So you’re headed to London and are wondering what in the world this mysterious talk about Oyster Cards means. What is an Oyster Card, how do you use an Oyster Card in London, and where can you use an Oyster Card? Does an Oyster Card look like an Oyster? Where do I buy an Oyster […]
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Throughout my journey in the UK as an American, things have changed: a lot. Whereas I was once tied to an office in central London, permanently placed in the UK, nowadays I work entirely from home and spend more time traveling than I ever did. Whether it’s back to the US for a couple of
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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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If you’re wondering how to use London buses or hoping for some expert tips, you’ve come to the right place! There are two main thoughts that go through most visitor’s minds surrounding London buses. The first is: oh my God, they actually are double decker! This is real life! This isn’t just in the movies
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Whether you’re in the mood for a charming pub lunch on a gently flowing river or you’re up for some intense hiking in rugged mountain ranges, North Wales is one of the UK’s most beautiful destinations. To help plan your time in North Wales, here are 23 of the best things to do in North
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Let’s talk money. You need it to travel, you definitely need it to visit London, and knowing how much money you need in London is essential to making sure you have enough for your trip. In this lesson, I want to talk about costs in London and give you some ranges to help you figure
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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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As someone who has studied abroad in London 3 times, did her Master’s Degree in London, and now works in study abroad in London, I can think of no better person to be bringing you this London study abroad packing list! I get it. Packing for study abroad in London can be daunting. Not only
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Whether you’re a backpacker planning your ultimate solo trip to London or just a visitor going it alone, these things to do alone in London will make sure that you have an amazing time and see just as much of the sights as you would with a travel buddy. Before we get too far into
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Figuring out the journey from London to Edinburgh can be a confusing one for visitors. What’s the best way to get from London to Edinburgh? Should you fly, take a train, a bus, or rent a car? In this guide, I’ll break down the methods of getting to Edinburgh from London (and how to get
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