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Unusual UK Sporting Events

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by admin on April 26, 2012

in UK Holidays

You may be a fan of the Olympics and simply not have got your mitts on tickets, or perhaps you can’t even stand the thought of the eleven billion pound event and want to get as far away from it as possible. If you’re looking to attend something that is not the London Olympics – but still has plenty of sporting action – there are a number of other, more unusual sporting events taking place in the UK this year, where you can guarantee there won’t be half as many people and you might actually be able to get tickets! [click to continue…]

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The Best Walks in Northern England

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Edinburgh Fringe 2012

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The Edinburgh Fringe is a 3 week festival that happens in Scotland’s capital city Edinburgh, every August. It is the world’s largest arts festival. In 2011 the festival lasted 25 days, with over 2,500 international shows from 60 different nations, spanning across 258 venues. It shows no signs of slowing its pace or decreasing its [...]

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The UK is well known for its ales and for its nightlife. that’s good news when it comes to finding an interesting place to drink. The UK is rife with exciting pubs, and if you are traveling in the UK you should be sure to sample a few of these highlights.

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Are you planning a relaxing trip to Scotland sometime in the near future? Rather than following the crowd and visiting all the tourist traps, why not take the opportunity to see the real Scotland and experience its natural beauty? Here are our tips for an itinerary perfect for a bit of Scottish R&R.

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