Everyone knows that travelling isn’t cheap. That does not mean that you have to be a millionaire to go on a fun holiday once or twice a year. Especially for frugal people, there are ways not to spend too much money on holidays like going to the cheapest travel destinations in the world or always…
London itself is a city steeped in history, boasting iconic landmarks. Beyond the city limits, you can explore the charming countryside and picturesque villages that surround London, each with its own unique character and charm. From the ancient stone circles of Stonehenge to the stunning university town of Oxford, there is no shortage of fascinating…
There are many choices to be made when travelling for work. There are several ways to go about after arriving at the airport in the Netherlands on business. When you get there, you can choose from various transportation options. Under Amsterdam Schiphol airport, there is a train station and a bus and taxi terminal. However,…
Travelling around London is notoriously headache-inducing. If you’re taking the bus, prepare for the tedium of moving at the speed of a lazy glacier through the streets, or you can pay an extortionate amount to take a black cab only to be halted by the driver having an argument with the pedestrian he almost hit,…
Whether you live in London or you are a temporary visitor, driving in this city can be hectic and challenging. The fact is, a car is a more convenient mode of transportation, and there is a way to make your drive through London less daunting. Congestion is inevitable, but you can learn to control…
This free walk has been written by Gavin, who is a freelance writer and the creator of Sketches in Travel, a travel and lifestyle blog that looks to inspire and entertain its readers to explore destinations such as London. He is available for other writing work, contact him via email. ‘Set yourself some challenges’, I said to myself. ‘Push…
Q: Thank you for your site with friendly suggestions. As a teacher, I will visit London with a group of 30 students and I was surprised by the expensive tickets for tube. We are staying 4 days. Can you tell me more about Group Day Tickets (for groups of 10 or more). Is it a…
Q: The Oyster pass for the trains/buses. Can you buy one in London or can you only buy online? Online is hard for me as they want a UK address and I don’t have one. Location New Zealand A: You can buy an oyster card for immediate use from any tube station when you arrive…
Q: Hello… First off, I VERY much enjoy and appreciate your excellent web site. Not so the sites for National Express bus or British Rail. On 10 March I would like to come to London from the vicinity of Fordingbridge, Hampshire, and spend a day taking your wonderful bus tour. To take the bus would…
Q: Hello and thank you for designing a low cost bus route. I do have a shortened time frame and wondered if the bus RV1 operated in both directions. In other words, can I board RV1 at Covert Garden and take it to Tower of London? Or does it only operate the other way? Thank…