by Bill Wu
Many tourists are fascinated with Britain because of its scenic nature, long history, friendly people, and even the English accent. However, budget travelling seems to be more challenging now. Not only do we find everything expensive in Britain, but many tourists are complaining about the high cost of living in London and that the pound is growing stronger. Here are some tips for saving your pennies on your journey to Britain: The Tube The oldest underground is also one of the most expensive. But if you get a travel card you can go anywhere you want by bus or tube for one price. Travel cards are available for one day, two days, etc. Sightseeing Concessional discounts normally come with showing your international student card. You may get free entrance to over one thousand castles and sightseeing highlights in all of Great Britain with Great Britain Pass, which is available in some domestic travel agents in Taiwan and the British Information Centre in London. British Rail Tours Most young people like to travel by train. However, the quality of BR does not match its high price. And your Eurorail Pass doesn’t work in Britain. But even if you forget to get a rail pass before you get there. Don’t worry. Here are some pointers. ▋A one-day return rail ticket is normally cheaper. ▋Buy a BR youth card for 18 pounds first; then you get a discount up to 1/3 off the normal price on every ticket you book. ▋A super apex or apex ticket is really a bargain, which means tickets must be bought one or two weeks before departure. By the way, “Eurostar” will take you rapidly across the Channel within three hours, directly from London Waterloo station, to either Paris or Brussels. The trains depart hourly. Poor Man Tour If you are running beyond your budget in London, there are some excellent places which are free of charge. For example, the unparalleled British Museum is free. Walk across Trafalgar Square and visit the National Gallery, where the exhibitions include a dazzling range of works from da Vinci to Seurat. Enjoy the atmosphere of Soho and then do some window shopping along Piccadily’s boutiques or maybe the biggest department store in Europe, Harrod’s. The Natural History Museum and the Science Museum are free after 16.30. Too tired after walking all day ? Take a rest in Hyde Park, listen to the arguments between speakers on a soapbox and the audience. Be sure not to sit on the beautiful lounge chairs in the park though, because a few minutes later, an English gentleman will come asking you to pay a fee-with an elegant accent of course! a
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May 2024
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