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Flight Canx -Stuck in London Gatwick Airport for 24hours – Tips -How to Get Into the City
Firstly there are several hotels attached to the terminals at Gatwick Airport, London if ncessary you dont need to sleep on the floor.my airline paid for my hotel, because my flight was cancelled I have an extra day (24hrs) what do I do now? From Gatwick airport it is very easy to get into the city. Follow the signs for the train, its downstairs, and as you come into the main hall you will see the ticket machines several available agents to help you. You can purchase at the machine, for example a day ticket or single trip ticket choose London bridge to get you in the the thick of…
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Portsmouth, SouthSea and the Isle of Wight
A visit to historic Portsmouth, Southsea and the Isle of Wight, UK. Portsmouth is known for its historic dockyard and is home to the Royal Navy. So much history and so much to do here. If you are into maritime history this is the place. The dockyard is populated with well known ships which played pivotal roles in naval history. Her majesty’s majestic warships such as the HMS warrior the only surviving ship from a significant WW1 campaign, Vice- Lord Admiral Nelsons HMS Victory, the submarine Alliance and the Mary Rose museum which shows the 400 year hull, a Tudor relic rest here. This international ferry port and dock is indeed worth a visit but…
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Episode 6 Coastof Northwest France from Normandy to Brittany
On the GR34 SENTIER LITTORAL in PAIMPOL,SILLON DE TALBERT, SAINT -QUAY PORT D’AMOR, and ERQUY It was another fun filled yet relaxing weekend as the adventure continued along the northwest French coast from Normandy to Britanny. Traveling along the GR 34, Sentier du Littoral, it was nothing but beach. The summer crowds are gone and it was truly enjoyable. Time for some casual weekend walking, dipping a toe in the water and urging time to pass slowly. This area is know for old battles and oyster farming but in current days I promise you will find calmer waters still with thriving oyster farms and much peace. I recommend this area for…
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Episode 5: Simple Pleasures and Continuation Along the Northwest Normandy Coast
Continuing to follow the coast in Northwest Normandy Episode 5 centers around Chemins de Ronde, Concale, San Malo, Sainte Cast Le Guildo and Arromanches Les Blaines and remembering simple pleasures. Taking time to breathe and center ourselves. This area definitely worth a visit in summer but perhaps off season is best if you hate crowds. Wonderful fishing and sailing areas and plenty of places to just relax and take a load off your feet.
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Tips for the Budget Traveler
So I can surmise what you may be thinking here after reading them title. Iriebabel, how can you to afford traveling to Europe so often? I am a young retiree (pensioner, to the europeans) I am officially retried from the military after mandatory service years but I was also injured last 2 years on active duty so this makes me a young retiree. If you is familiar or unfamiliar with military pensions the name automatically suggests it is not a fortune 500 company 401k retirement plan. Military retirement essentially involves a small basic income, lots of daily/ monthly creative budgeting, ingenuity and constantly saving pennies for a rainy day. Traveling CAN be…