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Information on England |
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Country
info
A
concise guide to the history, culture and traditions including
other relevant
information.
For a breakdown
of information on this country select:
Country Guide
Get a feel
for City life in:
City
Guide
Contact
information with no frills at:
Tourism Offices Worldwide Directory
The place for UK maps online: Google UK Maps
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 Embassy/Visa Details |
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 Emergency Numbers |
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Ambulance,
Fire and Police numbers are listed. Marine, Mountain
and Consulate (24Hr) Emergency numbers to follow, where
applicable.
Police:
Ambulance:
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999 or 112
999 or 112
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 Health & Safety |
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 Accessibility |
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bakpaka
is in the process of researching accessibility for
ALL travellers worldwide.
For European Rail Passes, TGV and Point to Point Tickets:
Euro Railways
The information being collated reflects the standards
and facilities available concerning transport, accommodation,
places of interest, leisure pursuits and communication.
Airport facilities and much more at:
World Airport Guide
Students!!! Save now with the ISIC or ISE Card. Discounts on hotels, transportation, museums and more all over the world: ISE Cards and ISIC Cards
It's good to talk, with over 2,500 languages worldwide:
Just
say hello
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 Travel Tips/What's on |
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General
and country specific tips for backpackers, including
things to do and see. We are looking for your input,
so email tips & anecdotes letting your fellow backpackers
and us know what's happening out there!!!
Beat the queues and experience the best London has to offer:
London Pass
If you would like to become an author, please email us: info [AT] bakpaka dot- com
Well-versed in the pursuit of travel: Lonely Planet online
ECOTOURISM
Responsible travel to natural areas, which conserves
the enviroment and sustains the livelihood of local
people.
Visit
the CI Ecotourism Section of The Ecotravel Centre
at:
Ecotourism
Small scale, locally produced, low-impact ecotours:
EarthFoot
For
tailor-made experiences take the Travel Link to:
Wildland Adventures
Dragoman
What
to see and where to find it:
Tourist
Attractions
News
and comment from around the world:
World News
Europe
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 Climate Report/When to go |
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This
section will develop into a comprehensive guide to
current weather and seasonal trends experienced in
this country, and advise on weather related issues
affecting places of interest.
Current
regional conditions and forecasts:
Weather
Europe
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 Accommodation/Cyber Cafes |
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bakpaka
is compiling a hostel and budget accommodation guide
to suit your needs. In the meantime why not check
out the worldwide accommodation options below and
through our travel link…
The booking system operated by The International Youth Hostel Federation:
IBN
Youth Hostels recommended for backpackers by backpackers:
Backpacking Europe
The
4anything guide to hostels:
Worldwide
Accommodations
The world's leading independent backpacker accommodation
network at: Backpackers
Resorts
A comprehensive Cyber Café register is currently under
construction.
The
most comprehensive guide on the net:
Cyber Cafes
Here's
a selection operating in this country:
Internet Exchange
The Pallasades Shopping Centre,
Birmingham.
Tel: 121 633 9803
Fax: 121 633 9803
Email: admin@internet-exchange.co.uk
Cost/Hour: 10p per minute
Hours: 07:00-23:00
Cybercave
75 Middle Street,
Brighton, BN1 1AL.
Tel: (44) (1273) 777717
Fax: (44) (1273) 887778
Email: cybercave@brightonbackpackers.com
Cost/Hour: £5
Hours: 09:00-24:00 (daily)
Planet Electra
36 London Road,
Liverpool, L3 5NF.
Tel: (44) (151) 708 0303
Fax: (44) (151) 708 0905
Email: info@planetelectra.u-net.com
Cost/Hour: £2.50 (30 minutes)
Hours: Mon-Wed 10.00-17.30, Thu-Fri 10.00-19.30,
Sat 10.00-17.30, Sun 12.00-17.00
Shoot N Surf
13 New Oxford Street,
London.
Tel: (44) (171) 419 1183
Fax: (44) (171) 419 1184
Email: info@shootnsurf.co.uk
Cost/Hour: £6
Hours: 11:00-21:00 (daily)
Internet Exchange
The Trocadero Centre, Piccadilly
London W1V 8DH UK
Tel: (44) (171) 437 3704
Fax: (44) (171) 437 3704
Email: admin@internet-exchange.co.uk
Cost/Hour: 10p (per minute)
Hours: 10:00-01:00 (daily)
Cyberia Cafe
12 Oxford Street
Manchester M1 5AN England, UK
Tel: (44) (161) 950 2233
Fax: (44) (161) 236 6300
Email: manchester@easynet.co.uk
Cost/Hour: £5
Hours: 09:00-23:00 (daily)
McNulty's Internet Cafe
26-30 Market Street,
Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 6EQ.
Tel: (44) (191) 2320922
Fax: (44) (191) 2320922
Email: craig.johnson@mcnultynet.co.uk
Cost/Hour: £4
Hours: 09:00-19:00 (Mon-Wed), 09:00-20:00 (Thur),
09:00-18:00 (Fri),11:00-17:00 (Sat)
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 Travel Advice |
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bakpaka
is in the process of building a Travel Information Centre.
In the meantime updated travel advice can be found at
the following addresses:
Although
this information can sometimes be specific, the majority
will be of use to all nationalities travelling abroad.
U.S.
Citizens
U.K. Citizens
U.S.
Customs
U.K.
Customs
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