Archive for Visiting London
Day Trip: Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle Details Getting There: Trains leave approx. every half hour from Paddington Station in London to Windsor & Eton Central Station. Round-trip fare is approx. 9GBP. Plan your journey here. Admission Fee: £17 when the State Apartments are open. £9 when they are closed. Official Website: http://www.royalcollection.org.uk/default.asp?action=article&ID=34 Windsor Castle is located just 30 minutes [...]
Kew Gardens – Getting Back to Nature
Central London has its fair share of great parks, but sometimes it’s nice to get away from the city all together and enjoy nature a bit. Before I left for my two-month trip to Thailand, I visited Kew Gardens. Located just north of Richmond in Zone 3, it’s still well within the bounds of London [...]
Museum Nerdiness: The Churchill War Rooms
A quick review/overview of the The Churchill War Rooms, located a short walk from Westminster station. It’s a must-visit for history and war buffs.
Living in London: The Oyster Card Demystified
Oyster is a plastic smartcard you can use instead of paper tickets. You can put Travelcards, Bus & Tram Passes and pay as you go credit on it, which you use up as you travel. Money added to your card can be allocated to Pay-as-You-Go, or towards a Travel Pass, provided unlimited travel between [...]
Living in London: The Essential Gear
After a few months in London and about a month of regular commuting to and fro, I’d like to share some tips when it comes to packing for a day out in this fine city. First off, as a woman I like a nice purse. However, in order to make travel easy and comfortable, I [...]
Visiting London: London on a Low Budget
London is known for being an expensive city, both for residents and tourists. However, if you’re on a budget you’ll be pleased to find out that there ARE low budget options available which still allow you to enjoy the city! Accomodation Plainly put, there is no way to get a nice hotel room in London [...]
