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Welcome to the UK & Ireland branch
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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.
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25-Dec-2009 20:26
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25-Dec-2009 20:26
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I had a look for previous posts, but most were old. I just wondered if anyone has recently gone through LHR (London Heathrow) and left luggage at the airport somewhere while going to Central London for the day. I am hoping to arrive in to LHR early in the morning and have about 10hrs to spend in London. Just need to make sure I can leave my bags somewhere at the terminal.
Thanks for your help.
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25-Dec-2009 11:00
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25-Dec-2009 11:16
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A few days before winter sets in, vacationers are expected to look for some beach and sun to will away the chilliness. Yet with the effects of the global credit crunch still fresh in people’s minds, analysts say tourists are not as willing to blow years’ worth of savings just for a short period of fun and relaxation.Suggest me some best travel destinations near to Uk ..
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24-Dec-2009 23:39
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25-Dec-2009 11:19
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For anyone who can dance and might want something lively, the following might be of interest.
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24-Dec-2009 13:31
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25-Dec-2009 08:03
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location: Ireland
Greetings, all!
My wife and I are looking for a pub or two in Dublin with traditional or acoustic music and a laid-back vibe...we'll be in Dublin in January on a Saturday night and Sunday afternoon. Most of all, I think, we just want a place to be warm and cozy, and while away a few hours. I've noticed from older posts that Saturday night sounds like it is pretty hectic. Maybe then there's a place with music on Sunday, and just a pub with a fire and a welcoming vibe on Saturday night?
Also, if anyone has any casual lunch/dinner suggestions, that would be great!
We're staying at the Radisson Blu Royal hotel, if that helps. We wouldn't mind taking a bus/train out of the city center if that's what it took.
Thanks, in advance, for your expertise!
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24-Dec-2009 02:36
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Tretower »
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24-Dec-2009 21:34
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billthehammer »
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If this isn't travel related then I do not know what is!
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/8428097.stm
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23-Dec-2009 17:27
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24-Dec-2009 22:49
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I plan on being in Dublin by the 1st of February and since I am not going to be schooling or working while there can only stay up to 3 mos in the country. The situation is this - an Irish guy I met on my last trip and have been in contact with, while it's not set in stone, is thinking he wants to get married to me and start a family. What I want/need to know is this - I've been doing a bit of reading up and since you can no longer become a citizen automatically through marriage (after 3 yrs if I recall) and you now have to meet all these other requirements, does that mean I won't be covered medically if I should need it and esp. if we were to start a family?
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23-Dec-2009 11:36
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24-Dec-2009 05:49
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My husband and I are living in London and want to get out of the city for a bit during the holiday season.
Was wondering if anyone can recommend a day or two day trip somewhere nearby. The cheaper the better. We like cities, museums, pretty outdoors. We'll probably head to Cambridge and Oxford, but I was wondering if anyone has any other suggestions.
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23-Dec-2009 03:32
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Fwoggie »
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23-Dec-2009 22:38
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Euro_traveller »
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Hi,
My housemate is Indian (over here on a work visa) and texts home to mobiles of friends and family on a very heavy basis. He's currently got the O2 ITS service which he researched as the cheapest but he's still getting hammered for between £70 and £100 a month on his mobile bill which to me sounds ridiculous. I winced when he told me; a £30 top up for me lasts about 8 weeks.
Anyway, aside from the obvious tactic of not texting as much, does anyone know if there's an operator out there offering specific rates for heavy international texting?
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22-Dec-2009 21:47
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czaire »
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25-Dec-2009 00:51
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Hi all,
Recommended by my friend to travel by megabus (http://www.megabus.com.uk) in England & Scotland but it doesn't have Windermere (Lake District Park) station. Happened to search under Google & manage to find the following rail transportation websites.
1) Rail Europe
http://www.raileurope-world.com/?var_lang=en&visitor_country=ES
2) First TransPennine Express
http://www.tpexpress.co.uk
Questions:
A) Have anyone travelled by First TransPennine Express before? Pls share your experience.
B) Any other websites to recommend for travelling within England & Scotland?
Thanks in advance :)
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22-Dec-2009 19:47
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Raki_Man »
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22-Dec-2009 19:47
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Raki_Man »
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location: England
I was rather hoping to read this headline in the Times or the Grauniad today!
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22-Dec-2009 06:18
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tdfgirovuelta »
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24-Dec-2009 05:31
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tdfgirovuelta »
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Someone told me about an outfit in London looking for staff who had travelled a lot to work as guides or some other office type job. Sounded like the dream job but can't quite remember the name but might have been HUdson & Brown or something like that. Has anyone heard of them? I tried with .co.uk and get no result. Has anyone heard of them?
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22-Dec-2009 05:58
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carolina_r »
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23-Dec-2009 12:22
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carolina_r »
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location: England
Hi there!
I will staying with my sister for New years and I was wondering what is the usual thing to do to celebrate new year in England some people have told me about the firework but should I made plans to go to other place after.
thanks and happy holidays!
Carolina
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22-Dec-2009 02:38
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Buttermilk »
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23-Dec-2009 11:44
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location: Ireland
The Guiness Brewery, owned by DIAGEO, at St. James's Gate on St. James's St. is on fire. Health warnings have been given by the company for local residents to stay indoors. 11 Fire crews and 3 helicopters are attempting to fight the blaze. Those numbers are very high for a fire in Dublin ( maybe a record).
http://www.rte.ie/news/2009/1221/guinness.html
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21-Dec-2009 23:05
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urswal »
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23-Dec-2009 10:02
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yiddogray »
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location: England
Hi there,
I am going to see the band Keane play in Sherwood Pines Forest near Nottingham next June. I will be travelling from Dublin.
Can anyone tell me what is the best airport to fly into?
Should I stay in Nottingham?
How do you get from Nottingham to Sherwood Pines?
Sorry Im finding it difficult to find this information online.
Thanks in advance for your help!
urswal
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21-Dec-2009 22:55
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masil »
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22-Dec-2009 14:36
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location: Ireland
My sister and I will be visiting Ireland in February 2010 for four weeks.
We will definitely be spending time in Belfast and Dublin and County Clare.
We are also hoping to visit Kerry and the Dingle Pennisula.
Is travelling by train in Ireland reliable and easily assessable.
thanks,
Masil.
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