Tagged With "UK Border"

Most of the people I know who have this license are those who don't want to travel internationally and who live near the Canada-US border. There are a number of town literally split by the border and people migrate across daily to visit friends or work. I think these licenses are intended for them. Same for the Mexico USA border. If you travel internationally and have a passport, no point paying extra for the license for most folks. Passports have become more sophisticated and if you read...

Sigh... 1908 to 2013 comparisons give me a thrill and glow. 1980 to 2013 comparisons make me feel time is passing me by I wonder why!

On the subject of "ghost" stations, tours are offered of Aldwych station, used for movies now, including the latest incarnation of 'Sherlock'. Find out how here .

And yet another London "map", replacing real place names with book titles. Curiouser and curiouser. Have a look .

And map-ish, London from above, beautiful pictures . I could go on and on, and apparently mean to!

  It's Sunday afternoon, I actually accomplished something midday, then turned on the telly for a break, just in time for Globe Trekker on PBS.  Sometimes I'm interested, occasionally not, but I hit the jackpot today.  Tough Trains! A...

Millions of holidaymakers are abandoning the beaches of far flung climes and sticking with a staycation in the UK - and in bigger numbers than ever before. Good news for the domestic economy, holidaying Brits are choosing to spend their hard-earned cash and home. The figures make for great reading… In the first quarter of 2016, 10% more people were holidaying in England than at the same time in 2015, a Rise of some 7.3 million holidaymakers. But why? What has changed to prompt people to stay...

The charm, the grandeur and the royalty is how India can be described. Not only in monetary terms but the country is also rich in terms of culture, traditions, heritage sites and everything. It is because of this reason that the country was once called “Golden Bird”. Got fascinated by the beauty and the charm of the country, many rulers has invaded this spectacular country at different period of time. Right start from Aibak to Mughals to British, the country is ruled and built in a unique...

Many people drive inspiration from different things. What is your inspiration> well, if you ask in your circle and social groups; you might end up in mountains. There are many fellows who take inspiration from the charm and beauty of mountains. Have you ever pondered about the gorgeous mountains that the world has stored for you? Yes, the world is full of wonders and beauties. When talking about landscapes, sceneries, mountains and hills; there are plenty of options that are absolutely...

Skilled Regional (Provisional) subclass 489 visa is a 4-year short-term visa supported by the Australian Government for skilled individuals. You need to reside in a provincial sector for a minimum 24 months and work full time for a minimum of 1 year. Only then you can appeal for indefinite citizenship. The aspirants and his/her relatives on this visa must live, work and/or study in a local zone. When you have fulfilled the requirements for the 489 sponsored visa, you can deposit a request to...

Thailand is a country which has almost everything for everyone, and this is why millions of tourists every day, visit to enjoy and explore Thailand but, many things remain unexplored. So here is a full guide for Thailand. About Thailand Thailand Climate If you’re planning to visit Northern Thailand, then do not visit there in March-April when farmers burn their crops. The Hot season is known as the burning season, and the air becomes really unpleasant, and it makes tourist vacation terrible.

The massive continent of South America is so rich with culture and ripe with breathtaking scenery that it’s considered the Holy Grail for travelers. South America is a destination that caters in any kind of traveler; whether you want to trek the many backpacking trails, have a fun-filled wilderness experience, or go on one of the many outdoor adventures. Spending your summer vacation in South America, during the southern hemisphere’s winter, is a favorable option because it will allow you...

Italy, also known as the Italian Republic, is a European country. The country is spread over an area of 301,340 square kilometers. Italy shares a border with a number of countries, France, Switzerland, and Austria to name a few. Rome is the capital city of Italy. It is a beautiful city to visit and is on our list as well. When it comes to climate, Italy, being a European country, has a pleasant climate throughout the year. The winters are cold and you would enjoy being there at that time.

When you consider traveling to a new country, there are a few things you require to think about beforehand. The first thing you should do is apply for a Visa. It is necessary for traveling outside of your country. Most common types of visa include travel, work, migration, and business. The first time you to figure out which type of visa you need. Every individual country has a different process for various people when applying for a visa or if it requires a visa at all. The following is an...

Sending money overseas has been made more convenient and accessible nowadays. Now that everything is digital, you just have to deposit funds to your online account, click on a few buttons on a website, and wait for the recipient to receive the cash. Western Union executed the first wire transfer, which involved telegraphs. The process required the sender to pay money to the company and wait for the operator to transmit a message to another office. Passwords and codebooks were utilized to...

Travelling is an activity so exciting that travellers get so excited that they forget to pack even the essentials. Once you’ve gone on a holiday or two, it becomes clear which items get skipped regularly while packing. These might be details but the devil (of travel) is in the details. More often than not, the things you forget to pack are the ones you require the most, like sunscreen lotion or a Band-Aid. In other cases, we disregard some travel basic, such as the best time to travel during...

As some may be learning, I love old photos and how things appear at the same locations now.  Here are a few from Londonist, London of course.  Some old and some fairly recent, some things utterly changed and some, remarkably, pretty much the...

More from Londonist,  and these I love.  Called Alternative London Tube Maps, the first maps Ghost Stations, the disused and abandoned stations.  The other, maybe a bit more useful as we can actually visit these, Coffee Shops,...

My last offering for the day from Londonist's newsletter is a very useful list called "10 of London's Most Authentic Restaurants".  There's something for everyone here, anyone that is who, like me, is a fan of ethnic food.  There are Asian,...

Today's newsletter arrived from Londonist with this excellent list for gallery-goers: http://tinyurl.com/lvwgby4 The site is a good one for finding more off-beat things to do in London, for all you offbeat characters (and wannabes).  Also...

1. Badshahi Mosque Also known as Imperial Mosque was created between the epoch of 1971-1973 is a good place to visit from historical perspective and for family picnic. 2. Wazir khan Mosque Lahore Well-known as a “Mole on the cheek of Lahore” this beautiful mosque covered with decorated tiles is a worth visiting place to see Indo-Islamic architecture. 3. Data Durbar Complex Being one of the ancient Muslim shrine it is located near Bhatti gate in Lahore and welcomes all Muslims and non-Muslims...

Not to get too deeply into it now (and maybe a blog later) but here are a few points that have come up in my research. 1. The cost of the rental-company provided insurance is nearly always a VERY bad deal. It's generally only a collision-damage waiver In nearly all domestic instances, it only covers beyond your own insurance, so you may be spending $20 a day to cover only $500-1000 worth of benefit 2. Always check very specifically with the card issuer and your insurance company before...

I think the shooting you refer to took place in Tunisia, not Sardinia. As for being bored of abroad, we're just setting off for Greece ...

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water … in London a cross-party parliamentary group has urged the government to introduce stricter checks at airports and to curb international travel to prevent COVID-19 cases – particularly new variants – being imported into the UK. In a report published this week, the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Coronavirus called on ministers to discourage all but essential overseas travel and introduce stronger protections against COVID-19.

You plan to travel to Spain as a tourist, you have spent time informing yourself with friends, reading on the Internet, you have heard so many things that you do not know what to believe, while some comments give you confidence and you think you are prepared, others make you doubt. If even the officials themselves argue and travelers with similar stories give you different opinions, how do you know who is right? For you to clarify, I will return to 15 points that lend themselves to...