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First Female Beefeater at Tower of London

November 7th, 2007

For 1000 years Beefeaters have kept watch at the Tower of London. Now the Tower’s Body of Yeoman Warders has welcomed its first female, Moira Cameron. After rigorous training, including duties attached with the famed Ceremony of the Keys condu read more

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Best Travel Tip: Pack it once, pack it right

November 5th, 2007

Packing light, packing right, is essential to getting around Europe (or any destination) quickly with less hassle and … ahem! … baggage. These tips come to you care of Briggs & Riley travel products: Hauppauge, N.Y. – Ask any season read more

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London to Paris just got faster! Thanks, Eurostar . . .

November 5th, 2007

As if the Eurostar wasn’t already attractive enough, the UK’s first high-speed line will improve the journey time from London to Paris. From November 14th, 2007, the journey from London to Paris will take 20 minutes less than before, mak read more

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10 Things Americans Need to Know Before Going to Europe

November 5th, 2007

1. When you meet someone from London, don’t ask, “Do you know the Queen?” 2. Shoe box-size hotel rooms let you and the wife rekindle that lovin’ feeling. 3. Not everyone lives in a castle. 4. Think of restaurant service as a leisure experienc read more

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15 Things You Didn’t Know About the British

November 7th, 2005

1. Men from York sound like Mick Jagger. 2. By law, you have to have a double-barreled name to wear a top hat. 3. The Royal Family are of German origin. 4. All black cabs must have, by law, a dozen sausages in the trunk. 5. Some towns are constructed read more

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