The most expensive place on earth
The heart of the former British Empire and a world centre for finance, London is an incredible city. Incredibly cosmopolitan, it boasts one of the most diverse populations in the entire world. London has plenty of world class sights to see,... more
London for free (well, almost)
All of the big museums in London are now free and surely there must be something for everybody, even if you are not a big museum fan. Maybe you have been put off going when visiting a stuffy museum as a child, but things have changed and a lot of these pl... more
The Magnetic Metropol(e)
Most foreigners arrive in London via one of 4 major airports, of which London Heatrow is the biggest, in fact the fourth biggest in the world. From all airports there is well established trainservices directly to railway stations in central London. They m... more
A tourist in my own City
The best time to be in London is during the summer; the problem is that as a Londoner I never found the time to enjoy what so many visitors come to see. So when my firm gave me Friday afternoons off, I took advantage of the time and became a tourist in my... more
London - many Places, little time
The best way to get a view of london is to get on the 'London Eye', the World's largest ferris-wheel. From there you could see almost all of london; Buckingham Palace, Harrod's, St. Paul's Cathedral, and as good as everything else. You can also take a boa... more
London for the Unpretentious Goth
I spent a week in London on business, so my time wasn't entirely my own, but I did as well as I could in the time I had. If you'll be in London for any real length of time, or will be there multiple times, you might consider getting an unregistered Oyster... more
A few days in London
I had only been to London one time before prior to this trip and that was only for one day. But this time we had plenty of time to look around. We landed in London about noon on Wednesday 31st of May 2000 and we returned from London on the 5th of June. more
Too big for only a few words..
London started on a swamp and was infested by mosquitoes, yet these few hundred years ago, who would have thought that this trading post would become one of the major cities in the world. London is the heart of where one can experience the begining of Eur... more
Harry Potter's London
As a fan of the 'Harry Potter' series by J. K. Rowling, I was estatic when my equally obsessive friends decided we should take a trip to London and Brighton. We made the most of our four days in England, seeing the typical tourist attractions and the more... more
Comfortly London
For an American doing a European tour package as a first trip abroad, London was like a trusty old pair of shoes; it may not be stylish and flashy, but it’s familiar, it fits comfortably and when you slip into it, you can move about with ease. I guess I s... more
whirl wind tour of london
seeing as i only really had a week in london, i would get up very very early and make sure that they day was worth it. starting with a triple espresso in a cafe in ealing, i would then make my way to the tube station and purchase my days travel pass. more
Spiritual London Walks
Stayed at a very reasonable (about 100US dollars per WEEK) boarding house in the Bloomsbury area- walking distance to trendy restaurants and the theatre district. Took two day trips to the countryside of England, but definitely enjoyed my days in this mas... more
London Tourist
London is a vibrant and alive city. There is nothing you can't do, find or see! The city tour busses take you here and there the ticket price on many include an hour long cruise on the river Thames, you can up grade your day long ticket for a meal in a fu... more
London - The Root of Your Heritage
Walk down the streets where many armies marched, where kings walked, and where many world-changing decisions were made. London is a time capsule, showing where many enduring concepts, customs, & cultures were developed. When standing in a cobble-stoned st... more
Living in London
In 2000 I went to London for a semester of school. I shared a flat with 5 girlfriends, and it was an amazing 4 months. London is a city where you can really do anything you want, from spending a peaceful afternoon in a park to finding the hottest new club... more
A quick stop over in London
On my way from Perth, Australia to Germany I did a free stop over for days in London. There is so much to see in this beautiful town that this visit was just inspiring me to come back with more time. more
London - a home away from home!
A whole lot of history all rolled up in one place. From ancient Rome to Red Dwarf... the sushi isn't quite the best I've ever tasted, but they try. The tube will get you almost anywhere, but if you have the time, walk! You'll see a whole lot more.... more
London - Nothing else needs to be said
My impressions of London vary greatly. I have been there twice - once in summer and once in winter. Summer was great (there was a 'heat wave') and winter was terrible - never been so cold in my life! Plenty to see of course - the river, Big Ben and the Ho... more
city of wonderful people
Capital of England and stands for everything that is British. It's a city of the world with such an old history. The people are wonderful and friendly. Always willing to help. more
Too big to discover
If you've never been to London I could only say poor you. This city if that big and that interesting that you're not able to discribe it. But here's something you sould know when you decide to go to London: 1. always ensure you that you have your map with... more
Bustling city. Very busy with lots of traffic. Strikes are not uncommon. Be prepared to walk if the tube is closed due to strikes. more
London - City that never sleeps
I have mixed feeling about London, I love it and I hate it. I love the history, the pace at which the city moves and the people. On the other hand I found London to be very much survival of the fittest and can be a very lonely place.... more
Destination: London
I don't think I could live there, but I had to see it at least once. It's very crowded and things seem very chaotic there, but it has its own attitude.... more
London, U.K.
Very nice city with a lot of history and excellent museums. Very good club scene as well. And decent shopping. THe parks are very nice and relaxing in the summer. more
Living in London - 1999 onwards
I've been living in London for the past 3 years, origianally came to travel but the place grew on me....It is the best mix of cultures and people I've ever come across. Definately an experience I can recommend more
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