In a previous post we discussed how to get around London, Underground, Red Bus, and Black Cab. But what if you want to go elsewhere in England? Well, we did mention driving, but there is another way to get around: Trains.
In the US, where we live, the train system does have passenger trains, particularly on the East Coast in the Boston-New York-Philadelphia-DC corridor where Amtrak runs regular trains at relatively high …
In the first article of our series, we wrote about the Underground. In this, the second part, we’ll cover another way to travel in London, the red bus, also known as the double-decker bus. The red bus is an icon of London, and has earned iconic status by navigating the streets of London (and other cities in the UK) all hours of the day and night. The first omnibus service was started in 1829 …
In London there are many attractions and unique offerings for a visitor. We have not personally been able to see them all, but that doesn’t mean we cannot tell you about them. Our good friend, Misty Watkins and her husband recently visited London for a few days before going on to other sites and then joining us for a cruise back to the US. They were able to experience one attraction that we have not …