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| Subject | Date Asked |
| our base at Bath, Bristol | 11/27/2011 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| london - manchester | 11/2/2011 |
| 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 ... | |
| Staying at Hever Castle | 8/24/2011 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| Lake District - Photography Spots | 6/30/2011 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| Travel options London to Paris | 5/22/2011 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| noun | 3/27/2011 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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. ... | |
| Getting from LHR to Dublin | 3/12/2011 |
| Q: I have checked flights and train/ferry information for travel between London and Dublin. The ... A: UPDATE: It is possible to get the 1210 from Euston most days, changing at Chester and Holyhead. ... | |
| Train travel in UK | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: We are settling on the BritRail Flexi pass for 3 day travel. It seems to be slightly cheaper than ... A: Actually, our trains are busier now than at any time in the last 50 years, so I'm not sure why you ... | |
| Travelling in UK | 2/21/2011 |
| Q: I am currently planning our travels to the UK in April. I have my flights AND accommodations booked ... A: National Rail shows the ticket prices for all the companies, sorry. You COULD try and book single ... | |
| Travelling in UK | 12/18/2010 |
| Q: I am currently planning our travels to the UK in April. I have my flights AND accommodations booked ... A: as there re varying fares in different parts of the world - mostly branded " Britpass" or similar. ... | |
| Travelling in UK | 12/18/2010 |
| Q: I am currently planning our travels to the UK in April. I have my flights AND accommodations booked ... A: Here in order, are some observations / suggestions: Firstly, London Heathrow - if you are arriving ... | |
| travel on christmas day | 11/4/2010 |
| Q: i will need to get from London to Luton Airport on dec 25th. what public transport/ if any / is ... A: There is no public transport on this route on Dec 25th - indeed, there is almost no public transport ... | |
| What can you do in London at night | 9/19/2010 |
| Q: A friend of mine from abroad will be here on Monday night. Apart from dinner, could you pls ... A: Happy to help! I'd start with a London tour bus which run every few minutes - seeing the city at ... | |
| Oban to London | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: My boyfriend and I are attending a wedding in Tobermory at the end of July. From there we have 12 ... A: Please accept my apologies for the delay in replying - I answered within an hour, but may not have ... | |
| Lake District & Bath | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: I am going to Lake District and Bath with my boyfriend in August. Pls kindly recommend some B&B with ... A: Oxenholme to Windermere is about 30 minutes by train. ... | |
| Lake District & Bath | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: I am going to Lake District and Bath with my boyfriend in August. Pls kindly recommend some B&B with ... A: Can I firstly suggest that you check precisely what you want to do - including some research into ... | |
| Lake District & Bath | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: I am going to Lake District and Bath with my boyfriend in August. Pls kindly recommend some B&B with ... A: I'd need to know your nightly budget for the b and b, please, and what sort of food you like and ... | |
| Travel | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: We would like to take our children to Alton Towers and Cadbury World in the October holidays and ... A: Alton Towers is open 10am to 5pm in October and Cadbury World will be open at least 10am until 4pm. ... | |
| paradise from manchester airport | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: "Dear Alun, I am paul from malta......I have booked tickets to manchester airport for next ... A: http://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/ is the best website for the area - any of the towns and villages ... | |
| paradise from manchester airport | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: "Dear Alun, I am paul from malta......I have booked tickets to manchester airport for next ... A: Paul. The short answer you seem to be looking for is "anywhere in the Lake District", which is a ... | |
| U.K travel | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: Can you tell me how long it would take to travel to Dublin and Glasgow from London? Is it possible ... A: The Republic of Ireland (known as Eire) is not part of the UK, but Northern Ireland is. However the ... | |
| U.K travel | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: Can you tell me how long it would take to travel to Dublin and Glasgow from London? Is it possible ... A: not the UK, so it is not possible to get there by train - there's a lot of water in the way. ... | |
| London-Paris-Monaco-Amsterdam | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: My husband and i are planning to travel to UK for our honeymoon. We will be flying from Malaysia to ... A: * London is in the UK, Paris is in France and Amsterdam is in the Netherlands - three separate ... | |
| London-Paris-Monaco-Amsterdam | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: My husband and i are planning to travel to UK for our honeymoon. We will be flying from Malaysia to ... A: Can you give me an idea of your timescales for the honeymoon, please? Monaco, to the south of ... | |
| I NEED TO KNOW IF THIS IS A SCAM!PLEASE HELP! | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: Good day Sir. There's a lot of job offers on the internet and i'm applying as a housekeeper on this ... A: The telephone number doesn't really help, as UK numbers can easily be bought from anywhere in the ... | |
| I NEED TO KNOW IF THIS IS A SCAM!PLEASE HELP! | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: Good day Sir. There's a lot of job offers on the internet and i'm applying as a housekeeper on this ... A: The street exists, but is written incorrectly (the mention of "tube station"), so I suspect the job ... | |
| Visitor visa and travel to other countries | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: I am an American citizen staying with friends in London on a visitor’s visa, and my passport simply ... A: Kara, hi. I can't give formal legal advice as I'm sure you'll understand, but I do have good ... | |
| Heathrow to Borehamwood | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: My wife and i are landing in Heathrow around 3.00pm Mon 9 Nov and we need to get to Borehamwood ... A: although you will need two separate tickets. From London Heathrow, you take the London Underground ... | |
| How to get to Borehamwood Hertfordshire by train | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: Ill be going to UK specifically to Station Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordhire.what is the fastest way ... A: "Elstree and Borehamwood Station" is in the next street. I'm not sure where you are travelling ... | |
| train and pub/country inns | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: We are planning a trip to England next year. We would like to travel around the country by train, ... A: Yes, driving in Scotland can be hard work! The problem you'll have is that the trains tend to ... | |
| how to get to Hastings | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: I'm arriving at Heathrow on Sunday(9th August) and have to get to Charing Cross by tube and take ... A: No - change at Earls Court for the District Line for Victoria or Embankment. However, it is much ... | |
| how to get to Hastings | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: I'm arriving at Heathrow on Sunday(9th August) and have to get to Charing Cross by tube and take ... A: which will make the journey easier! Victoria station is much easier to get to than Charing Cross, ... | |
| Heathrow to Liverpool | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: My son and I need to get from Heathrow to Liverpool (preferably near the ferry dock) for as little ... A: Kelvin, I'm happy to help. You've left it too late to get cheap rail fares, but there is a coach ... | |
| Luggage lockers at King's Cross | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: I will be flying in to Heathrow with my daughter from NY arriving at 9:00 am this Friday. Our ... A: Yes, there is a left-luggage facility here and at the St Pancras station, which is right next door ... | |
| Job deployment | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: good day to you. i am writing in connection to an e-mail i received last week. it is almost a carbon ... A: This is a standard "scam" - which seems to be targetting the Phillipines at the moment. The short ... | |
| job deployment | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: got this email from a freind.. been submitting my resume' gut it seem that the email add is a hoax.. ... A: There's no problem in submitting your CV / Resume anywhere, but remember that any company charging ... | |
| job deployment | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: got this email from a freind.. been submitting my resume' gut it seem that the email add is a hoax.. ... A: Firstly, my apologies for not replying earlier - I am sent an email when there's a question, but I ... | |
| First Time in London | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: My fiance and I will be heading over to the UK for the first time for our honeymoon. Our final ... A: Sandra, hi - and thanks for your questions! Let's deal with your hotel first. Take a look at the ... | |
| 2 weeks car travel | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: My husband & I would like to take 2 weeks car journey to the GB & visit England, Scotland & Ireland. ... A: Ortal - thank you for your question. The cost of fuel in Britain is very high, our motorways and ... | |
| london safety, hotels | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: I will be visiting london next month with my husband and 2 childrens aged 4 and 1 year old. I made ... A: Your hotel is in one of the wealthiest and nicest areas of London, with many restaurant very close ... | |
| London to Amsterdam travel | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: I would like to travel from London to Amsterdam, during the month of Sept. I am based in India and ... A: The cost is approx £17 - less on a slow train. At Schiphol Amsterdam, the rail station is below the ... | |
| rail travel in UK | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: I would like to plan my honeymoon for September 2009 in Great Britain and Ireland. My fiance and I ... A: at least initially, that perhaps this will be easier, mostly, than you think. For London, there are ... | |
| rail travel in UK | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: I would like to plan my honeymoon for September 2009 in Great Britain and Ireland. My fiance and I ... A: I'd be delighted to help! Can you give me some details of your interests, though, please? For ... | |
| getting from airport to blackheath village | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: we are arriving in late June 09 at heathrow airport and need to get somehow to Blackheath Village, ... A: It's a balance between cost and convenience. Depending on the time of your arrival (as traffic is ... | |
| Follow Follow up Question | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: I've finalized my trip and I will now be staying at the Apollo Hotel in London. In my previous ... A: Hmm, well see what previous guests have said - and note that it's rated about 900th of the 1,100 ... | |
| Follow Follow up Question | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: I've finalized my trip and I will now be staying at the Apollo Hotel in London. In my previous ... A: please? If it's the one in Bayswater, you might be advised to look at reviews on TripAdvisor before ... | |
| Getting from LHR to Southampton Cruise Ships | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: Please let me know how long it will take to go from London Heathrow to Southampton Piers to meet a ... A: I don't normally just offer a website link, but there's a page here: ... | |
| Travel Gatwick to Liverpool st | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: I am travelling from Florida to Gatwick and need to go collect something from Bishopgate (Liverpool ... A: my suggestions, copied below, are correct (if it helps, there's no tube at Gatwick, as it's a long ... | |
| Travel Heathrow to Gatwick then Liverpool st | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: I am travelling from Florida to Gatwick and need to go collect something from Bishopgate (Liverpool ... A: No problem - that's easy enough! Leave your luggage at Heathrow, as above. Get an underground ... | |
| Travel Gatwick to Liverpool st | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: I am travelling from Florida to Gatwick and need to go collect something from Bishopgate (Liverpool ... A: Hmmm, interesting! A taxi or a motorcycle courier could, in theory, deliver to your hotel or to the ... | |
| Travel Gatwick to Liverpool st | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: I am travelling from Florida to Gatwick and need to go collect something from Bishopgate (Liverpool ... A: It is possible, but there's an easier way to do it. I should say first that although you are ... | |
| Follow Up Question | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: My wife and I will definitely look into getting an Oyster card when we arrive in London (I'm ... A: You will probably find most clothes more expensive than at home and have the hassle - and possible ... | |
| Train Travel | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: I am an American traveling to London this coming May. I will be staying at the Bayswater Inn Hotel ... A: with most streets laid out out over 400 years ago - so not in the "grid" pattern you may be used to. ... | |
| Train Travel | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: I am an American traveling to London this coming May. I will be staying at the Bayswater Inn Hotel ... A: Always happy for follow-up questions - and there's no such thing as a "silly" question - promise! ... | |
| Train Travel | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: I am an American traveling to London this coming May. I will be staying at the Bayswater Inn Hotel ... A: I hope you've already got a ticket - they sell out amazingly fast! You'll be pleased to hear that ... | |
| transportation from cruise ship to London | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: Arriving on a cruise ship in Southampton and needing to get to London for an extended stay, are ... A: http://www.chauffeursofengland.co.uk/Airports%20and%20Seaports/taxi-from-southampton-port.htm If ... | |
| Train from LHR to Dublin | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: Greetings, Please let me know the most affordable route via train from London Heathrow to Dublin. ... A: As you may be aware, Dublin is in Ireland, so to get there from Heathrow by land and sea would mean ... | |
| Trains from Gatwick to Harwich | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: my friend and I arrive Gatwick 0700 5/29 and want to make a train connection to Harwich, spend the ... A: There are many train stations in London. You are correct that to get to London you would take the ... | |
| bus travel from gatwick | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: Good Morning, I will be travelling with my elderly mother to Gatwick in April. she would love to ... A: Oh, she will enjoy it - Hever Castle really is wonderful! It was the childhood home of Anne Boleyn ... | |
| Bristol | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: I'm not sure what your knowledge of Bristol is, but I'm an Indian student transferring to study an ... A: Bristol is actually one of my favourite cities in the UK! However, I'm going to direct you towards ... | |
| transportation from heathrow to southampton | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: I am planning to board a cruise ship from Southampton But I need to travel from Heathrow to the ... A: Depending on day / time and how much luggage you have, the easiest and cheapest would be a coach ... | |
| Gatwick to liverpool St Station | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: Alun, Hi, greetings from NZ. My wife and I are planning to arrive at Gatwick and travel to The ... A: there are other train services from Gatwick Airport to London - but do be aware that the other ... | |
| London to Hertford | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: My brother and I are visiting Hertford, England in six weeks and we would like to know how to get ... A: Ahh, that's easier then! ... | |
| London to Hertford | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: My brother and I are visiting Hertford, England in six weeks and we would like to know how to get ... A: but are served from different stations in London, just to make things even more complicated! ... | |
| Thank you Re: Rail Options | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: Aloha, I am traveling in March with my 2 daughters. We are going: London, Groningen, Paris with a ... A: You're very welcome! That Premier Inn is in an excellent position, just yards from Big Ben and the ... | |
| Thank you Re: Rail Options | 11/29/2008 |
| Q: Aloha, I am traveling in March with my 2 daughters. We are going: London, Groningen, Paris with a ... A: Happy to help - but please take my advice - do spend some time looking at how far apart the areas ... | |
| Rail Options | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: Aloha, I am traveling in March with my 2 daughters. We are going: London, Groningen, Paris with a ... A: I hardly know where to start! Firstly, Groningen is in the Netherlands, not the UK, and a little ... | |
| passports england | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: In england,do you have to have a passport to travel from one country to the next? ANSWER: Sorry, do ... A: Sorry if I've not made it clear, but it depends on the country. For Scotland, Wales and Northern ... | |
| trains | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: since you said you have travelled a lot using trains, do you know whether it is possible to leave a ... A: you cannot break the journey. I assume you're talking about a UK train, so remember that it can ... | |
| Travel from London to Paris | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: Good morning, Next July (2009) I have been invited to London for a symposium and wanted to travel ... A: I'm not sure that Eurostar is the "best" way to get to Paris - it's certainly my favourite and the ... | |
| Travel from Heathrow Airport to Hertfordshire England | 8/20/2008 |
| Q: My question is, What is the best and cheapest way to get from Heathrow airport to Hertfordshire ... A: Ah, that makes it really easy! Take the Piccadilly line of the London Underground (known as "the ... | |
| Travel from Heathrow Airport to Hertfordshire England | 8/20/2008 |
| Q: My question is, What is the best and cheapest way to get from Heathrow airport to Hertfordshire ... A: Rick - I'll need a bit more detail, please. Where in Hertfordshire will you be going, please (it's ... | |
| day trips from London- travel questions | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: My husband, adult son and I have 10 days in London at the end of August. I have Britrail (standard ... A: Happy to help - apologies for the delay in coming back to you - I was filming at the Tower of ... | |
| day trips from London- travel questions | 8/10/2008 |
| Q: My husband, adult son and I have 10 days in London at the end of August. I have Britrail (standard ... A: Adrienne - eek - you're cramming a lot in - I'm impressed! Couple of quick points - the last ... | |
| UK Visa Enquiries | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a friend in the UK and he want me to visit him overther in the UK,and he as also promise that ... A: This page has all the details: ... | |
| UK Visa Enquiries | 7/31/2008 |
| Q: I have a friend in the UK and he want me to visit him overther in the UK,and he as also promise that ... A: The Visa requirements vary depending on where you are from, amongst other things, so I would need to ... | |
| cruise leaving/returning from Dover | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: In August 2009 we will be taking a NCL cruise departing from and returning to Dover. Followig the ... A: In theory, this is very easy to answer as you would take a train from Dover to Ashford ... | |
| travelling from turkey to england | 7/26/2008 |
| Q: .. my boyfriend lives in turkey and he wishes to come to england for 3 weeks on holiday, can he ... A: Kirsty - I can't, as you'll understand, give legal advice on this, but the UK Government site, ... | |
| Dundee, Scotland to Gatwick Airport | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: can you help me I getting the train from Dundee Scotland to Gatwick in September, My ticket says ... A: Allen, hi - you'll be pleased to know that this is one of the easiest questions I've had to answer! ... | |
| transportation from lgw to Dover | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: ANSWER: Hi - thanks for your question - very happy to help! The train is easy, but there is no ... A: Yes, I should have said! The airport station at Gatwick is very luggage friendly, with lifts and ... | |
| transportation from lgw to Dover | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: Hi Alun I will be arriving on jul 12 at 7 am we are looking for transportation to Dover ( the ... A: The train is easy, but there is no direct train - you'll have to change -but it's easy enough to do. ... | |
| Travel to UK in November | 7/4/2008 |
| Q: I have never been to the UK. I will be in Basingstoke for business, but want to take an extra week ... A: Don't worry about the weather - November is usually a lovely month, occasional rain, but a lot of ... | |
| the underground | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: im from the north east of england and ive never travelled to london before alone. i have no clue ... A: Yes, you just take the Victoria line direct to Kings Cross - it's light blue on the tube map. ... | |
| the underground | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: im from the north east of england and ive never travelled to london before alone. i have no clue ... A: Rebecca, I'm very happy to help. Actually, you shouldn't need an extra ticket, as you can have your ... | |
| train travel | 6/27/2008 |
| Q: My family will be in UK this summer for a trip (you have already helped once before on this trip), ... A: There's no such thing as a silly question, promise - and I'm delighted that I have been able to ... | |
| Old Castle in the UK | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: I bought this old printers cut about 30 years ago in a flea market (penny market). Wanted to show it ... A: It's generic, just to "show" a castle - any real castle wouln't have windows like that, especially ... | |
| Travel from US to Liverpool | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: I would like to plan a trip from the US to Liverpool for the summer of 2009. I understand that I ... A: plus a few airlines are looking still at making this route ever cheaper - the new "open skies" ... | |
| Travel from US to Liverpool | 6/23/2008 |
| Q: I would like to plan a trip from the US to Liverpool for the summer of 2009. I understand that I ... A: Are you only visiting Liverpool, please? The UK is a very small island with excellent train ... | |
| Dover to Gatwick on Thursday 8/23/2008 | 6/21/2008 |
| Q: We are planning a cruise from Dover and back to Dover. Our ship docks in Dover on Thursday at 6AM. ... A: So long as your ship docks on time, and you have a taxi booked to take you to Gatwick Airport, ... | |
| Gatwick to Dover, to cruise, & return | 5/23/2008 |
| Q: A group of 4 seniors will be arriving Sept 2am at Gatwick. We will have to travel to Dover, where ... A: Ah, right! Ok, yes you can rent a car / MPV (a "van" here is a commercial vehicle) but remember ... | |
| Gatwick to Dover, to cruise, & return | 5/22/2008 |
| Q: A group of 4 seniors will be arriving Sept 2am at Gatwick. We will have to travel to Dover, where ... A: ) in Gatwick - there are several hotels at the airport - look at: ... | |
| Brussels to Harwich | 5/6/2008 |
| Q: I have found it very helpful. By chance, can you suggest transport from Brussels (actually Banneux) ... A: none of them particularly easy - I'd need more info of the dates / times you're intending to travel ... | |
| London to the Highlands | 4/29/2008 |
| Q: My family (2 adults, 2 kids) will be in London for about three days, then we are going to a clan ... A: Melanie, hi - this is really an extraordinarily difficult question to answer - but I relish the ... | |
| Transfer from Heathrow to Charing Cross Sta | 4/27/2008 |
| Q: We are arriving at Heathrow about 10am on flight from Dulles. We need to get to Charing Cross ... A: Getting from the airport to the underground station is easy - there are lifts / elevators and ... | |
| Cheap Theatre Tickets | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: Alun,You answered a questions a few months ago about cruising into Dover. Transportation questions ... A: There is such a huge range of theatre in London during May that, in theory, it's very difficult to ... | |
| Traveling to the UK | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: I had to start a new question because the system wouldn't allow me to make anymore follow up ... A: I can't give formal legal advice - however, if you take a look at ... | |
| Travelling between Stevenage and London | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: I am flying in from Canada with a group and we are planning a trip to London for about 8 days. ... A: especially from Canada. However, anyone under 18 would need the written permission of a parent or ... | |
| Eurail and Eurostar | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: I am traveling around Europe next month.. we have already bought our Eurail passes and I believe ... A: Happy to help! Stonehenge is odd ... when you get there, most people find it a little ... | |
| Eurail and Eurostar | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: I am traveling around Europe next month.. we have already bought our Eurail passes and I believe ... A: Euros 150 return (round trip), whatever month you travel. Oddly, Eurostar fares are the same to ... | |
| Travelling between Stevenage and London | 3/29/2008 |
| Q: I am flying in from Canada with a group and we are planning a trip to London for about 8 days. ... A: There's no need to apply or order your ticket in advance, as many hundreds of people use this way ... | |
| Gatwick or Heathrow | 3/26/2008 |
| Q: We are planning to visit London for a few days and then travel to Harwich to board a cruise ship. We ... A: You don't say where you will fly from, but most flights from the USA arrive at either London ... | |
| Holiday | 3/26/2008 |
| Q: I am planing a trip to either Oxfordshire, Cornwell or Devonshire. I will be travelling with my ... A: Firstly, so you know, the counties are Devon (not Devonshire) and Cornwall. I'm not sure where you ... | |
| Travelling between Stevenage and London | 3/24/2008 |
| Q: I am flying in from Canada with a group and we are planning a trip to London for about 8 days. ... A: You'll be pleased to hear that there is a superb rail service from Stevenage, with trains at least ... | |
| free camp sites | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: Good Morning Alun, As we will be spending upwards of 3 months travelling extensively through England ... A: I suspect that there is no such thing - sorry! The nearest I can get to a discount and help came ... | |
| transportation | 2/18/2008 |
| Q: am looking for transportation from dover to gatwick airport. i was going to rent a car from hertz ... A: I did look at this but you would need to take two buses (actually quite nice coaches). You'd need ... | |
| Dublin to Dover | 2/17/2008 |
| Q: We will be in Dublin on the 5th of April and need to get to Dover Docks to meet a ship by 2PM. What ... A: SEE UPDATE, below, please. Alun Thanks for your enquiry, which, I must say, was fun working out, ... | |
| transportation | 2/14/2008 |
| Q: am looking for transportation from dover to gatwick airport. i was going to rent a car from hertz ... A: Diane - I love questions and am very happy to help! Firstly, are you really sure that you want to ... | |
| London & ?? | 2/10/2008 |
| Q: In 2005, my father and I were planning on taking a trip to London, but we had to cancel our trip ... A: Hmm, interesting set of questions - I'm not sure where to start! You have given me no information ... | |
| Travel ?? | 2/3/2008 |
| Q: We are cruising to Dover in early May, and then spending several days in London. what's the best ... A: you'll be pleased to hear! From the cruise terminal at Dover you can take a taxi the short ride to ... | |
| edinburgh to gatwick | 1/29/2008 |
| Q: Do you know if there are any flights into Gatwick from Edinburgh on Chrismas day. Or any other ... A: I can't find any such flights for the 25th of December. BMI (www.flybmi.com) fly to London ... | |
| age limits on hotels | 1/10/2008 |
| Q: i would like to know the age limit for people who would like to book and stay in a hotel room. i am ... A: rather than booking. Most hotels require payment by credit card, and on arrival take a deposit ... | |
| Informations about Harwich | 1/6/2008 |
| Q: i need some information about how can i arrive at Harwich from Amsterdam International Airport. I ... A: returning at 0900 and 2345. The sailing takes approx 7 hours. It is operated by Stena line, who ... | |
| Luton Airport on Christmas Day | 12/23/2007 |
| Q: I am flying out on Christmas morning from Luton and will need to arrive earlier then i need to be at ... A: I've just called my contact at their Press Office and you'll be pleased to hear that there will be ... | |
| Moving to London | 11/17/2007 |
| Q: I am an American professional, 27, moving to London in the next two months. I have been there a ... A: The "Portobello Road" area is immediately "behind" Notting Hill Gate (where the film Notting Hill ... | |
| Moving to London | 11/9/2007 |
| Q: I am an American professional, 27, moving to London in the next two months. I have been there a ... A: as London is such a huge city (over 8 million people, so 16 times the population of Boston) with, ... | |
| Transportation from Gatwick to Dover | 10/22/2007 |
| Q: Four senior citizens will need transportation next September from Gatwick Airport to Dover England. ... A: You asked me to respond to your private email address, but this is not possible (sorry!) as a) I ... | |
| Rail Travel | 10/1/2007 |
| Q: What is the cheapest adult 2nd class fare available from Southampton to Bath? A: If you're just taking a one way journey then it's an easy question - it's £18.50, valid on any ... | |
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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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