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Magical Behind-the-Scenes Tour at Harry Potter Studio
September 20, 2011 | Travel News, UK | Read More
Excellent news for all Harry Potter obsessed fans, starting in Spring 2012 a behind the scenes tour will be available on the movie set. Time to book a flight (if you’re a muggle) or grab your broom and fly over to London to dive into the Harry Potter culture. October 13, 2011 is when tickets for...
Man’s Lost Luggage is Only Part of the Problem
July 6, 2011 | Offbeat, Travel News | Read More
If you’ve ever had your luggage lost by an airline, you know that it’s almost always an unpleasant experience. But in the end, after the hassle and stress of waiting around for your luggage to be found and delivered to you, things usually turn out okay. A minor inconvenience is usually what...
One London Hotel, Two FA Cup Teams
May 13, 2011 | Europe, Travel News, UK | Read More
Have you ever been bullied? Maybe someone called you a name? Beat you up? Kicked your dog? Made fun of your mom?
Stole your hotel reservations?
Never happened to you? Well, according to Stoke City Football Club manager Tony Pulis via Daily Mail, that’s exactly what happened to his team ahead of the...
Measles Patient Ended Up on Multiple U.S., UK Flights
March 10, 2011 | Travel News, Travel Safety | Read More
It’s not enough to worry about making your connecting flight or dealing with unruly passengers. Reports show that a passenger on a number of recent flights in the United States and the United Kingdom came down with measles.
The New Mexico woman, who was not identified, traveled from London to Dulles...
Aussie Couple Visits Welsh B&B, Fall In Love and Don’t Leave
February 28, 2011 | Travel News | Read More
We definitely know what it’s like, to go somewhere with the intention of only a brief stay, to fall in love with the place, and stay for longer than intended. So yeah, we know how Australian couple, Chris and Sally Allison, felt when they visited a north Wales B&B and decided to stay for a...
Afflicted: 11 Abandoned UK Asylums “Open” for Exploration
February 18, 2011 | Featured | Read More
Abandoned mental asylums are treasure-troves for adventurous photographers, curious historians, and well-traveled urban explorers. They’ve got everything: amazing architecture, infamous history, gorgeous grounds. Some are more decayed than others, and a few are barely standing.
Built throughout...
The Future of Airport Customer Service: Holograms?
February 7, 2011 | Travel News | Read More
To shorten security lines, improve customer service, and make passengers feel like they are in a Star Wars film, Manchester and London Luton airports have introduced holograms at their bag check queues.
Manchester unveiled their two holograms “John” and “Julie” on January 31st and a few days...
Prepare to Pay £10 to Straddle the Greenwich Meridian
January 31, 2011 | Travel News | Read More
Beginning in March 2010, visitors to the Royal Observatory Greenwich will pay a fee to visit the Meridian Courtyard, home of the Greenwich Meridian Line. Other facilities at the museum will remain free.
Maritime Greenwich is a World Heritage Site that includes
“… the Old Royal Naval College,...
4 Wild Cities to Ring in the New Year
December 15, 2010 | From Our Friends | Read More
This post was written by our friends at Simonseeks.com.
It’s nearly that time again: when we arrange elaborate party plans to welcome in the New Year and attempt to have the most exciting and fun start to 2011 as possible. Unfortunately, celebrating the New Year doesn’t always turn out that way...
London’s Famous Buses Get a Facelift
November 24, 2010 | Eco-Travel, Travel News, UK | Read More
Just in time for London’s hosting gig of the 2012 Summer Olympic games, the double-deckers have gone green with a makeover. These new versions of the double-decker buses contain a hybrid engine that is 40% more fuel efficient than the standard diesel-powered engines usually used for buses. The...
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