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Best Routes and Favourite Strolls in the United Kingdom
Posted by charlotte
hello that a great link, thank you for sharing. For anyone traveling in Dorset, my hometown is Christchurch and I did the Highcliffe Walk, past the castle, along the wonderful beach and sea. It's a fab walk. Here's a link to it and some other ...
Weekends in UK
Posted by janetu
Ok this is a bit of a long shot but anyway, having just started a new job extended travel overseas is off the agenda for a while so i was considering just doing short UK weekend breaks occasionally. I live in the South East England and so they'd ...
Weekends in UK
Posted by travelfreaks
P&O shortbreak could be good. From Hull to Rotterdam including spending money cost a grand total of £200 for both of us....2 nights on the ferry and 1 day in Rotterdam.
Lewis Scotland Standing stones - Lewis, Scotland travel question
Posted by kathryn77
Hi sitlelea, Afraid I've only been to Skye, but I drove round that all the way, in a few hours, and it's bigger than the other islands, so I don't think the car journey will be too arduous - unless you're going right now as it's very ...
Best Routes and Favourite Strolls in the United Kingdom
Posted by greekcypriot
Read about the most rewarding, winter walks in Britain which exercise both body and mind. 5500 Photos-videos, 5 blogs, 30 countries!
Lewis Scotland Standing stones - Lewis, Scotland travel question
Posted by starlagurl
Here's the timetable to get to Lewis: And to get to Harris: It looks like you might be able to drive between the two places no problem.
Lewis Scotland Standing stones - Lewis, Scotland travel question
Posted by sitlelea
I need help figuring out the best way to get to Harris and Lewis. I will have car and mainly want to see the standing stones on Lewis. Where it the best port to take off from the mainland. How long does that ferry take ? Is it better to go to Skye and ...
Winter Road Chaos
Posted by kathryn77
*sigh* will they ever learn? Apparently it was snowing in London today....
Winter Road Chaos
Posted by manzara
Britain's roads could descend into chaos this winter due to shortages of grit after it was revealed that stocks in half of local authority areas would only last for six days. Once again, winter catches Britain by surprise!
G'Day!
Posted by meagan_g
Thanks Kathryn! I think I may have chosen a bad time to travel! All I hear about is the recession, and that there are no jobs... Would I be better off going somewhere else do you think? I checked out your Ireland info! Thanks a bunch! ...
Need help with local info
Posted by kathryn77
I'm almost on first name terms with the staff on the Gatwick to Dublin route! Definitely the best choice of route, and it's great that Ryanair & Aer Lingus have access to Gatwick airport - I'm assuming it's one of those you got&# ...
Need help with local info
Posted by sarahindenmark
Hi Chance, There is a train from London Victoria station, called the . It takes about 30 minutes. The other option is to take the . Thanks for the info. I was a little worried I had screwed up. Thanks again yeah the Gatwick Express ...
German Markets come to UK
Posted by charlotte
Germany has very much come to UK in the form of German markets. I was in Edinburgh, Scotland for a long weekend at end of November and already the German market was running. It's selling all kinds of german meats, hot sausage and mustard in a roll , ...
G'Day!
Posted by kathryn77
Hi Meagan I moved from the UK to Ireland last year - if you click on my 'Ireland' link below, the first entry details what you need to know to be able to work here legally - tax number/bank account etc (I also have a 'starter kit for Rep. of ...
Need help with local info
Posted by bigjakesrq
Hi Chance, There is a train from London Victoria station, called the . It takes about 30 minutes. The other option is to take the . Thanks for the info. I was a little worried I had screwed up. Thanks again
Need help with local info
Posted by travelingdiva
Hi Chance, There is a train from London Victoria station, called the . It takes about 30 minutes. The other option is to take the .
Need help with local info
Posted by bigjakesrq
Okay I'm hoping I just didn't screw up to bad. I'm going to be traveling from London to Dublin in March. I just booked the cheapest flight I could. It was from Gatwick. Now that I'm looking at a map it looks like Gatwick is an hours drive ...
G'Day!
Posted by starlagurl
Heyyyyyy another TPer in Ireland! You'll have lots of friends there from these forums! Hehe. Welcome welcome. I know that Kathryn and Sian et al. will have some tips for you soon.
G'Day!
Posted by meagan_g
Hi All! Meagan here! I'm planning my first solo trip to Europe (first solo trip EVER), with the hope that I'll be living and working in Ireland come May 2010 and would love to get some help, hints or tips when it comes to landing myself ...
Britain Was Once Connected to Europe
Posted by greekcypriot
I found this interesting article that tells of how scientists discovered that half a million years ago, Britain was connected to Europe. Read the whole story here.
Check your Change!
Posted by manzara
In 2002 in the UK, one in every 109 £1 coins was a fake. Today it's one in 40. A former counterfeiter reveals how to spot the fake in your pocket... and asks the question: bearing in mind you can't swap one for legal tender, would you throw yours ...
York's Top 10 Budget Eats
Posted by manzara
York is a great place to spend a day (or three!). Tony Naylor of Guardian Online seeks out the city's best places to enjoy fine food at affordable prices
The Beatles Story
Posted by manzara
The Beatles Story, located within Liverpool's historic Albert Dock, tells the story of the city's most famous sons and the impact that they had on music, culture and society. My era this was! Here's a with more information below. ...
Weather-proof Days out
Posted by manzara
With rain forecast for much of the country this weekend, Guardian Online recommends 10 indoor attractions across the UK. Also useful for other wet weekends!
places to stay - Glasglow travel question
Posted by kathryn77
You should be able to get somewhere pretty central & cheap at this time of year. When are you going? Are you looking for a hostel or a hotel or something else?
places to stay - Glasglow travel question
Posted by starlagurl
Have you looked through the TripAdvisor listings yet? It depends on what you want:
Top 10 Country B&B's in the UK
Posted by kathryn77
I have heard about the Smartbox but haven't seen the choices available. They sound like an excellent gift option. Have a great time - and do tell us all about it on your return Will do
Top 10 Country B&B's in the UK
Posted by dazy
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