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Europe is an area of contrasts: Culturally, linguistically (Switzerland has HOW many official languages?), environmentally, cuisine…

For complete freedom, the best way to experience Europe is to drive but there are great deals if you want to get a rail or bus pass. Language is typically not a problem (waving one's arms works wonders!) as most people have some understanding of English though it is advisable to at least make an attempt at speaking the local language. Be careful that you know what the local language is - for example, in some parts of Switzerland they speak Italian (not in any tourist book I know).

If you visit, see the big cities but also see the vast rural areas to see what life here is REALLY like…

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Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum Travel Information thumbnail We visited the former site of the Nazi concentration and death camps at Auschwitz and Birkenau when we visited Krakow. We will never forget. 2024-07-08
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Wieliczka Salt Mine Travel Information thumbnail While in Krakow we visited the wonderful Wieliczka Salt Mine, a short distance from the city. It is well worth the visit...absolutely spectacular! 2024-07-06
Travel Information Krakow, Poland Travel Information thumbnail Updated to add information based on my recent visit to this wonderful city. 2024-06-30
Travel Information Anderton Boat Lift Travel Information thumbnail Interesting boat lift near Northwich created in the Victorian industrial era that still works with boat trips available and an interesting (free) museum. 2024-05-19
Travel Information Hilbre Islands Travel Information thumbnail A wonderful set of islands that you can walk to at low tide just off the coast of the Wirral Peninsula. Well worth a visit. 2024-05-19
Travel Information Merseyside County Travel Information thumbnail This new page includes information about the the wonderful countryside of the Wirral Peninsula. 2024-05-12
Travel Information Betws-y-Coed Travel Information thumbnail Updated to add a small amount of information about Betws-y-Coed in Conwy County, Wales 2024-05-12
Travel Information Anglesey, Wales Travel Information thumbnail Updated to add some information about Anglesey from our recent visit. 2024-04-28
Travel Information Holly Holy Day in Nantwich Travel Information thumbnail Every year on the Saturday closest to January 25th, the small town of Nantwich in Cheshire, England celebrate the victory of the Parliamentarian forces in the English Civil War in the "Battle of Nantwich". 2024-01-28
Travel Information Battersea Power Station Travel Information thumbnail Abandoned for years, this London power station is now home to a huge shopping centre and residential development. 2023-12-31
Travel Information Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla Travel Report thumbnail Some pictures and information about when we visited London to see the coronation procession for King Charles III and Queen Camilla. 2023-12-02
Travel Information Steve's Guide to the British Grand Prix Travel Information thumbnail Updated with information from attending the 2023 race. 2023-11-27
Travel Information Housesteads Roman Fort Travel Information thumbnail Updated to add information to my Northumberland pages about visiting the Housesteads Roman Fort. 2023-11-26
Travel Information The World of James Herriot Travel Information thumbnail Updated Yorkshire pages to add information about "The World of James Herriot" tourist attraction where you can visit the home and practice of England's beloved vet. 2023-11-26
Travel Information Republic of Ireland Travel Information thumbnail Updated to include information and pictures from my recent visit. 2023-11-19
Travel Information Derry and Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, Northern Island Travel Information thumbnail Updated to add information about Londonderry (Derry) and Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. 2023-11-05
Travel Information Boscobel House and The Royal Oak, Shropshire Travel Information thumbnail Added information about the small, but charming National Trust property Boscobel House just outside of Birmingham. 2023-11-05
Travel Information Chester Zoo, Chester Travel Information thumbnail Updated to add information from our recent visit to the wonderful Chester Zoo. 2023-11-05
Travel Information Beeston Castle and Woodland Park, Cheshire Travel Information thumbnail Added information about a castle very close to where I live, Beeston. 2023-11-05
Travel Information Trentham Monkey Forest, Staffordshire Travel Information thumbnail A unique attraction where you can walk with the monkeys through a forest in Staffordshire. 2023-11-05

 

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