| London is a world class city that has a long and | | | | a couple of hours. |
| prosperous history. It is a city which is known for | | | | Cycling is great in London, though you may want |
| its entertainment and attractions, and is a mixture | | | | to avoid riding with traffic. Cycling is excellent |
| of both new and old. If you are looking for an | | | | when riding through parks. If you enjoy |
| older city which offers many sites and sounds, | | | | horseback riding, you can have a taste of nobility |
| this is the city for you. | | | | by riding horses through Hyde park. Horses can |
| London is the capital city of the United Kingdom, | | | | be hired by the hour. |
| and produces approximately 17% of the nation's | | | | When it comes to hotels, if you're looking for top |
| gross domestic product. It is a major political, | | | | of the line you could stay at the Blakes Hotel in |
| business, and cultural city, and along with New | | | | South Kensington. If you're on a budget, you may |
| York, Tokyo, and Paris, is a city of global | | | | want to stay at the Hampstead Village |
| proportions. Over 300 languages are spoken in the | | | | Guesthouse, which is a nice Victorian house. |
| city, and residents are known as "Londoners." | | | | When traveling to this city, it is best to bring lots |
| It was founded by the Romans around AD 43, | | | | of money. London is known for being extremely |
| and they called it "Londinium." The language | | | | expensive, and will put a drain on your bank |
| originally spoken in London was Latin with a nice | | | | account. If you stay at a hotel and eat meals in |
| blend of Greek. Since that time, it has become | | | | restaurants expect to spend at least 65 Euros a |
| one of the largest cities in the European Union, | | | | day. |
| with a population of over 7 million. | | | | All transactions can be made using credit cards or |
| When it comes to tourism, London is a city which | | | | pounds. Most restaurants add a service charge to |
| is great to travel to year round. Tourist | | | | your bill, and those that don't expect you to pay |
| attractions do not close their doors in winter, | | | | at least 10 to 15% tips. The same is true for taxi |
| though summer is generally the best time to go. | | | | cab drivers. Travelers cheques can easily be |
| If you enjoy riding on boats, you can hire a boat | | | | changed into pounds at the many banks in the |
| and travel on the Serpentine near Hyde park for | | | | city. |