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Topic: advice on london
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zenwarner
Knowflake Posts: 401
From: tx, usa
Registered: Aug 2005
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posted February 20, 2006 06:31 PM
 
is anyone from london? or been there? Im going there on vacation on March 10-17th. I only have a week. does anyone have any advice on what i absolutely have to see or what i can avoid? i just dont have time! Id really love to hear about your experiences. IP: Logged |
WaterNymph
Knowflake Posts: 2276
From: London, UK
Registered: May 2005
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posted February 20, 2006 06:57 PM
Covent Garden, it’s got it all. You must 
Also Hyde park, but it’s freezing…so maybe not  London eye, you have to see it, my uni is very close so I got to see it loads. Don’t forget the galleries…and museums - many of them are free, so take advantage  check out the British Museum if you can - but my friends tell me it’s boring :/ so it depends what you’re into.Lots to see, enjoy your time 
http://www.visitlondon.co.uk/
http://eu.visitlondon.com/city_guide/attractions/f_top_attractions.html IP: Logged |
Aphrodite
Knowflake Posts: 4992
From:
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted February 20, 2006 10:06 PM
Wow! Lucky you!!! I hope you have a blast. Here are my suggestions:Europe is really cold this time of year. I would recommend bringing along a waterproof feather down jacket, and ski underwear. Lightweight and very functional are the key if you aim to do a lot of walking outdoors. Rick Steves writes very good guides for touring Europe. The only criticism I have is that he writes from a functional point of view as an older person. He is into historical places, museums, and the old culture. The good parts are that you get to see a lot and are more organized if you generally follow his itineraries. Lonely Planet guides are great as well if you are a more independent traveler and focused on staying within a budget. Fodor's is really good as a directory. They have up to date tourist destinations, business information, pricing, addresses, phone numbers, and good transportation maps. A good waterproof map to keep inside the handbag with little icons of sites to see is great to have also. If you want to see lots of museums, see if they have have a 3 or 5 day pass. You'll save money and get to go inside without waiting in line.  Good luck, have fun, and stay safe!
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silvermoon
Knowflake Posts: 324
From: Monterey Bay California
Registered: Nov 2005
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posted February 23, 2006 05:00 PM
Lucky You !
London is fascinating, but while you're there you might might consider taking a day tour out into the countryside. There are many interesting places that can be visited in a day such as: Bath and Stonehenge, Oxford and Blenheim Palace, and Hampton Court.
www.londontourist.org/trips.html
is a site with a lot of good info.
There are a lot of transportation options available, depending on your taste and budget. Booking a tour may be your best option for your first time out. If you hire a car and drive yourself, keep in mind that traffic out of London can be heavy and driving on the "wrong side of the road" hairy for an American,lol.
Also your hotel may be able to arrange things or at least point you in the right direction.
You may want to check with them ahead of time.
Also, you could go to Paris, but you may want to save that for next time...
In any case, I hope you have a wonderful trip and be sure to bring back lots of pics for us !silvermoon IP: Logged |
Swerve
Knowflake Posts: 1249
From: London
Registered: Nov 2002
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posted February 27, 2006 05:00 PM
If you wnat the best London Nightlife then head for Old Street which is on the Northern Line. A wild plethora of trendy bars clubs, grotty old schools pubs and the real flavour of London that most tourists miss by going to Piccadily Circus at night and getting duped into a cheesy club full of East Europeans miss.Visit the Tower of London to get taste of the history of the City. Visit the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben to feel that you are indeed in London. Do some shopping in Knighstbridge at Harvey Nichols and of course Harrods and Selfridges. Go to Covent Garden for a coffee. Sit on the London Eye and see the whole place from your one seat. London is so vast it takes a lifetime to know, but you can certainly taste the essence of her if you appracoh it in the right fashion. Ask the Londoners you pass in the streets and especially black cabbies where to go. They are worth more than a hundred tourist guides. Enjoy! Swerve IP: Logged | |
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