Information about United Kingdom

If you’re heading to the UK, you’re going to want a bit of information to help you on your travels. The experiences on offer to you in the UK are as diverse as the many local dialects you’re likely to hear as you hop around the island (or across the Irish Sea, if you travel to Northern Ireland).

We’ve got the basics for you here, covering each of the 4 countries that make up the sovereign state of the UK. We outline the mistakes you should avoid, the best time to travel and a few other choice titbits to add some cultural relevance to your trip.

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