Some great replies; I would add that parking is expensive and difficult on the streets of Durham, so if you opt to drive you should check...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Durham-York-Liverpool in the Europe - UK & Ireland Branch
about 1 month ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Ireland Trains in the Europe - UK & Ireland Branch
#2; it's nice, but not an accurate rail map of modern Ireland:...
5 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Ireland Trains in the Europe - UK & Ireland Branch
For Irish Rail click:...
5 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Train Station photos in the Europe - UK & Ireland Branch
Hello Anita,...
7 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called How much time does one need in Durham? in the Europe - UK & Ireland Branch
The norman cathedral is stunning and a visit to the tower is a highlight, even if they charge £5 for adults for this extra. The cathedral...
12 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Solo female needing advice on first trip to Scotland in the Europe - UK & Ireland Branch
A car is great for sightseeing, but bear in mind the usual caveats about N Americans visiting more remote areas of the UK, Ireland etc:...
about 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called The North of England. in the Europe - UK & Ireland Branch
Newcastle-upon-Tyne - a great range of things to see and do for all ages. Most attractions are within walking distance of Central station...
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called italia to greece... in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
Apart from Venice, you can also get ferries for Greece from Ancona (Le Marche) and Bari. Ancona would be best since there are direct trains...
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Is putting on makeup in public a signal that a woman's a prostitute? in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
This reminded me of something I saw in work yesterday - a young woman (late teens) putting on her lipstick by using her iPhone as a mirror...
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Macerata in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
To add to jjita's comprehensive overview:...
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Umbria (& a bit of Marche) – tentative questions in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
jjita already gave some super information about walking in the Sibillini's southern ranges. The northern range is also very walkable,...
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Travel between Belfast and Larne in the Europe - UK & Ireland Branch
Incidentally, if you're on public transport, then you should also check Stena from Belfast port, since it leaves you at Stranraer (which...
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Viacard for Italian Toll roads? in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
furs - didn't realise they accept credit cards - that's really useful to know and thanks for that. sushi - still interesting to know that...
almost 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Viacard for Italian Toll roads? in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
It certainly existed last summer, when we bought the €50 version (think it also comes in €25 and €100 versions). It is not necessary since...
almost 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Liverpool and surrounding areas in the Europe - UK & Ireland Branch
While the lake district is stunning, it is some distance from Liverpool. There is plenty to see and do in the Liverpool area; I suggest you...
about 2 years ago
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