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U.K./Ireland Travel Feature Writer: Mike Gerrard

Welcome to your gateway to the UK and Ireland, the place to find out about bars, hotels and restaurants, read exclusive travel features and get the lowdown on England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Ireland.

We cover some of the world's most exciting cities like London, Liverpool, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Belfast and Dublin, as well as the region's most beautiful countryside: The Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, Cornwall, Devon, the Scottish Borders, the Highlands, Snowdonia, the Antrim Coast, the Ring of Kerry.

Check in for book reviews, recommendations for food and drink, the outdoors, museums, cathedrals, Royal London and quirky local hotspots throughout the British Isles.

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Feature Writer Articles in U.K./Ireland Travel

4-Star and 5-Star Hotels in York, England
Visitors wanting to see York in England, its cathedral and other attractions can find accommodation including 4-star and 5-star hotels, luxury lodges, guesthouses, b&bs.
Hotels in Stratford's Shakespeare Country
There's a good range of hotels in and near Stratford-upon-Avon, England's Shakespeare Country, with cheap and budget choices, luxury, and kid-friendly family options.
Cheap Hostels and other London Budget Ideas
Cheap Hostels and YMCA's in London are one budget tip for saving money suggested by the Pauline Frommer's Guide to London, which also rates low-cost restaurants and pubs.
Cheap Hotels near King's Cross in London
There are cheap and budget hotels with bargain rates near King's Cross in London, convenient for Eurostar trains to Paris and close to St Pancras and Euston stations too.
Best Things to Do in Somerset, SouthWest England
Somerset in SouthWest England has lots of good things to do and places to visit including Bath, Wells, Exmoor, Glastonbury, Cheddar Gorge, Wookey Hole, and Minehead.


Contributing Articles in U.K./Ireland Travel

Britain's Weirdest Hostels
Britain is renowned for its eccentricities and its budget accommodation scene is no exception. Quirky cheap digs in the UK include a First Class train and a lighthouse.
New Year's Celebrations Around the World
New Year's has become a holiday of goodwill, forgiving those who've wronged, starting new with new goals and aspirations. Traditions of select countries are below.
Irish Train, Bus and Luas Public Transport
Driving holidays can be replaced with public transport, especially outside Dublin, Galway and other cities. Enjoy the Irish countryside from an Irish train or bus window
A London Day Trip to Christ Church, Oxford
Travel to Oxford is only an hour from London and wandering around Christ Church Cathedral and College provides a very different experience to most other cities.
Take a Tour at The Tower of London
The Tower of London is one of the city's finest open-air museums and top tourist attractions. Tickets can be pre-purchased online and it's a brilliant family day out.