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Is the Cotswolds a good place to visit and experience the Guy Fawkes/Bonfire night holiday?

admin — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 11:59:38 +0000

alohaforever16 asked:

I am planning a trip to England/ France. However, for Guy Fawkes Day I heard that it was better to experience the holiday in small towns in England. If that is true, I was thinking of heading down to Cotswolds for Guy Fawkes day or should I just stay in London?

any information would be great! Thanks

How come when I went to England nobody had a British accent?

admin — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 19:30:28 +0000

Toast asked:

I was really excited about visiting England because I’d never been before and I’ve always wanted to go. I mean I’ve loved what I’ve seen of England on TV and in the movies especially the accent, I love the British accent because it sounds so classy!

So I was excited to visit my British pen pal in England, she lives in Newcastle. But when I got there, I was so upset because nobody had a British accent! They were all speaking with this weird Irish accent and I wanted to hear a nice British one! And why didn’t they have tea time? I wanted tea time with a nice British cup of tea and scones and cucumber sandwiches but my friend looked at me like I was crazy when I asked what time it was going to be. And I never got my tea!

And when we went down to Cornwall, everybody was speaking like pirates!

Why didn’t I hear any British accents in England? Where are the British people?

Places to visit between London and Newquay?

admin — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 15:53:31 +0000

AJ Walter asked:

We are planning our trip from SW London to Newquay. Are there any nice places worth visiting between?

England vacation suggestions?

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:38:29 +0000

mizzouswm asked:

I’m going to England to visit family and be a tourist for about a week early (March-April) next year. I’ve been before, but am taking my g/f who has never been out of the U.S. Seeing castles and the rich history is probably a must, but I’ve only got a week. Any suggestions? Willing to use trains and hostels…
robtheman-I’ve been there and seen it with my brother backpacking last year. I took a picture with him posing under the street sign, which seemed very appropriate, especially where he was standing.

What do you get for someone when you visit her/him for the first time?

admin — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:33:10 +0000

Madhajj asked:

My PhD supervisor invited all our research group to his place next week, this is the first time for me to enter his house! In my country it is a shame to enter someone’s house for the first time with empty hands, so we usually get sweets or chocolates and sometimes flowers! So is it the same thing for German or British people? (He is German and living in England) If so can you please suggest what should I get?

I am travelling to Grasmere, England. What would you recommend I see along the way from London to Grasmere?

admin — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:11:16 +0000

Jo asked:

In September I shall be staying for a week in England’s Lake District in Cumbria. I will fly from Canada to London and then will go by train to Grasmere, Cumbria. Since I have 4 days before my stay in Grasmere, what towns, accessible by train, would you recomend that I visit on my way to Grasmere. Many thanks for any suggestions.

What to expect, traveling to England?

admin — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 20:13:11 +0000

PeterPan1 asked:

Ok, so I live in America and am goin to visit England soon and need to know a few vital things:

1. How long can I stay over there with a passport?
2. How long do you think it would take to pick up an accent if you were trying? (PLEASE don’t ask why)
3. What are the best places to visit while there? (I am already planning to go to london an liverpool at least)
4. Are there and hot guys over there who would like an American girlfriend? (again, don’t ask)
5. What is the best food to eat while there?
6. How much money should I expect to pay for food and how much should I have for transportation/souvenirs/anything else?
Cheers, I really appreciate it!
Also, what do you british blokes think of american accents? Are they cute to you?

Can you help me plan a memorable trip to England?

admin — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:43:34 +0000

he1ididog asked:

I am a huge Anglophile! I have wanted to visit England, since I was a child. I want to see all the places I have read about; London, Yorkshire, Bath, Stratford-upon-Avon, Nottinghamshire, etc. My fear is that I will be disappointed. I have this image of England from novels and history books. What will I find in England? How should I go about planning the best trip? Please suggest hostels, bed and breakfasts, and tours. Thank you!
I will be in England for 3 weeks.
I plan on visiting England during the summer and traveling by train.

Can I Interview Any English Citizens/Americans Living in England, Please?

admin — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 02:34:35 +0000

usagiluv asked:

This is about living/moving to England from America. I’m wanting to move to England in 4-5 years when I save up enough money. I will be a licensed optician my honey a linguist.

1.Where’s an inexpensive area recommended to live?

2. Are taxes really THAT bad? (someone told me they’re 50% of your paycheck?)

3. Is gettting a job really difficult, with no schooling but certifications experience?

4.Is Adapting to metric system difficult?

5.Is it difficult making friends?

6. Is it better to visit England job hunt, than to do it via America over the net?

7. How difficult is it to get a work permit? (Is it true it must be a job that a EU citizen can’t fill?)

8. Is it better to get a EU citizen to vouch/help me get a job there?
Also, the main reason I want to move is because I was born in England, but on a military base so I never got the choice to become a citizen. I want that for my children I want them to be more cultured.

Must see places when I visit UK?

admin — Thu, 27 May 2010 15:28:55 +0000

Leah asked:

I’m visiting Scotland, Wales, England and France in September and was wondering where the best places to visit are around this time of year. I’ve read all the tourist booklets but its a bit difficult to tell if a place is actually worthwhile