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Expertise
Expertise mainly in fields of Tourist Attractions, etc. and in Public Transportation in the UK - particularly for those flying into Gatwick Airport, as I live nearby.(Aussi je parle francais...un peu)
Experience in the area
Hopefully having lived here since birth, I will know a fair bit about the area...although I can't claim to know it all!
What do you like about this subject?
I enjoy sharing my knowledge of this beautiful part of the world with new visitors, in the hope that they'll return again and again
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
You can now make British Rail enquiries from America (and worldwide). A Journey Planner is available at http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/planmyjourney
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Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| LINDA | 05/03/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much, Michael, for your ..... |
| Richard | 04/26/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Superb, much valued info thanks for the ..... |
| Cynthia | 12/28/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Michael, thank you SO much for your ..... |
| John Salmon | 10/09/08 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Michael Wonderful service , is the ..... |
| khadijah | 08/13/08 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | Thanks so much for the prompt reply ..... |
Recent Answers from Michael
2009-05-24 Heathrow to LST or SRA?:
Hello Jay, Thanks for your question. Given that you are arriving in the middle of the day, transport by taxi will be easy to come by for either destination. Since London cabs charge by both time and
2009-05-16 Train travel to Dover from Victoria Station:
Hello Daniel, Thank you for your question. There are direct rail services from London Victoria station to Dover Priory station, although these run only once per hour on weekdays. There are more frequent
2009-05-03 Your suggestion: travel by train from either Heathrow or Gatwick to Harwich International Port?:
Hello Jay, I have to say, on the journey you mentioned, there's not a great deal to choose between the two airports. The journey from each airport is likely to take about 2½ hours, with a couple of
2009-04-26 National Rail/Underground:
Hello Richard, Thank you for your question. Your ticket should indicate which routes are acceptable for travel between your start and destination. If it indicates that travel via London is acceptable
2009-04-14 Transport from Heathrow:
Hi Sarah, There are a number of options for travelling across London, and the availability of these will depend on your time and day of arrival. Obviously taxis will be available at all hours, although
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