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Tip 50: Borrow travel books

I admit I am mostly a consumer of digital content these days and mostly rely on podcasts and Google searches to learn about areas I am traveling to. Still there is a huge benefit to travel books and maps..I love maps! So while we have previously suggested ebooks and related apps, this tip is all about the good old fashion page turner.

Have you considered borrowing travel books rather than buying them? Honestly I hadn’t as I regularly buy the cheapest, newest used book I can find on Amazon, but recently my son wanted to spend a rainy afternoon wondering around the library…and I wasn’t about to discourage that. I was surprised at how many travel books, magazines and videos were available for loan at our local library. We’ll definitely be back soon!

Now off to study up for our upcoming Cuba trip!

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Tip 30: Free audio tours to download

There are many free audio tours for museum visits and walking tours at major cities.  We suggest looking for options for your next trip.  Here are some of our favorites:

Rick Steves –  https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/audio-tours

https://www.detour.com/

https://www.strayboots.com/

 

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Episode 4: Traveling the British Isles

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Pictures from travels to the British Isles:

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London and London suburbs:

·        Crown Jewels in the London Tower

·        Piccadilly Circus

·        Wimbledon

·        Harrods – enjoy the café’s crepes

 

UK outside of London:

·        Stonehenge

·        Oxford

·        Cambridge

·        Stratford Upon Avon

·        Windsor Castle

·        Warrick castle

 

Also recommend attending a High Tea and taking a hop on, hop off bus tour.

 

Scotland:

·        Edinburgh castle

·        Glasgow

·        Near Scotland – York

 

Ireland:

·        Cliffs of Moher

·        Wicklow

·        Glendalough

We didn’t mention it, but also recommend the Temple Bar District in Dublin for a good Irish singalong.