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Enjoy Your 'Jubli-cation' in the UK

April 16 2012 , Written by thediversetraveller Published on #20.12%, #ABTA, #England, #Ireland, #Queen's Diamond Jubilee, #Recommendations & Rants (tips, links and reviews), #Scotland, #Staycation, #Staycation - UK, #travel, #Travel Survey, #travel tips, #UK, #UK accommodation, #UK holidays, #UK vacation, #Wales

With many bank holidays coming our way this Summer, I have been thinking about how to put this extra time to good use, especially the weekend of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. And it seems I am not alone, as according to an independent survey carried out...

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Out and About in Britain Over the Summer

March 31 2012 , Written by thediversetraveller Published on #Abbot Hall, #Celebrate the City, #City of London Festival, #England, #Hanging on in Bexhill, #Lake District, #London, #Recommendations & Rants (tips, links and reviews), #Scotland, #Staycation - UK, #Staycation UK, #Summer events in Britain, #T in the Park, #UK, #VisitBritain, #Wiltshire, #WOMAD

There are many diverse events taking place around Britain, this year, alongside the Olympics, here are five to wet your appetite. 1. London: A month of music and more in the City City Of London Festival - Bees. Source: VisitBritain 2012 The City of London...

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Ten great new UK holidays for 2011 (source: Guardian.co.uk)

June 27 2011 , Written by thediversetraveller Published on #Family Travel, #Recommendations & Rants (tips, links and reviews), #Staycation, #travel, #Travel Beyond the UK, #travel tips, #traveling, #UK, #UK holidays

Photo: http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2011/jun/13/uk-whats-new-holidays-accommodation From cattle ranching to cycling for softies, and staying in a smuggler's house to wild camping, we've rounded up some of the best new things to do and places to stay...

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Walking the line to happiness

September 23 2010 , Written by thediversetraveller Published on #Cumbria, #England, #Everton Wright, #EvewrightStudio, #Lake District, #Ola Fagbohun, #public art, #Recommendations & Rants (tips, links and reviews), #Silecroft Beach, #Travel Beyond the UK, #UK, #Walking Drawings

"Don't mess up, have to concentrate on my place in the line." This is my mantra, but it's not easy to follow. As I walk, the wind, using my flimsy coloured poncho, is trying to suffocate me. Doh! My left arm is in the hole for my head. I try to redress...

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My 'art on the beach' birthday experience

September 15 2010 , Written by thediversetraveller Published on #Birthday, #coast, #England, #Evewright, #evewright studio, #Kadija George, #Lancaster, #Ola Fagbohun, #public art, #Recommendations & Rants (tips, links and reviews), #seaside, #Silecroft Beach Cumbria, #Travel Beyond the UK, #UK, #Walking Drawings

When I was much younger, I hated birthdays ; if I wasn't in school, I was at on my way back to university. I hated those school birthday celebrations, shared with the many other September babies. A unique birthday experience Fortunately, these days I...

Currently reading: Give me shelter edited by Tony Bradman

February 23 2010 , Written by thediversetraveller Published on #books, #children, #reading, #Recommendations & Rants (tips, links and reviews), #refugees, #stories, #UK

I read a wide, Diverse, range of travel-related books including many about life for people new to Britain, either as travellers, expats, immigrants or refugees. At the moment I am reading a little book, 220 pages, ... "a collection of stories about children...

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Clean bill of health

August 24 2009 , Written by thediversetraveller Published on #business, #Financial Services, #Health, #Insurance, #Insurance contract, #Katy Texas, #London, #Medicine, #Ola Fagbohun, #travel, #Travel News, #UK, #woman traveler, #woman traveller

Following my mysterious fainting at Baltimore airport, I thought I'd give you an up date. Travel Insurance Before seeing the doctor I called the Global assistance medical help-line, as stated in my insurance policy from Columbus Travel. They are a 24...

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Do you know where Hadrian's Wall is?

June 22 2009 , Written by thediversetraveller Published on #Britain, #British, #Culture, #Hertiage, #holiday, #landmarks, #NortEastEngland, #research, #Staycation, #Travel News, #travelresearch, #UK

Over half of us are planning to take short breaks here in the UK this year. While this is great news for British tourism, new research has revealed many of us haven't a clue about the historic and cultural sites our doorstep. According to the study by...

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June - this month I'm reading ...

June 10 2009 , Written by thediversetraveller Published on #books, #NickBrownee, #reading, #travel, #Travel News, #UK

This month, I'm doing some light reading. I've decided to start with ... Synopsis Highlighting all the weird and wacky facts that make the UK one of the number one tourist destinations, this guide is filled with off the wall facts, quotes, inane trivia...

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Air-etiquette takes a nose dive

April 27 2009 , Written by thediversetraveller Published on #aeroplanes, #airline, #airtravel, #Britishtravellers, #passengers, #research, #rude, #rudeness, #travel, #Travel News, #travellers, #UK

Let’s be honest; long haul journey’s can be a nightmare. Screaming children kicking the back of your chair, severe tiredness and cramped seating conditions can drive even the calmest person insane. And if that’s not bad enough it looks as if things are...