5 Reasons Why You Should Visit the UK
>> Jun 8, 2012
For
most people in Australia, buying property is a big decision that seriously
affects your finances. You may be torn between putting your savings towards the
trip of a lifetime to Europe or spending it on an investment property in Sydney.
It is a difficult choice, and it is always wise to seek property advice. Sydney is full
of expert buyers’ agents who can help you. However, the favourable exchange
rate for Australians in the UK means that there has possibly never been a
better time to travel. If you’ve dreamed of exploring far-flung places, here
are 5 reasons to visit the UK:
1. Gateway
to Europe
It
might seem strange to suggest this is as the first reason for why you should
visit the UK, but the fact is that the UK – and London particularly – is a
great place to base yourself for more travel to the continent. Countless budget
airlines fly to all the top locations in Europe daily, meaning that being in
the UK is an opportunity to explore all of Europe.
2. City
Life or Country Town?
If
you are from Sydney and you’re looking for cities to fit in with your
fast-paced lifestyle, the UK has plenty of great places to explore. On the
other hand, the UK has its fair share of quaint country towns and beautiful
hillsides as well – you might even consider the highlands of Scotland.
3. Sightseeing
The
UK has an incredible and fascinating historical past, so if you are a history
buff, London is a dream: Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London – and
Stonehenge only a day trip away. If you love the idea of castles and ruins,
then a flight to Scotland – and to Edinburgh in particular – will more than
satisfy your curiosity.
4. Visiting
Friends and Relatives
This
is quite a practical reason – the chances are that you know someone living the
UK and this could be just the right opportunity to visit them. They will be
able to show you around or help you find a place to stay when you first arrive.
This always makes travel a lot less stressful, and your friend or relative will
be delighted to have a visitor from Down Under.
5. Why
Not?
There
really aren’t many reasons you shouldn’t
consider visiting the UK: it’s both modern and old, busy and quiet,
multicultural and a great location to continue your travels. If your home
country is part of the Commonwealth and you are under 30 years of age, you are
also eligible for a 2-year working visa. This presents you with a great way to
finance a longer trip. You may even still be able to buy that property in
Sydney when you return! If you are not eligible for a working visa, visitors’
visas are fairly easy to procure – just have a look on the government website
to check the requirements.
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