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Unique Experiences
• Get on the underground and alight in East London, full of once dingy neighborhoods
that now burst with color, creativity, and England's modern multiculturalism. Wander
down the Bangladeshi influenced Brick Lane, explore graffiti covered pop-up shops and
markets, and discover where real Londoners go to hang out.
(see Chapter 4: London)
• Dip your feet into the sand of Brighton beach and then experience the city's desire to
promote alternative culture. It's hard to find a more entertaining night out than Brighton,
then again, it's difficult to go ten minutes without spotting something funky or weird
along the open promenade.
(see Chapter 5: Around London and Southeast England)
• Indulge in the ancient splendor of Bath, a city that's a living UNESCO World
Heritage site and a museum space of abbeys, arched bridges, glorious town-
houses, and Roman baths. For artistic beauty, few cities in the world can match
Bath's Georgian painting (see Chapter 6: Southwest England)
• Alight in Nottingham and feast your eyes on the juxtaposition of modern Eng-
land. You'll find old cathedrals, glistening shopping centers, cobbled streets, and
bustling city bars. It's all well off the tourist trail, just remember to say “eyup
duck,” the local slang for “hello.” (see Chapter 7: The Midlands)
• Forgive the grey skies as you amble through the winding roads of the Lake Dis-
trict, exploring green valleys punctuated by too many sheep and some serene
lakes. The landscape here is as English as a cup of tea, and it won't be long before
you're chatting with the locals about the weather (see Chapter 8: The North)
