
Is it your first time in London? Come on, I'll tell you 4 things you need to know to easily explore London on your own.
1 Exploring London The easiest way is the Hop-On Hop-Off London double-decker bus. You'll get to see all the attractions, and the ticket is valid for a full 24 hours.
2 Outside London There are day trips available everywhere. It's an 11-hour trip, for example, to see Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, and the city of Bath. No need to worry about driving yourself or taking the train, and you might even make some new friends!
3 Traveling with children Everyone goes to London! Lately, especially with kids, it's very popular to go on the Warner Bros. Studio Tour - The Making of Harry Potter to see behind the scenes of the films and walk through the incredible movie sets. See the costumes and props. It's easy to buy this tour in the city, and the price includes travel and tickets.
4 Other attractions in the UK London is a great starting point for exploring the UK. Nearby places include Stonehenge, the cathedral city of Salisbury, Windsor and the magnificent Windsor Castle, and Canterbury with its stunning cathedral, as well as the city of Bath.
A bit further away are the seaside resort town of Brighton, accessible by train, as well as the university cities of Oxford and Cambridge, which you can also reach by train.
And if you want to visit Wales, the capital city of Cardiff is just another train ride away.

If you're going to England, don't miss out!
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Rin will share the details of each attraction in the next post.
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