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The £98 Paris Day Trip Is Back. Book Before April

--- title: "The £98 Paris Day Trip Is Back. Book Before April" author: Alex status: draft published_at: 2026-02-20T08:00:00.000Z tags: - eurostar - paris - day-trip - budget-travel - france featured_image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1569230516306-5a8cb5586399?w=1200 featured_image_alt: "Eurostar train

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Oyster Card vs Contactless. Which Is Cheaper for London Transport

--- title: "Oyster Card vs Contactless. Which Is Cheaper for London Transport" author: Alex published: false tags: - transport - london - guide --- London transport accepts both Oyster cards and contactless bank cards. Both cap daily spending automatically. Neither is universally superior. The best choice depends on

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The Essential UK Packing Checklist

--- title: "The Essential UK Packing Checklist" author: Alex published: false tags: - travel - packing - guide --- Packing for UK travel requires preparation for unpredictable weather and varied activities. This checklist covers essentials that many travellers forget. Weather Essentials A waterproof jacket is non-negotiable regardless of

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UK Travel Insurance. What You Actually Need

--- title: "UK Travel Insurance. What You Actually Need" author: Alex published: false tags: - travel - insurance - guide --- Travel insurance seems like an unnecessary expense until it becomes essential. Understanding what coverage actually matters prevents overpaying for unnecessary protection or discovering gaps when claiming. Medical

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The Ghost Flight Strategy. How to Beat UK Air Passenger Duty in 2026

UK Air Passenger Duty (APD) is now among the highest departure taxes globally, and from April 2025 the rates have increased again. If you are booking flights for 2026, understanding APD could save you significant money, particularly on long-haul journeys. What is APD Costing You in 2026? The UK Government

UK train station platform and departure board. Photo by Ian Robinson via Unsplash (free to use under Unsplash License).

How to Use National Rail Enquiries Effectively

National Rail Enquiries serves as the official information source for Britain's fragmented railway network. Despite its dated interface, it contains powerful features that third-party apps often obscure. Learning to use it directly improves journey planning and ticket purchasing. The Basic Search The homepage offers origin, destination, date, and

Sunlight filtering through forest canopy in the New Forest. Photo by Lukasz Szmigiel via Unsplash.

The New Forest Parking Charges Are Coming. What You Need to Know

--- title: "The New Forest Parking Charges Are Coming. What You Need to Know" author: Alex status: draft published_at: 2026-02-19T08:00:00.000Z tags: - new-forest - national-parks - uk-travel - travel-news featured_image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1441974231531-c6227db76b6e?w=1200 featured_image_alt: "Sunlight filtering