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Nicola Ferrara

Essential London travel guide

Here’s everything you need to know about visiting our vibrant capital, from invaluable travel tips to insider intel

Written by
Kyra Hanson
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London is a fun, diverse city to visit that caters for a multitude of tastes, cultures and interests. Whether you want to hit the museums, catch a show, party until dawn or eat your way around town, there are some fundamental facts you should know in advance. Luckily we’re here to help, with this exhaustive guide to getting around, getting down and getting the most out of our glorious capital. This ever-shifting and sometimes dysfunctional city can be a bit of a pain too. So to avoid being a total stress-head, just read our tips and, most importantly, when travelling on escalators, never stand on the right. This way lies peace and harmony.

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