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Like all great travellers, I have seen more than I remember, and remember more than I have seen. Benjamin Disraeli
In America there are two classes of travel - first class, and with children. Robert Benchley
Travelers never think that they are the foreigners. Mason Cooley
The traveler was active; he went strenuously in search of people, of adventure, of experience. The tourist is passive; he expects interesting things to happen to him. He goes "sight-seeing." Daniel J. Boorstin
There are only two emotions in a plane: boredom and terror. Orson Welles
Europe > United Kingdom
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he UK enjoys the advantages of an oceanic climate: mild and rather humid, it offers little contrast and the seasons are not very marked. Winds from the ocean bring heavy rainfall to the west and the Gulf Stream promotes winter temperatures fairly mild. The summer season is still a bit cool, and it is prudent to include sweaters and rain gear in any season. The ideal time to go is late spring, which has a more important sunshine, especially on the east coast, and you can also enjoy the charm of the plant in full bloom. Starting between June and September you will ensure a more clement climate conducive to beautiful ballads. |
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What to do ?
The United Kingdom is near and yet very different from France. Whether you choose a cultural tourism or green holidays, you'll feel if your goal is not tanned!
London is essential: modern city and surprisingly dynamic, it brings together some fifty nationalities and this diversity is simply fascinating. Add to that its many monuments and museums like the British Museum especially for lovers of art, or the Museum of Natural History for fans of dinosaurs, its famous department stores and the equally famous Hyde Park, the lungs of the city, and you'll get a glimpse of the many attractions of this unusual city deserves a break of several days. But the UK also has a beautiful and unspoilt nature: the practice of outdoor activities you will discover places like the Peak District region of central England dotted with charming villages which provide pleasant rest stops during your hiking or riding, or the National Park Pembrokeshire Coast with its cliffs inhabited by puffins and its magnificent bays. Finally, golf enthusiasts, is there a sport more popular than elitist, find Wales dozens of land situated in idyllic settings. |
United Kingdom : The basics
Boat or plane, train or bus, the UK is easily accessible. The Eurostar takes you to London in three hours.
The current currency is the Pound Sterling, which is currently 1.16 €. Regarding accommodation, there is no longer the Bed and Breakfast, cheaper options that conventional hotels: individuals reporting the availability of these cottages with a sign affixed to their homes. The rates vary between 40 and 80 €, breakfast included. In addition to their financial interest, they promote a closer contact with the local population. The tourist offices will provide you the list, as well as cottages for rent in the more rustic. Meals are generally earlier than in France. You can treat yourself at the breakfast, which is traditionally very rich. For lunch, you can also sacrifice to the tradition by purchasing the famous Fish and Chips that you enjoy walking, or stop in a pub in this case, count about 30 € for your meal. And remember the tip that is often not included! One detail that hygiene is important: it is extremely easy to find public toilets, which are cleaner and free! What memories bring the UK? Apart from tea or Toffees, you do not ruin them as gifts unless you rob a shop in London to buy items "fashion" ... |
Towns in United Kingdom
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• Belfast
Main city of Northern Ireland, Belfast has a population of just under 300,000 inhabitants, and more than double with the suburbs.
Belfast and its environs reflect human occupation dating from the Bronze Age. Marked by violence, the city is not necessarily seen as it should: it nevertheless presents a very interesting mix of cultures. Many monuments worth visiting: the majority are clustered in the old city center, you can easily get around on foot. These include the Grand Opera House, City Hall in Donegall Square, the famous Crown Liquor Saloon pub, the very old library in the Linen Hall Library and the St Ann's Protestant cathedral. Regarding museums, Ulster Museum is fascinating and this in various fields: not to be missed so. Do not forget to go then admire the frescoes painted in memory of the combatants on the facades of houses in the neighborhoods of West Belfast.
The nightlife is very lively in Belfast, particularly in the area of the Golden Mile. The city also has a famous concert hall, Waterfront Hall.
From the city you can visit the site of the famous Giant's Causeway, a natural curiosity to discover very impressive.
The capital of Wales in the United Kingdom, Cardiff has about 315,000 inhabitants. Very old city founded by the Romans, it developed in the early 19th century thanks to its coal deposit, and has become very important port for the coal industry until the end of the 20th century. She is now a young city and an administrative and cultural as well as commercial.
It offers some highly contrasting modern architecture and historical monuments, a lively downtown and quiet parks, rich culture and legends of the latest technology. Visit the old castle two thousand years, its National Museum with its impressive collection of works by Renoir, Monet and Cezanne, the Millennium Stadium, but Cardiff Bay where the old docks have been redeveloped resort to putting the honor watersports, then you walk in Queen Street, the main pedestrian shopping street of the city, and under the arcades or in the Victorian Central Market.
In addition, Cardiff is an excellent starting point for various excursions to the spectacular scenery of the Vale of Glamorgan, the Brecon Beacons National Park or the beautiful castles in the south.
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• Birmingham
Second UK city, Birmingham has a little more than a million inhabitants. Crossing canals and parks, it dates from the medieval period. The city now has a multicultural population, and daily life blends past and present in a fairly dynamic movement.
Renowned for its beautiful countryside and its links with Shakespeare, it has become a tourist and cultural center of choice. You will enjoy strolling along its canals, museums discover the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery or the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter, stroll through the botanical garden and its pedestrian streets, but also enjoy its vibrant nightlife, and perform hours of shopping streets and malls. And if you have the chance do not miss the shows on offer at the Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and the Birmingham Royal Ballet.
In addition, you will reach the city to other parts of the region, including the historic and picturesque countryside will not fail to seduce you.
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