London, England
History, Beauty, & Expensive Things
June 2014
Thinking about heading to the land of the royal? Perfect, this place is filled with beauty and history everywhere you go! Just make sure to budget enough money, as the prices may look the same as in the USA, but are actually twice the cost as they use the British Pound. Don't let that stop you, this beautiful land is definitely worth your visit!
If you're staying for 2 or more days and are up to walk, it's definitely doable to walk the entire area. Maybe grab a tour along the way. However, if you only have one day to visit this place, go online and buy the "Hop on, Hop off" bus tour! This way you will be able to see everything you want and learn about it along the way! You even get free river cruises, and if you're lucky, your tour guide on the river will be as awesome as ours!
If you don't buy them online, you can simply buy them at any of the bus stops for a little bit higher price. Aim to sit on the top deck to see the entire city!
Through this tour, you'll be able to pass the giant horse statue, my personal favorite.
You'll also see and learn about many important historic statues and places like the arch below.
You'll pass the first ever TV advertisements...
The famous Burberry clock on the old building...
A blue cock (don't ask me the significance... still not sure how important this could be)
You'll obviously get to see the famous BIG BEN!!!
The London Eye (you can buy tickets to go on this if you have time, it takes about an hour to go all the way around...)
Take the river cruise included in the bus pass and see the famous "wibbly, wobbly bridge" (I'm not sure the real name, our tour guide told us when it first opened, you could see it moving when people walked on it and it had to be closed down until it had more structural support. It is now open to walk across)
You'll see the famous TOWER BRIDGE in London.... no this is not "London Bridge" (sorry to the people in Arizona who bought the old "London Bridge" thinking they were getting this beautiful bridge.
Walk across tower bridge & even climb up one of the towers if you want to pay more money... not sure why people love climbing up things in every city they visit, but hey, if that's your thing, why not?!
Walk closer to Big Ben.... yes, I'll never cease to be amazed by this beautiful place.
Obviously, get your picture taken inside one of the famous red telephone booths, as every tourist does when they visit London, because why not?!
Now for my personal favorite... If you've been traveling forever, like I have, and need your Chipotle fix, there are five of them throughout London!!!! Of course, those 7 pounds you'll be paying is actually twice what you pay in America, but if you're anything like me then it's 150% worth it!!
Happiness is just a Chipotle Burrito away!
Be one of the fabulous tourists, and get your picture taken with a cop! They just look so much cooler in England with those hats! =]
Don't miss out on Buckingham Palace! It is a beautiful sight to see and you can't visit London without coming here!
If you go at the right time, you can even watch the changing of the guards! It is a cool marching routine that you don't want to miss!
Each and every detail surrounding the Palace is absolutely beautiful! You won't regret this visit!
London, England is a beautiful place! Best of all, people speak English here! However, don't be alarmed when they use funny words with funny accents, you'll get used to it and learn to love it!
Check out this great Buzzfeed on "British Slang as Guessed by an American" to catch up on your British terms!
Cheers mate!
As always,
-Lexi
Awesome pictures!
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