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As a full time, UK based, travel journalist, I travel almost constantly around the whole of the UK, searching out restaurants, hotels and "must see" places. Visitors for both business and pleasure are welcome to ask questions. I almost always travel by public transport, so questions on rail, air and coach / bus travel are also very welcome. I also regularly write about and use the "Eurostar" rail service between London and Continental Europe - which uses a tunnel under the English Channel - so I am able to help with any questions there, too.

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I'm a full time, UK based, travel journalist. I travel almost constantly around the whole of the UK, searching out restaurants, hotels and "must see" places for my readers. I have been writing about, filming and reporting from UK tourism destinations for over 12 years. I cover both "business" and "pleasure" trips for my readers.

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I am a member of the "Chartered Institute of Journalists" (the world's oldest professional body for journalists), the "British Association of Journalists" and "The International Travel Writers Alliance". I hold a full UK Press Card, issued by the Metropolitan Police at Scotland Yard, London.

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National and local press in UK. Local and National TV in the UK and Europe (Germany, Hungary), reporting on travel and tourism in the UK.

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Nick10/26/0910101010Totally blown away by this fantastic service .....
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Anna08/01/0910101010Extremely efficient and helpful! Thanks!
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Recent Answers from Alun Hill MCIJ

2009-11-04 Visitor visa and travel to other countries:

Kara, hi. I can't give formal legal advice as I'm sure you'll understand, but I do have good contacts at our Home Office and Borders Agency. You can leave and return as often as you wish until your

2009-10-26 Heathrow to Borehamwood:

Hi - this is quite a straightforward journey, although you will need two separate tickets. From London Heathrow, you take the London Underground Piccadilly line to "Kings Cross St Pancras", which is

2009-09-15 How to get to Borehamwood Hertfordshire by train:

Hi - thanks for your question. "Elstree and Borehamwood Station" is in the next street. I'm not sure where you are travelling from, but if you are in London, you would take the train from St Pancras

2009-08-18 train and pub/country inns:

Hi - thanks very much for your question! Yes, driving in Scotland can be hard work! The problem you'll have is that the trains tend to serve the main cities, with some slower, occasional, branch

2009-08-08 how to get to Hastings:

No - change at Earls Court for the District Line for Victoria or Embankment. However, it is much easier to get from Victoria underground to Victoria station and the Hastings train. To get to Charing

 

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