European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - May 13, 1992, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Travel Europe 1992 North of. John s College provides the backdrop for a Park in Cambridge England. A amps Dava a Koto continued from Page 17 annual arts festival the scottish Highlands and Loch Ness Home of the elusive monster and the wild Snowdonia Mountain Range in Wales. There Are also numerous Seaside resorts offering Leisure centers amusement Parks fishing and windsurfing. The huge Peak District National Park is an Ideal place for Hill walking and hiking and wildlife preserves ancient ruins and stately Homes Are scattered throughout the Countryside. A for Many americans heading for Britain one of the greatest fears is driving on the opposite Side of the Road. But most seasoned travellers come to realize that it s not As difficult or scary As it seems. Just remember that when driving a right hand vehicle the steering wheel is adjacent to the Center line. For left hand vehicles the steering wheel is close to the curb. The Speed limit on most two Lane highways is 70 Mph unless otherwise posted while on single Lane roads it is 60 Mph unless stated otherwise. Most roads including highways have at least some curves while Many Are narrow winding roads. Take care and use common sense. Many visitors have been injured or killed because they tried to pass another vehicle when they should t have. Also because of the nature of the roads make allowances for travelling time. Don t go by distance when figuring How Long it takes to get to a particular place. Ask the locals or tourist information offices about How Long it takes to get to a certain destination by car. If you decide to rent or drive your own vehicle and Are not stationed in Britain you la have to buy Gas off base. Because Gas is rationed British Law and custom regulations do not allow people stationed outside of Britain to Purchase Gas on military installations. Cas bought Oft base is not cheap Premium can Cost up to $4 per gallon. In London a Quick and inexpensive Way to get around is via the underground. This subway or tube As it s commonly called generally runs from 5 30 . To Midnight with some lines and stations closing earlier. Travellers can get an All Day travel card that allows unlimited use of the tube except during Peak hours from 7 to 9 . All stations also have ticket offices but some of the outer stations have reduced hours. Automatic tickets Are located at each station but they won t give change. Many of the tube stations Are located near British rail train stations. Britain Hasmon Albi a amps an extensive train network with prices that Are fairly reasonable. Some regions of Britain such As Norfolk offer extensive waterway systems to get around and see the sights. Boats can be hired by the Day or week and can include everything up to cooking facilities and Beds. A one of the least expensive ways to spend the night is at a bed and breakfast establishment known As a a amp a. Regional tourist boards have brochures called bed and breakfast touring maps. A amp is that have been inspected by the tourist boards Are rated and described in the brochures. A amp is which Are usually privately run and often right in the owner s Home fall into a wide Range of accommodations some with bathrooms others with shared toilet facilities. Outside London the costs varies from 10 pounds about $18 to 25 pounds per person. Average hotel prices outside London run from Between 50 pounds about $90 and 80 pounds for a room for two with a bathroom and breakfast. In London expect to pay Between 75 pounds and a Queen s guard is a colourful sight for London tourists. 130 pounds for the same Type of accommodations. If you re looking to spend less than that amount in London Check out the two military clubs operating in the City. Both military and civilian government employees with id cards can use the Union Jack club and the Victory services club. The Union Jack club located on Sandall Street offers single rooms for enlisted service members at 18 pounds 50 Pence about $34without Bath and 23 pounds 60 Pence with Bath. Double rooms Cost 33 pounds 55 Pence to 45 pounds 55 Pence. Officers pay a few pounds extra for the rooms. The hotel s family room for two adults and two children under i 1 years costs 59 pounds 10 Pence about $107 for enlisted and 62 pounds 95 Pence for officers. The club is near the Waterloo underground and train stations just across the thames River from Many attractions. Single rooms at the Victory services club on Seymour Street within walking distance of the . Embassy Cost Between 15 pounds about $27 and 19 pounds for single rooms. Double rooms Cost Between 35 pounds and 39 pounds. No Bath facilities Are available in the rooms. A Long gone Are the complaints about British cooking being Bland and tasteless. With the mixture of cultures variety truly is the spice of life. Ethnic restaurants include turkish Creek Indian West Indian italian and Oriental. Particularly popular Are Tandoori restaurants with their Curry dishes ranging from mild to fiery. If you like to Start off your Day with a rib sticking Hearty meal try the typical English breakfast which is quite different from the Standard Continental style breakfast. The morning meal normally consists of eggs Fried or grilled sausages Bacon tomatoes Toast and Jam and Tea or Coffee. If you re on the go and want a Quick meal the Standard american fast food restaurants Are available. But for a change 13 travel Europe May 13, 1992