A must visit and, if possible, a must climb - incredible history in a walk around, incredible views from the Golden Gallery
London EC4M 8AD
020 7236 4128
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One of the favorite pubs of Dr. Samuel Johnson and located only a few hundred yards from his home, Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese is a must visit for Dr. Johnson fans but also stands on its own as one of London's truly fine pubs. People watch while enjoying a pint in what is for all intents and purposes one of the pubs front hallways.
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145 Fleet Street EC4A 2BU
+44(0)20 7353 6170
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Mostly empty but still evocative of the somewhat sad, often poverty stricken life of Dr. Johnson.
17 Gough Square EC4A 3DE
www.drjohnsonshouse.org/
+44(0)20 7353 3745
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Packed from basement to ceiling with artifacts collected over a lifetime, you could spend hours, even days discovering all its treasures. Be sure to search out William Hogarth's An Election and A Rake's Progress.
13 Lincoln's End Fields, WC2A 3BP
www.soane.org/
+44(0)20 7440 4263
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A scenic tram trip to the top of the island, Coca-Cola, vegetarian food and serenity - all for a reasonable price.
Lantau Island, Hong Kong
Walk up if you're able or take the Ngong Ping 360 Tram.
www.np360.com.hk/
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Music, color, laser lights and all for free. wayfarersall.net/2010/07/13/the-symphony-of-lights-victoria-harbor/
8 p.m. every night
Best place to watch: Victoria Harbor, Kowloon
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Iconic but still accessible cathedral - historic but with meaning for the every day person. Just follow the spires.
www.canterbury-cathedral.org/
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Has a feel of the authentic plus beer, mmm, beer
Morris dancers
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Shepherd Neame Tour
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Excellent accommodation, reasonably priced, amiable host, everything within the old town (including Canterbury Cathedral) within easy walking distance.
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28 Castle Street
Canterbury, Kent CT1 2PT
Telephone (01227) 761897
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