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Apr 22, 2013 3:17 AM
jennyd197

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Apr 29, 2013 2:37 AM
arizona

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location: England

Landsend - this weekend

Hi Folks,

I am thinking about taking the camper van down to Lands End this weeked for a mooch about. Any highlights that I should look out for for or good places to eat / drink?

Jenny

Apr 22, 2013 3:14 AM
JoanaP

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Apr 27, 2013 2:15 PM
joytrek

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location: England

London Trip

Hello,

I'm going to spend 4 days in London and my flight arrives at 10.50 pm (heatrow airport) in a saturday, so I would like to know, at what time is the last tube to go to southfiels. If there are none, what other options do i have and are they too expensive?

i would also like to know if anyone have tips and informations about transports and what atractions do you think i should visit.

Thanks

Apr 21, 2013 10:23 PM
ECS87

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Apr 28, 2013 9:28 PM
tungurahua

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location: Scotland

Scotland Itinerary - feedback needed.

July 10 (Weds) TO (21:45) --> Dublin (6hrs 3min)

July 11 (Thur) Arrives in Dublin (9:15 am) --> check in hotel

July 12 (Fri) Dublin (tour to Newgrange)

July 13 (Sat) Dublin

July 14 (Sun) Dublin --> Killnenny

July 15 (Mon) Killnenny --> Killarney

July 16 (Tue) Killarney

July 17 (Weds) Killarney --> Dingle

July 18 (Thur) Dingle

July 19 (Fri) Dingle --> Doolin

July 20 (Sat) Doolin (cliff and Burren)

July 21 (Sun) Doolin --> Shannon --> Ediburgh

July 22 (Mon) Edinburgh

July 23 (Tues) Edinburgh

July 24 (Weds) Edin -- > Stirling --> Glenco

July 25 (Thur) Glenco --> Oban

July 26 (Fri) Oban ---> Loch Lamond

July 27 (Sat) Edinburgh

July 28 (Sun) Edinburgh (10:15 am) --> TO (12:45pm) (7hrs 30min)

how does the Scotland part look? we are not sure if we allow enough time for the trip out west. my friend is interested ... more »

Apr 21, 2013 10:20 PM
ECS87

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Apr 27, 2013 6:27 PM
rhythm_blues

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location: Ireland

Ireland-Scotland Itinerary - feedback needed! Thank You

July 10 (Weds) TO (21:45) --> Dublin (6hrs 3min)

July 11 (Thur) Arrives in Dublin (9:15 am) --> check in hotel

July 12 (Fri) Dublin (tour to Newgrange)

July 13 (Sat) Dublin

July 14 (Sun) Dublin --> Killnenny

July 15 (Mon) Killnenny --> Killarney

July 16 (Tue) Killarney

July 17 (Weds) Killarney --> Dingle

July 18 (Thur) Dingle

July 19 (Fri) Dingle --> Doolin

July 20 (Sat) Doolin (cliff and Burren)

July 21 (Sun) Doolin --> Shannon --> Ediburgh

July 22 (Mon) Edinburgh

July 23 (Tues) Edinburgh ( or to Aberdeen or add to trip outwest)

July 24 (Weds) Edin -- > Stirling --> Glenco

July 25 (Thur) Glenco --> Oban

July 26 (Fri) Oban ---> Loch Lamond

July 27 (Sat) Edinburgh

July 28 (Sun) Edinburgh (10:15 am) --> TO (12:45pm) (7hrs 30min)


how does it look? too much? good enough?
any suggestions for driving route? ... more »

Apr 21, 2013 8:13 PM
ktbradshaw88

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Apr 21, 2013 11:47 PM
dandelion7

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location: Ireland

Halloween in Dublin?

I will likely be in Dublin on Halloween / Samhain this year (2013). I have seen some old information about a can't-miss parade in Dublin on that day, but I can't find any recent information. Does this still occur? If not, any other recommendations for special events that day? Thanks.

Apr 21, 2013 1:23 PM
edthesock

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Apr 23, 2013 5:36 AM
eurotrash

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location: England

Canada shop, London

Will close next Saturday. Get yer Fudgeeo's and red liquorish while ya can! KD is sold out:(

Apr 21, 2013 10:14 AM
terriefrisbie

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Apr 22, 2013 1:11 AM
iviehoff

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location: Scotland

best method to get from Skye to Glasgow and how long?

HiTravellers
We need to get from Skye to Glasgow International. We have an early flight from Glasgow Int. so we have booked a hotel the night before. What we are wondering is-will we be able to get from Skye to this hotel which is near the airport in one day? and if so, by ferry, train? What does anyone suggest? thank you for any advice. terrie

Apr 21, 2013 9:26 AM
micolett

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Apr 23, 2013 12:38 AM
aubo23

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Validity of "old" Jersey notes

Going to Jersey in a few days, and sorting my currency collection, I found some leftover one and five pound notes.
These are the pre-2010 generation, serie 3 notes.
A search on the net gives conflicting info...are these notes still currently accepted in shops?
Could I have them exchanged in a bank, or should I scrap them?

Apr 20, 2013 3:44 AM
jenniferpinnell

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Apr 23, 2013 6:59 AM
jenniferpinnell

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23 days in England, Wales, Scotland and 5 nights in Ireland

Hi

My hubby and I are travelling from Australia staying for the full month of September in Uk which includes 5 nights in Ireland.

Would appreciate any ideas, improvements etc., on our itinerary, have booked most of our nights but have 4 spare to think about. Can cancel some that are booked if need be and others not.

Using rental car except for last 4 nights stay in London.

Arrive Heathrow 5.30am picking up rental car say 7.30am.

1st night Bath
2nd Cheltenham
3rd night not booked
4th & 5th night staying at York
6th & 7th night not booked
8th night staying at Worthing
9&10th night at Padstow
11th night at Truro
than driving up to Wales
12th night not booked
13th night at Llangollen
14th night Chester
15th night Ambleside
then 3 nights at Edinburgh
4th day fly to Dublin
1st night in Ireland at Dublin
2nd & 3rd night Dingle
4th night Galway
5th nigh... more »

Apr 19, 2013 2:31 PM
Fwoggie

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Apr 29, 2013 2:41 AM
arizona

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Heathrow airport has been given a prize for 2012.

Can you guess what it's for before clicking on the link? ;)

http://goo.gl/mH91z

Apr 19, 2013 1:49 AM
cheminement

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May 11, 2013 12:48 AM
cheminement

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location: England

old stones bridges

As we are going to England and are extremely found of old stones bridges.

we would like to know. if there is a book on those buildings and where to buy it.

or is there a special website to locate them,

Thanks

Apr 19, 2013 12:35 AM
lennythelion

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Apr 20, 2013 6:25 AM
ae123456

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location: England

National Trust free entry this weekend only

The National Trust (England and Wales only) is doing a free admission weekend to certain places 20/21 April.
Here's the list and conditions site

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/get-involved/competitions-and-offers/offers/free-weekend/

Apr 18, 2013 11:48 PM
ylau

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Apr 24, 2013 2:27 AM
brzzl_grrzl

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location: England

14 Days in UK & Scotland

Hi All,

Planning a trip to UK & Scotland in Aug 2013. Two person traveling together with 1 small cabin luggage. Places of interests as follows:-
1) London (this is our 2nd trip to London) 2 full days
2) Salisbury
3) Stonehenge
4) Bath (1 night)
5) Oxford
6) Bourton on t Water
7) Stratford Upon Avon (1 night)
8) York (1 or 2 night)
9) Lakes District (1 or 2 night)
10) Glasgow (can skip )
11) Inverness (1 night)
12) Edinburgh (2 night)
13) Hadrian's Wall
14) Dover / White Cliffs over to Paris (this is our 2nd trip to Paris) 2 nights

Initial plan is to travel by trains all the way but it sound impossible to do all by train within 12 days. We are thinking of a day tour to Salisbury, Stonehenge & Bath then stay a night in Bath. From Bath rent a car to Oxford, Bourton on t water, stratford upon Avon up to York or even Lakes District. Inverness follow day tour may b... more »

Apr 18, 2013 5:48 AM
Jayhawk4

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Apr 23, 2013 5:14 AM
Jayhawk4

6 replies
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location: Ireland

Romantic things to do in Donegal

Hello,

I am taking my girlfriend to Ireland for our anniversary in September but am also planning on proposing in the country at that time. We are traveling across the country, but I have decided to propose in Donegal while we are staying at Lough Eske. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions about romantic things to do around where we are staying so I can narrow it down. Not familiar with the area at all so any help would be amazing.

Thanks for your help.

-A

Edited by: Jayhawk4

Edited by: Jayhawk4

Apr 18, 2013 4:09 AM
ezw392

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Apr 18, 2013 9:36 AM
rodway

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Travel between Scotland and Ireland

Hi,

Does anybody know the cheapest way to travel from Scotland to Dublin? I don't mind traveling in Ireland if need be.

Thanks!

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