An island country in Western Europe, consisting of Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) and Northern Ireland.
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How to use sink with separate hot/cold taps?
I just traveled to Ireland. I was amazed to find that water sinks (at home, restaurants and public) have separate taps for hot and cold water.
If you use only the cold water, your hands freeze. If ...
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Is there any United States slang I should avoid in the UK or Ireland?
We'll be spending a couple weeks this summer in the UK (Scotland and London), then a week in Ireland. Is there any slang common in the United States that we be best avoided in either country? For ...
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Should I carry a passport around everywhere I go in the UK?
I am a new student in the UK. I attend classes both in London and Cambridge. Should I carry my passport with me wherever I go within UK? Or is a college identity enough?
My parents are visiting me ...
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Laptop Searches by Customs - UK and US
I'll be traveling to the UK (London) on a study abroad in the spring and will be bring my laptop for school and intern purposes. I was just curious what/if any rights UK customs has to search laptops ...
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Do I have to enter the UK on my UK passport?
I'm a British National (Overseas), which basically means that while I don't have the right of abode in the UK, I am permitted to visit the UK without a visa. However, my passport has expired, and ...
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Buying Paris metro tickets from Eurostar before/during the journey?
Whenever a Eurostar gets into Brussels, and especially when one gets into Paris, there is always a mad scramble for the metro ticket machines, and if you weren't in the first coach then a very long ...
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Getting to the sea from Oxford
I live in Oxford, UK, which is a lovely place, but I do wish it was a bit closer to the sea. What's the best way to get to a beach, starting from here? I sometimes have access to a car, so driving ...
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What do travellers to England need to know about social class
One aspect that British society is known for its social class system, but how does this apply to foreigners? I will be in London and Manchester for a week, and knowing which neighbourhoods to avoid or ...
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Renting a car in Ireland & Great Britain: 1 rental or 2?
My wife, two kids and I will be traveling in Ireland and the UK Nov. 1st through 21st. We're flying into and out of Dublin. Our plan is to do a clockwise tour: Fly into Dublin -> Belfast -> Scotland ...
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Is it feasible to do a Monopoly board pub crawl in London?
Putting aside the question of how intoxicated one might become, is it feasible to travel to all the "streets" on a Monopoly board in London in a single day? How long would it take? Do all these ...
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How can I buy train tickets within the UK from abroad?
Is there a machine pick up system like in other countries? Will it take foreign credit cards (Mastercard or Visa of course)? If so, in what locations are these accessible?
Otherwise, how can I get ...
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Flying UK to Canada via USA. Do I need to apply for ESTA?
I'm going to fly from the UK to Canada via EWR (Newark Liberty International Airport). Do I need to apply for a Visa Waiver through the ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization)?
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What is the cheapest way to cross the English Channel from France to the UK on foot, single ticket?
I have looked at P&O's website (www.poferries.com), and a pedestrian day trip return costs €8 each way whereas a single without a return costs €35.50.
Are there cheaper options?
I assume that ...
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What's the best way for foreigners outside of the UK to get to an English Premier League game?
I recently got a bonus from my company and want to fly to England for a weekend to watch some soccer. It would be great to go to a big game, however I know getting my hands on tickets can be really ...
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Walking Hadrian's Wall
I am trying to plan a 3-4 day hike along the Hadrian's Wall, so in particular I am trying to figure out:
What is the most interesting part of the wall (best preserved and in the nicest setting I ...
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Visit the UK with Schengen visa
I'm Russian, and I have touristic (C-type) Schengen visa. I want to know, can I stay for some period in UK without getting UK visa, or it is not possible (I heard about 36 hours free of visa staying ...
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Schengen Visa from UK
I'm a Russian citizen, but I study in England and have a Tier 4 Student Visa. Can I apply for a Shengen tourist visa here, in England, without going to Russia?
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Bath to London on Christmas Day
Is there a way to get from Bath to London using public transport on 25th Dec? Or at least from some place near Bath?
All the public transport I could find is shut on christmas Day.
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Are there any small towns near Edinburgh with good access to rural hiking routes?
I'm planning a trip to the UK for next year and we intend to make Edinburgh our point of arrival. The group I'm with are all avid hikers and would probably love to see some of the Scottish countryside ...
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UK places that offer visitors a chance to wear medieval armor and clothes?
I'm looking to visit places on UK that offer visitors an opportunity to wear medieval armor/clothes. Where can I find such a place?
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Scotland in one week: What to see and do?
I'm planning to visit Scotland this August with some friends, but we only have one week. We have already made a sketch of our trip and so far we have in mind to visit Glasgow, Stirling, Kyle Of ...
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Is my Turkish Driving License valid in the UK?
I have a B category driving licence which I obtained in Turkey. Do you know if my Turkish driving licence is valid in the UK? It was issued both in Turkish and English.
If not, what kind of steps I ...
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Booking travel tickets for visa without paying?
I am in the process of filling the forms for my wife and daughter (Chinese) to travel with me (British) to the UK for a short holiday. On the government advice located at ...
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Is there a ship of the line that I can sail on in Britain?
A ship of the line is a Double or triple decked battle ship from the 17th through the mid-19th century like those used at the battle of Trafalgar.
Ideally I'd like to crew on one for a week or so, ...
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What supporting evidence is required for a Moroccan travel visa?
I plan to travel to Morocco later this year and wanted to check if anyone with previous experience getting a travel visa can shed some light here. The Embassy of Morocco in the UK states that for a ...
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Can you get from London to the French Alps by train, with no/minimal changes?
For a lot of people, the default way to get from London to the French Alps to go skiing is to fly, then take a long bus connection to get to the resort. However, with the current snow and wintery ...
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How long does my passport need to be valid after my return from the UK?
Next year I'm going to the UK. Shortly after that my passport expires. Is this a problem? I know that for some countries, the passport has to be valid for at least 1 year more. How is it in the UK?
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Where can I get an up-to-date list of destinations by overnight coach from London
I've found a way for people who can sleep on overnight buses/coaches to save time and accommodation by taking night coaches out of London.
I've haphazardly found Plymouth-Penzance, ...
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Crashing a rental car abroad
What happens if I (a US citizen) rent a car in, say, the UK, and crash it because I was driving on the wrong side of the road?
Do I have to pay the damages out of pocket? What if I don't have the ...
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Is a chest X-ray / report required to enter the UK?
I remember that two years ago, passport holders of non-EU nationalities were required to present a chest X-ray along with accompanying report on arrival at Heathrow airport. (And if you didn't have ...
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Looking for a very last minute adventure trip (5th -13th May)
Basically, due to a break up and cancellation of previous arrangements, I find myself with a free week next week and I really fancy doing something active and outdoors. Most of my trips recently have ...
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UK Transit Visa
I am travelling to Budapest and therefore have a Schengen Visa. I hold an Indian passport and a valid US visa. I'm travelling from Chicago-Heathrow-Budapest and returning by Budapest-Dublin-Chicago.
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Where to stay for London nightlife?
For those looking to travel to London and enjoy the nightlife, where would be the best area to stay? Requirements are nearby bars, alcohol and 20-something crowd all preferably within walking ...
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Is UK's Iris biometric entry system being phased out?
UK operates a biometric access control system at its airports called Iris, that allows people to skip immigration queues and get automated clearance using their pre-registered biometric details. I was ...
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Free parking in Bath UK
Where can I park in Bath for free, so that it's convenient for the town centre? I will be there 22nd Dec - 29th Dec, so on both holidays and normal weekdays.
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Do I need a transit visa in Heathrow as a Bolivian Citizen?
I'm a bolivian citizen currently living in Bolivia until November 6th at which point I will join my family in Norway. The Norwegian visa application has been approved, I hold a Schengen visa (already ...
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For a UK rail delay, which train company do you claim compensation from?
For those who don't know, the UK rail network was largely privatised in the 1990s. Whether or not rail privatisation is a good thing is still very much up for debate, but even most pro-privatisation ...
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As a Philippine passport holder, can I transfer from Heathrow terminal five to three without a visa?
I would like to know if I need a transit visa if I transfer from Heathrow terminal 5 to three. I will only be staying there two hours as I will be flying to Geneva. I am a Philippine passport holder.
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Fly to France from UK with no passport?
I have a flight to France from the UK tomorrow. My passport is currently with a company that are working on a Visa for India (a miscommunication with a friend menas I thought they had picked it up), ...
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Quickest way from London to Dubai without flying?
This is a question from a friend not (yet!) on Travel.SE...
From London, what is the quickest way to get to Dubai (via trains, buses, ferries etc) without flying?
(My usual advice of "just check ...
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What are the offroad regulations in UK?
May I ride a motorbike through a non strictly forbidden trail? Do I need some specific permission?
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Affordable way to visit USA from UK?
I am based in the UK (London) but would love to spend more time in the USA after spending three weeks there on my honeymoon last year. I am even vaguely thinking about trying to visit all 50 states ...
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What kind of weather can I expect in Scotland in the Spring?
So my wife and I both have a forced week off in early April. We have enjoyed Scotland over the Summer. We actually surprisingly liked the weather (for us it was alternating between rainy for 15 ...
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Do seasonal flights from Trondheim to Edinburgh, London, or any other part of the UK exist?
Planning a trip with my in-laws to the UK next year, and the Swedes around me keep insisting that we can fly from Trondheim instead of Arlanda, which would be a lot more convenient. I'm not finding ...
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Is late May into Early June a good time to avoid the summer rush in London?
I'd like to go to London for two weeks and take a few side trips in England and Wales. It's looking like from about May 21st to June 4th is when I can go.
Is that ahead of the Summer travel season, ...
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How to get from London Gatwick to Cambridge on public transport?
I'm arriving on London Gatwick airport around 10 pm on a weekday, and would like to make it to central Cambridge the same night. How would I go about it? Apparently there are no direct buses or ...
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What's the cheapest way to convert British Pounds into other currency?
I'm travelling around Europe and want to convert some money to Euros. What's the most cost-effective way of doing this? Should I convert as much as I think I'm going to need in one go, or withdraw ...
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Recommendations on Car Hire and Train Travel for a UK trip in March 2013?
We are flying into London in early March and after a few days wish to catch a train out of London and hire a car for about 2.5 weeks - drive around England / Scotland / Wales / Ireland. There will be ...
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Do Turkish citizens need a visa to come to the UK for one day?
I may need to go to the UK for a day. I live in Turkey and I am a Turkish citizen. Do I need a visa to come to the UK for only one day?
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Can you enter the departures area without a boarding pass at London Heathrow airport?
My girlfriend is leaving the UK from Heathrow tomorrow. Is it possible for me to go through security with her so that we can be together until she goes to her departure gate?
