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Visit London On The Cheap |
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London is an expensive city, no matter what the circumstances. Factor in the exchange rate and you can blow your budget faster than you can say "Blimey!" Follow our tips below and experience one of the most fascinating cities in the world with money left over for tea and crumpets. Have a jolly good time!
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Options abound for where to lay your head in London. Our choice is hostels as most are centrally located, inexpensive and offer good resources to budget minded travelers. They also give you the option to save on food costs by offering breakfast and/or kitchen facilities.
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If you visit the United Kingdom you are almost certain to find something that you will like. Despite its small size this island nation once ruled most of the world; at one point in their history there was no place where the sun set on the British Empire. These days the UK is a unique mix of the historical and the modern. Few locations have had as much impact on the world as the United Kingdom so it is worth seeing what all the fuss is about.
Most trips to the UK begin in London. This is the capital city of England and this is where the Queen spends most of her time.
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One of the World’s Most Famous Prisons: Tower Of London |
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Have you visited the Tower Of London? It is probably one of the the most famous prisons besides Sing Sing Prison in New York. It has been in existence for well over 800 years. It is twenty towers high and is filled with a mixture of ancient history, culture and jewels.
The initial structure was a fort used by William the Conqueror. It was completed in 1000 AD. It stands over a hundred feet high with walls as thick as sixteen feet thick. It was obviously built to be very sturdy and to withstand all weather conditions and it remains a fortress.
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United Kingdom - 4 Countries and 4 Peaks |
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A UK hiking holiday could encompass climbing the highest peaks of all four countries in the United Kingdom, giving you an overall view of the area, and a knowledge of the geography and environment in each region. All four countries are popular destinations for holiday-makers interested in hiking and the outdoors, and reaching their peaks is well worth the effort.
Reaching the UK's Highest Peak in Scotland
Ben Nevis is the highest peak both in Scotland and in the UK, with its highest point being 1344m.
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London Tourist Attractions: Wax Museum and Planetarium |
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Have you ever wanted to get up close and personal with Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Will Smith and Shakespeare? The Madame Tussauds wax museum would allow you to meet the likenesses of these as well as other famous historians, Hollywood stars, musicians, authors, sports stars, world leaders.
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