John Oyston
I am a freelance travel writer, accountant and further education teacher. I have spent a lifetime travelling across the UK, Western Europe and the United States. As well as writing for Suite 101, I also host a series of blogs entitled 100 Days Out. Each blog concentrates on one region and these include my native Yorkshire and my daughter Bethany's adopted homeland of Wales.
I live in Huddersfield with my wife Denise, our only daughter Bethany is currently studying at Swansea University. My interests include sport, genealogy, stamp collecting and railways. Denise, and I founded and designed the UK Genealogy website, which was widely acclaimed in the genealogy press, on both sides of the Atlantic. I designed the layout, researched the content and edited the newsletter.
Latest Articles
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Child Benefit Changes - Should Parents Take a Pay Cut?
Starting in 2013, higher rate taxpayers in the UK will no longer receive Child Benefits. Some parents may be financially better off by taking a cut in pay.
Oct 5, 2010
- John Oyston
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Tour North and West Yorkshire from Harrogate
Harrogate is an historic spa town with exclusive shopping and open spaces. It is also an ideal base for visiting York, The Yorkshire Dales and Leeds.
Aug 15, 2010
- John Oyston
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See 10 Turners at Cyfarthfa Castle Merthyr Tydfil
Penry Williams of Merthyr was labelled "The Welsh Turner". During August, art lovers can compare the two artists at an exhibition at Cyfarthfa Castle.
Aug 1, 2010
- John Oyston
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The Yorkshire Museum, York Covers 2,000 Years of History
The Yorkshire Museum traces the history of York from Romans to railways and Vikings to chocolate. This modern museum covers 2000 years of history.
Jul 31, 2010
- John Oyston
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London to Amsterdam by High Speed Train in Under 5 Hours
Travelling from London to Amsterdam is easy by train. Eurostar and Thalys take passengers from one city centre to the other in less than 5 hours.
Jul 30, 2010
- John Oyston
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Wye Valley Watercolours on Display at Chepstow Museum
18th and 19th century artists flocked to the Wye Valley to paint watercolour landscapes. Over 70 works by famous artists are on show at Chepstow Museum
Jul 29, 2010
- John Oyston
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Family Days Out on Anglesey : Farms, Aquarium and Model Village
The island of Anglesey stands just off the North Wales Coast. Attractions include castles, beaches and the village with the world's longest place name.
Jul 22, 2010
- John Oyston
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Llechwedd Slate Caverns in Snowdonia North Wales
Before tourism, slate mining was Snowdonia's major industry. Take an underground tour at Llechwedd Slate Cavern to experience a slate miner's daily life.
Jul 20, 2010
- John Oyston
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Dan yr Ogof : The National Showcaves of Wales
Discover 300 million years of history at Dan yr Ogof. Explore Europe's largest showcave complex, and relive the days when dinosaurs ruled the earth.
Jul 20, 2010
- John Oyston
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Car Hire in Britain: A Guide for Overseas Visitors
Driving on the left and manual transmission can make driving in Britain difficult; but planning ahead will help overseas visitors who want to hire a car.
Jul 17, 2010
- John Oyston
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