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Heathrow Express Decorates for Christmas
Heathrow Express, the express train that runs from Heathrow to Paddington in fifteen minutes, has gotten into the Christmas spirit. <iframe loading="lazy" title="Christmas Advert 2022 – Heathrow Express #FestiveExpress – Sir Ranulph Fiennes OBE” width=”500″ height=”281″ src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/84kWVX2pvsE?feature=oembed” frameborder=”0″ allow=”accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture” allowfullscreen> From the press release: Between 5th – 7th December, those […]
25 of the very best things to do in North Wales
There's a new post on The Travel Hack! I’m lucky enough to have lived in North Wales for the majority of my life. When asked where my favourite place in the world is, I always say North Wales! … The post 25 of the very best things to do in North Wales appeared...
Merry Strikemas: Flights will be disrupted at Heathrow as workers confirm strike in pay row
Ground handlers employed by a private contractor at Heathrow Airport are to strike in a row over pay. Around 350 members of Unite working for Menzies will walk out for 72 hours from 4am on Friday December 16. The action will lead to some flight disruption, the...
Best beaches on Arran
That Adventurer The Isle of Arran off the west coast of Scotland is renowned for its beauty and a big part of that is down to the beaches on Arran. If you’ve … Read the original full article
Travel Alert: Eurostar security staff announce pre-Christmas strikes
Security staff on Eurostar are to strike for four days next month in a dispute over pay. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union employed by a private contractor will walk out on December 16, 18, 22 and 23 after voting 4-1 in favor of industrial...
Goatfell Arran and Glen Rosa Loop hike in Scotland
Goatfell, Arran is the highest peak on Arran at 874 m above sea level giving it ‘Corbett’ status. Given Goatfell’s height, it’s prominent from the eastern coast of Arran and … The post Goatfell Arran and Glen Rosa Loop hike in Scotland appeared first on That...
Sir David Attenborough to narrate new immersive BBC Earth Experience in London
Sir David Attenborough will narrate a new immersive BBC Earth Experience, which is set to launch in London next year. The ‘immersive digital journey’ will guide visitors through the World’s seven continents and feature footage from the BBC’s Seven Worlds, One...
Waterloo reclaims title of Britain’s busiest railway station
London Waterloo has regained its status as Britain’s most frequently used railway station. The Office of Rail and Road said the station was used by an estimated 41.4 million passengers in the 12 months to the end of March. Today we reveal the stations with the...
The best things to do in Camden with kids & teens
With its long-held reputation as one of the coolest places in London, thanks to its markets and musical links, a visit to Camden with kids and teens easily tops a lot of city break wishlists. contains affiliate... The post The best things to do in Camden with...
Virgin Atlantic boss says Heathrow expansion will be ‘difficult’ to support
The Heathrow expansion will be “difficult” to support unless regulation of the airport is overhauled, the boss of Virgin Atlantic has warned. Chief executive Shai Weiss said the west London airport must be “priced fairly and open to competition”. Heathrow is...
Things to do in Durham with kids
There's a new post on The Travel Hack! If you’re looking to make some incredible family memories and have a weekend break with the kids that includes a combination of: A beautiful city Outdoor fun Avisit to the … The post Things to do in Durham with kids...
The Fiver: Five Things to Look Forward to in London this Christmas
Even though Thanksgiving has yet to happen here in the States, the Christmas season is upon us both at home and abroad. In London, November is when the holiday really kicks into gear as the streets become lined with decorations, and many Christmas events help...
Ten London Travel Hacks
Traveling anywhere can present some inherent logistical (and financial) challenges. Wherever you go, knowing some of the tricks can help you get around, save on your stay, and find extremely fun things to do. In common parlance, these tricks and shortcuts in...
The best things to do in Kingston with kids
It’s always the way – there’s so much out there to discover that we forget to explore what’s right on our doorstep, so while I live under an hour away, my daughter was one before I managed... The post The best things to do in Kingston with kids appeared first...
National Parks in England & the UK
Looking to get out and explore more of the great outdoors? Check out this guide to the best national parks in England and the UK. The post National Parks in England & the UK appeared first on That Adventurer. Read the original full article
London Mayor hails Elizabeth line as direct routes and Sunday services begin
Sadiq Khan has hailed the “huge success” of the Elizabeth Line as Sunday services and more direct routes were opened. The Mayor of London joined transport leaders to ride the £19 billion railway from Stratford to Paddington on Sunday morning. The trip marked...
25 things to do in Covent Garden, London
There's a new post on The Travel Hack! I think it’s safe to assume that very few people have visited London without setting foot in Covent Garden, but did you know there’s so many things to do here … The post 25 things to do in Covent Garden, London appeared...
London Alert: Strike by London Underground workers to go ahead after last-minute talks fail
A strike by London Underground workers will go ahead on Thursday after last-minute talks failed to resolve a dispute over pay, jobs and conditions. The Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) said Transport for London (TfL) had refused its offer to suspend...
Fun, Fashion & Fame – A Night Out at The Glory’s Lipsync 1000 Drag Battle
Travel blog by Travels of Adam (Hipster Blog) – Travels of Adam (Hipster Blog) - Travel & Lifestyle Hipster Blog It was a cool February day when I made my way into the bar. On a quiet corner in East London, just down the road from the canal, The Glory is an...
The Fiver – Five Unusual Transportation Methods in London
Getting around London can be a hassle for many, especially if you traverse the city by car. This is why many turn to public transport, including busses, cabs, ride share, Boris Bikes, and the London Underground to move about. However, these are not the only...
Shopping for Men’s Beauty Products in London at BEAST Seven Dials
Travel blog by Travels of Adam (Hipster Blog) – Travels of Adam (Hipster Blog) - Travel & Lifestyle Hipster Blog I’m not sure what kept me away from beauty products for so long. I think there was a stigma, an irrational fear that I was too old to ask the...
Ten Interesting Facts about the M25 Motorway
Sometimes referred to as “The World’s Biggest Carpark” by Londoners, the M25 is a major ring road that encircles the capital city of the United Kingdom. It was part of the plan for London after World War II to ease traffic congestion and now forms a de facto...
A Hidden Neighborhood in London’s City Center
Travel blog by Travels of Adam (Hipster Blog) – Travels of Adam (Hipster Blog) - Travel & Lifestyle Hipster Blog Seven Dials, London In a city as sprawling as London, many people might be tempted to avoid the city center. It might at first seem like an area...
UK’s largest jellyfish to go on display at Sea Life London Aquarium
Visitors to the Sea Life London Aquarium can view a special display in time for World Jellyfish Day. In a UK first, experts at the aquarium have raised Barrel jellyfish, having bred the species from their juvenile stage as polyps in its specialist breeding...