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Welcome to the UK & Ireland branch
Countries covered by this branch: England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland.
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Welcome to the UK, described by Lonely Planet in the latest UK guide as "simply one of the most beautiful islands on earth". You'll find that whilst people can appear flippant and/or sarcastic on this branch, it's only part of the unique British sense of humour so don't take it personally.
Please read this thread first before you ask a question, hopefully you'll find your answer already inside!
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1. Do a TT search! At least five posters a week ask what to do in London, whether to go visit Stonehenge on their way around the world, and whether it's possible to work under the table/overstay a tourist visa. The road is well traveled. Find those threads, add a reply (which brings the topic to the top, restarting the conversation), and then ...
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22-Nov-2009 21:27
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22-Nov-2009 21:27
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Hi All
Was wondering where the best places in the UK would be for a short break was originally thinking of going to the USA but changed last minute, so finance is not that much of a consideration, have the money budgeted for a one week USA trip , but unable to get leave, hence this shorter trip in the UK.
Its now colder although still not too bad for most places although I was looking at any place within the Uk including Isle of Man, Isle of Wight , even Jersey.
I was looking at virtually any holiday , including an outdoors one,and some of the places which came up were
The Lake district-is it too wet and windy now?
Edinburgh-too cold now??
Isle of Man
Isle of Wight
South Wales/Pembrokeshire
Snowdon
Devon/Cornwall
Not looking to rough it, wanted preferably to stay in a good hotel,maybe with outdoorsy places to go out to... but mostly looking at just chilling out
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22-Nov-2009 15:40
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22-Nov-2009 19:46
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I'm going to take a 10 day vacation to Ireland (I'm from the US). I am going to spend the first 3 days in Dublin, then rent a car and head to Cork. On the list is also the Cliffs of Moher... Need advice for the other 6-7 days. I like "off the beaten path" things. Any help welcome. Thanks!
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22-Nov-2009 00:37
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22-Nov-2009 20:02
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My last few summer holidays have involved lots of action and activity. Last year I started the holiday tired and ended it exhausted! This year I am looking for something much calmer. I would like to go to a pretty town, for 3 days, which is nice to wander around and has a couple of places of interest to visit. The rest of the time would be spent having coffee while watching people and relaxing in a lovely hotel. Any ideas which towns would fit this description? (Been to Cambridge, Winchester, Edinburgh)
Thanks very much.
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21-Nov-2009 19:14
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Raki_Man »
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22-Nov-2009 21:36
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Raki_Man »
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More than one in 10 British people don't realise that a woman can still get pregnant if she has sex standing up, according to a poll on Friday.
One recalls the old joke about the Methodists and why they disapprove of people having sex standing up.......Answer inside
http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/wellbeing/british-poll-reveals-sexual-ignorance-20091120-ir2t.html
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21-Nov-2009 12:02
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22-Nov-2009 22:25
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Hi,
I am currently in Brazil since a year back with Royal Mail post redirection to where I am currently staying.
I wonder if any one has thought about a permanent or temporary UK mail address that takes the mail in and converts it to digital format and makes it available via email or web access?
I have seen a few companies offering mail address for business users but nothing for a private person.
Am I the only person thinking of this?
Could it be a service worth offering?
thoughts?
regards
Per Norrgren
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21-Nov-2009 11:55
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22-Nov-2009 21:49
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hi i am planning on getting a working visa for july next year. i am traveling to asia for 2 to 3 months before i enter england. just wondering when i should apply for the visa?? can i do the visa now and enter the date i will be arriveing even tho its still months away??
thanks jay
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21-Nov-2009 04:44
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Tomska »
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22-Nov-2009 01:01
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Hi all,
Going to a gig at the Apollo next week and need a good pub to meet in beforehand. Any recommendations? One that serves decent ale preferred.
Thanks.
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21-Nov-2009 01:46
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piaczka »
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22-Nov-2009 19:51
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piaczka »
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Hubby and I have decided to go for a week's diving holiday in Dahab, Egypt in January. We live in Poland so I found a package tour hol flying from here and though not cheap, we thought it sounded nice, Le Meridien Dahab Bay and all that .... Then I thought I'd look into prices from the UK as some friends might come along from there. And I found a week in the exact same hotel through Thomson. for nearly half the price (60% of the price to be precise) we are paying. It will be cheaper for us to fly to London, even staying the night in a hotel, and then go from there! But why should we in Poland, with smaller salaries than the average British salary, be paying so much more!?
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20-Nov-2009 23:57
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TRRK »
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21-Nov-2009 22:41
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Does anyone know a UK insurance company that will cover me for a 3 day stopover in Brunei travelling one way from the UK to New Zealand?
Not Worldnomads as their short term policies are VERY expensive though I'm considering using them for a later portion of the trip from Malaysia to UK overland. Ideally I'd like to insure the initial stopover separately otherwise I will end up paying for a month of insurance I don't need in New Zealand (where I'm only visiting relatives and am covered for healthcare as a New Zealand citizen).
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20-Nov-2009 23:54
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helleuk »
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21-Nov-2009 10:42
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Fwoggie »
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Hi i'm a 20 year old German girl currently working as an au pair in Central England. I want to get a job after Christmas working (rent free!) in a London travellers Hostel, Does anyone know the best way to go about doing this? Does anybody have any experience doing this? many thanks!
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20-Nov-2009 21:28
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sandiefran »
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21-Nov-2009 11:40
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sandiefran »
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We will be flying in from Australia by Qantas and then going on a cruise from Tilbury.
What is the best way to get from the airport to the docks, and if possible what would be the approximate cost.
thanks
Sandiefran
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20-Nov-2009 20:51
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darklady »
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20-Nov-2009 23:15
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I am going to be living in Dublin short term (few months) in 2, 3 months max time and am wondering about these things if anyone can help:
1. Since I am not going to be working nor schooling while there and given the current economic climate of the country, would it be a wise idea if I just said that I am vacationing? The thing is, I fear if I say that I am going to live there and even though I show them proof that I have the funds to support myself that they may err on the side of caution and decline to let me in. Also, I wouldn't be having a return ticket to show for proof since I am going to buy that later because I am not sure I am going to stay the entire 3 months I am entitled to as a nonworking/nonschooling American, I may return before that time.
2. This is the first time I am going to be living abroad and I want to have a place rented and all set to go when I arrive. Is ...
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20-Nov-2009 07:32
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helenthedestroyer »
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21-Nov-2009 03:34
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Copepod »
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Howdy all :0)
I'm sketching out some ideas for a trip from Inverness to Brighton with a hire car over Christmas and NYE.
I would like to know if this trip is a little ambitious for the winter time, would I need any special equipment etc (e.g. tyre chains) or would I be OK if I stuck to the major routes?
Any and all offers for routes, equipment, common sense that I may be lacking, please do share :0)
Many thanks :0)
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20-Nov-2009 05:06
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cynalan »
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20-Nov-2009 21:57
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n_rb »
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My wife and I will be flying from Toronto to Bangkok in February on British Airways. We will have a 15 hour layover at Heathrow. Any help with the following questions would be appreciated:
1. Can we leave the airport between flights?
2. Is there somewhere that we could check our onboard luggage between the flights - in/out of the airport?
Thanks for your help.
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19-Nov-2009 11:06
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SoloHobo »
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20-Nov-2009 09:50
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Can someone tell me if it makes a big difference on buying a oneway train ticket to Paris Dec 21 at the station or in advance? My flight from Chicago arrive 11pm at night, and I figure by the time I clear Immigration and get to central london it will be 1am if all is smooth.
I want to catch the first train to Paris at 5am, but hate to buy a non refundable ticket in advance and my flight is delayed or late due to winter issues. Can I just buy a oneway ticket to Paris at train station and not suffer a huge penalty?
Also, is there anyplace I can hang out until then, should I go to a hotel lobby/bar near train station? Are bars open that late? Should I try to snooze at airport?
Cheers-
Tim
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