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Culture of the United Kingdom

The culture of the United Kingdom refers to the patterns of human activity and symbolism associated with the United Kingdom and its people. It is informed by the UK's history as a developed island country, major power, and its composition of four countries—England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales—each of which have preserved distinct customs, cultures and symbolism.

What to do?

10 fun, cool and quirky things to do in London

In London it’s easy to get off the beaten track, avoid the crowds, and find somewhere your friends have never been. So after you've checked off Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament, find these places that will give you a unique view of the city:

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VAT and tax-free shopping in Great Britain

What is VAT?


VAT is a 20% sales tax charged on most goods and services sold in Britain.

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Best countries in the world for Casino tourism

Despite the advancement of technology and boom of online casinos that have made it easy for people to play their favorite casino games on their smartphones and computers, this has not stopped casino lovers from traveling to different places to gamble. Many travelers cross countries and oceans to set their feet in some of the contemporary classic places with large casino complexes that are, frankly speaking, a lot more than that. Casinos aren’t dark, mysterious places anymore. They are luxurious resorts that provide countless entertainment options. Perhaps this is the main reason why online casinos haven’t completely wiped out traditional casinos. In fact, a lot of countries today are trying hard to develop emerging alternative casino cities to attract more tourists. However, there are several popular gambling destinations that attract thousands of gamblers from around the world every day. This article is about them!

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Travel etiquette 101: body language

You step over someone's legs in Nepal and don't even realize you've committed a grave social taboo! Although most locals will excuse breaches in etiquette, wouldn't you rather be informed? Read below for a list of etiquette tips, taken from our various guidebooks, to help you navigate different parts of the world.