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Mon
16
Jun '08

London Nightlife

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When you are wandering about the city, there comes a time when you want to let loose. You could choose to settle in a nice spot and sip a delicious cocktail while listening to a happening live band play. You may want to lose control and let the DJ spin the latest dance tunes to get you pumped for an exciting night. Sometimes you might want to grab a few beers and shoot a couple friendly games of pool. Whatever you decide to do, London has a variety of night spots to keep you satisfied.

When Touring London, you will find that most pubs close at 11pm, but there are other alternatives such as dance clubs partying until the late hours. Check out one of the popular techno and electronica clubs scattered about the city. Let your hair down and visit Groucho, located at 45 Dean St., (020/7439-4685), where you can hope to sneak past the members only policy. Below are a few hot spots to look into:
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London Museums

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When you visit London, you may want to spend the day touring various museums and the evening enjoying a good play. There are many major national museums and galleries open daily for you to enjoy, offering shorter hours on weekends than weekdays.

To get the most out of your dollar, consider purchasing a money-saving pass called the London GoSee Card. This card is valid for admission to many of London’s major attractions, including Apsley House, Barbican Art Gallery, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre and the Design Museum. It can used from 3 to 7 days. An adult 3-day card costs £16 ($26) and a 7-day card goes for £26 ($42). Cards can be purchased at British tourist information centers, London Transport centers, airports, as well as various attractions.
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London Tours

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There are literally thousands of tours both in and to outside London – it can be difficult to make a choice. Of course you could spend weeks and weeks in London and not manage to see all the sights you want to see or have heard above. You need to plan well and if time allows it would be nice to get a little outside London to enjoy the English countryside. One or two ideas for tours are given below

London Transport Bus
With your Travel Card or London visitors Card, just hop on a red double decker bus to somewhere. Go upstairs and watch the world go by below you while keeping your eye on the marvellous architecture.
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Mon
11
Feb '08

Travel tips videos

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Sun
30
Dec '07

Bargaining For the Best Rates

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Don’t settle for anything but the best. Traveling can be expensive so here are some tips that can help you get your dollars worth.

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Sat
29
Dec '07

Hot Weather Tips

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  • Drink lots of water.
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  • Use plenty of sunscreen.
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  • Avoid alcoholic beverages.
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  • Wear light colored, breathable clothing.
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  • Wear a hat that gives you shade and is breathable.
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  • Avoid strenuous outdoor activities in the hottest part of the day.
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  • Do not leave pets or small children in cars unattended, even with the A/C on.
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    General Tips

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  • Make a compilation tape or CD with appropriate songs (either words or ‘mood’) for your travel.
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  • Always it’s a good idea to take a Swiss knife, it’s a little toolbox, can use it for almost anything.
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  • A little sheet of white sticky labels come in really handy. I used them to label my film, so I knew which roll was which.
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  • The silver bags inside wine boxes (mysteriously called ‘bladders’)make good inflatable pillows, and can also store about four litres of water.
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  • Always have a pen in your pocket. You will have numerous forms to fill out; papers to sign and you can use it to quickly jot down a phone number or street name.
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  • Pack items that are seen as novelties such as t-shirts, lollies, and ball point pens as these can be traded for exquisitely carved wooden animals and other crafts with the locals.
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  • A piece of string is invaluable. In emergencies you can use it as a shoelace, belt, hair tie, to attach things to your pack, to connect your wallet to your clothing, or as a clothesline.
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  • Duct tape will repair just about anything. Fix a leaky rain jacket, torn tent or air mattress. Put in your first aid kit wrapped around a container of matches or whatever you are bringing.
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  • Carry a small plastic spray mist bottle filled with essential oil such as lavender or lemon and water. This is handy as an air freshener when staying in older accommodation or in less than fresh surroundings.
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  • For security - if you are standing in a crowded place with a backpack on, ie at traffic lights, or city center then gently move your shoulders and pack from side to side while you stand. You can then feel if anyone is touching your backpack.
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  • ATMs are wonderful, but in at-least one city you visit, no amount of prayer or pleading will make your card work. Having a day or two worth of currency can make a difference between an interesting story and being forced to eat and stay in the pricey and touristy places that accept only Visa.
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  • Use your internet e-mail account, which you can access from anywhere around the world, to keep a permanent copy of all your important documents by sending an e-mail to yourself containing your passport number, travel insurance number etc. Or even scan all important documents and send them to yourself as attachments
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  • Before leaving home, buy a bulk of postcards and write your name, address, email etc.. On the back, when you meet new people along your travels and want to give them your address, give them one of these. They’re less likely to loose this than a scroungy piece of paper and they’ll always remember who you are and where you’re from.
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  • When going away, take with you lots of stamps from your home country. Then instead of spending lots of money sending individual letters to your friends at home, send them all in a big envelope to your parents or a friend, with the stamps already on them to post within the country. They just then have to pop them in the mail and it saves heaps of money.
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    Cold Weather Tips

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    These are important tips that you can use if you are the weather worrier traveler.

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