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CHERBOURG AND REDOUBTABLE SUBMARINE: A REAL TREAT FOR TRAVEL BUFFS

CHERBOURG AND REDOUBTABLE SUBMARINE: A REAL TREAT FOR TRAVEL BUFFS

…museum which has an aquarium which is fairly impressive and then the main attraction which is the Redoubtable submarine. A section had been cut out to remove the nuclear reactor, but this massive submarine sits in a dry dock and with the audio tour stuck to your ears, you enter from the rear of the submarine in the engine area and follow the audio guide. You weave through all the various areas and see pretty much the whole thing. It is really ama…

5 STATELY HOUSES IN ENGLAND WORTH VISITING: Harewood House; Osbourne House; Killerton House; Hatfield House; Kensington Palace

5 STATELY HOUSES IN ENGLAND WORTH VISITING: Harewood House; Osbourne House; Killerton House; Hatfield House; Kensington Palace

…Harewood House has won a number of tourist awards, including the “visitor attraction of the year” based on the volume of visitors it gets. The property is massive and in addition to the house and some other regular attractions, Harewood House runs many events and features across the season that attracts crowds. These range from car enthusiasts like Rolls Royce that get 500 cars there. They also have concerts, theatre and open air cinema shows. Th…

LUDLOW, SHROPSHIRE, ENGLAND. What can I say….

LUDLOW, SHROPSHIRE, ENGLAND. What can I say….

…s a step or two behind having real potential. The way that so many English attractions and resorts do. The Ludlow castle dates right back to the 11th Century when the Normans first built it as part of the defences against Welsh invasions. Over its time some of the famous names of English history have lived there, including Edward V, Prince Arthur and Mary Tudor (Queen of England) who would winter there. It is a mix of centuries of buildings from N…

Brussels Belgium: tips for travellers and my video tours

Brussels Belgium: tips for travellers and my video tours

…s article is about the best things to do in Brussels Belgium, with tips on attractions and tours. These is also a video tour I made of the city. Aside from the fact that I fractured my ankle while there, I had an unexpectedly good time in Brussels. (And can confirm they have a good health service!) We had gone there on Eurostar for a long weekend and was a bit concerned as the day approached, as wondered if the city would be dull and bland like th…

CHEDDAR GORGE AND CAVES (GOUGH’S CAVE) WELLS UK

CHEDDAR GORGE AND CAVES (GOUGH’S CAVE) WELLS UK

…e and his son’s searched and then explored the caves that are now the main attraction. They dug deep and deeper and uncovered the most startling caverns and caves that had been worn through by water many years ago. The caverns were originally full of water from underground rivers which are now much lower, and are still being explored by (crazy) people who dive into them. Some of the caverns were found by using explosives to get to them. They are v…

St. Thomas, USA Virgin Islands – Tips for Travellers Podcast 177

…Scenic viewpoints like Mountain Top, Skyline Drive, St Peter Estate, Drake’s Seat and Paradise Point cable care Beaches, including Magens Bay and Honeymoon Beach Diving and snorkeling sites and activities Coral World, the most popular purpose-built attraction on the island Sporting activities inclusing golf, windsurfing and horse riding St. Thomas Butterfly Farm Day trips to nearby islands like St. John Shopping For more visit https://www.tipsfort…

LONDON DUCK TOUR SIGHTSEEING: a bus that goes on road on on the river!

LONDON DUCK TOUR SIGHTSEEING: a bus that goes on road on on the river!

…rucks are somewhat old and dated, painted bright yellow and are as much an attraction for staring passer-bys as the sights of London. If you are looking to see the attractions of London, the open air bus tours are probably better. They go further, are cheaper and you can see so much more and have much better photo and video opportunities than the Duck tour. But the Duck Tour beats them for uniqueness and the fun factor. The guide is funny and ente…

Top 10 most watched travel videos I have posted on youtube

Top 10 most watched travel videos I have posted on youtube

On youtube I post videos of hotels rooms and attractions of places I have visited. Here are the top 10 most watched videos that I have posted on youtube (as of 27 April 2007). Click on the item to watch the video. Las Vegas Stratosphere X-scream ride Rainbow Towers Hotel (Harare, Zimbabwe) Las Vegas Stratosphere Insanity Ride QM2 (Queen Mary 2) Q7 Suite Las Vegas Stratosphere Big Shot Ride Universal Studios California: Backdraft Attraction Univer…

Friends Of Dorothy Meetings On-Board Cruise Ships. What Are They?

…s with someone and even reducing costs. •    If there is some gay specific attraction, area or event in a port that you want to attend and want some company, a crowd for security or to share costs with. What other options are there other than “friends of Dorothy” meetings to meet fellow gay cruisers? There are other ways to connect with like minded people before the cruise, if you want to do that anyway. You can use forums like those on CruiseCrit…

Audley End House and Gardens in Essex England. Why do I think You Should You Visit?

Audley End House and Gardens in Essex England. Why do I think You Should You Visit?

…mily still live locally. They actually own and run the small model railway attraction across from the pedestrian entrance to the house. There is an impressive art collection throughout the house. The guidebook that you can buy, or a folder the staff will give you for free, explains what they all are and the history of each picture. There are also many cabinets packed full of stuffed birds and animals in a number of halls. The collection is enormou…