The London Traveler

The title says it all. If you are coming to London and plan to hire (rent) a car, just don’t. London is a notoriously difficult city to get around it, with junctions and roundabouts that will send you far from your intended destination. I’ve known people to hire a car just because that’s what you do when you’ve got an expense account, just to turn it in a day later because it was far more hassle than they had ever intended.
So the first rule of hiring a car in London is… do NOT hire a car in …read more

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Thanks to the Geeky Traveller, you can study the Tube map every day, as it’s etched into a mirror! See here:

Dimensions: 75cm X 52cm
(The etching is on the plate behind the glass of the mirror.)
You can purchase it for £60. Follow this link to buy!

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A fantastic little restaurant in Clapham has found another hit of a business… in cooking classes! If you would like a unique lunch-time experience, take some time and get better in the kitchen.
Where: Trinity Restaurant, Clapham
Tube: Clapham Common station, on the Northern Line
Time: 10:15am, runs for 90 minutes. There is a short break, and then everyone returns for lunch.
Cost: £50
Book: Call Jessica at 0207 622 1199 or e-mail dine@trinityrestaurant.co.uk
What you get: The classes are a mix of traditional teaching and demonstration. Everything from notecards to light refreshments are included. Each class covers two topics.
And here’s …read more

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One of the best tours you can take in the late summer is of the Palace of Westminster, the meeting place of Parliament and essentially the Capitol of the UK Government. From the end of July through the end of September (while Parliament is out of session) the building is open for an absolutely fantastic tour of rooms that the public is otherwise not permitted to walk through or even see.
Specific details can be found on the UK Parliament website.
Cost: £12. The ticket booth is across the street from the Palace.
Time: Plan for 90 minutes.
Booking: Best to book …read more

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The English Rugby squad are preparing for the Rugby World Cup, which is being held in September and October. As part of their send-off, there is an exhibition taking place on Sunday, September 2nd in Regent’s Park. It’s called “O2 Scrum in the Park.”
When: 12noon – 6pm. Sunday, September 2nd.
Where: Regent’s Park. Closest Tube stations include: Regent’s Park, Great Portland Street, Baker Street, and Camden Town. These are on the Circle, Jubilee, Bakerloo, Northern, Hammersmith and City, and Metropolitan lines.
Cost: Free!
Why:
You’ll get to meet the England Rugby team, and get autographs. There are …read more

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