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Inside Background
Architecture 
There are so many architectural gems to check out in London and the city is...
Last edited: November 30, 2008
Culture 
If it’s culture you’re looking for, London has got you covered. If it's museums...
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Health & Safety 
London is a relatively safe city. Violent crime isn’t as prevalent here as it...
Last edited: November 12, 2008
History 
Maybe you’d like to travel to London because of its rich history. Or maybe...
Last edited: November 11, 2008
Neighborhoods 
In a city this large, you can expect to find a vibrant mix of ethnicities and...
Last edited: November 25, 2008
Recommended Reading 
Every hip Londoner knows that if you want the inside scoop on what’s going on...
Last edited: November 25, 2008
Tourist Board Info 
Check the official London website for information on a plethora of topics...
Last edited: November 25, 2008
Weather & When to Go 
London Weather ( BBC ) is probably best known for two things: rain and fog...
Last edited: April 12, 2007
360 Panoramas 
Here is a link to a site with numerous 360 degree views of London. BBC - 360...
Last edited: May 22, 2007
Airport Parking in the UK 
SAVE money on UK airport parking with these simple travel tips... Airport...
Last edited: November 15, 2008
Hotels: Thumbs-Up & Thumbs-Down 
No matter where you travel, people will have different takes on different...
Last edited: August 11, 2008
Lists and Maps 
Planning Ahead – Lists & Maps Putting together a list of things to see and...
Last edited: April 22, 2008
London Hotel Districts 
Overview Any explanation of Central London’s hotel districts can only talk in...
Last edited: December 01, 2008
London Transport History 
London: Birthplace of Modern Mass Transit In 1863, something happened in London...
Last edited: November 27, 2008
London Travel Guides 
Digital Travel Guides for London * Schmap Guide:  London (dynamic maps, tours...
Last edited: November 27, 2008
Other London Websites 
Whether you are looking for basics like maps, underground routes and fares, or...
Last edited: November 27, 2008
Parking Wardens 
If you are renting a car or driving in your own car you will soon come to...
Last edited: February 09, 2008
Photo Gallery 
Here are the links to some photographic panoramas and pictures of London...
Last edited: November 27, 2008
Top Tips for Experiencing London 
A list of top tips for visitors who want to get more of a "feel" for London...
Last edited: July 15, 2007
Trivia & Fun Facts 
Traffic lights for horses Walking down Constitution Hill towards the Wellington...
Last edited: January 02, 2007
Trooping the Colour 
If you are in London in June you must see Trooping the Colour (click here for...
Last edited: November 22, 2008
Virtual Tours 
Here is a link to a site with a variety of virtual tours of famous London icons.
Last edited: May 22, 2007
Wallpapers 
Here is a link to some images of London available to download. London Image...
Last edited: May 22, 2007
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
ARRIVING IN LONDON BY AIR  See also: Public transport in London  for a quick...
Last edited: September 27, 2008
Getting Around 
There’s no shortage of ways to get around this great city. You can descend into...
Last edited: November 28, 2008
Public Transportation 
This guide will help you make sense of London's transport system - tube...
Last edited: December 01, 2008
Taxis & Rental Cars 
In London there are two types of taxi transportation. There are the London...
Last edited: August 12, 2007
Airport Hotels 
If you travel into and out of London airports you may be aware of London...
Last edited: September 07, 2006
Children and the underground 
While traveling with children can be challenging, it also opens doors for...
Last edited: June 27, 2006
Gatwick Hotels 
Overview There are around 20 mainstream hotels around Gatwick plus countless...
Last edited: November 25, 2008
Getting to Hampton Court 
There are a few options for getting to Hampton Court: Train You can take the...
Last edited: March 09, 2007
Heathrow Hotels 
Overview There are around 30 mainstream hotels at Heathrow. Most of these are...
Last edited: July 08, 2008
Heathrow to Gatwick 
By road London's Heathrow and Gatwick airports are about 40 miles apart...
Last edited: December 02, 2008
Hotels-tips and websites 
Here are some general tips about  London hotels and some informational websites...
Last edited: August 29, 2007
London Public Transport Etiquette 
There is an unwritten code of behaviour for travelling on transport system...
Last edited: October 05, 2007
London Underground 
The Underground "tube" has to be the quickest and cheapest way to get around...
Last edited: January 03, 2007
Never Leave Home Without 
In late 2004/early 2005 one of the regular TALFers (Trip Advisor London Forum...
Last edited: January 19, 2007
OysterCards, Travelcards and Tickets 
Full details about the integrated ticketing system for tubes, buses, the...
Last edited: November 28, 2008
Railway Stations 
London is a city with eleven  major railway stations around the central area of...
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
Although London is, hands-down, one of the most fabulous cities on the planet...
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Events & Festivals 
London and the surrounding areas are havens for music festivals, especially...
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Family Travel 
Traveling in London as a family may seem overwhelming but it's actually quite...
Last edited: October 02, 2008
First-time Visitors 
There are so many things for the first-time visitor to see in London, the...
Last edited: November 11, 2008
Things to Do 
Websites to help plan things to do in London: London Tours lists sightseeing...
Last edited: October 07, 2008
Museums & Attractions 
London has countless museums to explore, covering a wide range of tastes and...
Last edited: November 23, 2008
Nightlife 
The Bar Scene The majority of pubs close at 11pm, though recent statute...
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Off the Beaten Path 
If you’re a student looking for a good time on the cheap, check out London’s...
Last edited: July 27, 2008
The Performing Arts 
You’ll have no trouble finding arts-related activities to do in London. From...
Last edited: July 28, 2007
Shopping 
From the bargain hunters to those wishing to spend an entire week’s wages on...
Last edited: November 01, 2008
Sports & Activities 
While professional sports are a top draw in London, there are also plenty of...
Last edited: April 06, 2007
Easy Trips Outside London 
“On-Your-Own” Trips From London - Edition 1 - Hampton Court Palace     Welcome...
Last edited: November 11, 2008
Free Activities 
London is one of the world’s more expensive cities. However, between seeing all...
Last edited: November 21, 2008
Hampton Court Palace 
Here is the link to another Tripadvisor page. Inside East Molesey - Hampton...
Last edited: May 24, 2007
Kew Gardens 
Here are a few links to a variety of information about these world famous Royal...
Last edited: November 23, 2008
Local Walks 
If you want a London walk never to forget, try this list of guides...
Last edited: May 17, 2008
London Golf Course map (with tube) 
  This website lists all london golf courses in a map, but best of all you can...
Last edited: August 03, 2008
Mid-Eastern/Indian/Turkish Food 
Dining out in London does not have to be expensive.  Also, in some parts of the...
Last edited: November 21, 2008
Museum Hopping 
London is a museum-lover’s mecca.   Here are some recommended highlights...
Last edited: November 22, 2008
Rainy Day Activities 
Pearly Road Indoor Amusement Arcade. Kensington Palace. Try out all of the...
Last edited: September 15, 2008
Restaurants worth a visit 
Forever on the look out for good value restaurants in London.  Here is a small...
Last edited: May 06, 2008
Royal Parks 
Here are a few links related to some of London's most famous parks. Royal Parks...
Last edited: May 26, 2007
Tattoo London! 
Looking for a good tattoo parlor? A few things to remember first: The best...
Last edited: June 07, 2006
Theatres 
Tickets for these theatres can be purchased at a number of outlets, including...
Last edited: November 30, 2008
Unseen London 
A little walk full of oddities, guided by a policeman on Bow Street ….. WALK 1...
Last edited: May 02, 2007
Wembley Stadium 
Here are a few links to information and photographs of Wembley Stadium. Wembley...
Last edited: November 22, 2008
What's FREE in London? 
Let's face it, London is great but it's not a cheap city to visit! You can save...
Last edited: October 07, 2008
Wimbledon Tennis 
Wimbledon is for fifty weeks a year a typical suburb in South-West London, but...
Last edited: January 19, 2007
Benjamin Franklin House 
The historical experience at Benjamin Franklin House is unique. They use live...
Last edited: December 01, 2008
MCC Cricket Museum 
The MCC Museum at Lord's Cricket Ground holds hundreds of artefacts related to...
Last edited: November 11, 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
All travellers to London should take advantage of the city’s excellent...
Last edited: November 13, 2008
Breakfast 
After a late night out, sometimes the best cure is a big, hearty English...
Last edited: November 12, 2008
Business Dining 
Sometimes you need to impress a client, your parents or a friend from...
Last edited: November 11, 2008
Cheap Eats 
London is a place where money comes and goes quickly. However, a well prepared...
Last edited: September 21, 2008
Dining for Large Groups 
Say you've got a lot of friends traveling together - finding a restaurant to...
Last edited: November 13, 2008
Dining with a View 
Maybe you're the kind of diner who wants a great meal AND a fantastic view...
Last edited: November 13, 2008
Family-friendly Dining 
Even in a chic, cosmopolitan city like London, families can find restaurants...
Last edited: November 11, 2008
Late-night Dining 
Doesn't it always seem like after a night of drinking on the town that you...
Last edited: November 22, 2008
Outdoor Dining 
When the weather is nice, you don't want to sit inside to enjoy a meal...
Last edited: November 13, 2008
People-watching 
Whether you want to catch a glimpse of a celeb or just watch the beautiful...
Last edited: November 11, 2008
Special Occasion Dining 
If you're in the mood to splurge or you just want to have a celebratory night...
Last edited: November 13, 2008
Charlotte Street Restaurants 
Charlotte Street is just a block north of Oxford Street and west of Tottenham...
Last edited: November 14, 2008
China Town 
Like most restaurants and hotels, people form their own opinions to whether...
Last edited: November 11, 2008
Fast Food Options 
Yes there are MacDonalds everywhere but if you are on the go in London there...
Last edited: November 22, 2008
Food 
Few tips to Foodie Tourists visiting London... The Taste of London Festival in...
Last edited: November 23, 2008
Halal Restaurants 
London is the most multi-cultural city in the world with over 200 languages...
Last edited: November 12, 2008
Hot List: Baker St, Marylebone, RegentPk 
The prices are estimated by contributors and meant only as a guide. Budget...
Last edited: November 28, 2008
Hot List: Covent Gdn, Bloomsbury, TCR 
estaurant listings for Covent Garden, Bloomsbury, Holborn, New Oxford...
Last edited: November 22, 2008
Hot List: Greenwich & Canary Wharf 
The prices are estimated by contributors and meant only as a guide.  Budget...
Last edited: November 26, 2008
Hot List: Kensington, Earls Court 
Restaurants in the Kensington and Earls Court Area. The prices are estimated by...
Last edited: November 13, 2008
Hot List: Kings X, Islington 
Restaurants in Kings Cross and Islington The prices are estimated by...
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Hot List: Knightsbridge, Chelsea 
Restaurants in Knightsbridge and Chelsea. The prices are estimated by...
Last edited: November 13, 2008
Hot List: Marble Arch to Notting Hill 
Marble Arch eastwards to Notting Hill, including Bayswater, Edgware Road and...
Last edited: November 11, 2008
Hot List: Mayfair, Regent St, St James 
Oxford Street-Bond Street south, Mayfair, St. James Park, Regent Street  The...
Last edited: November 11, 2008
Hot List: Soho, Trafalgar Sq, Strand 
Restaurants in Chinatown, Soho to Trafalgar Square, Charing Cross to The Strand...
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Hot List: Southwark, Waterloo, SouthBank 
Restaurants in teh Southwark Waterloo and SouthBank area: The prices are...
Last edited: November 24, 2008
Hot List: The City, St Paul, TowerB 
Restaurants in The CIty, St. Paul and TowerB areas. The prices are estimated by...
Last edited: November 14, 2008
Hot List: Victoria, Belgravia, Pimlico 
Restaurants in Victoria, Belgravia and Pimlico The prices are estimated by...
Last edited: November 12, 2008
King's Cross Curry 
A lovely underrated, very friendly curry shop near the (you guessed it) King's...
Last edited: February 17, 2007
Masala Zone 
Located at 9 Marshall street ,Soho (WIF 7ER), this is a great place for an...
Last edited: July 20, 2007
Vegetarian Dining 
London is probably one of the easiest places for vegetarians.  Vegetarian...
Last edited: November 11, 2008
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Inside United Kingdom: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency The currency of the United Kingdom is the Pound Sterling (£).  In...
Last edited: September 01, 2008
Crossing the Border 
Land Border: The United Kingdom has just one land border, located in the...
Last edited: September 18, 2008
Emergencies 
The Emergency Numbers in the UK are 999 or 112. The operator will ask which...
Last edited: April 06, 2008
Important Phrases 
The first thing that visitors from outside of the United Kingdom...
Last edited: November 28, 2008
Telephones 
General phone numbers have 01, 02 or 03 prefixes, for example 020 8594 0000 or...
Last edited: May 27, 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping Tipping is not expected in the UK, in the way it is in the United...
Last edited: September 18, 2008
Air Travel - Hand Luggage Restrictions 
From 6th November 2006 until further notice, strict rules regarding liquids...
Last edited: June 20, 2008
Car Rental UK 
In all cases, for hiring a car you will need a valid credit card, preferably...
Last edited: September 09, 2008
Driving tips for visitors 
1. Speed Limits Most speed limits are indicated by a figure in black on a...
Last edited: October 21, 2007
Eating out 
If you Google for "eating out in Britain" you'll find lots of tourism promotion...
Last edited: December 28, 2006
Learner Drivers - Minimum Ages And Rules 
Before you learn to drive or ride a new vehicle make sure you know about the...
Last edited: November 21, 2007
Motorway Service Areas 
Motorway Service Areas are leased out to various operators, mostly companies...
Last edited: October 25, 2007
The Magic Roundabout 
So, you've planned to visit the UK, do a bit of driving while you're here and...
Last edited: December 14, 2007
Tips on Gestures and Language 
For our Dutch friends: Tapping the side of the forehead in the UK means you are...
Last edited: January 03, 2008
Train Travel 
The United Kingdom's railway network is the oldest in the world, having existed...
Last edited: November 28, 2008
Traveling with Children 
Winnie the Pooh, Alice in Wonderland, Thomas the Tank Engine, The Hobbit...
Last edited: May 10, 2008
Under Your Own Steam: Without A Car 
Some people find that travelling without a car in the UK is simple.  All you...
Last edited: October 25, 2007
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