"THE Capital of the WORLD!!!" a London Travel Page by Elena_007

London is probably on everyone's "must see" list, even if only in their dreams. An amazing city to
visit, I would recommend at least once in a lifetime, spend some time to experience London for
yourself. Just walking around this vibrant city will surely leave you in awe.

Around every bend, there seems to be another sensational statue demanding a photo opportunity,
such as this powerful, yet elegant lion near the London Eye.

With my travel pages here at VT, I have attempted to inform you, without actually boring you half to death. Many travel destinations here, have been done hundreds, if not thousands, of times. I hope I can bring a new perspective to anyone who visits my pages, and hopefully, you will find them interesting, and perhaps learn something new while enjoying yourself, in the comfort of your own little piece of this world. (Where ever that may be).

May I suggest for instance, My Local Customs Tips, to learn the differences in "Proper English" and "American English?"

Here are a few excerpts:

natter: to have a natter is a chat similar to gossip. Although men tend to think only women natter or gossip, and men engage in conversations, I beg to differ.

pavement: UK- (What Americans call the sidewalk)
pavement: USA-(What Brits call Tarmac)

(Confusing because Americans think of Pavement as the Tarmac, NOT the sidewalk!)

loo:the restroom, bathroom, ladie's / men's room, etc. In England, it is also known as the WC (And you will notice motorway signs and wonder possibly... WC?) It is a water closet! (funny to this American!) Please see the following for a detailed explanation of the reasons for the name "loo." (And a good laugh!)

fag: cigarette (See the following web-site for a hilarious explanation)

(Links located on Local Customs Tips page)

Curious?

Another example of the differences in our culture ...

Let's just suppose you are an American who walks into an English pub. You overhear some Englishmen talking amongst themselves. One says, " Gray, mate, check out those birds over there!"

Naturally, you look out the window thinking perhaps there is a blue tit out there. (A bird!)

Eventually, you find out, "Gray" is a shortened version of Graham, and a bird is actually a woman!

Please see my Local Customs tips below for my TransAtlantic Translations "dictionary" if you are interested in knowing more about our English Language(s).