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by EL1 2 on December 23rd, 2006

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I've made up my mind... I'm visiting England this summer. Where shall I go once there and what shall I do?

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  • by KineticSpirit on December 23rd, 2006

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    Depends how long you've got, how much money you'll have and what type of holiday you want to experience.

    You're going be severely restricted to minor travelling without a car, unless you can plan (before flying over) a network of places to visit each day or so by train/coaches - but these modes of transport aren't very efficient or reliable despite their claims and promises (I wouldn't rely on them). They're not cheap either.

    The west country (Cornwall, Devon and Somerset) is very English and also visually lovely, tight narrow roads, old cottages, etc., but you'll need to have a car to see the best. In addition, these areas, particularly the more "old-fashioned" or "Twee" looking ones won't be cheap, especially during the summer when it gets VERY busy and with many roads being small & narrow, you'll get delayed, be unable to book places to stay or you'll simply finding yourself waiting around for stuff. Best to come in late Spring if you can.

    For me, I like south Devon (Torquay/Torbay & Brixham) and driving along the coastal roads - very scenic views. The further down you go towards and into Cornwall, the cuter (and smaller) it gets.

    Other attractive / interesting places are York, the Cotswolds and the Lake District, again all best to see with a car. All of these areas can be researched on the web.

    As far as very good food is concerned, that isn't a phrase that is connected with England and there isn't an English restaurant (although plenty of other nationalities have theirs). The cost of eating out is high without a commensurate level in quality, so be prepared to pay a lot for not very much. Its not like the US or other countries. They'll probably be other surpises in store, but none that I would say should stop you from coming over for a holiday.

    Photography: You might also consider connecting up with a local photography club in the area where you're going to visit, in case their doing something that you can join in with. I don't know if this is actually possible, but it doesn't hurt to ask and I would imagine the experience would be welcomed by the club, Again, the web is great for checking this out.

    Money: I think you should have access to at least the equivalent of £1000-£1500 (today = around $2500) not including flights.

    For a week/10 days, you're gonna be pushed to see a lot without a car. Check the licence conditions below. It looks like if you have a foreign licence, you'll be able to drive here.

    http://www.direct.gov.uk/Motoring/DriverLicensing/DrivingInGbOnAForeignLicence/ForeignLicencesArticles/fs/en?CONTENT_ID=4022561&chk=S3G7wk

    If you have any other or some specific questions, let me know here.

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    • It is on the WRONG side of the road, though! I'll be SO confused. And at least in the USA, one cannot rent vehicles until one is 25. Plus, they are very expensive.

      EL1 2

      by EL1 2 on December 23rd, 2006

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