiful she is an inspiration witty and intelligent. Its ...
Cool Britainia Part 2
This is a top pick! After picking up some replacement underwear emblazoned with the Union Jack, DH decided that she will continue describing our visit to London as she was concerned that I might say something to disparage her 'peeps'. One viewing of Coronation Street ...
How time flies while you're waiting to have fun!!
This is a top pick! Sunday we leave this country behind for a whole year. We set off at 1400 hours from Heathrow to Boston and head for a bit of R&R at Aunt Ann's house in Newcastle, New Hampshire, USA. From there we head down the East Coast, stopping off at Washington, ...
A Brief Stop in England
This is a top pick! Early in the morning (similar to the last time we visited them!), Thijs and Barbara dropped us off at the train station where we caught the train to Schipol Airport. Our Air Canada flight stopped at Heathrow Airport in London where we spent a couple ...
Getting Stoned
This is a top pick! Thought that I'd gotten this all out of my system in Ireland, but apparently not. England has some notable stones as well. The most notable being Stonehenge. We worked our route for the day across the Salisbury Planes (which is ...
A list of what we carried for 1 year
This is a top pick! We thought that we´d write a list of the things that we took with us. They are not written in any particular order and I´m sure will differ from person to person. Perhaps it will be of some use to travellers to preparing for a big trip although it is ...
Uncle Jawad
This is a top pick! After over three years away I finally make it back to England. The reason? Have a look at the ...
In the Beginning.....
This is a top pick! Well this is the beginning of a new chapter of my life. I have left behind a successful career to fulfill this life long ambition . You may ask what ambition ? Well, I always wanted to explore the world, I've left it until the age of 28 to begin my ...
Back home - for now at least + Trans-Sib Itinerary
This is a top pick! Just back from Deb & Nicks after a good drive. Had to post a couple of e-mails we received after sending some enquiries to Kostya (a Russian) related to our Trans-Sib trip! ------------------------ Hi David. Glad to hear from you. I got ...
Back in Blighty
This is a top pick! I wanted to update this. I will change all the dates on here also, in order that they refect my travels. At present I am back in the UK . I flew into Heathrow yesterday ( even after a delay, we made up time and arrived on time), and managed to bypass the ...
Stag Nights and home comforts
This is a top pick! The long journey home and the sad feeling of knowing most of the exciting stuff is behind you really starts to kick in. Theirs a weird sensation as you cross the international date line, and start the day all over again. Flying air New Zealand is a ...
London - It was the Best of Times, It was the w___
This is a top pick! London - A Dickens of a Tale After a smooth flight we touched down in London. While waiting for our bags we talked with a bloke who recommended the 'Billy Elliott' show at the theatre across the street from the train station terminal where we ...
June and Tris Wedding in Belfast
This is a top pick! Before we landed on English soil, it was time for a whistle stop tour to Belfast and to attend June and Tris wedding. We heard of their wedding plans whilst on the trip and the timing couldn't have been more perfect as it meant we could drop in on ...
We have Flights!
This is a top pick! After numerous iterations and changes to the route, we've finally booked our flights. The first of many major milestones in making the trip a reality. We searched around on the internet, read books, visited STA/Trailfinders and spoke to friends to ...
Socks, cream teas and pin cushions
This is a top pick! Very excited, we have a sponsor! Come this weekend we will be proudly sporting what are (probably) the most gorgeous mohair socks in the world, thanks to Steve from Corrymoor www.corrymoor.com and his pedigree angora goats. From Stockland in the ...
Leaving the UK
This is a top pick! What a nightmare morning!! When I had planned what my last day in the Uk would be like before I headed for the other side of the world, I had in mind feeling calm but a little nervous, and really excited. Instead I ended up feeling panicky, angry and ...
Back to western civilization (for now!)
This is a top pick! After nearly 3 months in Africa, we were eager to return to western civilization and indulge in some modern comforts. Although we only had 3 days in London, there were several things on our to-do list: eat some of our favourite foods (ie. Chinese, ...
Begin here!
This is a top pick! The Ethiopian election results have been postponed a month, and are now released on 8th July, instead of the day that we are due to arrive. Which is nice. To explain, Fred Siwak contacted me to ask if I could help him by taking some of his art to ...
Christmas pudding & turkey review
This is a top pick! Cracking time back in the UK for Christmas. We were spoiled for 12 fantastic days by family & friends. Dinner cooked for us every night, rounds purchased in pubs, meals shouted in restaurants, it was short but sweet, just like ...
I'm still sodding here...
This is a top pick! I have changed the date of my flight to India and I am now leaving on the 30th June. Cost a tidy 100 to sort out tickets and insurance. Girl the other side of the counter has permission to whack me if I come back and change my dates again. She was ...
Duck and Glover!
This is a top pick! This is a story to be told in 2 parts... Prior to my adventures commencing i received a phone call from a very good mate of mine, Sarah Atkins. 'Hello mate, how are you'? she enquired. 'STRESSED!' was my retort.... And i was. After having 4 ...
A slight pinch
This is a top pick! At this rate, I might as well be making this travelogue, a "what's it like in Farnborough" logue. What has changed since last entry. Not a lot. I've had the first of my jabs. Rabies 1 and Hep 1. Nurse says I have loads of time to squeeze them all ...
Typical British Bank Holiday
This is a top pick! We are hoping the weather will hold out for the weekend as we are going camping with the Walkers. Our meteorologist friend does a forecast which we don't like but he won't change it. Friday and Saturday weather is ok if a bit cool. Manage ...
Our Good news!
This is a top pick! After what seems like an eternity we finally had our 3 month scan yesterday for our little baby. Very exciting! All appears well so far which is great news as we were both pretty nervous. I have never willed 3 months of my life over so ...
The last leg...
This is a top pick! With just two days left before flying home, I could have been forgiven for feeling a little sad that this long journey was nearing its conclusion. However, I genuinely didn't feel this way as I was just looking forward to seeing everyone again, and ...