London Nutz and Bolts

City Name: London
Where is it located?: London is in the southeastern part of England.
Why do people go there?: People go to London for the same reason they go to New York City or Paris: How could you not? From classic theatre productions to Jack the Ripper backalley tours, London is a number one destination for everything fun. The conversion to pounds will pinch your wallet – no doubt about that – but it still doesn’t detract the millions of visitors that flock to the red double-decker bus tours and bitch about the 11 pm pub closing time.
How do travelers get there?: Flights from practically anywhere in the world are available. If you’re in France, you can take the chunnel, but why do it unless it’s for novelties’ sake when flights are so cheap?
Currency: British Pound
City Code: 171 or 181
Population: 7.6 million

Languages: English
Neighborhoods:

Attractions: Buckingham Palace, British Museum, St Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, Tower of London
Accommodations: London Hostels,London Hotels

Tourist Office: English Tourist Board, Thames Tower, Black’s Road, Hammersmith, London W6 9EL, Telephone: 0800 192 192 free call in England, Web site: http://www.travelengland.org.uk/

Off-the-beaten-path:
Health Issues:
When to go: July and August are the busiest months and are best avoided due to staggeringly high prices and numbers of tourists. Shoulder seasons are still enjoyable, although you should bring a rain coat any time of the year.
Common Phrases:
How to get around?: Metro is the best way to get around this city – that is, if you’re not walking or riding a big red tour bus.
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