Tag Archives: UK

Isle of Man

Posted on October 31, 2010 by admin

The Isle of Man is located in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland and is a self-governing British Crown Dependency. Even thought the island is not part of the UK, Queen Elizabeth II is head … Continue reading →

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British Cuisine

Posted on October 26, 2010 by admin

When you think of British Cuisine, the first that comes to your mind might be fish and chips or the typical British breakfast, as you can get those about everywhere in the UK. And of course the British Cuisine is … Continue reading →

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Oxford

Posted on October 21, 2010 by admin

People have lived in the area for thousands of years, and for over 800 years Oxford, ‘The City of Dreaming Spires’, is world famous for its University and place in history. The city of Oxford is the county town of … Continue reading →

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Glasgow

Posted on October 11, 2010 by admin

Glasgow, situated on the River Clyde in the country’s west central lowlands, is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the UK. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries Glasgow even had a population of over … Continue reading →

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Travel Service Providers Get Credit

Posted on September 24, 2010 by admin

With the January snow storms, unexpected disasters such as the spread of the volcanic ash cloud in Iceland or pre planned cabin crew strikes, the travel industry has taken a bit of a beating over the past year or so. … Continue reading →

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UK Travel Tips

Posted on September 13, 2010 by admin

Britain became an island around 8500 years ago. Since then its vibrant and colourful history has seen Roman invasion, the rise and fall of its own empire, the birth of parliamentary democracy, victory in two world wars and today a … Continue reading →

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Blackpool

Posted on September 4, 2010 by admin

The seaside town of Blackpool, Lancashire is situated on the coast of the Irish Sea and is the forth-largest settlement in North West England. Blackpool is called the birthplace of seaside holiday and already became popular as a major centre … Continue reading →

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Brighton

Posted on August 23, 2010 by admin

Brighton is a very popular seaside resort in East Sussex and the major part of the city of Brighton and Hove, formed from the previous towns of Brighton, Hove, Portslade and some other villages. And as every proper coastal resort … Continue reading →

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Visit Cornwall

Posted on August 20, 2010 by admin

Cornwall, the county in the very south west of England almost is an island of its own as it is separated from the rest of the country by the River Tamar. Cornwall has the mildest and sunniest climate in the … Continue reading →

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Belfast

Posted on August 14, 2010 by admin

Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland and its largest city.  Settlement goes back to the Bronze Age but it didn’t become a major urban centre before the 18th century. Because of the fact that Belfast Lough has always been … Continue reading →

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