Archive for ◊ June, 2010 ◊

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• Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

If you are confused which country to travel to, then go ahead. This blog will try and convince you what’s best for you. I will just state here what is found in both of the countries that you should look forward to, you decide if this is what you want to see.

Currently the status of the Euro is in your favor; it is at its all time low. That means holiday at a lower amount as compared to normal times. Whereas the U.S dollar has not seen much fluctuation and is still a low cost holiday destination or equally as costly as England with the number of choices found here. You can find many modes of public transportation in England’s cities, from busses to metros and taxis. Whereas in U.S. the only mode of transportation is the expensive taxis.

In England you can find all through the year things that you don’t have to pay for. Like the Tate Modern art museum and the British museum. The open markets are something of a living and working art. In the America you can find in summer many outdoor themed festivals which are found completely free and have open music events and other fun stuff. The numerous American national parks are also free which are usually free of huge crowds.

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• Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

If you or your children are big Harry potter fans, then there can be nothing more entertaining than visiting some of the places where the movie was shot and imagined to be taken place in.
You can visit the Gloucester Cathedral which is the place where the Hogwarts school part was filmed. This place has one of a kind cloister which is an architectural gem and it is where the most of the shooting for the movie took place. A part of the movie was also shot in the Oxford University where centuries old buildings and traditions still stand tall. Visit to the London zoo to walk in Harry’s footsteps and see the owl collection and the reptile room.
Or you can go out go London to the Lacock village where the leafy streets where used in many movies and the medieval Lacock Abbey was used as the classroom in HarryPotter. Also if you want to see the Hogwarts grounds, then head out to Alnwick Castle in Northumberland. If you want to see the famed train station from where Harry and his friends hop onto a steam train, then head out to the train station at Goathland in Yorlshire.

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• Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

Mudeford Spit is located in the Dorset County on the southern most part of England. This is a gigantic sandpit that is forms as the reason of beach sand accumulation.

But reaching here is not easy task. The most direct way of reaching this place is either by sail boat or by Kayaking through the sea. If you want to reach here through the land then you will have to shift between an automobile, bicycle and a ferry. But once you reach here, you will not be willing to leave this place again. The beach here is unlike anywhere else with a crescent shaped sand pit surrounded by sea. This crescent shaped sandpit has a number of beach huts. These huts are the most expensive piece of property in all of England with them being popular tourist destination. Booking starts from winter for the summer season. This place has managed to keep its charm and not become a tourist magnate. It is popular as a fisher mans or a family town and is only visited by geologists who come here often to study the fossils in the famous Jurassic Coast. There is much more to this little place which cannot be said in a 300 word blog and only can be experienced firsthand.

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• Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

Knebworth Park is located in the Hertfordshire district and is around 29 miles from London. It is a popular rock concert destination where some of the world’s best musicians play to a mind numbing number of crowd.

This Park is the home of the famous Novelist Edward Lytton who is the author of the famous words “Pen is Mightier than the Sword”. It is a popular weekend outing spot for many families who are fed up of the crowded life in the city. This park is open throughout the year.

Among the numerous other activities available here, the most popular and the most thrilling of them would be the Hot Air Baloon ride over the Kenbworth Park. The balloon ride involver the complete aspet of ballooning from laying down the balloon, tying the ropes, helping fill the balloon up and other such aspects. And when you have done all that you get to enjoy floating off in the air above England. The environment above is completely peaceful and tranquil. The experience is just like nothing else and it is sad that the journey ends very soon. Much to everyone’s surprise, the whole experience is simply amazing and you are going to feel like doing it again.

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• Tuesday, June 15th, 2010

It you are a racing buff and love the thrill of touching mind boggling speeds and experiencing the thrill of G’s pushing on your spine, then head out to the world famous Silverstone racetrack. This track is found in the town of Northamptonshire.

This historic race track has been hosting races since 1948, since almost the time automobiles were commercialized. This place is a paradise for automobile fans and speed demons. This track has been driven on by the most popular names in formula one and all other forms of races. Legends such as Fangio, Sennam Prost, Hamilton and Schumacher are just some of the names that have all driven here to their hearts desire.

You will be instructed about the track and the diving skills that you need to have before you drive on this track. You will be briefed by an instructor and also will get the option of sitting with an experienced driver who will take you around the track at breath taking speeds. After the briefing is complete, you will be given a choice of an Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Ferrari, Audi R8 or a Formula Silverstone single seater car. You can also opt for an off road drive in the land rovers.

Children above the age of 14 will be allowed to drive a 4 x 4 race buggies around the specially designed track.

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• Tuesday, June 15th, 2010

Somerset is a county in Southwest England. This is a very happening place with its many festivals and events that attract visitors to this small town.

This county has numerous things to do which will keep a tourist completely involved and busy from the time he or she keeps foot in Somerset. This place has a new age aura along with the classical vibe of the historical era. There are many baths here to choose from that temp a visitor. The most popular of these baths are the Roman Baths, Abbey, Janesusten and many more such places which offer a place to be themselves.

The Cheddar Gorge and caves are some of the jaw dropping locations here in Somerset. This Gorge is the deepest in England with a height of 450 feet above the highway that runs in between. The Exmoor national park is partly in Somerset and hence can be included in your visit to Somerset. Then there are a few must visit towns here such as the wells and the town of Glastonbury. These towns give a feel of the real Europe. You can also find the Wookey Hole underground lake in this county that can be visited in a guided tour.

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• Tuesday, June 15th, 2010

London is a huge city with numerous places to see and no one visiting London can say with assurance that he has seen complete London. But you can make sure you are close to seeing the whole of London by proper planning. So if you have limited time, then keep the top attractions of London on your list such as the London Eye, the Tower of London, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Victoria and Albert Museum, Buckingham and other Palaces, Natural-History museum, the Science museum, Tate-Britain & modern, Madame Tussards Museum, Clarence house and National Portrait-Gallery are among the many must see attractions in London.

There are many places in London they are equally interesting and important as the ones that are most visited by tourists but are not as popular. Befriend a local and ask him to take you to places which are not as popular and not as much crowded as the ones above. Rent a good hotel which is close to good restaurants and various attractions. Get proper passes that will save you from standing in long queues and save a lot of time and avoid the frustration.

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• Tuesday, June 08th, 2010

Not every weekend can you afford to get out of your whole family to a national park or a beautiful village? Hence if you have a weekend to spare and little cash then remember to visit the Garden Museum in London with your little children.

The Garden museum is dedicated to showcase the fame and beauty of the British gardens. This garden Museum is a collection of natural exhibitions, flowering events, symposia and the awesome gardens. No matter if you are a gardener or not, if you even have a small garden or not it does not matter. Bring your kids to learn what it feels like to be in the midst of nature controlled by man. You and your children can learn the art of growing and caring for plants will develop the passion for gardening and the satisfaction associated with a garden. This park ahs many activities for children and adults alike. Children will be kept busy with various activities, plant fairs and large playgrounds. Adults will be kept busy on the other hand with various events and talks concerned with gardening. There is an in-museum shop that offers various environmentally friendly showpieces and memorabilia that can be brought for your self’s and as a present for others.

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• Tuesday, June 08th, 2010

There are many ways that you can enjoy in Europe and many more ways that you can do the same while getting ripped off. Hence take care of a few basic things before you leave and you will save a lot of money.

The first thing to do while travelling to a new destination is proper planning. The central and eastern Europe are quite cheaper than the western Europe. But the recent decline in the Euro has made these cities a tad bit cheaper than usual. Another thing to take care of before flying off to another destination in Europe.  The flight rates to many destinations are extremely variable and constantly keep changing. Occasionally you find extremely cheap tickets to some destinations which do not last long. Use the ticket price search engines like Kayak and Skyscanner to get these tickets. Try not to move around too much, there are many destinations in and around the location to see.

To stay while touring, look at budget hotel chains that have booked before hand to avoid finding no rooms when you arrive. You can also look at finding vacation homes which are common in and around Europe. Another a little hard way to consider while travelling rural is the villages and parks; go camping.

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• Tuesday, June 08th, 2010

This park is located in the North Yorkshire, United kingdom. This park is the most popular destination for nature buffs that enjoy the mixture of wild moorlands, rolling hills, woodlands, beautiful valleys, boulevards, and brilliant landscapes.

The best way to reach this place is through the pleasant train ride which goes through one of the world’s most picturesque locations and has the best views that can be found on the way to anywhere in a train. This train needs to be caught from the nearest city, the Leeds which also has an airport. The best time to visit this is in the months of June to august in the summer season but there is still no guarantee that there will be no rain even in the months of summer. There are a few small market towns which remind of an 50th century village.

There are many recreational activities and huge outdoor arenas that make the trip worth the travel. The place is a rich cultural heritage with huge bio diversity and lots of wildlife. It has many 17th century houses and granaries. It is a splendid place for camping and trekking which makes for a peaceful and amazing time. It also has fishing and kayaking that attracts the adventurous travelers. The peaks here are also climbed by mountain climbers.

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