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DreadPirateRoberts 12-10-2006 10:35 PM

If you get a chance, read this book, it will enhance the trip. I was there about 15 years ago and had a great time. You guys will love it. I agree with GD, a trip out to stratford and stonehenge is well worth it. I enjoyed watching the bus driver navigate the roads in and out of London without hitting anyone, it's much more entertaining when you are in something big, and don't have to worry about it. One of my favorites was to go down to Greenwich and visit the prime meridian, and see Harrison's clocks, along with the National Maritime Museum.

Alex 12-10-2006 11:03 PM

Nobody ever takes my travel advice so I won't give it. Just make sure you leave a day or two to just randomly wander, take the subway, get off at a random stop, walk into a random bar or otherwise see real Londoners and not just other tourists and the Londoners who cater to tourists.

(Haven't been to London, but that is my truncated advice for traveling anywhere.)

Morrigoon 12-11-2006 01:34 AM

Hit the London Dungeon. It's a short walk from the Tower, across Tower Bridge. It's like the Goth Disneyland.

Snowflake 12-11-2006 09:28 AM

No advice, since I've not been. Dying to go.

So, my words of wisdom, have a wonderful time! That's given. :D

€uroMeinke 12-11-2006 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex Stroup (Post 109119)
Nobody ever takes my travel advice so I won't give it. Just make sure you leave a day or two to just randomly wander, take the subway, get off at a random stop, walk into a random bar or otherwise see real Londoners and not just other tourists and the Londoners who cater to tourists.

We try to do a bit of this where ever we go, hit a market and make a picnic, stop and hang out at a park wit the locals, get recommendations from our waiters for places that would never be listed in a travel guide.

JWBear 12-11-2006 10:52 AM

Check out the bookstores on Charing Cross Road. Bibliophile heaven.

Bornieo: Fully Loaded 12-11-2006 11:05 AM

My advice is to take me with you guys. :)

mousepod 12-11-2006 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Morrigoon (Post 109123)
Hit the London Dungeon. It's a short walk from the Tower, across Tower Bridge. It's like the Goth Disneyland.

My favorite part of the LD is the plague room, which actually smells like plague!

Gemini Cricket 12-11-2006 11:34 AM

Do the nerd thing and look for that Harry Potter platform (9 3/4) at King's Crossing. :)
I did...
:D

Prudence 12-11-2006 11:38 AM

Next time I go over, the V&A is at the tippiest most top of my list.


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