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hayward68   
I didn't lose my mind, it was mine to give away


Real Name: Laura
Lives In: Toronto, CA
Member Since: Oct 15, 2000
VT Rank: 733

 

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London Calling

by hayward68 - last update: Sep 2, 2006

Tower Bridge from Tower of London
Welcome to London, my favourite city in the world. This is my Mum's hometown so I visit relatives here as much as I can. There is so much to see and do in London, you just cannot be bored here. I could go back again and again (and I do) and still have so much to see.
I'm very lucky in that I have family who live here and they let me stay with them occasionally, they even feed me :-) That really helps to cut costs in a fairly expensive city. I have stayed in a couple of hotels in the city though, so I could be within walking distance of the attractions. But you can enjoy a great holiday here if you budget, watch where you eat and take advantage of the travel passes that are available. Or walk, it's free!!


Be sure to check out the travelogues of VT get-togethers at Shakespeare's Head on Carnaby St!!

Some Other Helpful Websites

Of course, you should always start here with VirtualTourist ;-) However if you'd like to search around some more, here are some sites that I use myself for finding things to see, where to eat and where to stay:

www.londontown.com (lodging, restaurants, sightseeing...it's got it all)

www.londonnights.com

www.smoothhound.co.uk

www.britishairways.com (surprisingly, you can find excellent hotel deals here. Plus you can book restaurants and sightseeing)

www.lastminute.com

www.laterooms.com

www.LastminuteLondon.com

www.The Original Tour.com

Talking Cities/London

> Add to your Custom Travel Guide [What's This?]

Pros:"History all around, fantastic pubs!"
Cons:"Traffic, late trains, expensive city"
In A Nutshell:"Costs more but it's worth it ;-)"
hayward68's London Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 31 - Photos: 30
 
Restaurants
Tips: 9 - Photos: 7
Hotels & Accommodations
Tips: 8 - Photos: 10
 
Nightlife
Tips: 8 - Photos: 7
Off The Beaten Path
Tips: 7 - Photos: 7
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
 
Transportation
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
Local Customs
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
 
Packing Lists
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Shopping
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1

hayward68's London Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
Fortnum and Mason- 1
VT MeetingJuly 22, 2001- 4
Mum- 1
VT meeting May 5, 2002- 5
Small Meeting- 1

Comments for hayward68 about London
hotsauce28 Wed Jul 2, 2008 16:34 UTC
 we can go and have a look. I won't be doing mine for awhile. still need to get it drawn.
iandsmith Sun Dec 3, 2006 11:58 UTC
 Impressive tips (I have to say you've had some hard markers)
scottishvisitor Sat Dec 2, 2006 19:07 UTC
 Nice London tips & good photos - it is a fascinating City
deanasilverstone Thu Sep 28, 2006 18:10 UTC
 I like your column. I am staying at the Darlington Hotel that you reviewed. I saw the pix of your room and it did not look impressive. I realize it is a single. I booked a suite and wonder if you had been able to see these and comment on them. Thanks
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