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Alun Hill MCIJ
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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.
Experience in the area
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.
Organizations
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.
Publications
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.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Mervyn | 03/18/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you Alun you gave me a ..... |
| paul | 11/28/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | just great and very helpful......your advice ..... |
| Don | 08/24/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much for your excellent ..... |
| Nahum | 07/04/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for the tips - I'll be ..... |
| Nahum | 06/30/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Alun Hill MCIJ
2012-03-18 Ware to St Pancras rail travell.:
Hi - thanks for your question. The easiest journey would be to take the train from Ware to "Tottenham Hale" which takes about 30 minutes. The train you want is any train going to "London Liverpool
2011-11-27 our base at Bath, Bristol:
I would suggest that you stay in the county of Devon, which also has 250 miles of coastline - this way, you'll see a lot of the countryside *and* not spend a lot of time driving. Your priority, though
2011-11-26 our base at Bath, Bristol:
Paul, thank you for your interesting question. To help me best respond, can you tell me how you're getting around the areas mentioned, please - I presume you're intending to hire a car? There is
2011-11-02 london - manchester:
A monthly "season ticket" to London from Manchester - which is the cheapest option, as you can travel on any train as often as you need, costs £1,153.60. A ticket valid for 3 months is slightly cheaper
2011-08-24 Staying at Hever Castle:
I'm afraid it's a Castle, not a hotel and it is not possible to stay there. You can stay at Hedley Court, http://www.hevercastle.co.uk/holiday-lets-south-east.aspx which sleeps up to 7 people, within
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