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Real Name: Jem
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Tube (Underground, Subway, Metro).: Hold your breath
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  • Written by mrjemm on Sep 12, 2004
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  • 'Mode': AROUND
    Category: Subway/Metro
    Getting TO/AROUND: I'll get killed by some and others will agree, it's matter of contention and at least if I moan, and someone listens, it'll just mean that it's a tiny bit quieter for others. Anyway, I think the tube stinks and is a crappy way of rushing about. Yes, it probably is the fastest way besides bicycle, but you see nothing and get no idea of the city except how horrid living here would be.

    Go by bus, walk, cycle or get a motorbike, but don't bother (unless you really must) use the tube.

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    Trains: GNER all the way
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  • Written by mrjemm on Dec 6, 2004
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  • 'Mode': TO
    Category: Train
    Getting TO/AROUND: Trains are to me, the best way of travelling overland over any distance. Not counting motorbikes of course... ;-) I don't like flying and the national coaches are evil things.

    Usually the trains in the UK aren't much cop either, but they get you there and are the most comfortable way to travel by far. What else can you walk around in and even visit a cafe?

    The problems here lie in the variety of train companies and the lack of coordination between them- this Xmas they didn't all release the timetables, so booking complete journeys is not possible!

    Booking ahead saves LOADS- £29 rtn instead of £99 single.

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    Phone: 08457 225 225 (GNER)
    Website: http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
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    Public Buses: The best option in the city- Bus
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  • Written by mrjemm on Dec 6, 2004
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  • 'Mode': AROUND
    Category: Bus
    Getting TO/AROUND: They may be smelly, cramped and full of loonies, but the buses are THE BEST way of getting around the city of London. Yes, if you want to go a long way quickly, the tube may be faster, but the buses are far more convenient for most areas, surprisingly efficient, cheaper than the tube and most importantly, you are on the surface and can see everything you pass- that's why you travel isn't it?

    You can still ride in a routemaster also, they are the best of the buses, so that makes them the best of the best. (Except motorbikes...).

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    Phone: 02072221234 (Ldn transport info)
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    bpacker Thu Nov 22, 2007 06:04 UTC
     Love your macro shots and your perception of the Kew Gardens, Jem.
    wayfarer09 Fri May 25, 2007 09:31 UTC
     salamat! interesting photos so far.. will be back to check more of em
    mrclay2000 Fri Apr 6, 2007 14:35 UTC
     A very refreshing OTHER view of London. . .nicely done.
    GillianMcLaughlin Sun Mar 26, 2006 22:13 UTC
     You know, I come back here from time to time to remember what laughter was all about... such a fun evening. Such nice photos from one who hates her photo being taken.
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