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Pickpockets, Beggars, Crime and Scams London
169 Reviews Please beware of those selling tickets outside the theatres for shows (especially ones that are sold out!). For example in 2008 I was waiting outside for a friend outside Theatre Royal, Drury Lane and...
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Crime and Safety Manchester
25 Reviews Unlicensed and dangerous taxis are a danger no matter where you are but there is a scheme for all of the Greater Manchester area called 'Travel Safe Taxis' You can type in the registration number of...
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Personal Safety Glasgow
24 Reviews I've lived in Glasgow for past 3 years and had no major problems what so ever Glasgow. Like any other big city it does have a rough areas, but to be honest there is no tourist attractions anywhere...
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Dodgy Areas Birmingham
23 Reviews I say that because if people have lived country life or outskirts of birmzzz, they cum in to our inner city areas and see how multi cultural it is, if they see a black person they automatically think...
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Punting Cambridge
8 Reviews Getting in and out of the punt wasn't as tricky as you might think, we didn't wobble much at all and I don't think we were in danger of tipping over. But as we were sitting in the punt, Donna's...
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Safety Belfast
16 Reviews There are no left luggage facilities at the bus and train stations in Belfast for security reasons, too easy to plant an incendary device and leg it. I do not know where in town you can have left...
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Traffic, Driving and Crossing the road London
89 Reviews Since Londoners drive on the left side of the road, it's important to make sure you look the right way when crossing the street. Often times you will see directions painted on the street at crossings...
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Football Fans Glasgow
8 Reviews I've been to Glasgow many times to watch my team play Celtic and Rangers and i've never had any problems. I've been able to wear my teams colours on the street, on the subway and in many differant...
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Transport Birmingham
10 Reviews Arriving by coach ? In the past you had to enter a tin-shed that would disgrace a third-word banana republic. It is deeply depressing. Sooner or later, the new coach station will appear - it...
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Rising Bollards Cambridge
3 Reviews In preparation for my journey to Cambridge, I did review all of the tips on VT's Cambridge travel page. The "warning or danger" category only had two entries: punting and rising bollards. I had to...
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The Troubles Belfast
5 Reviews Dave Allen, the Irish comic, used to tell this joke : "What is the fastest game in the world" ? Answer : Pass-the-parcel in a Belfast pub. Many people have some very strange ideas about personal...
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Taxis London
42 Reviews Single females should NEVER take unlicensed mini-cabs. Check the GLA website advice regarding taxis, and minicabs. They also provide a phone number listing licensed cab firms in your area: "You can...
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Alcohol Glasgow
5 Reviews All this nonsense about booze - ignore it. So what if there's a law that says you can't drink in the streets. Presumably you wouldn't habitually drink on the sidewalk at home, would you? So do what...
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Parades Belfast
3 Reviews It may be wise to avoid visiting the Belfast murals during Marching season around July 12 commemorating the Battle of the Boyne by the Orange men. Also obviously it is best to visit the murals during...
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Public Transport (not taxis) London
26 Reviews In London, you will need to Hop-on, hop-off the bus while visiting Big Bin, Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, Madame Tussuad,....etc, so i would suggest to purchase the ticket for the "Big Bus Tour"...
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Hiking/hillwalking Belfast
1 Review wheither walking a signposted way, or exploring an area on foot, be prepared! A good map and walking guide are essential! Comfortable shoes and a water bottle are good ideas, too. If you're accustomed...
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Pigeons London
21 Reviews Im not usually in the city centre at lunch time to be one of the lunchers said to usually be at risk of bombarding pigeons (though have once had the unfortunate experience of being in the tragectory...
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Food Vendors London
10 Reviews Just a wee bit of a problem for us yanks, seems as though most of the pubs have great beer and even the fish & chips are decent, but the tartar sauce is served warm and it could be off. I should have...
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Money Matters London
23 Reviews As of midnight tonight (3 January 2011), goods and services in the UK just got EVEN more expensive with an increase in Value Added Tax (VAT) from 17.5% to 20% as part of the Government's austerity...
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Parking London
7 Reviews Probably not quite as bad as having your vehicle towed away completely, but just as inconvenient! For a fine payment of £65 you can have your car released - but personally, I'd rather pay the...
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You may see mobile vans selling food and drink at tourist spots or in laybys (places to stop on main roads). Be wary of these .......the ones at tourist spots may rip you off, and their hygiene is not always good. It is better to buy food and drink from shops to take with you, or look for a pub or cafe nearby.
As you may have guessed, I am fond of horse riding. When travelling on the main roads in UK you are not likely to come across many horses and riders, and if you do, you will usually spot them fairly easily. This is not always the case on the minor roads, and more particularly so in counties like Devon and Cornwall, which have very narrow lanes bordered with high hederows. Unless you are in a village area with a speed restriction on the road, you are permitted to drive at at least 50 MPH (80 KPH). Please, therefore, think not only of other traffic on the roads, but also there may well be a horse or two around the next bend. Unfortunately road accidents in UK involving horses and riders are far too common. Horses and riders should always be passed at slow speed and given as wide a berth as possible. Most sensible riders will move in to a safe place in order to let you pass. A number of...
The UK is full of small, terraced houses. The houses are generally much smaller and narrower than I'm used to from other places in Europe.The stairs is most of those houses are very steep and very narrow. I fell down the stairs of my house in Durham and broke my hand. And from British friends I have heard that this kind of accident is not uncommon in the UK.Walk down the stairs carefully and slowly. Don't walk or run down on socks, wear slippers with rubber bottoms
Understanding the accent in this part of the world is sometimes a challenge. Get them to speak slower and you will have better luck. They have some interesting little sayings. Driving : Watch out for sheep driving on country roads. The little villages also have very narrow lanes and roads, take care in passing.
DO NOT wear bum bags as these can be pulled off by nimble fingers. Keep bulky things bundled up into a day bag or small rucksack, one with a strap that goes around your waist as well as strong shoulder straps. A padlock on the zipper will foil fast-action thieves.DO NOT overload yourself with a camera, handbag, shopping bags, ice cream cone etc. When your hands are full and you have dangly bits hanging off your body, you are more likely to have something snatched. DO NOT keep anything valuable in an outside pocket of your rucksack. Sneaky fingers will find their way inside, especially on busy shopping streets and crowded public transport.DO NOT let the countryside lull you into complacency. Car parks at countryside pubs and parks attract thieves, so do not leave valuables sitting out in view in your car.TAKE EVERY PRECAUTION. Take out travel insurance. Have the serial numbers of your...
All the countries in the Kingdom use the Pound Sterling. Whichever, country you are in (ie England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or Gibralter, it is still the Pound Sterling .For those of you from outside the European Common Market area, such as the States the euro zone must seem expensive and the UK even more so. Be warned to bring enough money with you, even we in the UK think the euro zone, is expensive at present. It is 13% more expensive at the end of May 2003 than it was in Jan 2003, but when you live here you don't notice unless you travel.
We were visiting 2 adorable little villages in the Cotswolds, Upper and Lower Slaughter when we saw this sign. My husband insisted taking a picture of it because of the graphic steaming pile of dog poo. Be warned you will be prosecuted for unwanted dog feces!!!
Britain has a reputation for having very unpredictable weather. One moment it can be a nice beautiful sunny day, the next a thundercloud will rise from the horizon and cast darkness, lightning and tons of water upon you! Expect the unexpected!
Over the past few years the crime rate in england has increased greatly. There is a huge influx of refugees and unemployed youth who are eager to get a quick buck from the unsuspecting tourist. I would suggest making sure your bags are in a safe place before venturing out to explore the city or countryside and also make sure to travel lightly while on these excursions. Just make sure your not being an easy target and always keep a watchful eye.
To show that there are no hard feelings, did you know that The Good ol' U.S. of A. used to once drive on the left? It wasn't until they kicked out the British that they changed their ways. Want to know why? Read on then.The change came about because of the pioneers that trekked their way west. A lot of the pioneers did not have enough waggons to ride on, so they walked. In places, they would also lead their team of horses through any hazards. A right handed person naturally would hold a halter with their right hand. meaning they would stand left of the horse. This made sense and developed further as the trailways developed. To best control the horse and to avoid collisions between wide carts, it was best for the person leading the horse or cart to walk between the vehicle and oncoming traffic, thus keeping the cart or horse to the right. This also facilitated conversations between people...
The Montague On The Gardens London
5 Reviews and 1067 Opinions The concierge was fabulous, the hotel very grand, and despite the rooms being small they were...
The Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh
5 Reviews and 770 Opinions Two men wearing kilts (or trews) welcome you at the door and an open fire welcomes you in the lobby,...
Radisson Edwardian Manchester Manchester
4 Reviews and 929 Opinions I had a great time there. Stayed due to business 4 nights in the hotel. Staff was great, friendly...
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Q: In mid May we will be traveling from Glasgow to London. I think we have decided we would prefer rail to air for various reasons. ...
A: Hopefully someone local will have the specifics, but on all of my trips to Edinburgh from London, I've not booked in advance and had no issues with travel. Your profile...
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