Category: United Kingdom

  • How to spend a day in Tintagel

    How to spend a day in Tintagel

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    Tintagel in north Cornwall has long been associated with Arthurian legend. Indeed, the place is steeped in history and legend, dating back hundreds of years. Here’s how to spend a day in Tintagel, seeing the best of its history. Tintagel Castle The castle itself You can’t spend a day in…

  • The South West Coast Path

    The South West Coast Path

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    The South West Coast Path is one of my favourite areas of Britain. The 630-mile path extends all the way round the peninsula at the south west of England, along the coasts of Somerset, Devon, Cornwall and Dorset. If you follow the recommended itinerary, it would take you 52 days…

  • Budapest to London by train

    Budapest to London by train

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    I was fortunate enough to be sent to a conference in Budapest and I decided to return from Budapest to London by train instead of plane. Train is my favourite way to travel as it’s usually far more comfortable and more spacious than other modes of transport, and I like…

  • London to Dublin by train and boat

    London to Dublin by train and boat

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    If you fly from London to Dublin, it takes barely an hour. It’s very convenient, but such a short flight feels wasteful to me. For this reason I travel overland whenever I can. Although it takes quite a bit longer than flying, this trip from London to Dublin by train…