"A Stange Little Island" United Kingdom by blint

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You see the beauty more when you don't live there!

until I took a Canadian to England that I realised it actually was beautiful. Everyone knows that Scotland and Ireland are beautiful, but sometimes England is only judged on London (where most tourists or foreigners go). I personally don't like London very much, past seeing the monuments. I think the best places in the south of England are: Brighton, Cambridge, Oxford and Bristol and Bath. In the north probably York stands out above others, and the Lake District. Though in my opinion the best city in Britain is Edinburgh. For it's architecture and the fact that it's overflowing with culture!

Also despite most Spaniards opinions: I LOVE BRITISH FOOD!!!! There is nothing wrong with it! You can't beat a Sunday Roast in a country pub or a curry on a Saturday night.

Last visit to United Kingdom: Dec 2001
Intro Updated Jan 13, 2008
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Sticking your fingers up! Local Customs (3)

Here in the UK not only is sticking your middle finger up a dirty gesture but so is sticking your middle finger and... more travel advice

The British Beach Tradition. Local Customs (3)

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The Weather Talk Local Customs (3)

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Norwich Things to Do (4)

The photo below if of the University of East Anglia (my old uni) which is in Norwich. Norwich is really a city although... more travel advice

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robertgaz Mar 17, 2008 at 9:41 PM

Nothing beats a roast on a Sundee!
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FletteMette Mar 1, 2008 at 1:43 AM

Very nice local custom tips! Hm I like London....not so sure about British food, though... ;o)
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scottishvisitor Feb 2, 2008 at 1:34 PM

Some Scottish seaside towns still have the rock candy and Edinburgh has its own form of this sweet only in little bits much softer in a tartan box!
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craic Jan 31, 2008 at 6:09 AM

great local custom tips
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kayleigh06 Jun 6, 2006 at 5:45 PM

mmmm a curry or sunday roast, u cant beat a kebab meat n chips with loads of chilli sauce! dey r my fave 3 meals in the world! U shud come to Birmingham - home of the Balti
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ElaineCatherine Apr 20, 2005 at 8:27 PM

I actually thought the food was really good in London too! Youre not the only one! ha ha ha!
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BIDBOROUGH Feb 24, 2005 at 2:44 AM

Ahhh the "Giant (or erotic) Gerkin" one of London's more modern buildings. I don't like London either - and I worked there for 20 years!
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BuickMackane Jan 27, 2005 at 7:57 PM

Yup, I definitely remember visiting England and my London friends saying "Let's have a curry!" Great page!
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mar1956tin Jan 19, 2005 at 3:34 PM

Hi "J", enjoyable tips. I have never heard of Cambridge referred to as a "Town", - "University City" is more in keeping. Glad you enjoyed the English tradition of "Sunday Roasts", regards Martin
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K.Knight Dec 16, 2004 at 2:33 AM

The large pickle is very impressive! Can't wait to see more. G'day from Australia.