Safe to say, the United Kingdom is one of the countries that you should set your foot in, at least once in your lifetime.

This small country has it all, from picturesque yet quaint countryside, dazzlingly golden coastlines, to the thriving city of London.

The United Kingdom countries comprise of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, an island nation in northwestern Europe.

For those who love history, these destinations in the UK have fascinating pasts that are waiting for you to discover.

Every part of the UK has its own museum where you can learn more about how kingdoms under Great Britain we see today are united. Come and explore it yourself!

Although travel restrictions are easing down in the wake of 2022, we’ve highlighted some of the important requirements still in place for you.

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The main airport that connects travellers from Malaysia to central London is the London Heathrow Airport. It is the biggest airport in Europe with five terminals where you should check which terminal your flight departs or arrives at.

Other than that, some other international airports include Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Liverpool, London City, London Luton, London Stansted, Manchester, Newcastle, and London Gatwick.

Heathrow and Gatwick's terminal is connected by free shuttle services, where the travelling period is around one hour and 15 minutes.

Some of the airlines that you can choose to fly to the UK are Malaysia Airlines, Malindo Air, KLM, Turkish Airlines, Oman Air, Air France, Qatar Airways, Emirates, British Airways, Etihad, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Singapore Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Sri Lankan Airlines and Swiss International Airlines.

If you book early, the approximate price per trip will be around RM 1,100 to RM 25,000 depending on the baggage load and other facilities provided on the flight. For example, Malaysia Airlines' direct trip costs around RM 1,600 with 7 kg cabin baggage.

The trip takes around 14 hours 20 minutes for it to reach Heathrow Airport. However, the ticket with two stops cost RM 12,500 per ticket, but the baggage load is 35 kg, cabin baggage is 7 kg.

Total travel time from Kuala Lumpur and the transits to Heathrow will take around 40 hours and 10 minutes. The transits will be in Abu Dhabi and Sri Lanka.

For Malindo Air, the cost per trip would be around RM 1,900, which has two transits in Jakarta, Indonesia and Istanbul, Turkey.

The trip will take up around 30 to 45 hours where free meals, in-flight entertainment, power and USB ports are provided.

Make sure you check your flight details before you purchase, as the features might vary from mentioned.

The Tower of London can be called one of the most famous attractions in the United Kingdom. This prominent fortress has served itself as a palace, royal mint, prison, and zoo.

It is not surprising that the thousands-year-old Tower of London is considered a World Heritage Site.

The fortress is where they keep the Crown Jewels, and the sights of the pieces of jewellery are out of this world. The symbol of the British monarchy can be seen on the 23,000 gemstones used on the jewellery.

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Are you seeking some solitude, escaping from the bustling cities? Shetland Island is the place for you.

Located far from Scotland's mainland, the islands give off their serene atmosphere and are remote from the busy city life.

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Another interesting activity you can do is take a knitting workshop where you will learn about the islands’ history of wool and textiles and also the iconic Fair Isle Knitting techniques from the experts here.

You will also discover how Shetland wool transformed into beautiful-knitted products. From how it was farmed to how to knit precious handicraft items, you will discover everything here.

Knit your heart out before the most beautiful landscapes in the world, and experience the cold breeze while enjoying your own quiet and peaceful time.

The United Kingdom has a large collection of museums in each city, hence, it will be unfortunate to miss out on visiting at least one of them.

The British Museum showcases the beginning of civilization in front of your eyes. Located along the Great Russell Street, this is a museum stop to make.

They have a collection of two million years of physical documentation of humanity and culture such as the magnificent galleries from the Egyptian era, the mystical essence of the Stonehenge and amazing arts from some of the best British artists out there.

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