London Tips/Advice For A 1st Timer

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Originally Posted by the_only_turek_fan

Oh and eat at Nandos.

In case you didn't know, they have actually opened up a Nandos in the N.E.. While I haven't had the chance to eat at a Nandos in London, my friend who ate at one in Syndey said they it was better down under. However, he still said the one here is good and I have heard only raving reviews from others. Check it out!

Originally Posted by 4X4

Keep a tourist map in your pocket and every time you're a bit lost or bored, stop at a pub for a pint, slap the map down on your table and figure out where you are and where you want to go. Best way to explore Europe, IMHO.

This is a pretty awesome way to see the world and on a similar note, reserve at least one day where you can put the map in your pocket and just roam free. It is a great way to learn the area around your hotel and what regular London is like. When I was in Paris this summer with a few friends who had never been to Europe before, I led them away from the Pompidou Centre and told them we weren't going to look at a map until sunset as it was around three in the afternoon. They thought it was a blast and got to visit some places they never would have seen otherwise and also learnt a few neat things about Paris first hand, which was great because it was an urban studies field school!