How to Travel within the UK

February 9th, 2010 admin

The UK has such an elevated position relative to its size in terms of political and cultural influence that many visitors are surprised at just how small it actually is. At less than half the size of France and dwarfed by the behemoth Unites States , the UK is a mere 149,000 square miles. While the UK may be compact, visitors who want to explore it are faced with a myriad of transport options to get around, some of which are more useful than others. Flying domestically within…


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