| London has something for everyone. It has lush green | | | | cash machines take Interact. I usually withdrew |
| parks, great stores, many many | | | | enough money for a day or two to |
| historic sites, fine dining and so much more. London is | | | | avoid using plastic. Prices in London are pretty |
| also very big. It's huge. | | | | reasonable. Save money by not |
| A little advanced planning will go a long way to making | | | | eating or buying things near really popular tourist |
| your trip a success.The first thing to realize is there is | | | | destinations such as the |
| no way to see the whole of London in a day, or | | | | British Museum. Prices are much more |
| two or even a week. The length of time you have to | | | | expensive.Expect to get a pretty good work out. You |
| visit will determine how you | | | | can do a lot of walking. You'll do a lot |
| visit things. If you only have a day taking a bus tour will | | | | more if you get lost! Before leaving invest in a good |
| let you see the sites | | | | pair of shoes and make sure |
| but you will not be able to really appreciate them. If | | | | they're broken in. A small day pack with a bottle of |
| you have a longer time the | | | | water and a rain jacket will |
| subway and a good guide book will let you savor the | | | | make your day much more enjoyable.There are so |
| experience.Getting around London on the subway or | | | | many things to see. Rather than describe each one in |
| underground is the easiest thing in the world. | | | | detail, here are a |
| Find out what station you're at and which station is | | | | few of the places I most enjoyed visiting: |
| closest to your destination. | | | | |
| The best way to do that is with a book called | | | | The British Museum |
| "London A-Z". You can find it at news | | | | The British Library |
| stand. Once you know where you are and where | | | | The Tower of London |
| you're going, figure out the direction. | | | | Hyde Park (Speakers Corner) |
| Most underground lines go in two directions from a | | | | 221B Baker St |
| given station. There are also | | | | In summary, get a good map, get good shoes and be |
| large signs showing the stops on that line from your | | | | prepared. A little advanced |
| station to the final station.Money in London is not an | | | | planning and thought will make your trip to London a |
| issue. Most places take the major credit cards and the | | | | very enjoyable experience. |