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Great English Writers and the Places They Lived

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Article adapted from: England For Dummies, 4th Edition

For most of us, some of our earliest "memories" of England came from literature. If you're literary minded, you can track down several places in England associated with your favorite British authors. Even if you stay in London for your entire trip, you can do some literary sleuthing. Blue plaques on London buildings identify the abodes of famous writers and artists.

London's Most Historic Pubs

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Article adapted from: London For Dummies, 5th Edition

Public houses, better known as pubs, have been a way of life in London and throughout the United Kingdom for centuries — the city has hundreds of them. Not all these pubs are old, of course, and not all have the kind of character that accumulates over centuries of drinking, talking, and eating. But many pubs date back anywhere from a century to more than 400 years.

When to Travel to England

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Article adapted from: England For Dummies, 4th Edition

How do you decide what time of year to travel to England? When are the busiest tourist seasons? What is the weather in England really like? Read on.

Exploring Sydney Harbour Attractions

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Article adapted from: Australia For Dummies, 1st Edition

Officially called Port Jackson, Sydney Harbour is the focal point of Sydney and one of the features that makes this city so special. It's entered through the Heads, two bush-topped outcrops (you'll see them if you take a ferry or JetCat to Manly). The harbor laps at some 149 miles of shoreline before stretching out into the Parramatta River.

Walking Tours of London

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Article adapted from: London For Dummies, 5th Edition

What could be more fun than just wandering around London's streets? Try it. Pick a neighborhood — Soho, Chelsea, The West End, Piccadilly Circus, Notting Hill — then just stroll at will, taking note of the wealth of architectural styles, the curious reminders of days gone by, and the array of local sights, such as the blue "famous-person-lived-here" plaques on house

Visiting England: The Best Places to Go

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Article adapted from: England For Dummies, 4th Edition

Of course, you want to know which regions of England to visit during your trip — and to find the best cities, towns, castles, cathedrals, gardens, and countryside that England has to offer. Note that England isn't that large, so you can base yourself in London and take day trips to many historic cities and towns in other parts of the country.

London's Best Museums

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Article adapted from: London For Dummies, 5th Edition

If you're a dedicated museum maven, London's selection will keep you going for days, weeks, months, even years. London is loaded with every conceivable kind of treasure from all over the world. And, amazingly enough, entrance to all the great national museums is free. Below are the best museums London offers:

The venerable British Museum,

The Weather in Australia

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Article adapted from: Australia For Dummies, 1st Edition

Keep in mind that when it's summer in the Northern Hemisphere, it's winter Down Under. So the peak travel season in Australia's most popular parts is the Southern Hemisphere winter (June-Aug). Happily, airfares to Australia offered by U.S. airlines are usually lowest from mid-April to late August — the best time to visit the Red Centre,

British Cuisine: Traditional and Modern Dining

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Article adapted from: England For Dummies, 4th Edition

Restaurants in London and the rest of England serve everything from imaginative nouveau and continental cuisine to traditional British standards, like shepherd's pie. Breakfast is usually a big meal in England (don't be surprised to see a breakfast fish or steak), and don't forget afternoon tea time!

Once upon a time, you could always count on getting lousy meals in England.

The Best Places to Soak Up London's History

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Article adapted from: London For Dummies, 5th Edition

The great historic landmarks in London never fail to stir the imagination: They've been witness to glorious triumphs and bloody tragedies — and it's almost impossible to remain unmoved when visiting them. London offers plenty of top attractions, and you should visit them all, but here are a few of the best:

An almost perceptible aura of legend pervades the Tower of London,