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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| driving from St. Andrews to Eilean Castle | 2/9/2012 | Willie Wallace |
| Q: I am looking forward to reading your responses because I am feeling overwhelmed with beautiful ... A: Go from St. Andrews to Stirling and visit the castle and the Wallace Monument. From there take the ... | ||
| traviling to brighton by undergroun | 1/22/2012 | Bill Cissna |
| Q: This march it will be my husbands and i third visit to london. Having seen most of the most popular ... A: Anna! I am not a resident of the U.K., but rather an American with enthusiasm for visiting Britain. ... | ||
| Roadtrip ! London- Scotland | 1/11/2012 | Willie Wallace |
| Q: I am Rahul Menon from Bombay, India. I, alongwith a few of my friends plan to go on a roadtrip from ... A: I HAVE ANSWERED RAHUL'S QUESTIONS BELOW, BUT CUT AND PASTE THEM HERE SO PLEASE, ON EACH QUESTION, ... | ||
| our base at Bath, Bristol | 11/27/2011 | Alun Hill MCIJ |
| Q: I am paul writing from malta. My friend and I will be visitng England next month for a week. We ... A: I would suggest that you stay in the county of Devon, which also has 250 miles of coastline - this ... | ||
| our base at Bath, Bristol | 11/26/2011 | Emoor |
| Q: I am paul writing from malta. My friend and I will be visitng England next month for a week. We ... A: Please get a good map of England so you can have it to refer to. In addition to the counties of ... | ||
| our base at Bath, Bristol | 11/26/2011 | Alun Hill MCIJ |
| Q: I am paul writing from malta. My friend and I will be visitng England next month for a week. We ... A: Paul, thank you for your interesting question. To help me best respond, can you tell me how you're ... | ||
| our base at Bath, Bristol | 11/26/2011 | Bill Cissna |
| Q: I am paul writing from malta. My friend and I will be visitng England next month for a week. We ... A: while I have been an enthusiastic visitor to England in the past, I am not a resident there. So I ... | ||
| england/paris/ amsterdam | 11/11/2011 | Emoor |
| Q: We are a fmly of 3 - 2 adults and our daughter 15 yrs planning to visit Europe. We thought of ... A: Your question indicates that you have nine nights to spend in Europe, and want to spend three nights ... | ||
| london - manchester | 11/2/2011 | Willie Wallace |
| Q: I hope this message finds you well. I have a couple of questions about london and the UK and I would ... A: The fastest way to travel from Manchester to London is train. The shortest journey time is two ... | ||
| london - manchester | 11/2/2011 | Alun Hill MCIJ |
| Q: I hope this message finds you well. I have a couple of questions about london and the UK and I would ... A: A monthly "season ticket" to London from Manchester - which is the cheapest option, as you can ... | ||
| Backpacking and Performing | 10/26/2011 | Emoor |
| Q: :) I've been wanting to backpack through Europe for a long time and lately I've started to really ... A: Here is how you will get the info you need. The key word is "busker". Street musicians are called ... | ||
| Staying at Hever Castle | 8/24/2011 | Alun Hill MCIJ |
| Q: could you tell me how could I book a room at the Hever Castle? My family and I are going to visit in ... A: I'm afraid it's a Castle, not a hotel and it is not possible to stay there. You can stay at Hedley ... | ||
| travel to scotland | 7/16/2011 | Alun Hill MCIJ |
| Q: My wife would like to go for a week to Scotland to see her ancestral home which is Whitburn not far ... A: Ok - thanks for the update! In terms of flights, clearly the sooner you book, the better. For ... | ||
| travel to Scotland | 7/14/2011 | David Stewart White |
| Q: My wife would like to go for a week to Scotland to see her ancestral home which is Whitburn not far ... A: Whitburn is a small town along the M4 highway about halfway between Edinburgh and Glasgow. You can ... | ||
| travel to scotland | 7/14/2011 | Alun Hill MCIJ |
| Q: My wife would like to go for a week to Scotland to see her ancestral home which is Whitburn not far ... A: I'll be very happy to help, but need to know where you will be coming from, please? Are you looking ... | ||
| vacation in Scotland | 7/14/2011 | Emoor |
| Q: My wife would like to go for a week to Scotland to see her ancestral home which is Whitburn not far ... A: I can be more specific than this, but as a start, Whitburn is about a 40 minute drive from ... | ||
| Uig, Skye to Belfast | 7/14/2011 | Willie Wallace |
| Q: Greetings from NY! I am going to be in Uig, Skye this August - and from there going to Belfast. Is ... A: Smashing idea, Gail, but no, sorry. You will have to go by bus from Uig to Portree and then on to ... | ||
| Lake District - Photography Spots | 6/30/2011 | Alun Hill MCIJ |
| Q: but it seems that most of the lake district photo locations have been shot already. A hundred times ... A: The "golden hour" - the hour before dark and after dawn - is wonderful in this part of the world, ... | ||
| transport between london & the highlands | 6/29/2011 | Alun Hill MCIJ |
| Q: My partner and I are planning a trip to the UK next month, and are planning to travel by public ... A: Whilst it's unlikely the train will be full, it's easy to book a seat / sleeper online. If you have ... | ||
| Lake District - Photography Spots | 6/28/2011 | Alun Hill MCIJ |
| Q: but it seems that most of the lake district photo locations have been shot already. A hundred times ... A: The Lake District is very, very popular in Summer and I hope you have travel and hotel reservations ... | ||
| transport between london & the highlands | 6/28/2011 | Alun Hill MCIJ |
| Q: My partner and I are planning a trip to the UK next month, and are planning to travel by public ... A: Sounds like a fun trip! Whilst you must check train times as they can change, especially on a ... | ||
| Travelling from London to Devon | 6/7/2011 | Michael |
| Q: please advise the cheapest travel from either London Heathrow or Gatwick airport to Paignton in ... A: Coach is most likely to be the cheapest option for journeys, although if you are able to book well ... | ||
| Reading/Leeds Festival | 5/30/2011 | Emoor |
| Q: So I just had to choose a random person on the website, so hopefully you have some knowledge. I'll ... A: Flights from Croatia: Check out Thomson's flights. There are a number from Dubrovnik to London. ... | ||
| Travel options London to Paris | 5/22/2011 | Alun Hill MCIJ |
| Q: In Sept. our family group of 4 adults plan to fly to London for 4 or 5 days touring and then onto ... A: There are no other trains between the 2 countries, as the Eurostar runs at high speed (200mph) ... | ||
| Dover to Southampton transportation type. | 5/18/2011 | Alun Hill MCIJ |
| Q: I'm looking for a reasonable priced way from our 1-nite hotel in Dover to our 2-nite hotel in ... A: There is no direct bus route between the 2 (as there are no direct roads between them) and the train ... | ||
| Dover to Southampton transportation type. | 5/11/2011 | Alun Hill MCIJ |
| Q: I'm looking for a reasonable priced way from our 1-nite hotel in Dover to our 2-nite hotel in ... A: By train from Dover to Southampton takes you via London, where you change trains - there are trains ... | ||
| need some help | 5/2/2011 | Alun Hill MCIJ |
| Q: SIr I will be travelling to USA by British Airways and my connecting flight from londonGatwick ... A: I have 2 lots of good news for you! 1) You can stay at London Gatwick Airport overnight - there's ... | ||
| Harwich & surrounding area | 4/22/2011 | Alun Hill MCIJ |
| Q: We will be sailing out of Harwich on July 29,2011 and we would like to spend 2 days somewhere close ... A: as it's £35.60 (each) the cheapest way - sorry! Take the train to London Bridge station (not ... | ||
| Harwich & surrounding area | 4/20/2011 | Alun Hill MCIJ |
| Q: We will be sailing out of Harwich on July 29,2011 and we would like to spend 2 days somewhere close ... A: Ahh, Colchester - Britain's first town, with records going back over 2,000 years - is a good choice! ... | ||
| Visa for London 2012 Olympics | 4/20/2011 | Alun Hill MCIJ |
| Q: Good morning, Have you any idea what type of visa an American needs to volunteer at the London 2012 ... A: frankly. EU rules are quite strict - and the UK is actually tightening the restrictions - and USA ... | ||
| Visa for London 2012 Olympics | 4/20/2011 | Alun Hill MCIJ |
| Q: Good morning, Have you any idea what type of visa an American needs to volunteer at the London 2012 ... A: Which type of volunteer are you in the selection process, please, and are you over or under 18? I ... | ||
| Harwich & surrounding area | 4/18/2011 | Alun Hill MCIJ |
| Q: We will be sailing out of Harwich on July 29,2011 and we would like to spend 2 days somewhere close ... A: What sort of things are you interested in, please, and will you have a car / are you mobile for ... | ||
| Harwich to Ireland | 4/10/2011 | Bill Cissna |
| Q: We will be arriving by cruise ship May 18th at the Harwich port. We plan to tour Ireland and ... A: Jerry, I'm a traveler from the U.S. so not exactly an expert on ferries and getting across the ... | ||
| Visit Britain by train | 3/29/2011 | Michael |
| Q: I intend arriving at Heathrow Airport on 05/05/2011 on a holiday to return on 20/05/2011. You are my ... A: Your query is quite an involved one, and I'm afraid I'll only be able to give you some initial ... | ||
| noun | 3/27/2011 | David Stewart White |
| Q: Pardon my off color question but what is the root word from the British word "Lou"? I know it mean ... A: Well, my favorite theory for the word "loo" (not "lou") is from the French expression "Gardez l'eau" ... | ||
| noun | 3/27/2011 | Michael |
| Q: Pardon my off color question but what is the root word from the British word "Lou"? I know it mean ... A: No need to apologise! Firstly, almost always in Britain, the word is spelt "loo". This may also be a ... | ||
| noun | 3/27/2011 | Alun Hill MCIJ |
| Q: Pardon my off color question but what is the root word from the British word "Lou"? I know it mean ... A: Fascinating question - thank you! The UK spelling is actually "loo" and refers to both the room and ... | ||
| Travel between Dover cruise dock and Heathrow | 3/26/2011 | Alun Hill MCIJ |
| Q: Can you help me with the different methods to get from the cruise dock in Dover to Heathrow; and the ... A: No porters, sorry. There are luggage trolleys ("carts") (you'll need a £1 coin) but there's little ... | ||
| Travel between Dover cruise dock and Heathrow | 3/25/2011 | Alun Hill MCIJ |
| Q: Can you help me with the different methods to get from the cruise dock in Dover to Heathrow; and the ... A: Heathrow is the other side of London from Dover, so here's my suggestion, bearing in mind you need ... | ||
| Travel between Dover cruise dock and Heathrow | 3/25/2011 | Alun Hill MCIJ |
| Q: Can you help me with the different methods to get from the cruise dock in Dover to Heathrow; and the ... A: It will vary enormously depending on the time of day and day, but broadly I wouldn't cut it fine. ... | ||
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Alun Hill MCIJ
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As a full time, UK based, travel journalist, I travel almost constantly around the whole of the UK, searching out restaurants, hotels and "must see" places. Visitors for both business and pleasure are welcome to ask questions. I almost always travel by public transport, so questions on rail, air and coach / bus travel are also very welcome. I also regularly write about and use the "Eurostar" rail service between London and Continental Europe - which uses a tunnel under the English Channel - so I am able to help with any questions there, too.
Experience
I'm a full time, UK based, travel journalist. I travel almost constantly around the whole of the UK, searching out restaurants, hotels and "must see" places for my readers. I have been writing about, filming and reporting from UK tourism destinations for over 12 years. I cover both "business" and "pleasure" trips for my readers.
Organizations
I am a member of the "Chartered Institute of Journalists" (the world's oldest professional body for journalists), the "British Association of Journalists" and "The International Travel Writers Alliance". I hold a full UK Press Card, issued by the Metropolitan Police at Scotland Yard, London.
Publications
National and local press in UK.
Local and National TV in the UK and Europe (Germany, Hungary), reporting on travel and tourism in the UK.
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