There are some cities in the world that are really world or global cities and that are quite known for their gay culture and tradition. One of these cities is London, which has quite a gay friendly culture. It is true that London is not just a destination, but a collection of inimitable experiences that you will love as you get up close and personal with the city and the hordes of interesting people that populate it. London is a city that has more than a thousand years of history and yet it is so modern and contemporary in its outlook. Here it is possible for a gay man to cruise down the Old Compton Street and enjoy the world go by for hours even as you sit with the guy and enjoy a lovely, romantic evening.

The city of London has the Old Compton Street as the meeting point of the vibrant gay community, from where it is possible to explore many landmarks and lovely spots like Covent Garden, Piccadilly Circus and also Leicester Square. There are also a lot of oink establishments and gay friendly places in Earl’s Court, drinking spot at Brompton’s and also the inimitable Philbeach Hotel, which is the largest place in London that can claim to be gay-only.

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The English countryside is one of the most beautiful places in the world with many aspects that are quite breathtaking as well as absolutely wonderful. This is one of the main reasons the English countryside has been the object of desire and adulation by lots of poets and writers who have waxed eloquent about its many charms and lovely scenes.  The English countryside has been widely eulogized as well as observed, depicted in various forms as well as well as in various sensuous forms. The English countryside is quite central to the lives, loves and works of many of these poets as well as authors.

The English countryside is quite a suitable context for various themes some of which are quite recurring in their refrain. Some like the great poet William Wordsworth live in the English countryside which is part of the great English countryside in general and the Lake District in particular. He would walk for miles through the verdant and inimitable English countryside and then get inspired to the point of overflow which means that he would have enough to write about. This is true of not only Wordsworth, but also so many other poets and writers over the years whose love and admiration for the English countryside marks their literary and poetic work.

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There are times when you wonder about time as well as its various aspects and interesting facts about it. One of the best places to ponder about time is at the Royal Observatory which is located inside the National Maritime museum in London, which in turn is located in the green and leafy neighborhood of Greenwich. Greenwich, as every school going kid who has studied geography would surely know, is the place in south-east London through which passes the Prime Meridian or the Greenwich Meridian Line which is known across the globe as Longitude 0 degrees. This is that precise place relative to which every other place on the planet is measured.

So if you plan a trip to Greenwich, you would be having the satisfaction of having your foot at the center of the planet which we call home. This can be a heady and also self esteem enhancing feeling. Here you can visit the Onion dome that houses the telescope of the observatory which has a huge 28-inch glass lens. It is amazing that this was built as far back as the 1890’s and weighs 90 kilograms. This has played a stellar role in various kinds of distance measurements as well as timing problem solution much before man could think of conquering space.

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There are some places in England that are an eclectic and inimitable mix of beautiful beaches, history and also lip smacking cuisine. This is a potent combination for tourists and visitors to visit this city and have the time of their life enjoying its many attractions. If you get to the River Wear in Sunderland, you will see that the city has indeed reenergized and revitalized itself. The shipyards in the city are now gleaming and glistening and there are quite a few Victorian as well as Georgian buildings that have been refurbished and done up to give it an old world charm that is all so exquisite. But this has been done in a way that the warm and friendly soul of the city has been retained and revisited. The best part of all this is that Sunderland is quite close to wonderful beaches, natural parks and reserves as well as soul uplifting and picturesque scenery and countryside that will take your breath away quite literally.

The River Wear has seen Sunderland developing on its banks from Anglo-Saxon times. The culture, the architecture and the history of the city was shaped by the connection of the city with the sea connected through the River.

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There are quite a few cities in England that are full of history as well as maritime magic that is so inimitable. One of these is definitely Plymouth which is quite a delightful place for visitors to visit and have a peek around. This is indeed quite a beautiful city that has a lot going in its favor and which is able to hold its own among some of the most delectable cities in all of England. This is a city that has a population of around 241,000 which is not too much, as cities go. But what is amazing is that it has a wonderful as well as inimitable location that defines much of its inimitable charms. For one it is located on the south coast and has one of the best natural harbors anywhere in the world. It is also quite near to both France as well as Spain across the English Channel which makes it quite ideal for cross channel hoppers and tourists.

To the north of the city lies the magical and mysterious Dartmoor National Park with its roaming ponies as well as moorland that is so undulating and majestic. All of these charms and delights are able to attract visitors and tourists like bees are attracted to nectar.

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Around the globe, most people have heard about Oxford as an amazing center of learning. This is indeed a great place to nurture your mind, tend the body and take tender loving care of your soul. In modern-day Oxford the differences between academia and urban living seem to get blurred to quite an extent which is also quite inimitable in its own respect. t this is a place where you get wonderful, multi-hued cuisine, arts venues that are just so splendid and also manufacturing technology that is quite cutting edge in its excellence. There are also quite a few world famous museums and cathedrals to complete the picture.

One of the jewels of Oxford is undeniably Christ Church, which is one of the largest colleges in the University of Oxford. Its world famous Cathedral choir as well as collections of art and books make for an attractive and appealing set for visitors and tourists alike. This is a college that has a wonderful history and has seen many alumni who are all so distinguished and famous. The Christ Church College was founded back in 1524 as Cardinal’s College and it was located at the site of St. Frideswide’s Monastery which was built as far back as the 9^th century AD.

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Stratford-upon-Avon is one of the best known places in England, because it is known as the place which is most closely associated with William Shakespeare, the best known of all literary legends of the great English language. Stratford-upon-Avon is the ‘sweet Avon’ of Shakespeare and it is a place that is a half timbered black and white study in all things Shakespearean. This is a place that is inextricably linked with the bard of Avon and it is quite true that it is his influence that has caused the place to retain more than half of its Tudor buildings that are quite sturdy and well preserved to this day. It has so many music festivals, theaters and pubs as well as so many actors who may be in or out of work.

One of the Stratford-upon-Avon attractions is the Royal Shakespearean Company or the RSC as it is better known. This is an ensemble company in Stratford-upon-Avon which is in touch with Shakespeare as well as many classic plays by international dramatists and also works by living writers. This is indeed quite a wonderful institution that thrives on peoples’ support as well as contributions to ensure that the legacy of Shakespeare is popularized and also grows.

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There are many museums in England that are quite unique, the likes of which you would not have ever seen anywhere else. One of these is undoubtedly the Galleries of Justice Museum which showcases the criminal justice system in England. This is because the annals and history of crime as well as punishment in England is quite shocking. Not only are the crimes grim, but the places where they were interned, tortured and then killed are preserved in the Galleries of Justice Museum. There are many ways in which these are brought to life in the form of actors, guide sheets, light and sound as well as exhibitions, the Galleries of Justice Museum has an avowed objective to enlighten and educate people about the criminal justice system in the UK and how it has progressed over the years.

The Galleries of Justice Museum is the only of its kind museum in all of Europe. The old courthouse as well as the gaol has been well preserved for the benefit of visitors galore.  There are also a vast collections of artifacts that are quite spine chilling which related to crime and punishment over the last 3 centuries or so. This is quite unique by itself.

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The Star over London is a zeppelin that takes the tourists to the marvelous experience of flying over London.

The airfield is outside London where the hosts of the Star of London take you from Upminster Tube station. The waiting room is a VIP tent where the PRs will leave you on your own to pass the time with a cup of coffee or orange juice. When the zeppelin arrives there from its previous flight, the whole tent turns into an airport. After the security check you come to a room where you are briefed on emergency procedures, and then you board the zeppelin.

The cabin is just like that of a plane complete with air sickness bags and a toilet. The take off is slow. When the airship is actually in flight, you get a peculiar feeling. You get confused because sometimes you think you are in a boat, and sometimes you think you are in a plane. There is a rocking feeling all the time. His is rather uncomfortable but exhilarating. You go up in the air, but not so high that you will miss completely the homely sights of the city life.

In the cabin you are allowed after a time to unfasten your seat belts and move around. It’s a nice and funny experience because people are all the time bumping with each other and saying sorry. The windows are bigger than planes through you are allowed to peep out and take photos of what you see below.

This is not much of a flight experience, but definitely a very funny and enjoyable experience of which your children will not tire of boasting to their friends for days.

Norwich has a rich history about it. this is a city that was the 2^nd largest city in all of England but way back in the 11^th century. This is a city that is able to effectively straddle the new and the old, the traditional and the modern, if you chance to course through the streets of Norwich, some of the rich history of the city is sure to rub off on you, and you could come back with more than a passing knowledge of how the city has shaped up over the millennium. At the same time, it is heartening to note that there is nothing stuffy or claustrophobic about the city that does boast a vibrant and thriving night life as well as the vivacious culture and many shopping experiences that the city amply affords.

There are many attractions in Norwich which range from the Norwich Cathedral that has a typical Norman style as well as the timber framed house of Elm Hill, not to mention the Octagon Chapel which dates back to the 18^th century. The Origins interactive center is a wonderful place to give you an idea of Norwich right from ancient times. There is quite a lot to see and savor in Norwich.

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