"The United Kingdom" United Kingdom by worldkiwi

United Kingdom Travel Guide: 92,706 reviews and 218,682 photos

I first visited the UK for a short three week spell, meeting family for the first time. Then in 2000 I returned to live and work in the United Kingdom until December 2001. Luckily I now have UK citizenship, which means, despite my age, I can return there anytime I like. I look forward to going back to my "second home", seeing my family there and exploring the land of my ancestors! It seems there is really some truth in the idea that the land of our ancestors exerts some strange effect on us, even if we have never been there before. I found the UK extremely homely, but also so much more compelling than I had ever thought! I'll be back.

The undeniable drawcard of the UK is its heritage. The impact of this on the countryside, in particular, has created some fabulously picturesque landscapes and these can be found right across the country.
From Land's End to Scotland, the UK has much more to offer than just the urban jungle of London. A lifetime could be spent exploring this amazing country.

The Cornwall travelogue has been moved to my Cornwall page.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Great base from which to explore Europe, rich history and an amazing variety of things to see and do, beautiful country side.
Cons:The coffee is not that great; expensive place if you're just visiting.
In a nutshell:I love it - especially the countryside and small towns... feel that history!

Last visit to United Kingdom: Nov 2001
Intro Updated Jan 14, 2006
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sourbugger Jan 14, 2006 at 3:30 PM

an excellent choice of top choices. good stuff
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iwys May 8, 2005 at 4:08 AM

Wow, you've got a Top 5 page for the UK. That's quite an achievement.
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CALSF Oct 8, 2004 at 10:46 PM

I enjoyed reading your UK page. Although I don't fancy London I'd love to visit the countryside. You are brave to try the haggis! ;-)
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Daja123 Feb 22, 2004 at 2:01 AM

Amazing Cornwall page ! Cornwall is on top of the list for the next UK visit. Thank you Glenn :-)
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margaretvn Jul 27, 2003 at 2:30 AM

great page - try to get more into Scotland if you go again - it is a wonderful part of the UK. I was born in the UK and go often I love it!
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prleprle Jun 20, 2003 at 8:09 AM

Excellent page and really great photos. What a prices are there!
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MURRA Aug 9, 2002 at 9:06 AM

GREAT CORNWALL ,DIDNT RECOGNIZE THE NAME
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hayward68 Dec 30, 2001 at 7:23 PM

I love Cornwall too, I was born there : )
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kiwi Nov 11, 2001 at 10:41 AM

Fantastic travelogue on Cornwall!!
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Petra1 Jul 10, 2001 at 3:08 AM

Nice page!