[BigJonsson]

What are must-sees?
Is the London Pass worth it?
I'll be spending about a week in each

[GC|Simon]

London: Take the tube to Baker Street (Marylebone). Walk from there through the Regent's Park to Primrose Hill. Walk a couple of meters back to Regent's Park und take the way alongside the channel to Camden. You will need ~ 2 hours and those two hours will be beautiful.

[Al-ibn Kermit]

Are you going to be in Paris on Bastille Day (July 14)? Best time to be there obviously. There's a fireworks show launched OUT OF the Eiffel Tower and admission to the Louvre is free.

[Linkhero1]

What are must-sees? Is the London Pass worth it? I'll be spending about a week in each

I didn't go myself, but my friends went this past month. According to them the London Pass was totally worth it. I believe there's a 6 day pass available.

[BigJonsson]

Are you going to be in Paris on Bastille Day (July 14)? Best time to be there obviously. There's a fireworks show launched OUT OF the Eiffel Tower and admission to the Louvre is free.

Yea, we will be in Paris on that day
We have family to stay with when we are there :)

I imagine the streets are jam-packed more than usual that day?

[gerg]

Museum-wise, London musts include the British Museum, the Victoria & Albert Museum, the National Gallery, and either the Tate Britain or the Tate Modern or both. There's many more, of course, and it may be worth exploring some of the smaller museums (such as the White Cube, the Saatchi, or the Serpentine) if you're particularly interested in art. If the weather's good the Tate Britain and the Tate Modern can be done together - it's an hour or two walk along the river to get from one to the other. You'll pass lots of landmarks, and the South Bank has a nice atmosphere to it.

I'd also suggest Camden Town as a great place to walk around.

If the weather is deserving a trip to Kew Gardens might be good as well.

Oh, and Harrods and Selfridges are always fun to look around. They'll probably have some grand window displays on in July, perhaps still to do with the Diamond Jubilee, as will Fortnum & Mason.

It all depends on what you're interested in. There's always going to be more to see than you can do.

Edit: I've realised I've forgotten all the historical landmarks, such as the Tower of London, the Houses of Parliament, Tower Bridge, St. Paul's, Westminster Abbey, and so on.

Edit2: I'd avoid Oxford Street, though. It's hell on a good day, and I can't imagine how much more packed it'll be in the height of summer.

[Al-ibn Kermit]

Yea, we will be in Paris on that day We have family to stay with when we are there :) I imagine the streets are jam-packed more than usual that day?

At nighttime it was pretty crowded, yeah. It wasn't that bad during the day though. But if you're planning to go to the Louvre then plan to spend like half a day exploring it because it is huge (yet the Mona Lisa is small).

[gerg]

At nighttime it was pretty crowded, yeah. It wasn't that bad during the day though. But if you're planning to go to the Louvre then plan to spend like half a day exploring it because it is huge (yet the Mona Lisa is small).

This, too. There's so much better stuff in the Louvre than the Mona Lisa. It's a shame that gets all the attention.

[BigJonsson]

I imagine I'd be spending as much time as needed at the Louvre

[Computer]

Read this:

[BigJonsson]

Plane tix booked, this is happening :)

July 1 - 18th


I'd love to go to Wimbledon but it looks really expensive and difficult to get tickets

[Noshino]

PM f@lus to see if there is anything going on in Paris :p

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=367638

[Stasis]

Steak frites, steak frites! You must eat a steak frites!

There are several really good stand out places for this, so do your research and choose wisely... but whatever you do, make sure it's one of your pre-planned dinners!

[666]

Paris is incredible! Good one.

[Natetan]

London: Take the tube to Baker Street (Marylebone). Walk from there through the Regent's Park to Primrose Hill. Walk a couple of meters back to Regent's Park und take the way alongside the channel to Camden. You will need ~ 2 hours and those two hours will be beautiful.

Similarly, take the tube to queens way and have high tea at the Kensington gardens orangery.

http://www.hrp.org.uk/kensingtonpala...drink/orangery

Then you walk through Hyde Park towards Kensington to the V&A museum.

One of my favorite ways to spend a summer day in London

[Edmond Dantès]

Don't miss out on Greenwich in London. You have Greenwich Park with the Royal Observatory which includes a great Planetarium, the Queen's House, the National Maritime Museum and the Royal Naval College all in close proximity. There's also Greenwich market and the newly refurbished Cutty Sark ship on display.

http://www.equestrianteamgbr.co.uk/r...athlon_NvR.JPG

[Satan Claus]

Are you going to be in Paris on Bastille Day (July 14)? Best time to be there obviously. There's a fireworks show launched OUT OF the Eiffel Tower and admission to the Louvre is free.

There is also a big military parade at the Champs d'Elysees. If you want to go to the Louvre, get there as early as possible. During the parade it will be quite empty and enjoyable - and then the tourists will pour in.
Also in Paris:

- The Catacombs: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catacombs_of_Paris


- Versailles is only a few kilometres away and one of the most amazing palaces in the world


- Paris is full of museums. Too much to list here.

- If you want to get up on the Eiffel Tower, don't use the escalators, use the stairs. They are cheaper and it's amazing to walk around in this great steel structure.

- Also, Paris is connected to most of Frances big cities via the TGV trains. If you have a day to spare and some money, you can get to Strasbourg, Dijon, Lyon or Bordeaux in a few hours.

[The Friendly Monster]

Plane tix booked, this is happening :) July 1 - 18th I'd love to go to Wimbledon but it looks really expensive and difficult to get tickets

You can queue overnight and get show court tickets in the first week pretty easily and not too expensively. I really recommend it. Plus the queueing is really fun. We watched Murray, Nadal and Sharapova from the second row all for about £30 each about five years ago.

[codhand]

Paris, I recommend the Sewer Tour because it's like 5 bucks and weird.

Also, this bar is cool if you're of age.

[BigJonsson]

You can queue overnight and get show court tickets in the first week pretty easily and not too expensively. I really recommend it. Plus the queueing is really fun. We watched Murray, Nadal and Sharapova from the second row all for about £30 each about five years ago.

I'll be there for the 2nd week of the tournament but I'll see

I may just opt to check out Rolland Garos since Wimbledon has no tours at all :(




What are the lines really like at Tower of London and Churchill War Rooms?

[Edmond Dantès]

I'll be there for the 2nd week of the tournament but I'll see I may just opt to check out Rolland Garos since Wimbledon has no tours at all :( What are the lines really like at Tower of London and Churchill War Rooms?

Nothing major even on the weekends.

[BigJonsson]

Sweet, one of my fav bands is playing in London the day I get there...........figures I go to London and there are Canadian bands/artists playing a few places that week lol

[Krispy]

Come check out my new pad.

[UnluckyKate]

I don't know if I'll be there in July but I can hang out with you. Also, if you are here for the 14th, we can see the firework from my roof : 360 degrees view all over paris.

Pic from last year :

[Secret_Riddle]

What are must-sees? Is the London Pass worth it? I'll be spending about a week in each

Two amazing cities.

A week in each should be enough for just about everything you want to do.

While you're in Paris, make sure you cordon off at least a couple days for the Louvre.

As for the London Pass, I've never used it, but from a quick search it seems like a good deal if you were planning on some of those attractions anyway. Right off the bat, I notice that the London Eye, and Buckingham aren't included. I would at least visit Buckingham.

[BigJonsson]

Is Buckingham even open this Summer?

I was going to check out Windsor Castle instead since its covered by the London Pass if I get it

[BigJonsson]

Hmmm, pay as you go sim cards and service looks to be so much cheaper than it is in Canada, wtf =/

[BigJonsson]

Booked a holiday inn express in Hammersmith-Fulham, seems a decent location for the price, close to the tube and to where my sister lives

Holy shit @ the hotel prices for 3 adults when you get closer to central London, insane!

[Tideas]

I'm heading to London this weekend!

[Arcteryx]

Catacombs Catacombs Catacombs

and watch out for pickpockets

[slider]

Holy shit @ the hotel prices for 3 adults when you get closer to central London, insane!

I recently stayed in the Royal Horseguards... didn't particularly like it but holy shit was it expensive. If I'd been picking up the bill I'd... I'd... I dunno. But it would've been bad.

[BigJonsson]

Catacombs Catacombs Catacombs and watch out for pickpockets

Paris catacombs? I saw it on tripadvisor, looks awesome

And yea, I'm going to be clutching my dSLR tight and keep money in a pocket with a zipper

[sixteen-bit]

I'm jelly, OP.

[GrayFoxPL]

Le prostitutes - Le gal!

[Arcteryx]

Paris catacombs? I saw it on tripadvisor, looks awesome And yea, I'm going to be clutching my dSLR tight and keep money in a pocket with a zipper

Yep, Paris Catacombs. Seriously awesome time.


As for pickpockets: if you ride the subways, be wary of people standing near the doors. That's really the only place we had issues with them. They will basically have one person try and block you from getting on, and then someone will come up behind you an try an steal something.

[BosSin]

Walk from Hackney to Mile End during the evening/at midnight

[BigJonsson]

Holy shit the tube map looks confusing

[BigJonsson]

What do you all recommend for public transportation inside London, 7 day zone 1-2 travelcard or a pre-paid oystercard

Whats the difference

[gerg]

Holy shit the tube map looks confusing

Eh, it's more complicated now that they've added lots of Overground- and National Rail-related information to it, but you soon appreciate the awesomeness of its design.

What do you all recommend for public transportation inside London, 7 day zone 1-2 travelcard or a pre-paid oystercard Whats the difference

A Pre-Paid Oystercard is simply something that you top-up as you spend - you touch in with it at the station when starting your journey and touch out at the end. Prices are cheaper than normal tickets, and the amount you can spend in a day is capped to the nearest daily Travelcard.

A 7 day Zone 1-2 Travelcard would probably save you money inside that region, but you'd have to pay for any travel outside that zone. It's been so long since I've bought a physical ticket that I'm not sure quite how that'd work - I'm not sure if the Travelcard would cover the relevant portion of a longer journey, or if you'd have to pay for it in full.

Transport for London has a page comparing ticket prices here if it's of any use.

[Beerman462]

Will you be attending the hat convention?

[BigJonsson]

Eh, it's more complicated now that they've added lots of Overground- and National Rail-related information to it, but you soon appreciate the awesomeness of its design. A Pre-Paid Oystercard is simply something that you top-up as you spend - you touch in with it at the station when starting your journey and touch out at the end. Prices are cheaper than normal tickets, and the amount you can spend in a day is capped to the nearest daily Travelcard. A 7 day Zone 1-2 Travelcard would probably save you money inside that region, but you'd have to pay for any travel outside that zone. It's been so long since I've bought a physical ticket that I'm not sure quite how that'd work - I'm not sure if the Travelcard would cover the relevant portion of a longer journey, or if you'd have to pay for it in full. Transport for London has a page comparing ticket prices here if it's of any use.

I think my best bet is to get a 7 day travelcard loaded onto an oyster card since I'm in London for 9 days, then go to paris for a week, then back to London for a couple days

Use the travelcard and then paygo

[RukusProvider]

In Paris, make sure to visit laudree for macaroons and just once, go for breakfast and get an omelette.

[Qasiel]

Will you be attending the hat convention?

You've just become my favourite poster.

[Sutton Dagger]

What are must-sees? Is the London Pass worth it? I'll be spending about a week in each

So jealous, we were in London and Paris about 6 months ago now, and they were both amazing cities. Too many places to recommend. OP if you have an iOS device download a couple of apps (for free) called GuidePal, there is an app for both London and Paris.

These apps basically have all the major places to see and do, eat and drink, nightlife (bars/clubs) and shopping. They will provide a great base for you to work from.

[BigJonsson]

I have the tripadvisor apps on my phone

[BigJonsson]

Under 2 weeks to go :)


Any tips/suggestions on visiting Bath and Stonehenge?

[ronald]

I also used the London Pass and thought it was well worth it too... So many things to do and places to go... the museums were really good but Tate Modern stood out ;)

[godelsmetric]

If you have a spare day, you might enjoy a trip to Cambridge.



It's quite small and only ~1 hour away from London on the train.

[edit]Yeah the Tate Modern is great. All of the big museums in London are pretty great to be honest. Though you might want to give the Science Museum a miss if you have to. I felt like it was a bit aimed at kids.

[Canis lupus]

In London, visit the wax museum, very nice. I believe the name was Madam Tussaud or something.

[Qasiel]

Seeing as he said he was going around this time, is BigJonsson in London now?