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Helpful British terminology chart
Posted on Aug 8, 2008, 07:38:55 by askanil
I think , he is right.This better way to visualize the difference between the United Kingdom and the British Isles. My travelogue:
 
Helpful British terminology chart
Posted on Jun 9, 2008, 07:51:47 by Paul
Hmmm, interesting. I didn't know that difference between Great Britain and United Kingdom. (although I will probably forget it soon anyway.) I am no expert on this subject and should probably stay out of it - but my thinking would have been the ...
 
Helpful British terminology chart
Posted on Feb 6, 2008, 09:37:25 by starlagurl
This is neat, an easy way to visualize the difference between the United Kingdom and the British Isles. Because you know, sometimes we forget...*ahem*
 
What is the most newsworthy thing from your birthyear?
Posted on Jul 9, 2007, 07:02:10 by rbisset
... Proclamation of the Queen of Canada on Parliament Hill, Canada patriates its constitution, granting full political independence from the United Kingdom; included is the country's first entrenched bill of rights. April 23 - Dennis Wardlow, Mayor of Key ...
 
The world's smallest countries....
Posted on Jul 27, 2008, 22:17:19 by inasia2008
... . Seychelles - 107 square miles - The 81,000 residents of this Indian Ocean island group have been independent of the United Kingdom since 1976. Maldives - 115 square miles - Only 200 of the 2000 Indian Ocean islands which make up this country are ...
 
Scotland
Posted on Apr 7, 2008, 13:23:35 by kathryn77
... local services from the machines at the bus stop. This will be easy to identify. Visas Scotland is part of the United Kingdom, and is therefore part of the European Union, allowing all member countries entry without the need for a Visa. Visit www. ...
 
06 - June 2009 Photo of the Month
Posted on Jun 29, 2009, 22:31:24 by jacquesl
... India, by: 2.) Reed Flute Cave, Guilin - Yangshuo, China, by: 3.) Cheetah - Otjiwarongo, Namibia, by: 4.) 30 - Road to Elgol - Isle of Skye, United Kingdom, by: 5.) Lindisfarne - The Holy Island of Lindisfarne, United Kingdom, by:
 
Starter Kit for Turkey
Posted on Mar 10, 2009, 12:53:49 by manzara
... trying to sell you a carpet or some Turkish Delight!) Visas: The nationalities of many countries (including the United Kingdom and the United States of America) can purchase a sticker Visa on arrival at the airport, sea port or border crossing. ...
 
Most livable places in the world
Posted on May 1, 2009, 11:23:12 by starlagurl
... Brisbane, Australia 35. Boston, United States 35. Tokyo, Japan 37. Lyon, France 38. Yokohama, Japan 38. London, United Kingdom 40. Kobe, Japan 41. Milan, Italy 42. Portland, OR, United States 42. Barcelona, Spain 44. ...
 
Best Eastern European country to visit?
Posted on Feb 3, 2009, 02:32:02 by alexandra_bg
... over the past decade[update]. Beach-resorts attract tourists from Germany, Romania, Russia, Scandinavia, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. The ski-resorts have become a favourite destination[citation needed] for British and Irish tourists. Alpine ...
 
Why people stay away from the USA
Posted on Jun 11, 2008, 04:19:50 by netravel
Here is one of the articles I read. Statistics were in the BBC. "According to the BBC News, handgun crime in the United Kingdom rose by 40% in the two years after it passed its draconian gun ban in 1997.18 And according to a United Nations study, ...
 
Bali Starter Kit
Posted on Aug 23, 2009, 18:01:34 by bali-balinese
... , Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Suriname, Switzerland, Sweden, Taiwan, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and the United States of America. What if you're not eligible for VOA or Visa- ...
 
Branding the USA
Posted on Oct 27, 2009, 10:50:55 by mmbcross
... , Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom. If you are not fortunate enough to live in one of these countries, you will have to pay US&# ...
 
travelling UK to USA then onwards to Mexico..any visa issues etc???
Posted on Aug 24, 2009, 15:14:04 by huntaaar
... , Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, San Marino, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United States, Uruguay and Venezuela. Great, thanks for the advice. I did read something similar but just wanted ...
 
travelling UK to USA then onwards to Mexico..any visa issues etc???
Posted on Aug 24, 2009, 14:31:33 by starlagurl
... , Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, San Marino, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United States, Uruguay and Venezuela.
 
A Modern Twist on Thai-Indian Links in Bangkok
Posted on Sep 3, 2009, 11:13:43 by wakingdream
... galleries. "It's a little-known Indian diaspora community compared to those in places like the United Kingdom or the United States - but perhaps equally influential," says Christopher Rego, a documentary filmmaker who selected Bangkok as the ...
 
Tonga
Posted on Aug 29, 2009, 02:31:53 by introducinlyric
... 's climate, please visit www.mca.gov.to/Met/ Entry Requirements Most visitors to Tonga ( including New Zealand, Australia , United Kingdom and United States amongst others) do not require a visa as long as their intended stay does not exceed 31 days*. ...
 
United States of America
Posted on Jun 3, 2009, 16:08:39 by mmbcross
Yanks...yes that wont confuse anyone. How about people living in the United Kingdom? It seems few will say they are British. I think most say English, Welsh, Scottish or Irish. Most foreigners are totally confused about Great Britain. Here's a great ...
 
kyrgyz-, Tajiki- and Uzbekistan Visas
Posted on Apr 9, 2009, 13:26:26 by starlagurl
... procedure for the citizens of Austria, Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Malaysia, Spain Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United States. Businessmen of these countries are issued multiple entry visas up to one year and tourists - up to ...
 
UNESCO Heritage Sites
Posted on Apr 6, 2009, 12:34:08 by nixsboys
... Archaeological Zone Historic Centre of Lima South Africa uKhahlamba / Drakensberg Park Cape Floral Region Protected Areas United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites Blenheim Palace City of Bath ...
 
Tipping
Posted on Nov 10, 2008, 11:16:35 by mmbcross
Here's what Wikipedia has to say about tipping in the USA: In the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, most other Western countries and the Middle East, it is customary for customers to pay a tip to a server after a meal. In many U.S. states, waiting ...
 
Ethiopia Visa
Posted on Jul 9, 2008, 09:55:26 by starlagurl
... , Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States. If applying for a tourist visa on arrival, visitors will need to bring with them two recent passport ...
 
What is the most newsworthy thing from your birthyear?
Posted on Apr 24, 2008, 20:54:39 by inasia2008
... -election to the House of Commons of Northern Ireland. (My birthday)April 16 - The National Westminster Bank begins trading in the United Kingdom. April 17 - Safe return & splashdown of Apollo 13 (Apollo program). April 21 - The Hutt River Province ...
 
49 States in 49 Days
Posted on Feb 20, 2007, 16:59:58 by stevejames
You need to get an amphibious vehicle so you can visit the other two states (Hawaii and the United Kingdom).
 
Who uses travelpod?
Posted on Oct 19, 2005, 05:07:05 by whereshegoes
... we can certainly see what can be done to weave it in. I too am very excited about the 'travellers nearby' feature. At the moment, our top Countries by user include: United States United Kingdom Canada Australia Ireland Stay tuned for more!
 
Duplicate forums?
Posted on Oct 15, 2009, 05:08:55 by darrenstravels
Forgive me if I'm wrong, but isn't the United Kingdom forum simply duplicating the England/Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland forums?
 
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This Weekend: Fall Family Spectacular
Posted on Sep 24, 2009, 16:46:34 by laorfamily
... up the charts to become a # 2 record on the national charts and reached the top of the charts in the United Kingdom. At 9 p.m. the very popular Jersey group The Sensational Soul Cruisers take the Main Stage. Back for their 2nd Edison appearance, ...
 
Havant to Swin by Train?
Posted on Sep 4, 2009, 16:14:32 by doddzy
Hey, I've also posted this in the United Kingdom section but really need help so I thought i'd post it here too! I hope someone can help me! I'm fairly new to this so sorry for any mistakes. I was just looking at the National Express ...
 
Travel Club
Posted on Aug 17, 2009, 15:50:20 by kilgiraffe
... here for kicks.. I'm an 18 year old girl, about to move away from sunny Barbados to my homeland of the United Kingdom I've previously travelled to various Caribbean islands, 3 US states, the UK obviously, France, Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary ...