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London, United Kingdom. I travel around this historic world city, showing some of the best places to visit. In this vlog, I visit the London Eye, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, 10 Downing Street, St. James's Park, Buckingham Palace, Green Park, Ritz Hotel, St. Paul's Cathedral, Millenium Bridge, Tate Modern, Shakespeare's Globe, Borough Market, London Bridge, Tower Bridge, Tower of London, Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus.
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London Taxi Tours | Tower Bridge | London Travel Planner
Ray Coggin of London and U.K. Taxi Tours gives you a perspective of a London Taxi tour from inside his cab on Tower Bridge. Imagine seeing London while riding in an iconic London taxicab, along with your own personal driver/guide who will point out interesting and fascinating facts about the sites, and even about those areas in between along the way to each site. This is the experience you’ll get when doing a London Taxi Tour. If you're interested in taking a London Taxi Tour, we highly recommend Ray and London and U.K. Taxi Tours.
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Things to know BEFORE you go to LONDON - London travel tips 2020
In this video, we’ll share important information about what you need to know before traveling to London. ????Top 10 things to do in London:
#1: CURRENCY – British Pound (1 GBP ∼ $1,30 or 1,15 EUR)
Officially pound sterling or just sterling.
#2: TRAFFIC – Cars in the UK drive on the left so always pay attention when crossing the street.
#3: SAFETY – London is relatively safe but do take all the usual precautions typical for big cities. It is also full of pickpockets. For emergency services dial 999.
#4: WEATHER – London is known for its unpredictable weather. Don’t forget the umbrella.
The hottest month: August | The coldest month: usually January. Check the forecast before traveling.
#5: BEST TIME TO TRAVEL:
High season: May-Sept, Dec | Low season: Jan, Feb
Shoulder season: mid-Sept – Nov, March, Apr
BEST TIME TO TRAVEL: Apr-Jun, Sept – Nov
#6: WHERE TO STAY – The average hotel room: ∼150 GBP per night. Book your stay close to the underground. Stay here. Oxford Street, City of London, Covent Garden, Camden Town, Kensington, Soho, etc.
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#7: POWER PLUGS – You need special UK power adaptor.
#8: TRANSPORTATION
8.1 FROM AND TO THE AIRPORT – London has five major airports: Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, City, and Stansted.
*UNDERGROUND from all airports or DRL from Heathrow & City Airport. The return ticket: 12 GBP/10 GBP with Oyster card
* TRAIN from all airports: The return ticket: ∼ 20-30 GBP. Cheaper if you buy tickets online.
* NATIONAL EXPRESS BUS from all airports except City: starting at around 8 GBP (the return ticket)
* TAXI/UBER: starting from 70 GBP
8.2 GETTING AROUND THE CITY: Buy an OYSTER CARD for all public transportation.
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#9: BEST APPS TO USE IN LONDON
Citymapper: (iOS), (Android)
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NUMBER 10: LINES –London is usually a crowded place you can expect lines everywhere. You can buy London Pass to at least avoid the waiting.
#11: FOOD – While London is home to many expensive restaurants, there are many places that offer a full meal for less than 10 GBP. Use these apps to find best deals:
Yelp: (iOS), (Android)
TripAdvisor: (iOS), (Android)
Dining out on a budget in London:
#12: TIPPING – Tipping in London is not mandatory.
#13: BARS AND PUBS CLOSE EARLY – Most of them close around midnight or even sooner (between 10:30 pm and midnight).
#14: DRINKING WATER – Yes, you can drink tap water.
#15: LONDON PASS – Choose your duration: 1, 2, 3, 6 or 10 days. 1 Day Adult London Pass: £69 | 2 Days Adult Pass £94.00. Download the app: (iOS), (Android)
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#16: WIFI – Use Facebook or download Wifi Finder: (iOS), (Android). You can also buy a local sim card (providers: Giff Gaff, Three)
#17: BEST VIEWS OF THE CITY – Visit Sky Garden, Tate Modern, Primrose Hill, One New Change, Alexandra Palace, Greenwich Park, etc. NOTE: Entry to the Sky Garden is free, but please note space is strictly limited and visits must be booked online in advance through this site. Admission to Tate Modern is free, except for special exhibitions.
#18: THESE MUSEUMS ARE FREE: Natural History Museum, British Museum, Science Museum, Tate Modern, National Gallery, etc.
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Visit the sights of London in style in an iconic London Black taxi. Your fully qualified London Tour Guide is also a London Black Taxi driver of over 20 years and provides you with a fantastic tour of London and some of the special sights that make the city so special. For further information please visit the website, londonblacktaxitours.com and thank you for watching!
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How to Get to Central London from the Airport
60-Second Guide: How to get to Central London from the Airport
If you want to escape the airport as quickly as possible, so you can start your holiday, watch our video for the cheapest, quickest and easiest ways to get to Central London.
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5 mistakes you'll make in your first 3 days in London
If it's your first visit to London, you're likely to make these mistakes during your first three days here. Our community tells us which mistakes they made when they first arrived for their London visit, plus I add in a few more that I see London tourists making frequently.
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How to Get Around London - 8 Transportation Options
Here are all of your options for getting around London. There are plenty of transportation options for when you're visiting London, so watch this video to hear about each one, including the pros and cons, and important things to know. I explain how to use the London Underground, the deal with black taxis in London, when it's best to take double-decker red buses, how Boris Bikes work, and more.
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2019 Sister Trip - England, Scotland, Ireland
Follow us on our adventure through England, Scotland, and Ireland! Find our complete itinerary, what we would have done differentely, and #nutritarian finds below.
TRAVEL ITINERARY:
1. Fly to LONDON via Norwegian Air, taxi to Notting Hill. 3 nights at an air bnb in London
2. Train to SCOTLAND — London Kings Cross – Edinburgh train really easy and comfortable -1 night in Edinburgh at Harry Potter airbnb, awesome experience - great host who held our bags so we could have 2 full days in Edinburgh
*definitely could have done another night in Edinburgh- one of our favorite places
3. Left around 4 pm, right before the rental car place closes to drive -yes, on the left hand side- to Fort William.
-- We stopped at The Three Sisters Mountain on the way, which was beautiful.
-- We realized we didn't have a hotel for Fort William and spontaneously booked one right before we lost wifi and got really lucky with a last minute open room at the grange in Fort William- amazinggg B&B - grangefortwilliam.com
4. We drove from Fort William to Inverness and made some stops along the way: Ben Nevis Mountain and afternoon tea at Inverlochy Castle.. We wish we got to see isle of sky in Scotland but we couldn’t fit it all!
5. We spent 1 night in Inverness and woke up early to catch a flight from Inverness to Dublin, Ireland via Logan Air
****wouldn’t have done this if booked it again *** We wanted to go to the Cliffs of Moher, but would’ve gone straight to Shannon if we had to do it again to cut driving time.
6. Drive to Cliffs of Moher - must add this to your bucket list if you haven't been; best part of Ireland!
-- Cute town to get a snack on the way is Lahinch, we went to Dodi Cafe, which is close to the cliffs.
7. Drive from Cliffs of Moher back to DUBLIN - Hotel 7 was perfect - good location and made us steamed veggies one of the nights: hotel7dublin.com
8. Fly back to the states from Dublin via Aer Lingus
Things to do and food to eat:
LONDON - very easy to find vegan spots, but they tend to use a lot of oil / maple syrup / salt so beware of what you order!
Coffee shops and breakfast:
-- Amoret - matcha latte with coconut milk was so good
-- Urban barista near kensigton gardens - soaked oats breakfast was amazing!
-- Farm girl - cool drinks, a lot of them are date sweetened, sweet potato avocado toast good but ask for no additional oil
-- Hotshoe333 - stumbled upon this in the rain and loved the atmosphere and lattes
-- Went to Daylesford organic and picked up really chocolate banana oats and fruit for on the go-
Dinner:
-- Farmacy - vegan restaurant with great food loved everything we tried
-- The alchemist.. cool bar with some vegan options, but watch out for fried food. They use dry ice for their drinks so our tea came out smoking
The tourist highlights:
-- The London Eye
-- Covent gardens
-- Tower bridge
-- Hyde park
-- Vintage stores in Notting Hill
-- Sky Garden
SCOTLAND
Edinburgh things to do:
-- walking around the city alone is really fun!
-- The Dark Side Tour aka nighttime ghost tour - we loved this! Learned stories about the witches/mysteries of Edinburgh
-- Greyfriars graveyard - where JK Rowling spent some time while writing Harry Potter and actually got inspiration for character names on tombstones
-- Victoria st - where JK Rowling got her Diagon Alley inspo
-- Mary Queen of Scots castle
Edinburgh places to eat:
-- Lowdown Coffee - vegan chili was very good
-- The milk man - coffee shop
-- The Cafe Milk - went for lunch
Fort William
-- The Grange - our B&B made us porridge with soy milk and gave us a large fruit plate
-- Cute small town in Fort William has a must stop vegan cafe called The Wildcat
Driving to Inverness:
-- Afternoon Tea at Inverlochy Castle Hotel, Torlundy, Fort William, PH33 6SN --- we asked for a vegan sandwich instead of the usual afternoon tea treats and they gave us a great sandwich with cucumber, avocado, tomato, and onion
Inverness
-- The Ivy Bar & Kitchen - asked for no oil and they steamed our veggies!
-- Little bird coffee house
IRELAND
-- outside the Dublin airport- amazing spot called The Lo-Cal Kitchen - Castleknock café
-- close to the Cliffs of Moher- Dodi Cafe in Lahinch, Ireland
-- driving from the Cliffs of Moher to Dublin stopped halfway at an Indian restaurant called Star Tandoori Ballinasloe and ordered vegan curry
Dublin
-- Two Boys Brew - we went every day and did not regret it
-- Urbanity - turmeric latte was amazing and they have date sweetened chocolate!
-- Industry & Co
-- Aviary Lane - got my hair blown out at a cool salon that uses natural products
Nutritarian Travel Tips & Tricks
- yelp and trip advisor are your friend
- if you want a bowl of oatmeal, also search porridge, but make sure to ask if it is made with dairy or not
- if a place has vegetables on the menu and you ask nicely, they will usually make a vegetable dish for you
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London Travel Tips: 10 Things to Know Before You Go
10 things you must know before you travel to London in the United Kingdom. First, the City of “London” is technically a one square mile area, with only 7,400 residents. But the larger london has 8.6 Million Residents in 32 boroughs. Big Ben refers to the bell, not the tower. The tower is called “Elizabeth Tower”
The country is called the “United Kingdom” -- England is a part of the UK. Great Britain is an old name when it used to be called “United Kingdom of Great Britain”
2 - When to go:
Low season is between January and February with average daily highs around 8C or 46F
Shoulder season is between mid-September and November and then again in March and April.
Shoulder Season. Mild weather, light jacket.
Cheapest hotels are Jan-March, but often with wind and constant rain
Summer prepare for thunderstorms and crowds. But probably the best time to go. Average highs are 24C/75F. The “city” can make it hot and humid in the summer.
3 - Money: Great British Pound, aka pound sterling, aka quid
1 GBP is $1.30 or 1.12 EUR
A pound is composed of 100 pence, referred to as “pee”
A five pound note is a fiver(smallest note), and 10 is a tenner
Credit cards are generally accepted, but may require “chip and pin”
ATMS are plentiful
VAT is about 20% -- and yes, they have a tax back scheme
4 - Getting in: 6 airports serve London
Main airports, Heathrow and Gatwick
Ryan Air and Easy Jet fly in to Stansted (it’s about an hour out)
Due to London's huge global city status it is the most served destination in the world when it comes to flights. But some connections may be between airports. DONT DO IT!
Heathrow is home to British Airways that operates 40 percent of flights.
From Heathrow the fastest way in to the city is the Heathrow Express -- it takes 15 minutes in to the city at Paddington Station, and leaves every 15 minutes. Station at Terminal 4, and another for Terms 1,2,3. It costs 22 GBP. Star Alliance Gold gets free Business/First upgrade.
Also can take the Tube, on the Piccadilly line. It’ll take an hour.
Gatwick is London's 2nd airport and is the world's busiest single runway airport
From Gatwick the fastest way is the Gatwick Express, it takes 30 minutes in to London Victoria Station. Also every 15 minutes.
No tube at Gatwick.
A taxi will cost you about 55-65 GBP from Heathrow
Rail fares to London vary enormously from very cheap to prohibitively expensive - the golden rules are to book Advance tickets for a particular train time, don't travel into the city on Friday afternoons and Sundays, and avoid buying tickets on the day of travel.
London has one international high speed rail route (operated by Eurostar ) rom Paris (2h 15min) and Brussels (1h 50 min) diving under the sea for 35 km (22 mi) via the Channel Tunnel to come out in England. It terminates at St. Pancras International Station.
Whatever you do.. don't drive!
5 - Getting Around: It’s all about the tube, officially known as the London Underground
Buy an oyster card
Daily cap, or buy a 7-day card
You use the Oyster Card for busses too
Take the double decker busses, tap when you get on. Don’t tap off.
Peak times are Monday to Friday between 06:30 and 09:30 and between 16:00 and 19:00.
off-peak rate is much cheaper.
Download the Citymapper app to help with navigation
London Black Taxis are world famous
Uber is also an option, though black cabs can be faster, they use bus lanes
Santandar Bicycles -- first 30 minutes are 2 GBP, every next 30 mins is free if you return it.
The best way to get around is your feet though! Central london is quite compact
Make sure to pay attention to the “look left/look right” signs before crossing the street
6 - Food:
7 - Tipping: Restaurants: Standard is 12.5%, 15% for good service. No tip of there is a service charge
Cabs -- round up.. Or 10%.
No tip in bars and pubs for drinks, unless you order food.
Doormen, bellhops a pound.
8 - Language: It’s english, but it’s British English.
9 - Shopping:
10 - Museums:
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???????? LONDON Travel Guide ???????? | Travel better in ENGLAND!
There's SO MUCH going on in London! We've tried to cram it all into less than 7 minutes and I think we've done a pretty good job :D We cover transport, food, apps, money and tourist attractions - enjoy!
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There are six airports serving London, all of which have train services into the city centre. The biggest by far are Gatwick to the south and Heathrow to the west.
The Heathrow Express is the fastest, the Heathrow Connect is slightly slower but much cheaper. Heathrow is on the end of the Piccadilly Line, so you can take the Tube, and the National Express is the slowest but cheapest.
The Gatwick Express is the fastest, Southern train service is slower but a bit cheaper, Thameslink runs services stopping at St.Pancras, Blackfriars, City Thameslink and Farringdon. Easy Coach, Terravision and National Express coaches are slower still but cheaper than the trains. A taxi journey from Gatwick will take around 90 minutes and cost between £70 and £100. A taxi from Heathrow to the centre will take about 45 minutes and the price can range from £45 to £70.
The London Underground is a vast network that can take you to all corners of the city. The key things to remember when using the Tube are: tapping in and out with a contactless bank card is the fastest and easiest way to pay; always always stand on the right; mobile apps are generally the best way to work out your route.
If you’d like to see more of the city while getting about, you can always hop on a bus instead. Just remember that you can’t use cash on the bus, so have your contactless card ready.
But to get around in the most truly authentic London way, it’s got to be a black cab. You can book one over the phone or hail one in the street. Taxi light on and the cab is available, light off and the taxi’s already carrying somebody.
There are loads of apps that can help you when you’re travelling around the city too:
First is Uber. The app allows you to call a cab to your location, specify your destination and pay through the phone. It makes getting around London simple and easy.
City mapper is an all-encompassing app that helps plan the most efficient route across London, offering comparisons between walking, Tube, taxi and buses. You can even request an Uber with Citymapper.
One last thing on transport… Not everyone has a contactless card and some foreign cards won’t work. Instead, you can get yourself an Oyster card. It’s London’s stored-credit transport smart card. Top it up and then tap in and tap out at the beginning and end of each Tube and bus journey.
Sightseeing tours are available by bus and boat. You can buy 24- and 48-hour bus tickets that allow you to hop on and hop off as much as you like. Some will also include a Thames Boat Tour.
Another good way to see the city is to get up high. Top tip, if you’re looking for a great view of the city go to the Skygarden at the top of the Walkie Talkie Tower because it’s free! All you have to do is book in advance.
Many of London’s biggest and best museums all have free entry. These museums are all free to enter although bear in mind that you’ll need to pay for entry to some of the seasonal exhibitions at the British Museum.
If you plan on visiting loads of attractions while you’re here, it might be worth considering a London Pass card. Although the cost of the card itself is quite expensive, it includes entry to loads of the top attractions like London Zoo, Windsor Castle; even the Tower of London.
If you want to see a Westend show during your London break, then we can help you find hotel and theatre tickets. You can check out our dedicated channel or go to our website for more information:
One last tip - check out Timeout. It’s a really great resource for showing you what’s on in London while you’re here.
There’s amazing food all over London and there’s nothing as British as Indian food, so come here to Brick Lane in East London for the best curry.
Head to Borough Market for the best street food. Rules Restaurant in Covent Garden is London’s oldest and our recommendation for traditional British food. For a traditional London pub, head to The Salisbury in Covent Garden.
For wine, we recommend give Gordon’s Wine Bar a try. You can’t book a table in the evening but you can reserve a lunchtime spot, so I really recommend it before it gets really busy.
10 Important Things to Know About London Heathrow Airport
My top tips for visiting London via Heathrow Airport. Heathrow has multiple terminals and is the international airport that most intercontinental flights will fly into and depart from. These are the important things to know before arriving to London Heathrow Airport.
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Allen Of Visit London Taxi Tours Invites Eagles Fans To Stay In Paddington
Allen of Visit London Taxi Tours invites Philadelphia Eagles fans to stay in Paddington for the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in October 2018. Visit London Taxi Tours have a number of private sightseeing taxi tours that range from the traditional to the unusual, standard to unique, a private tour designed just for you, friends and family. Visit their site here:
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