J Carnaghie wrote:
>Tudor Jones wrote:
>>>Peri wrote:
>>>
>>>>~ Peri
>>>>P.S. I'll take any other hints, tips and suggestions while you're at it!
>>
>> Hint#2. If you are going to use public tansit a lot, buses,
>> underground, trams, whatever, buy an Oyster card. Read about it
>> on Google. It is a pre-paid card and works really well. They also
>> guarantee that it is the cheapest way to go. If you start to run
>> out of cash on the card, you can top it up at most underground
>> stations I think.
>>
>> Hint #3. Take lots of money. That London is one expensive place.
>>
Made worse recently by the worsening exchange rate
>> Tudor Jones.
>> www.storm.ca/~tjones/index.html
>>
>Regarding taking lots of money.
>Don't take currency or traveler's checks- take an
Agree with not taking TCs as they will probably charge a fee to cash
them. Don't agree with not taking currency.
>ATM card with one of the international links.
Better to take a debit card, and a credit card that does not charge 3%
for the exchange to a different currency. Call and ask first. And
also be sure you know your PIN in numbers because I have heard that
the letters aren't on the keypads over there.
>Better yet take two! There are many ATM machines
>in Greater London. By the way, some of the smaller
>"neater" shops do not take credit cards or have
>much lower prices for currency.
>Check with the issuing bank(s) regarding ATM fees,
>etc. Some cards charge a per use fee as well as a
>percentage fee.
>London indeed can be a very expensive experience.
>Unlike most major cities it is easy to get around
>in using public transport and you can read the
>signs - the Oyster card is wonderful.
>Have a great trip, and don't be afraid to wander
>around; the natives are friendly.
>Cheers,
> John in LALALand (On the Left Coast)
The Oyster card may be good but we didn't get one because we weren't
there for a whole week - We got there on Saturday and left on Tuesday. |