The London Traveler

Flickr photo by Patrick Mayon.
One of the best things about visiting or living in London is having the opportunity to take a Black Cab. They are an efficient way to get around the city, particularly if you need to get somewhere in a hurry.
What’s great about taking a Black Cab?

Space for 5 people, and everyone has leg-room. (Trust me, at 6′4″ I care about this!)
They know everything about Central London. The exam to become a driver is actually called “The Knowledge.”
They’re easy to catch, and drivers are friendly.
Black cabs have permission to use Bus-only lanes, getting …read more

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Well, one game at least.
The Miami Dolphins and New York Giants will be playing an NFL regular-season game in London at the new Wembley Stadium (above) on October 28th. This is the first time teams have travelled to London for many years, and (I believe) the first time ever a regular-season game has been played outside the US.
It will be difficult to get tickets. The first 40,000 offered were bought up in 90 minutes, as reported by ESPN. But there should be a number of places for you to buy tickets from brokers if you’re in London …read more

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