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Great Britain & Northern Ireland

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Great Britain & Northern Ireland travel guide, with articles, photos, resources, and best things to see and do, created by As We Saw It photo & travel blog.

Best Christmas Markets in Europe 2021 Entrance gate to cologne's christmas market Come early winter, it's time to get into the holiday spirit. Here's a list of the best Christmas markets in Europe for i...

10 Best Cities for Your Travel Bucket List Sydney opera house from the Manly ferry With so many travel options, choosing your next destination is hard. Put these 10 global cities on your travel bucket li...

12 Festive European Christmas Food Traditions to Try Discover 12 of the best traditional Christmas market foods to try with our list of festive foods from around Europe. Rea...

5 Fun Family Vacation Destinations view over barcelona 5 of the best family vacation destinations in Europe and Asia. Start planning your next family holiday trip now! Read mo...

Kalimantan, 89200, Malaysia

10 Best Beaches to Visit on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast 10 best beaches on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast – discover breathtaking views, white sand beaches and dramatic cliffs perfect...

10 Best Places to Visit in Wales St Davids coastline Discover the best places to visit in Wales, from medieval cities to beaches and castles. Beautiful spots for your UK tra...

5 Unique Weekend Getaways in Europe Holyrood castle, Edinburgh, Scotland Discover the most unique weekend getaway destinations in Europe for your next city break. Northern Ireland, Greece, Scot...

Seville, Spain

5 Best Things to Do in Europe Temple bar in dublin Europe is probably one of the most sought-after destinations in the world. It might be for a quick city break, couples g...

Dublin, Ireland

6 Fun City Breaks and Vacation Destinations Are you thinking of taking a few days away, unwinding from work? Perhaps a city break could be the perfect getaway for y...

Prague, Czechia

6 Alternative Vacation Ideas Rope suspension obridge Avoid tourist crowds and prices with these 6 alternative travel ideas. Includes average cost per day and recommended int...

21 Things to Know Before Visiting Scotland night on the colorful streets of Edinburgh 21 essential things you need to know before visiting Scotland: culture, food, travel tips and more. Get the most from yo...

Scotland, UK

10 Best Places to Visit in the Cotswolds row of thatched houses in a cotswolds village 10 best places to visit in the Cotswolds by a local, best Cotswold villages, things to do, travel tips, and suggested it...

Cotswolds, UK

10 Fun Things to Do in Newcastle, England Newcastle quayside at twilight. View down the walkway and River Tyne toward bridge in background. Discover the best top things to do and see in Newcastle-upon-Tyne including Victoria Tunnel, Quayside, Jesmond Dene, pub...

newcastle uk

World’s Best Scenic Drive: the Causeway Coastal Route Northern Ireland cliffs seen from Rope Bridge The Causeway Coastal Route is one of the best scenic drives in the world. This epic road trip from Belfast to Derry take...

Causeway Road, Bushmills, UK

Layover in London: The Tower of London The Tower of London - Layover in London Day Three Visit the Tower of London on a layover, a Royal Castle dating back to late 1066. The castle was key to controlling all o...

Tower of London, London, United Kingdom

Layover in London: Cruise on the Thames River cruise on the Thames What to do with free time during a layover in London? Why not take a river cruise on the Thames from Westminster to Gree...

Greenwich, England, United Kingdom

Layover in London: A Quick Sightseeing Tour A layover in London includes a quick sightseeing tour and a view of the city from above on the London Eye. Read more

Tower Bridge, Tower Bridge Road, London, United Kingdom

Latest United Kingdom Articles

6 Fun City Breaks and Vacation Destinations

Are you thinking of taking a few days away, unwinding from work? Perhaps a city break could be the perfect getaway for you. A short break, whether for a couple of days or an entire week, can be just the ticket to rejuvenation. A city break is the ideal chance to explore and enjoy the …

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5 Best Things to Do in Europe

Temple bar in dublin

Europe is probably one of the most sought-after destinations in the world. It might be for a quick city break, couples getaway, gastronomic trip with your friends, or cultural sightseeing by yourself, Europe has everything you could want in a vacation. There’s an endless amount of Europe tours you can choose from. Why visit Europe? Here …

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World’s Best Scenic Drive: the Causeway Coastal Route

Northern Ireland cliffs seen from Rope Bridge

The Causeway Coastal Route is one of the best scenic drives in the world. This epic road trip from Belfast to Derry takes you to the best things to see in Northern Ireland. Discover the Antrim coast, Giant’s Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge, and more with this unique itinerary.

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Tourism website: Visit Britain

Time zone: UTC/GMT +01:00

Currency: GBP – British pound

Official language: English

UNESCO World Heritage sites: 30

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