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Brighton and Beachy Head Cliffs (Eastbourne)

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Nearest Train Station: Brighton How to get here: There are several ways from Victoria, Blackfriars, Clapham, and King's Cross.  The fast one is in Victoria station that passes by Gatwick and takes one hour (but is also the most expensive one which is 20 pounds return.  Otherwise, it takes 1.5 hours and may cost 10 pounds from King's Cross.  Another way is to go to Eastbourne and take the bus from there. How to go to Beach head?  Take Bus 13X which runs from Brighton to Eastbourne.   Note: It may only be an hourly frequency and the last bus is probably around 6.30.  You can buy the ticket directly from the Driver: 1 day ticket costs around 7 pounds and A family day ticket (max of 2 adults and 3 children) is around 9 pounds.   Tip: If you want cheaper, download the app from http://www.buses.co.uk/app , download the app and buy the ticket there for 4.10 for one person and 7.80 for duo saver.  Gardner Street Lots of interesting Cafes and interesting things t

Boat Race 2015 @ Fulham FC

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Link: http://theboatraces.org/ Nearest Train: Putney Train (you can take it from Waterloo, Vauxhaul or Clapham Junction, and it takes less than 20 minutes to go there). Date: April 11, 2015 This year - Oxford men and women beat Cambridge! Yeahhhh!  This is an annual big event along the River Thames!  Putney/Fulham is one area which is nice with where people picnic in the parks watching the boat race and there are food trucks and concerts! It definitely is fun, especially if the weather is great! Tickets from the Fulham FC Terrace Ticket You can purchase it from here . This area is relatively a good place since it is not that crowded so you can go to the terrace and see the boat unobstructed.  The only thing is you have to pay 10 pounds but this comes with one free drink and a hot meal (normally burger). and the view The Boat Race: Women Oxford was already way ahead from the Cambridge Rowing Boat team even from Putney (

St. Patrick's Day 2013 @ Dublin

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Date: March 17, 2013 Where: Dublin, Ireland Link:  http://www.stpatricksfestival.ie/ Obviously the biggest event in Dublin and the biggest St. Patty's day celebration in the world. Unfortunately, the weather wasn't that great but didn't stop people from partying! Free concerts!!! Special Irish cakes just for St. Patty's day