10 Tips For Planning Your European Trip

<div style="text-align: justify;"> Europe is the most popular destination for tourists. There are several important things to keep in mind before calling your travel agent and booking your next vacation: </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> 1. Your Budget: Set your budget. This includes transportation cost and souvenirs. If your budget is smaller, you should visit Eastern Europe, looking for packaged tours, or, if you're flexible, book a "last-minute" trip, which can often save you 30% or more. Check out the current exchange rate between your currency and that of the country you'll be visiting, to have a better idea of what your vacation is going to actually cost you. Whenever possible, travel during an off-peak season to save even more. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> 2. Time of year: You may not want to spend many days indoors, because the weather can be cold and rainy. You may miss a wonderful trip just because you have not checked with your travel agent or weather forecast first. This is what I recommend you if you're not sure of weather patterns, check with your travel agent who can advise you on rainy seasons or other weather-related issues for traveling to a specific spot. </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjowIq7QE3KzaJi1PZpTHKI66JilAQwPBGF-my96FhIP_gygfSBzeIOO8ezQPWZrTD5qpeZ2JyceLEo7HvShC5gadpzPlKCXUYW9yu9umIZ7umZbdlXSejJXBKH5JSValpI65X-hPSJkwD_/s1600/aesthetictravelers-madrid-plaza-del-callao-spain.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="595" data-original-width="640" height="371" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjowIq7QE3KzaJi1PZpTHKI66JilAQwPBGF-my96FhIP_gygfSBzeIOO8ezQPWZrTD5qpeZ2JyceLEo7HvShC5gadpzPlKCXUYW9yu9umIZ7umZbdlXSejJXBKH5JSValpI65X-hPSJkwD_/s400/aesthetictravelers-madrid-plaza-del-callao-spain.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> 3. Political Climate: While most countries that rely on tourism make every effort to ensure the safety of tourists, these days it's always a good idea to keep up on the current political climate of the country you're planning to visit, especially if there have been problems in the past. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> 4. Your waking time: If you usually wake up late in the morning, then a guided tour is probably not for you. Most guided tours start early in the morning, and you're on the go until evening. You may visit several cities in a country or countries within a specified amount of time, and you're required to stay with the group. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> However, if you don't like traveling alone, you enjoy the companionship of others and getting to see as much as possible in the time you've got, a guided tour or cruise may be just the thing for you.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> 5. Your dream and personal desire: This vacation is something special and you save the whole year for. So if you have always wanted to visit somewhere or do something special -- why wait? Include it in your next vacation plans. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> 6. Plan your day: Take a little time to think about what you like doing before planning your trip. Do you prefer the water, or the mountains? Lying on the beach, or rock-climbing? Adrenaline rushes or visiting an art museum? </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Once you know what you want to do, figure out what you'll have time to do. Many times, in an effort to get the "most bang for our buck" we tend to over plan the vacation, and end up needing a vacation from the vacation when we get home! Prioritize your list, and be willing to save some activities or attractions for another trip. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> 7. Use the resources that are available to make your trip special and save money: Today's travelers have numerous options when planning their vacation. You can use the Internet to find out more about the cities or countries you want to visit, check out prices, even book your flight or hotel room. Here is a useful website you can visit http://www.heping-hotel.com If you're visiting a place for the first time, check with a travel agent, talk to someone who's "been there, done that" on an Internet Forum, or contact local chambers or commerce or travel councils to get more information about where to go, what to see and what to do. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> 8. Pack lightly: Do not bring items that you will not use and unnecessary because the word “Just In Case”. When planning your trip, look at your wardrobe and pack as lightly as you can. Take only what you'll really need, and remember that if you forget or end up needing something, chances are you can get it once you reach your destination. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> 9. Get organized: You can use trip-planning software, or your own favorite organizing system to organize and plan your trip. Don't forget things like making sure your passport and picture ID are up-to-date, finding out if travel insurance is something you need, and how and where to exchange your money. The more organized you are in the beginning, the better vacation you'll have.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> 10. Have fun!: Get organized, have a plan before going anywhere. That way, once you're on your way, you'll be able to relax and enjoy yourself. But remember, there are very few "perfect" vacations, so if something does go wrong, try to relax and "go with the flow" as much as possible.</div>

10 Tips For Planning Your European Trip

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Travel Tips: Finding the Perfect 4 Star Hotel

<div style="text-align: justify;"> Everyone wants to go on a nice, relaxing, and quiet vacation every once in a while, but not everyone has the kind of money that can buy a 5-star hotel stay for the weekend. In that once every few years chance that you have saved just enough for a lush weekend trip, you have the choice to go all out on a first rate hotel and have little left for going around town, or to pick a more reasonably priced 4 star hotel and still have a good budget for seeing the best that the hotel’s surroundings has to offer.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> No matter what popular tourist destination you go to, there are 4-star hotels that are more than capable of competing with the first class hotels in the same town. Despite the difference in ratings, it is possible that the only disparity that counts between 4-star hotels and their 5-star counterparts is the price range, especially if you’re one customer who is only slightly particular about the kind and range of services offered in the hotel you choose to stay in. Some 4-star hotels even offer a wider range of amenities than some 5-star hotels at a lower price. Also, some 4 star hotels are considered the best in a certain region, as a 4-star rating is the highest for the hotel grading body ruling that area.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHxbS7iAMyxZ5F_Jgbsq9I3Hy40gRzGvrL4aBr1gbecz7435tYExqp8sOxAMVV3HL1d0FnALB3rCrK2QU0zN4B98Vvw4lGhdloGNQIevDAp6B1QRq_dH4GyocpRXGwEMAUc05N1Gl5Ae3u/s1600/travel-tips-finding-perfect-4-star-hotel-elite-hotel-praha-prague.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1063" data-original-width="1200" height="353" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHxbS7iAMyxZ5F_Jgbsq9I3Hy40gRzGvrL4aBr1gbecz7435tYExqp8sOxAMVV3HL1d0FnALB3rCrK2QU0zN4B98Vvw4lGhdloGNQIevDAp6B1QRq_dH4GyocpRXGwEMAUc05N1Gl5Ae3u/s400/travel-tips-finding-perfect-4-star-hotel-elite-hotel-praha-prague.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> However, notice that the prices also differ according to the hotels’ respective distances from the center of the city or town; the prices reduce as the location moves farther from the center. The factor of how much of the city center you want to see should therefore play a role in planning your luxurious weekend getaway. After all, what you save in accommodations could easily turn into expenses when you need to spend more on transportation between the hotel and tourist spots you intend to visit.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Four-star hotels are also suitable for business travel, as business centers and conference halls are available in most. The business traveler can also benefit from the luxurious service a 4-star hotel offers, as the hotel can easily cater to a mix of business and pleasure. Some can even be a source of inspiration and tranquility, particularly those with extra provisions for privacy, such as soundproofed rooms, and wellness facilities, such as room massage service and a Zen garden. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Here’s a list of 4 star hotels that may be worth spending a weekend in someday: the Sofitel Paris Porte de Sevres, which also offers wireless Internet access in some rooms, 3 restaurants catering to different tastes, and the option to stay on one of its eight non-smoking floors; the Hotel Forum in Rome, with a roof-garden restaurant overlooking the Venice Square and the Colosseum; and the Elite Hotel Praha in Prague, which is located in a quiet, yet scenic part of town, and features a day bar with a small leisure garden and a grill club that showcases the best of French, Argentinian and Spanish cuisines.</div>

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Travel Tips: 3 Star Hotel in Rome

<div style="text-align: justify;"> Rome is a reality. For Rome, more than for most cities, this always has been the central dilemma of city life: how to maintain its priceless heritage while improving the lot of its cheerfully inhabitants. Certainly the 2000 year Jubilee inspired efforts of recent years and have made a difference. Transport has been boosted, new museums have been opened and old ones renovated, and the long awaited Auditorium has opened to universal praise. The city hasn't re-found the heady days of la dolce vita, but it's looking good and it's feeling better than it has for a long time.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYOqXtroEVLMePzA2-lumVpibfqWz3MSwLAlBLZKL-8erz-VSlW_pI-T_fcEJhirrIXay0ndgfAIq-dtVTjg1RX1KKCQ6QclHTNMYxxJbPPsdliapOX6fmEJlZ-QMOqtoKVbo25kA97sTo/s1600/aesthetictravelers-3-star-hotel-rome-raffaello-hotel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="677" data-original-width="1000" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYOqXtroEVLMePzA2-lumVpibfqWz3MSwLAlBLZKL-8erz-VSlW_pI-T_fcEJhirrIXay0ndgfAIq-dtVTjg1RX1KKCQ6QclHTNMYxxJbPPsdliapOX6fmEJlZ-QMOqtoKVbo25kA97sTo/s400/aesthetictravelers-3-star-hotel-rome-raffaello-hotel.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Pride also informs much of the typical Roman character: romans are first and foremost Roman and only then italian.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> In a country of unparalleled beauty, both natural and architectural, Rome remains the jewel in the crown. In no other city you can see so much in such a short space of time and yet merely scratch the surface. About 10 feet below ground level exists another world, with traces of other settlements deep still. In Rome every period has left a mark. In fact from the time when it was a caput mundi ( center of the world ), through the development of Christianity to the present day ( a period of more than 2.500 years ), Rome has become an unsurpassed anthropological and archaeological archive of Western culture. And it's enough to wander the streets to see this.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The art of Michelangelo, the sculptures of Bernini, the palaces and the cobbled streets, the perfectly formed piazzas, Rome is all this. Nothing is hidden, it's all there waiting for you much as it has been for hundreds of years.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Rome is yet the capital of the world:it's a city of palaces and temples, more glorious than those which any city contains. And it's also a duty of the Rome hotel owners to keep efficient this immense heritage.</div>

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Pleasant 3 Star Hotel Experience

Finding a hotel that suits your budget comes easy when you take into consideration the activities that you will be busy with, or what you want to achieve during your stay. If being extremely pampered and totally worry-free comes last on your list, then you’re welcome to try a 3-star hotel. This is not to say that 3-star hotels do not offer any degree of comfort or luxury; it just seems impractical to be paying for lavish amenities when you won’t have the chance to take advantage of them. <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBoPCpbeV8uZ__nloF8EgN9iuejHI9E-ajrwi-YlFMt5GioLbPUPv9VybYvqqAEu6Cws13XbuFffPZs7j2LoaI0Qrm68AvSAtmq_hhzs2MW_248EKjKfr1FEYZavJePPaq8X89ob0prkf0/s1600/aesthetictravelers-pleasant-3-star-hotel-experience-Circus+Circus+Hotel+Casino+Theme+Las+Vegas.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="994" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBoPCpbeV8uZ__nloF8EgN9iuejHI9E-ajrwi-YlFMt5GioLbPUPv9VybYvqqAEu6Cws13XbuFffPZs7j2LoaI0Qrm68AvSAtmq_hhzs2MW_248EKjKfr1FEYZavJePPaq8X89ob0prkf0/s400/aesthetictravelers-pleasant-3-star-hotel-experience-Circus+Circus+Hotel+Casino+Theme+Las+Vegas.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> If you’re a business traveler, who intends to be primarily engaged in, well, business matters, and not that concerned with having a fun and relaxing time, then a 3-star hotel with provisions and facilities that are useful for conferences and business correspondence would be a good recommendation. Furthermore, the affordable price is more attractive if you intend to keep the business expenses low. Also, an in-house restaurant, bar or lounge eliminates the need to go elsewhere for lunch or dinner meetings, and thus saves you time that you can spend preparing for presentations instead.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Meanwhile, on the other end of the tourist spectrum, a weekend traveler who has a planned itinerary can find good value in a 3-star hotel that is within minutes of a popular tourist destination, such as Paris or Amsterdam. Just because you’re visiting a top tourist spot doesn’t mean you have to spend a lot on accommodations. For instance, three star hotels like the Hotel Windsor Opera in Paris (only over a kilometer away from the city center) even offers services such as a business center facility, room service, and a fitness center, with rates that are at least about fifty percent lower than the best hotels located in the heart of the city.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> While 3-star hotels may be expected to offer more than basic accommodations, it may be best to assess them and make a choice according to your expectations and needs. For instance, you may deem access to a fitness center more important than room service, or prefer Internet access and a business center to availability of a swimming pool. Whatever you prefer, be reassured that you can consult with an online guide and make sure to ask the right questions that will ultimately lead to a pleasant 3-star hotel experience.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Here are other 3-star hotels that may be of interest: the Hotel Sylter Hof in Berlin, which prides itself as a good location for business functions, and is immediately accessible to the city’s major airports; the Hotel Diplomatic in Rome, which is within close range of the Spanish Steps and the Vatican, and boasts of a fitness center, a swimming pool, and impeccable service; the Kensington Close Hotel and Healthy Spa in London, which offers an indoor swimming pool, beauty treatments, a health and fitness club, and three restaurants; and the Circus Circus Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, which is a family oriented hotel that offers live circus act performances and boasts of the Grand Slam Canyon theme park.</div>

Pleasant 3 Star Hotel Experience

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Travel Tips: Surviving the Family Road Trip

"No! We're Not There Yet!"<br /> <br /> According to the U.S. Department of Energy, travel is increasing every year and it is predicted that even more people will be on the road this year. Traveling with the family can be a great way to spend quality time together but it can also be stressful. Increase your chances of a fun, stress-free and safe vacation by following these simple tips:<br /> <br /> <br /> <ul> <li>Beat boredom with child's play. "Are we there yet?" What is it about these words that go straight to a parent's spine? Keep kids entertained with some great car games that make getting where you're going half the fun. Magnetic board games, portable video games and classics such as the license plate game, "I Spy" and the alphabet game will keep energetic kids in good spirits and actively engaged no matter how long the journey.</li> <li>Stop smart. When stopping at rest stops, make sure it's just your kids getting back in the car and not the bacteria and germs they pick up in the bathroom. Bring products that keep your family healthy, such as hand sanitizer and Lysol Disinfectant Spray, to kill rest stop germs that can be transferred from the rest room to the surfaces in your car. To prepare for those inevitable spills and "oops" moments, keep paper towels or wet wipes handy.</li> <li>Eat right. Sure, you can stop at the rest stop for food-along with the thousands of other people on the road. But roadside dining doesn't always offer the healthiest choices. Instead, keep your family's bellies full with snacks that you can eat right in the car, such as trail mix, string cheese, fruit roll-ups, bottles of water, and fruit. These easy, convenient snacks are yummy (for them) and healthy (for you).</li> <li>Keep everyone happy. Pick a destination that has fun activities for all ages. While it's tempting to head for the place that the kids will love, make sure there's something for mom, dad and grandma to do as well. Some top family vacation spots that offer something for everyone include Orlando, Fla., Anaheim, Calif., Williamsburg, Va., Hershey, Pa. and Yellowstone National Park.</li> </ul> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> Family vacations can be chaotic but immensely rewarding. And if you keep these tips in mind, you can help ensure safe and happy travels-at least until you get there.<br /> <br /> When stopping at rest stops, make sure it's just your kids getting back in the car and not germs they pick up in the bathroom.

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Travel tips to European Countries: Ukraine

<div style="text-align: justify;"> About the county</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Ukraine which is located in Eastern Europe is one of the largest country in that region of Europe bordering Russia in the northeast, Belarus in the north, Poland, Slovakia and Hungary in the west, Romania and Moldova in the southwest and also Black Sea and Sea of Azov in the south. It is a popular tourist destination especially for tourists from Western Europe and North America. The main selling point is the rich historical character of the country with as many five hundred cities dating back as early as nine hundred years. Visitors are spellbound by the architectural beauty of Ukraine. Kiev is the capital and the largest city of Ukraine where most travelers begin their journey.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Population & Languages</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Ukraine has a population of roughly 46.7 million and the official language is Ukrainian. The other languages spoken here are Russian, Romanian, Polish and Hungarian.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Electricity</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Voltage - 220 volts, Frequency - 50Hz. Standard European Round pin attachment plug</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Geographic Location</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Ukraine is located in Eastern Europe bordering Russia in the northeast, Belarus in the north, Poland, Slovakia and Hungary in the west, Romania and Moldova in the southwest and also Black Sea and Sea of Azov in the south. The strategic location of Ukraine between Asia and Europe made it a transportation hub in the region.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Local Customs</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Ukrainians are warm hearted and welcoming people. Casual dressing is mostly worn here though it will be a good idea to wear smartly for theatres. Small gifts are appreciated. Tipping is not very common; service is usually included in fine restaurants and hotel bills.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Places to see</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> St Sophia Cathedral – As old as nine centuries, it is one of the architectural marvels of Ukraine.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Kiev-Pechersk Lavra (Caves Monastery) – These caves are as old as one millennium and dating back to 11th century.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Great Patriotic War Museum</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Statue of the Motherland, Kiev </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Travel</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> By Air – The national airline of Ukraine is Ukrainian International Airlines. In collaboration with Aer Fi Group and Austrian Airline it links Kyiv to Amsterdam, Barcelona, Berlin, Brussels, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, Lisbon, London, Madrid, Milan, Paris, Rome, Rotterdam, Vienna and Zurich. There is one more airline in Ukraine called Air Ukraine which serves relatively less number of European cities. Lviv is also connected to New York, Warsaw and Washington. It is connected to Turkey through Simferopol and to UK through IvanoFrankivsk. The major airport is Boryspil State International Airport (KBP) which is located twenty five miles from Kiev.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> By Sea – The primary ports of Ukraine are Izmail and Odessa which are situated on the River Danube. The ferry services connect Ukraine with Russia and Georgia. They also connect various cities on the Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. Sevastopol is the port which connects Istanbul, Turkey. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> By Rail – Ukraine has approximately 14,000 miles of railway tracks linking most towns and cities. Kyiv and Lviv are the main stations which connect with Moscow on a daily basis. Ukraine also has direct lines to Berlin (Germany), Budapest (Hungary), Warsaw (Poland) and Bucharest (Romania).</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> By Road – Ukraine has an extensive network of roads with approximately 107,000 mile of road network out of which nearly 18,000 mile is main or national roads. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Duty Free Items</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> 1. Up to 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250 gm tobacco</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> 2. 1 liter spirit over 22% or 2 liter wine or 32 liter beer</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> 3. Goods for personal use with a combined value of €200</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Prohibited Items</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Narcotics, firearms, ammunition, weapons, most meat and dairy products, eggs, plants, endangered species, fireworks and alcoholic beverages that contain more than sixty per cent alcohol.</div>

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Travel tips to European Countries: UK

<div style="text-align: justify;"> About the county</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The United Kingdom also called as England or Great Britain is the country which once ruled nearly the entire world a century ago. The glory might have been lost but people are still proud of their country and heritage. It has come a long way from a colonial empire to a member of the EU. The country comprises mainly of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The country is full of scenic locales and energetic cities. Also the county is home to nearly two million heritage points. The capital city of UK is London. A city beyond comparison, representing itself as an icon of diversity with people from different races, creeds and all walks of life blended into its culture. It is also home to many architectural marvels and one of them is the London Bridge. While York and Durham manifests the bygone era of country, Liverpool and Newcastle are modern industrial marvels. Not to forget the scenic Lake District and Edinburg still attract people from all over the world.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Population & Languages</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The population is around 61 million and the official language is English. Other regional languages spoke are Welsh, Scottish Gaelic, and Irish etc.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Electricity</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The voltage is 230-240 V and the frequency is 50 Hz. The type of plug used is rectangular blade.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Geographic Location</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> It is located in Western Europe and consists of islands including the northern one-sixth of the Ireland. It is 22 miles from the France border and linked by a under sea tunnel. The terrain is mostly rolling lowlands and low mountains.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Climate</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> It has a moderate climate but lots of rain with around half of the years being overcast. The lowest temperatures never go below −15 °C (5 °F) and in summer the average maximum is 34 °C (93.2 °F). It also gets snow in winter and early spring.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Local Customs</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The handshake is customary when you are meeting somebody for the first time. When visiting someone’s house a small gift like flowers or chocolates is customary. Waiting till everyone is served before eating is also one of the etiquettes. Tipping is usually 10-15% in hotels, restaurants and taxis. Smoking and non-smoking areas are clearly designated and thus should be taken care of.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Places to see</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> London – Buckingham Palace, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace, Whitehall Palace and the Tower of London</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Scotland - The Bannockburn Heritage Centre and Ben Lawers Mountains</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Wales - Aberdulais Falls, King Arthur's Labyrinth, Dolaucothi Gold Mines, Great Orme Mines, Portmeirion Village, Rhossili Visitor Centre, Taff Valley Activity Centre and TechinQuest  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Travel</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> By Air – The domestic airlines is British Airways which also connects almost all major world destinations. Almost all airlines connect UK through London which is hub for all international flights between east to west and west to east. Heathrow and Gatwick are international airports of London.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> By Sea – Since UK is surrounded by water from almost all sides it has many ports. There are many ferry services operating between Europe and UK. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> By Rail – Trains connect Ferries at Dover, Folkestone, Newhaven, Portsmouth and Weymouth, sailing for Belgium, France, Germany and Spain (you need to board at Victoria Station in London); and at Harwich, sailing for Germany, The Netherlands and Scandinavia (you need to board at Liverpool Street). Eurostar train connects London with Brussels and Paris through channel tunnel.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> By Road – The vehicles can enter UK through channel tunnel. Cars and motorcycles, coaches, minibuses, caravans, campervans and other vehicles over 1.85m (6.07ft) can also use channel tunnel. Bicycles are also provided for. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Duty Free Items</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> 1. Up to 3200 cigarettes </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> 2. 400 cigarillos or 200 cigars</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> 3. 1 liter spirit over 22% or 2 liter wine or 32 liter beer</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> 4. Perfumes</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> 5. Gifts up to ₤145</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Prohibited Items</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Narcotics, firearms, ammunition, weapons, most meat and dairy products, eggs, plants, endangered species, fireworks and alcoholic beverages that contain more than sixty per cent alcohol.</div>

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