London Tourist Trap Tips by joecooper

Taxis or Cabs - Use black cabs... Taxis Review

<b><font color=blue>Taxis or Cabs</b></font> - Use black cabs only, the others are unlicenced, dangerous and a rip off. You might even end up getting robbed by them (if they don't rob you on the fare!). Check out <a href='http://www.londonblackcabs.co.uk/' target=newwindow>Black Cabs</a> for proper cabs!

Harrods, Knightsbride. An...

<b><font color=blue>Harrods</b></font>, Knightsbride. An Excellent place to windowshop. Find what you want and then go somewhere else to buy it! Harrods is a right-royal-rip-off!

Street Sellers - There are a... Pickpockets, Beggars and and Street Scams Review

<b><font color=blue>Street Sellers</b></font> - There are a lot of street sellers, particularly on Oxford Street. They will show you real and sell you fake. They are breaking the law whatever they sell you and so are you if you buy it. Don't bother with them, go to one of the many shops in London where the stuff is real, all be it expensive.

The Millenium Bridge - It...

<b><font color=blue>The Millenium Bridge</b></font> - It seems anything with the word millenium in it is cursed. This footbridge links the two banks of the Thames- including the Tate Modern. However, soon after it was opened it started to violently sway under the weight of all the people crossing. It is now closed for repairs as the innovative structure is modified (Costing more millions!). At least the Dome is structually sound!