Exploring London’s Sights
There are a large number of hotels in London , both in the city center and on the outskirts, so if you’re planning a trip to the capital you won’t have to worry about finding accommodation.
An important thing to remember is if you want to use public transport for sightseeing you’ll need to book a hotel that’s within walking distance of the trains, buses, or underground stations. The quickest and easiest way to get around most of London is by tube although certain parts of south London are not connected to the underground system, and for those areas you’ll need to go by bus or train instead. In any event buying underground tickets is quite straightforward, and you can either buy them from the station cashier or from one of the automatic vending machines. If you’re going to be relying on public transport for much of your vacation I’d strongly recommend that you buy a daily or weekly pass which will give you access to all three of the public transport systems. Buying a pass not only saves you a lot of money, but it also means you won’t have to worry about having the correct change for fares. Once you’ve got your pass you’ll find a whole other world opens up to you in terms of tourist attractions. You’ll not only be able to visit the well-known ones like Westminster Abbey and Madame Tussauds, but you’ll also be able to unearth such other gems as Kenwood House in Hampstead with exhibitions of paintings by Rembrandt, Turner, and Vermeer.
If on the other hand you prefer outdoor spaces you can try visiting some of the city’s loveliest parks with Hampstead Heath in the north, Chiswick in the west, and Wimbledon Common in the south being just a few fine examples. If you’re planning a tour of the continent why not book yourself some Europe airline tickets and make a point of spending a few days exploring each of the capital cities? It’s a great way of learning interesting facts about the countries, and it’s also a good way to make new friends.
