Bus Trip
by IrishFem
Because London is so vast and l only had a week l decided to take the bus tour with the Big Bus Company. Bought my ticket in Victoria for £11 normally £17 but l have a student card. This particular tour takes two routes, the red route which takes about 2 hours and the blue route which takes about 3 and half. This also includes a river cruise which l personally thought a waste of time. You pass by the same sites in the bus. If your going to any of the attractions you can buy your tickets from the bus ticket sellers and you won't have to "q" for entry to most places. The tour gives you the option of hoping on and off when you feel like it. The supply plastic rain coats if it starts to rain. They conduct the tour is various languages. The ticket is valid for 24 hours. For more information try the following.
www.bigbustours.com
See the changing of the...
by Blairco
See the changing of the gaurd,Tower of London, which houses the crown jewels, Big Ben, Tower Bridge, Trafalger Square, Picadilly Circus and much more. If you love to sightsee this is the city for you.
Buckingham Palace
by kris-t
Buckingham Palace is the official London residence of the British monarch. Originally Buckingham House, it was built for John Sheffield, Duke of Buckingham, in 1703, and was purchased from his descendant Sir Charles Sheffield in 1762 by King George III, becoming the Royal residence in 1837.
Tour the palace Aug-sept, to see state appartments. Including: Grand Staircaise
Green, Throne, White, Music, Blue rooms, also Picture Gallery
Adult - 13.5 BPs The winged statue is the Queen Victoria memorial. With a gilded statue of "victory".
http://www.royal.gov.uk/output/Page1.asp
To blend in - don't wear shorts
by profuselycool
I just recently came to this conclusion: America basically invented shorts. No one wears them anywher eelse! I don't really mind standing out amongst the throngs of crowds and not beeing viewed as a local, but if this is important to you, do not wear shorts in London, even in the warmest weather!
Courtesy and politeness are...
by bobolink
Courtesy and politeness are the common currency in any travel. Watch out for hand gestures. They may not mean the same thing that they do in your own country. And be prepared for an entirely different brand of the English language. Winston Churchill said someting to the effect that America and England are two like nations seperated by a common language . You haven't lived until you have been subjected to cockney English found in the East End of London.
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Oliver
northeast80
Blackfriars rail bridge with headless columns
The entrance hall
