london travel tips
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Getting Around London
If you’ve never been to London before then you may find the thought of getting around the city somewhat daunting. With the population of Greater London estimated at more than 7 million people, this is a bustling city on a grand scale. So what’s the best way to get around the British capital? Fortunately, you do have a good number of options open to you. The London Underground, for example, is the oldest underground mass transit system in Europe and consists of some 275 stations on 12 separate lines. Generally speaking, you’ll find that the stations are very close together, with central London being particularly well covered (there are 63 stations in central London alone). You’ll find Underground (or “Tube”, as its known… Read more -
A Traveler’s Guide to Eating Out in London
London is one of the best world’s places to eat out, thankfully for its cosmopolitan variety offers a great variety of cuisines, you can find many kind of flavors to indulge your dinning expectations. People from all around the world have brought their own exotic flavors and culinary culture to the city, making London an exciting and cosmopolitan place to eat out. Also is a very big effort for travelers to find the right place and the right prices where to eat because there are many venues from witch choose and perhaps London is the most expensive city to eat in, but as any other places taking a look the city we can find some good restaurants with good food and affordable prices. Inevitably prices are very expensive at venues closest to major tourist attractions. Some areas with… Read more -
London Vacation: When to Take the Trip
Picking the right time to visit London is as important as any other factors that go within your travel planning. So, if you are unsure on when to schedule your vacation, here are the things you should know: Unlike some European countries that experience chilling winter and hot summer, England has a moderate climate and temperatures that rarely fall to 23F or rise above 86F. Meaning to say, anytime is a good time to visit the country. But like any European countries, the perfect time to visit England is always during summer, when the weather is the warmest and the extra hours of daylight are experienced. Summer months run from July to September. These months bring lots of tourists into the city. During the high season hotel rooms are often fully-booked and very expensive. Vacation packages… Read more -
Getting to London from Heathrow Airport
How can you get in and out of one of the most exciting cities on Earth easily? Heathrow is a sprawling and unpleasant airport. Immigration from outside the EU can be a chore. The London transport system can be expensive. Here are a few tips to make the going easier: Let’s start on the way in. You’ve collected your bags from the carousel, got through immigration and made it into arrivals. There are various transport options to central London; tube, black cab, mini cab, bus and train. 1. The London Underground, ‘the tube’, is the cheapest, but it can take an hour and a half if your destination at the other side of London. The tube has to stop at every station on its route. It can be crowded. It’s great for short trips, or for commuting to work. For beginning or ending a holiday,… Read more
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