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Underground or overground? How to get around London

London: a vast city famed for is ancientsavings compared to buying single journey and
history, buzzing nightlife, rich mix ofreturn  paper  tickets.
international culture, its food, the fog and
its great big London Eye. Visitors wanting toFor those places that the tube doesn't yet
make the most of their stay in Britain'sreach, (the tube network is far less
banging capital are going to have to find aextensive south of the river compared to
way to get around, but there's plenty ofnorth), the bus routes reach deep into almost
transport choices for the travelling tourist.every part of the sprawling city. The much
loved traditional "route master" buses, which
Unfortunately, walking won't get you very farcould be boarded or exited by jumping on or
in London. The city stretches over 609 squareoff from the ever-open rear door, have now
miles and, unless you plan on visiting only abeen retired from service, but London's buses
very small area, using your two legs alonelive on in the form of a modern fleet that
just  won't  suffice.still celebrates the red Double Decker bus,
which  is  a  trademark  of  the  city.
For fitness freaks, using a bike to get round
can be an option. It's clean, cheap and goodIf you prefer your transport non-public, then
for you, but you'll have to contend withthe classic London black cab can be hailed at
London drivers, heavily traffic and, quiteall hours and will whisk you away to anywhere
possibly, heavy rain. There are certain areasyou want to go. They're convenient and cool,
of the city which are ideal for exploring byand you'll get to talk to a real life London
bike, such as the paths along the ThamesCabbie - but it will cost you more than the
river, the Canals, Lee Valley and of coursebus or the tube. If you need a car for more
London's many parks, but as an overallthan just a quick journey, then you can
transport solution for the causal tourist,always get your own motor. Car rental in
only  the  fit  and  brave  need  apply.London isn't as expensive as you might expect
and cars can be booked in all London
If you don't mind the rush hour crush and youairports, as well as in dozens of rental
can read a simple colour coded map, thenoutlets  across  the  city.
London's aptly named underground train
system, 'The Tube', will take you to many ofPerhaps the best way to navigate around
London landmarks. The system has recentlyLondon is to use a combination of transport
been improved with the introduction of themethods. London's fleet of buses, cars, taxis
'oyster card' - a credit card like device toand the tube will allow you access to
which you can add money and then use toeverywhere in the city, bringing all the
travel throughout the underground system,delights of the capital within reach of the
simply swiping as you go. This system is nottravelling tourist.
only convenient, but also offers significant



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