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posted
19-Jul-2005 21:07
by: romanb »

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17-Jul-2008 12:57
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Thread Locked Welcome to the UK & Ireland branch

Countries covered by this branch: England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland.

Here are links to some useful threads to get you started:

UK & Ireland FAQ

Dublin FAQ.

Choosing a Country to Post to:

The UK & Ireland branch consists of a general branch for 'UK & Ireland', and country specific branches within it for England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland.

When you make a post and choose a country from the drop down menu, your post will be added to that country, but will also display in the ... more »

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08-May-2003 08:54
by: Fwoggie »

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01-Dec-2009 01:00
by: barney_uk2 »

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UK & Ireland FAQ thread

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!

Feel free to add anything relevant to the thread too. Before we start though, here's some advice from the TT team:

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 ... more »

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posted
03-Dec-2009 12:12
by: sammygee33 »

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03-Dec-2009 12:12
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0 replies , 10 views location: Ireland

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posted
03-Dec-2009 11:15
by: sunandoghosh »

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03-Dec-2009 11:15
by: sunandoghosh »

0 replies , 13 views location: England

Reliable Taxi CompAdvice for travel Central London to LHR

Fellow Travelers,

Bumped upon this forum via Google and impressed with the knowledge and sincere advice of members here.

I would like to book a cab / taxi / minicab (whatever u call it) for Airport Drop. I would be travelling from Central London (in fact from 3mins walk from Tower Bridge) to Heathrow Terminal 3. My flight departs at 8:50 am on Friday morning .

I am confused which cab to hire. There are mixed reviews on internet. Initially Addison Lee seemed good but lot of negative reviews also.

My biggest factor / concern is what if the agreed cab does not turn up say at 5 AM. Then what will I do…???? I am new and have not much idea.

Pls advise based on your experience and knowledge which cab company would be good in terms of absolute reliability.

Thank YOU for ur time and advise. Rgds more »

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posted
02-Dec-2009 20:29
by: huaqiao08 »

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03-Dec-2009 05:08
by: Copepod »

5 replies , 106 views location: England

London city guidebook

can anyone recommend a guidebook for London specifically?

i've glanced at the LP one, has anyone used the Rough Guide?

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posted
02-Dec-2009 20:05
by: Kato506 »

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03-Dec-2009 05:06
by: Copepod »

7 replies , 136 views location: England

First time in uk- what would you have liked to have known?

Question........ Well, statement followed by question.

I’m having a group of students from the Philippines come and stop with me in the next few weeks, and would like to prepare a welcome pack for them (volunteers for a charity event) they are gonna be here in the UK for a while and I was wondering....

For those of you who may be holidaying here, have emigrated here or are studying here...

What would have been the top ten things that you wish you had been told to help you settle in??? And please - don’t mention the weather!!! :-)

Cheers all,

Kato

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posted
02-Dec-2009 13:26
by: raptornails »

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03-Dec-2009 08:12
by: Fwoggie »

11 replies , 171 views

Football match

I am planning a trip to the UK. I was born there in the 1950's but never had any family that I know of. To make a long story short I would like to go to a football game. All I know is that I was dirt poor from an area of London called Battersea... but there is no team called London or Battersea. How do folks in London identify with a team? Here in Canada I would cheer for the Calgary Stampeders in (our) football or the Toronto Maple Leafs in hockey. I see there are teams called Manchester, Glasgow, etc. but what happened to London?

Also curious. Are the games usually sold out and, if so is it easy to get a single ticket from some one selling them on the sidewalk? I'm a paleontologist and will spend most of my time wandering and hiking famous geological locations in the UK...but I have this instinctive urge to see a live football match....must be in the blood....hope I don... more »

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posted
02-Dec-2009 12:29
by: Ria »

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03-Dec-2009 04:06
by: pepi »

4 replies , 100 views location: England

Restaurant recommendations?

I would appreciate it if you could give me some recommendations for a not too expensive (ie not ludicrous) cosy/great setting restaurant with fab food for a friend of mine. Can't be too fancy & require a booking way in advance - it's a week till they are there. Looking for areas easy to get to from Victoria or in the city centre.

Crossposted

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posted
02-Dec-2009 09:14
by: kate83 »

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02-Dec-2009 22:27
by: LesintheUK »

2 replies , 88 views location: Wales

Meditation

Hi

Ive been looking online for a meditation retreat and only seem able to find luxury-style spa-like expensive retreats. I had in mind somewhere simple, rustic, but with some guidance. I practised in an Ashram in India and was hoping for somethng simple like that. Ive absolutely no idea if it exists! Thought i would ask you guys to see if anyone knows of anything at all like this? I live in Liverpool

(I know i can do this myself, but ive been back a while and i need another injection of will and discipline).

Many thanks

Kate

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posted
02-Dec-2009 09:12
by: kate83 »

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02-Dec-2009 10:13
by: scoodly »

1 replies , 40 views location: England

meditation retreats northwest/north wales

Hi

Ive been looking online for a meditation retreat and only seem able to find luxury-style spa-like expensive retreats. I had in mind somewhere simple, rustic, but with some guidance. I practised in an Ashram in India and was hoping for somethng simple like that. Ive absolutely no idea if it exists! Thought i would ask you guys to see if anyone knows of anything at all like this?

(I know i can do this myself, but ive been back a while and i need another injection of will and discipline).

Many thanks

Kate

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posted
02-Dec-2009 06:41
by: cambdiver »

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02-Dec-2009 23:22
by: yofletch »

4 replies , 77 views location: England

Liverpool for two days

My first time to Liverpool, any ideas on food, sites, cool pubs, museums, etc, I'd love to hear how to fill my 2.5 days!!!! Thanks!

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posted
02-Dec-2009 04:08
by: gtrekker2003 »

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03-Dec-2009 12:45
by: stephens9042 »

1 replies , 31 views location: Scotland

Glasgow and Ayr-Short Trip

Hello.
I will be visiting Glasgow and Ayr for work this week. Will have one evening and one day in Ayr, and two evenings in Glasgow. This will be my second trip to Glasgow.

Any recommendations of restaurants to eat at in both Glasgow and Ayr? So far, I'm going to Two Fat Ladies in Glasgow, and am looking for another suggestion. I like most foods, seafood, but am not to adventurous with haggus, and organs. Last time I had a lovely meal at Stravaign but am looking for a different option.

Also any suggestions of how to spend a day in Ayr? We love the outdoors, hills, beaches, walks, and village-like atmospheres.

Thanks in advance!
gtrekker2003

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posted
02-Dec-2009 03:06
by: bellart1 »

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02-Dec-2009 05:06
by: bellart1 »

2 replies , 72 views

Cornish piss up

Does anyone fancy meeting up for a drink at the Pandora Inn in Cornwall on Saturday 2nd January?

It's a great pub on the water at Restronguet Creek, near Mylor, which is near Falmouth, does good food too. There's already a few TTFers going, so just let me know if you'd like to come too!

Time to be arranged, but probably late afternoon...

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posted
02-Dec-2009 02:37
by: AussieTraveler »

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02-Dec-2009 02:49
by: scaryant »

1 replies , 48 views

Shipping Clothes back to Oz from London

Hi All

A bit of advice from anyone would be awesome. I am moving back to Oz - Melbourne, and I want to send my stuff back to from London, a majority of it is just clothes. Probably won't weigh more than 15KG. I don't care when it arrives as long as it gets there. I'm more looking at the cheapest option. Would anyone know of any websites or companies that provide the service. I'm guessing sea freight is generally the best option?

Cheers

AT

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posted
01-Dec-2009 18:37
by: huaqiao08 »

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02-Dec-2009 02:49
by: gorcz »

5 replies , 101 views location: England

London in winter

hi, I'm visiting Eastern Europe over Christmas and thinking of making a sidetrip to London.
would before or after Christmas/NewYear be better?

on this trip i'll be doing mainly museums, music and theatre, though i'd love to hear about other winter options in london (other than iceskating)

looks like the City of London Festival doesn't start till Jan 19.
http://www.visitthecity.co.uk/index.php/events/view/70/

can anyone take a stab at which of these cities it would be cheapest to fly to London from - Krakow, Budapest, Prague, Tallinn, Riga?

thanks!

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posted
01-Dec-2009 15:16
by: hallerrob »

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02-Dec-2009 22:43
by: barney_uk2 »

9 replies , 232 views location: England

Sufficient Travellers Fund (STF)

As anyone heard of a Sufficient Travellers Fund? I met someone online and she claims to have gone to her
travel agent friend for a ticket. He sent this impromptu email explaining to me and her, the British Government requires all British citizens traveling abroad to have a Sufficient Travellers Fund in the amount of $2,000 pounds. I don't believe none of this and believe its a scam. Does anyone out there know the financial requirements of British citizens travelling abroad? Is there a certain limit at all. Thanks for everyones help.

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posted
30-Nov-2009 20:53
by: bellart1 »

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01-Dec-2009 19:37
by: bellart1 »

14 replies , 219 views

Naval History

My father was in the Navy in WW2 and I want to find out what rank he was, as we have no records for him and he died 11 years ago.

Does anyone know how I can do this?

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