The breeding of horses is one of the main national activities of the locals. Today, horses are actively used in urban agriculture. The horses that can’t cope with hard work are taken to special sanctuaries that are popular attractions too. On such well-equipped farms, holistic care is provided to animals. The main visitors of sanctuaries are tourists and local people with children. The Isle of Man …
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3. Mann can boast a well-developed road network, the quality of which will please even the most discerning drivers. It’s also worth considering that, according to local regulations, drivers don’t have to comply with speed limits. 4. In addition to the main highways, towns of the island are connected with railways. Trains don’t go during the whole year, some of them are only available in warmer …
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A lot of interesting legends are associated with wildlife of the island; one of them has created a furor in the early 20th century. Farmers of Dorlish Cashen, which was around Dalby, said that they have seen a mongoose. The animal hasn’t differed from others besides of speaking pure Manx. It has willingly talked to owners of the farm and disturbed them much; the news about the mysterious little animal …
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The vast majority of fish dishes are cooked of herring and salmon. Fish is often smoked and then served to vegetable toppings. Smoking is a typical national way of cooking; you can taste delicious bacon on the island. Despite the fact that modern technology can keep food fresh for a long time, many indigenous people continue to use the old ways of cooking. Fish and meat are smoked, as many years ago, when there were …
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Onchan Pleasure is perfect for sports and entertainment events; it is an amazingly beautiful and quiet place. Speaking of sports entertainment, we are sure to mention the National Sports Centre situated in Douglas. This is a major sports complex, which has facilities for basketball, as well as a great pool and gym. Golf fans are recommended to visit Castletown Golf Links, and those who wish to spend a holiday with …
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The wheel has been operating for more than a hundred years; it is the biggest structure of its kind on the planet. Besides this amazing engineering design, the town can boast a system of scale mines. Today, they are closed and act as tour facilities, so everyone can ride through the winding shafts by small train. Excursions to the nearby island of St. Michael, which is home to an interesting religious attraction, …
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Great Britain - moving around the country
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Gatwick Airport is on a second place in the country. Although, it is the busiest airport in the world by its capacity. It has two terminals, between which a line of underground trains lies. An infrastructure of the air harbor is nice. Here, you can find souvenir shops and boutiques, nurseries and meeting rooms, restaurants and cafes. It should be noted that hotels are located right on the territory. This airport is situated 46 kilometers from London. On the opposite side, at the same distance from the capital, there is Stansted Airport. It is famous for its unusual architecture and high-quality service.
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Nature and parks of Great Britain
The climate in the UK is influenced by the warm Gulf Stream, so the average temperature in the country is higher than in other countries of this latitude. Due to the peculiarities of the location, there are lots of cloudy days. They make up to 50% a year. The least precipitation and most sunny days are observed in the county of Essex. In the UK, a large system of national parks is established. It allows preserving forests and the unique ecosystem. Most of these parks are on the territory of England. Several reserves are also located in the territory of Wales and Scotland. One of the largest national parks is Lake District in the county of Cumbria. It is very popular among tourists and local residents.
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