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United Kingdom

Personal stories, travel hacks, and travel tips for the top destinations in United Kingdom. Check them out to get the most out of your trip!

Best For

  • Adventurers
  • History Buffs
  • Culture Seekers

Famous For

  • Stonehenge
  • Fish And Chips
  • Royal History

Key Information

Capital

London

Best Time to Visit

May to September

Transportation

Trains, Buses, Underground (in London), Rental cars

Language

English

Population

67,220,000

UNESCO Sites

32

Currency

Pound Sterling (GBP)

Famous Cuisine

  • Fish and Chips
  • Full English Breakfast
  • Sunday Roast
  • Shepherd's Pie
  • Afternoon Tea

Top Attractions

  • Tower of London
  • Stonehenge
  • Edinburgh Castle
  • Roman Baths
  • Lake District National Park

Latest Posts

Underground Station in the City of London

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Financial District of the City of London

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How to Take a Day Trip from London to Stonehenge

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