London (England)

Advantages: so much to see . . .
Disadvantages: . . . so little time

...inspiration for a visit to London alone or with a group of people or, in case you already know everything, you may find it interesting to learn what foreigners find worthwhile when visiting. Perforce this will be one of my longer ops, feel free to skim! The motto of my programme is ´variatio delectat´ as the Romans used to say, ´variety pleases´ in English, I want to show my students as many different facets of the city as possible in such a short ...
...on their first day in London they´re not unhappy to be guided. I always appoint a student as ´tube guide´, he or she has to find out how we travel best from A to B, it saves the teachers time and they have someone to blame if the group finds itself on the wrong tube! ;-) We got off at Westminster and went round the Houses of Parliament into the gardens and looked down at the Thames. Unfortunately the water was flowing into the ´right´ direction, ... Read review

Advantages: One of the world's great cosmopolitan centers
Disadvantages: So much city . . . so little time

London in Bits and Bobs •••Overview••• Who can ever truly know this city? Perhaps if one is born and reared here, spends one's private and professional life here, explores its history, and indulges one's fancy on its many cultural venues--maybe, given all that, it is possible to begin to know London. For the rest of us, the best we can hope for is to grab hold of and appreciate small corners of this marvelous city. ...
...London several times now over a good many years, and each time we visit, London provides us with a new streets to explore, new shops to patronize, new restaurants and pubs to quell our hunger and quench our thirst, and new adventures to add to our personal London lore. Our souvenirs include memorable encounters with Londoners and with other interlopers like ourselves, tacky mementos of infinite design and availability, and hours and hours of pure ... Read review

Advantages: Big place lots to do and many things to see
Disadvantages: It's a big place - can be dirty and a bit grim at times

London - a day out As with all my reviews, the names of the participants have been witheld to protect the innocent - me that is !! So it's around January 2000, I'm doing contract work in Leatherhead and being paid wads of cash for my troubles. The problem with Leatherhead is there isn't a lot to do apart from the pubs - Epsom is about the nearest place with cinemas, restaurants and theatres, but even that is quite limited. ********************* ...
...have a day out in London ( a Saturday obviously, we are after all contractors who would sooner loose a kidney that miss out on being paid). As my mate's wife and kids are visiting soon we decide to make it a 'family' day out (can't win em all) and start to make plans - V - a bit of a compulsive planner has it all in hand. Being unfamiliar with London, I am quite happy to let him take charge - means I can concentrate on having a good time and not ... Read review

Advantages: Great attractions, suitable for everyone, great museums and much more..
Disadvantages: None really

...you are not familiar with London and some of its attractions then well I am here to help. For this opinion I am going to give my very own A-Z of London attractions. With some of its attractions and other stuff I might include in this opinion. Enjoy!!! **Please note the admission charges I have listed are charges that I was charged when I went there. Prices may have changed. Sorry for this. To find out more visit London's official website that is ...
...A-Z Guide of London Attractions ------------------------------------------ A # Art Galleries - In London there are many art galleries around featuring much of the old artwork to the latest artwork. Most of the galleries include artwork of many famous artists to some of the new unknown artists. Galleries include : National Gallery - In Trafalgar Square featuring artwork around from Europe. Free admission. Tate Gallery - Hosts British art and ... Read review

Advantages: Links many vital venues in London
Disadvantages: Hot, sweaty, rubbish-strewn, unreliable. Unsuited to luggage

...passengers. Coming from West London myself, I omitted to mention The Arsenal – well you would, wouldn’t you? In recent months, I’ve only had to use the line sporadically and mainly for “pleasure”, but in almost every case, some delay has occurred. I can only assume from a sample like that, that this is now the case for the everyday user all the time. I shudder to think what will happen come “Public/Private Partnership ...
...on the main line. Or will Uncle Ken prove his worth. In the mean time, I breathe a sigh of relief that I don’t HAVE to use it, especially in summer. Verdict: A vital west-north link that is letting London down, both its workers and its visitors. ... Read review