

Travel to London



by
Marianna Kommata
London is by far Europe's biggest city. Having an unmatched charisma and a unique aura of excitement, London is a thrilling place to visit. Its museums and galleries are among the finest in the world, while monuments from the capital's more glorious past are to be seen everywhere, from Roman ruins through great Baroque churches to the architecture of the triumphalist British Empire. You could spend days just shopping in London. Fortunately major sights like Big Ben and the Tower of London, quiet squares and large expanses of greenery, say, Hyde Park, Green Park and St James's Park are all within a few minutes' walk of the West End shops.
Flying into London, you're most likely to arrive at one of the capital's three main international airports, each of which is less than an hour from the city center. Arriving by train from elsewhere in Britain, you'll come into one of London's numerous mainline train stations, all of which have adjacent underground stations that link into the city center's tube network. However, plenty of taxis and buses make you moving easily day and night. The sheer size of the city, means that there is little chance of failing to find a room even in midsummer and the underground network makes accommodation outside the center a feasible option. Keep in mind that London is a very expensive city and lower cost accommodation in central London tends to be of poor quality.
In contrast to most of the rest of England, London is a great place to eat. You can sample any kind of cusine here and if you have the money you can experience the very best that the country has to offer. Soho has long been one renowned for its eclectic and fashionable restaurants, while Chinatown, on the other side of Shaftesbury Avenue, offers value-for-money eating right in the center of town. Obviously, there are also plenty of spots to pick up a street snack or cheap lunch. Most of the good places will be busy on most nights of the week, particularly on Friday and Saturday. You're best advised to reserve and some times a week ahead.
London has a lot of must see sights. A bus could take you from the House of Parliament and Westminster Abbey, up Whitehall, round Trafalgar Square, up the Strand and down Fleet Street and deposit you outside St Paul's Cathedral. The world's most perfect botanical gardens, the expansive Kew Gardens and the Palm House are also some of the places you should visit. Finally visit the old Spitalfields fruit and vegetable market at the edge of the East End on a Sunday and you'll find a miniature railway and lots of stands with delicious food.
London is the dance music capital of Europe and a seven-days-a-week party town offering a vast range of things to do after dark. Many of the best events are itinerant clubs that rely on word of mouth or mailing lists, so if you want to find the best events you should check one of London's dance magazines. London is the favorite destination of DJs from all over the world. Most clubs open their doors between 10pm and midnight and many will host a different club on each night of the week. A listings-magazine is essential if you want to get the most out of this city. In conclusion London is one of the most captivating cities of the world and one of the best places to visit.