Friday, 23 December 2016

Contiki FAQ - Birmingham

Q: How long does it take to get from Manchester to Birmingham by train?
A: The trip is about 1hr, no more then 90 minutes.

Q: In Birmingham, what is the bull ring area.
A: This is a shopping centre and outdoor mall area. Lots of shops, restaurants and cafes. Also has a statue of a big bull.

Q: Is Birmingham a good city for museums?
A: It is not known for its museums, however it does have the think tank museum, the pen room and the jewellery museum. These are ok to visit.

Thursday, 22 December 2016

Contiki FAQ - Manchester

Q: In Manchester, where are the bars and restaurants.
A: A lot are located on the main road coming from the station. There are a few good ones on the road heading to the shopping centre.

Q: In Manchester, what are some good museums to visit.
A: The museum of science and industry, football museum as well as the police museum. They are all worthwhile to visit and explore.

Q: In Manchester, is it easy to see a football game?
A: If you know when you will be in the city, you can find out when games are on and try to get tickets. That is fairly easy.

Tuesday, 20 December 2016

Contiki FAQ - Liverpool

Q: In Liverpool, is the Beatles story museum worth it?
A: For those that love or like or don't know anything about the Beatles, this is the place to go. There is lots of information about the group as well as pictures and things to look at. It is worth spending an hour or so.

Q: In Liverpool is the Beatles tour worth it?
A: Yes, the Beatles tour is worth it. You get the history and the places that were important in the groups rise. It is also a fun tour with plenty of time to take pictures. It is a must do.

Q: In Liverpool is the cavern quarter worth visiting?
A: The cavern quarter is the bar area of the city. There are some good bars around there including the cavern club. However not every night the place will be rocking. Some of the places also have dress codes. So go there explore and have fun.

Q: What are some other good museums of Liverpool that are a must see?
A: You must visit the world museum, the maritime museum and slavery museum. Plus a few football games are a must or a tour of the stadiums.

Q: How do you get to Liverpool.
A: Either fly from London, Dublin, Edinburgh or other bigger city. Train from anywhere in the Uk or catch the bus, or dive and car ferry from Dublin.

Saturday, 10 December 2016

Contiki FAQ - Savannah

Q: Is the contiki Savannah walking tour any good?
A: Depends on the guide, if the guide is good then the walking tour will be good. The walking tour covers the historical area of the city. You do get to see lots of the city and learn its history.

Q: In Savannah, where are some good places to eat and drink?
A: The hotel that contiki uses is in an area that has lots of good places to eat and drink. There are also some good places on the riverfront.