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Ferne's United Kingdom Travel Blog January 2009 Archive

By Ferne Arfin, About.com Guide to United Kingdom Travel

Michelin Scatters Stars All Over the UK

Wednesday January 28, 2009
Just out, the 2009 Michelin Guide for Great Britain and Ireland has handed out more stars than ever before, a record-breaking 26 new stars around Britain. Compare prices for the Michelin ... Read More

The Deep - Romance Beneath the Seas

Monday January 26, 2009

North Devon and Exmoor Walking Festival Set for Spring

Friday January 23, 2009
Keen walkers, walking families and easy going ramblers are all likely to find something to take their fancy during the nine-day North Devon and Exmoor Walking festival, April 30 to ... Read More

Celebrating the Year of the Ox Around the World

Wednesday January 21, 2009
In just a few days, Chinese neighborhoods all over the world will welcome the rest of us to join in with celebrations of Chinese New Year - The Year of ... Read More

Party in The UK For The Great American Change-over

Sunday January 18, 2009
Find yourself in London and wishing you were home to join in with the inaugural festivities? Don't worry, you'll probably hear the sound of fireworks and partying all over London ... Read More

At least 30% Off All Lonely Planet Guides

Friday January 16, 2009
Lonely Planet has put the whole planet on sale until January 28. The popular guides are being offered at a 30% discount, plus free shipping with minimum orders. If you ... Read More

The UK's Biggest Temporary Ice Rink Opens in Leeds

Friday January 16, 2009
IceCube 2009, 1,200 square meters of real ice in Leeds Millennium Square, opens tomorrow and will extend the festive winter season right into the spring, closing on March 8. To keep ... Read More

Liverpool's "Only a Game?" Exhibition extended by Popular Demand

Thursday January 15, 2009
Call it football or soccer, Europe’s love affair with the beautiful game is undeniable and passionate. And that passion will be explored in an entertaining new UEFA (Union of ... Read More

It's All Hearts and Flowers at Shakespeare's Globe

Wednesday January 14, 2009
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London is planning for romance in 2009. The new season, Young Hearts, celebrates Shakespeare's view of first love, young love and early love. The season opens ... Read More

Get Ready for The Year of the Ox - Chinese New Year Around the UK

Monday January 12, 2009
Gung Hay Fat Choy. Chinese New Year is less than two weeks away and celebrations are about to explode (along with thousands of firecrackers) all over the UK. Find out ... Read More

Toast the Haggis and Robert Burns' 250th Birthday at a Burns Night Supper in 2009

Friday January 9, 2009
Scotland's favorite poet, Robert Burns celebrated the haggis, one of the country's most famous dishes, in verse. This year is the 250 anniversary of his birth and as good excuse ... Read More

Come Home, All is Forgiven - Scotland Welcomes Millions of Homecomers

Thursday January 8, 2009
Scotland's first ever Homecoming Year officially begins on Burns Night, January 25 - the annual celebration of Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns. Homecoming Scotland 2009, from January 25 to November 30 ... Read More

eBags Sale - Luggage at Knock Down Prices Until Sunday

Wednesday January 7, 2009
If you're planning to travel this year - or even need a new tote or handbag for everyday - take a look at some of the bargains available on eBags. All ... Read More

Waterford Wedgewood Latest Victim of Global Economic Woes

Monday January 5, 2009
Wedgewood, one of Britain's most iconic brands, became a victim of the credit crunch today when it announced it had gone into "administration" - similar in Britain to Chapter 11 ... Read More

Twelfth Night -The Weird and Wacky Folk Tradition of The Haxey Hood

Monday January 5, 2009
Nobody is quite sure how the Haxey Hood began but it has been going on between the villagers of Haxey and Westwoodside, in North Lincolnshire, for at least 700 years. ... Read More

Happy New Year. Broken Any Resolutions Yet?

Thursday January 1, 2009
You had such good intentions didn't you. And before you know it you've already lit that cigarette, eaten that brownie, downed one too many beers, spent more on that skirt ... Read More
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