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Comment on “Why Cant They Use £&@# Dollars!” by NancyD

NancyD — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:43:47 +0000

Just for further clarification, I asked at work last week if the 1 and 2p coins are called pennies or pence, and was told that they are called both, but more often called pence. My colleague explained that the change could be because so many Brits have now visited and have a great deal of knowledge of the US and its currency, and want to be clear that they mean British pence and not American pennies.

Comment on Christmas in England: An Expat Returned Home’s View by Traveling in England During Christmas | Touring Old Blighty

Traveling in England During Christmas | Touring Old Blighty — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 22:52:23 +0000

[...] the closer you get to the big day. I know that applies to most holidays, but as Dave posted in Christmas in England: an Expat Returned Home’s View, it is quite popular to travel for the holidays here rather than enjoying a holiday at [...]

Comment on Travel Rules Change in Middle of Holiday Travel Season by liz

liz — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 03:32:35 +0000

For what it's worth – they've always asked that presents in luggage not be wrapped. That's not a new requirement.
liz

Comment on Welcome to West Yorkshire – Haworth by touringblighty

touringblighty — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:57:18 +0000

Melissa,

Thanks for reading and posting. Look forward to perusing your blog, as well!

Comment on Welcome to West Yorkshire – Haworth by smittnbybritain

smittnbybritain — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:24:56 +0000

Hello,

I just found your blog through Twitter and I was enjoying this post.
I also write about what I love on my blog Smitten by Britain.
Would be interested in swapping links if you are so inclined.
You can email me at smittenbybritain@hotmail.com

Keep up the good work.

Melissa
http://www.smittenbybritain.com

Comment on Travel Apps for iPhone by touringblighty

touringblighty — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:02:05 +0000

Liz, thanks for reading… and the recommendation! I'll have to try it out next time we're over.

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Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:49:00 +0000

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Comment on Travel Apps for iPhone by Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:08:13 +0000

If you're in London – I highly recommend 'London Bus' … it's fully integrated with Transport for London's journey planner and has the excellent feature of locating your phone and giving journey options from where you are to wherever you want to be. It's really helpful for those, like me, who are geographically challenged.

More info: http://mbarclay.net/?page_id=193

Comment on Bath: Self-Catering at Its Finest by Vacation in Bath | Touring Old Blighty

Vacation in Bath | Touring Old Blighty — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:01:21 +0000

[...] reduced stamina brought on by pregnancy, this was still a thoroughly walkable city. By staying in a self-catering apartment (short-term lease) we were able to stay in a central locations without breaking the bank. [...]

Comment on British Airways: The World’s Favourite (Discount) Airline by BA Updates it Executive Club Benefits with Credit Card | Touring Old Blighty

BA Updates it Executive Club Benefits with Credit Card | Touring Old Blighty — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:56:22 +0000

[...] I assumed that the letter was going to detail cut-backs to the program, along the lines of BA’s “enhanced” seating policy. Instead, I was pleasantly surprised. Among the benefit [...]