When you haven’t been to London before, figuring out what attractions to do on the same day day can be daunting. You have no idea where things are, how much time you should spend there, or what a good itinerary will look like. I get it. And have no fear, because I am happy to …
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For those sports gurus who want to experience British sporting life, London is a premier sporting destination and you’ll find everything from tennis to cricket to football (what Americans call soccer!) Even if games aren’t on, many sporting venues in London allow you to take tours, which I’ll go through below. Where to Watch Cricket …
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When planning your trip, you have no frame of reference about how long attractions may take and that makes it incredibly difficult to set your daily itinerary in London. The short answer for many places is “it depends “ based on how in depth you want to get, but I’ve put together a rough guideline …
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Before I talk about “how to dress in London,” I want to make it very clear that whatever you want to wear, from your shoes to your shirt to your bag to your hair, is very likely not going to make you “stand out.” You may have read in other books about Londoners preferring darker …
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While in the UK, you may find yourself wondering about British pub etiquette as not everyone is familiar with how they operate or the overlap and differences between pubs, bars, and restaurants in the UK. So many people who are visiting the UK are eating out a lot, particular if you’re staying at a hotel …
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Much like each state in America has its own traditional food, and even more specifically, each city has the culinary creations its “famous” for, Britain is no different. These are the most famous British foods to try in London! You should know that the traditional breakfast in England is slightly different than the one in …
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People often want advice on navigating through the London airports after they have exited into Arrivals, but because of all of the different terminals and airport layouts, the best thing to do is print out the airport map from the airport website that you’re traveling into beforehand, and most importantly, know ahead of time what …
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One of the best pieces of news for those hoping to do London on a budget is that there are a ton of free things to do in London. Truly, despite being an expensive city overall, London’s free activities and attractions are some of the best in the world. In this list, I’ve provided some …
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One of the best parts of living in London is neverending access to exhibits, events, and museums. It keeps the city thriving and allows Londoners to actually get out and experience life rather than sitting at home eating ramen noodle because their train ticket cost more than their annual salary. Whether you’re just visiting or …
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Overall, you should know that the UK is incredibly well connected by train and public transportation is a very popular way to get around the country. It is perfectly okay, recommended, and popular to do a UK trip without driving in England as a tourist, particularly if you’re planning on spending time in cities or …
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