Archive for January, 2012
Amazing UK say’s There is a lot to discover about London than the Big Ben and Westminster Abbey. But it’s hard to find a needle in the haystack, isn’t it? Living under the shadow of grand ancient places, the quiet ones go unnoticed. Everyone talks about the Tower of London but hardly anyone knows about the Church of St Bridge tucked not very far from the tower which was built by Christians in the sixth century to please the Goddess of fertility, Brigit. You didn’t know, did you? Like mentioned before, there are a lot many things that …
Amazing UK say’s When the Sun goes down, put your lights out people because it’s party time! If there’s something in London that can make everyone groove, it is the nightlife. Chilling out with friends is an absolute stress buster but that’s not why they do it in London. But here we do it for fun; after all, music and dance is our heritage. But before you get all excited about it, put on your dancing shoes and get out that door, you should know London has hundreds of pubs. Yeah, it could be a long route to …
About The Place Cornwall, the ceremonial county in UK, has Celtic Sea on its north and west, English Channel on its south and county of Devon to the east. With population of 537,400, the county is home to the Cornish people. Mild climate and rich cultural heritage of Cornwall makes it an excellent place to visit any time of the year. But if you are planning to visit Cornwall, schedule it around some festival – Port Eliot Literary Festival or the Cornwall Film Festival. You would only be able to see Cornwall in its true light …
About the place Snowdonia or Eryri, as it is called in Welsh, is one of the three national parks in Wales. As a matter of fact, it is part of two counties – Gwynedd and Conwy. The names could be a little difficult to grasp but when you’re vacationing in the country, you might want to write these down. For your amusement, Snowdonia is a lot more than just names and facts. But let’s cover the gaps anyway. Snowdonia Culture and Heritage The name of the national park is derived from the highest peak in Wales which is known …
Looking for an adventures holiday with the ‘other world’ or just want to know what a ‘horrible holiday’ feels like then be there at York during Halloween. You will not only start believing in ghost and supernatural powers but also, with luck, you might sleep or dine with them. The most haunted city in the world welcomes you during its illuminating festival.
About The Place Orkney is an archipelago, which means it is a cluster of islands. It comprises of about 70 islands in total and out of these, merely 20 islands are inhabited. Mainland, which is the largest island, is the 10th largest island in the British Isles. Culture And Heritage The islands have been inhabited for last 8,500 years. Even the name of the islands, Orkney, dates back to 1st century BC, probably earlier. In 875, the islands were annexed by Norway, forcefully from its former occupants – Neolithic and Mesolithic tribes. Later in 1472, the Scottish …
About The Place Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty is the title that more than half of Dorset has been given. This county in Southern England has a long history, rich heritage and fascinating places. Dorchester is the administrative headquarters of Dorset which interestingly, has a lot of Roman hint into it. Dorset is the place where the famous novelist Thomas Hardy and the poet William Barnes were born. Looking into the works of Barnes, you’ll see how he has celebrated his birthplace. As a matter of fact, Dorset has no cities; just villages and towns make up for …
Boutique Hotels cater to the individual needs of their clients by giving full service accommodation, round the clock room service and focusing more on intimate and comfortable setting rather than gadgetry. Edinburgh has its few but extravagant boutique hotels. Here is a short list to guide you through your stay in the city with style. The Witchery Hidden in the Edinburgh’s old town inside a cluster of buildings, this is one of the most romantic places to stay. Definitely not meant for single travelers as these eight indulgent suites(Vestry, Sempill, Old rectory, Library, Inner Sanctum, Heriot, Guardroom and …
Join us on a culinary trip across the world, Oops I mean just Edinburgh, but the world cuisine will come calling to you. Have a look at a few select ‘Yummy’ outlets, there are many more—but these are just personal favorites.
About Bournemouth Did you know that in 2007, a survey was conducted in which 82% people revealed that they were happy living in the county of Bournemouth? This is the happiest place in UK! Bournemouth is a resort town in Dorset. It has water, it has history, and it is culturally rich. Why wouldn’t the people be happy? Located on England’s south coast, even the tourists love it. You would too, believe you me! Population of the county is 163,444 as deduced by the 2001 census. Hard to believe for those who are acquainted with its history – there …
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