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@myjulie60 4 күн бұрын

If you go to Cambridge again go to the Eagle pub down Bene’t Street (opposite kings College). It’s one of the oldest and famous pubs where two scientists Crick & Watson announced the discovery of DNA. There’s a blue plaque outside. Very interesting. Also the Cambridge Botanical gardens are a must.

@thetraveldiary-55 3 күн бұрын

Thank you for the information. Will keep this in mind when I go back :)

@katyytse 5 күн бұрын

very useful information, thank you!

@thetraveldiary-55 5 күн бұрын

Thank u :)

@nadinebarnes6431 7 күн бұрын

Love it thank you for sharing the video, keep going your great at having the right pace and info, some people just wizz by things, I hope you get lots of new subscribers soon

@thetraveldiary-55 6 күн бұрын

@@nadinebarnes6431 thank you very much. I have lots more coming up but takes a long time to sort out and edit. Much appreciate your comment.

@twentyrothmans7308 7 күн бұрын

You must have been out of your mind going that late 🙂 CBG is mobbed on Saturdays - you need to go early. If you get a return, your ticket might let you return to KGX, if that's what you desire. If you are buying 1st class, forget it on the way back, everyone piles in there.

@thetraveldiary-55 7 күн бұрын

It was perfect timing for us going the time we did. Can't do any later or earlier.

@mudchute4dlr 11 күн бұрын

'ticket machine that you will find at every station' i could probably list a decent amount of tube stations without those, as old as barking and as new as battersea power station. of course, ticket machines exist at those stations, and i think all stations (idk about select stations like roding valley) but they are different to use you don't need to touch out on bus (as mentioned) or tram (not mentioned). i wouldn't say tourists really use the tram but it's worth mentioning. touch in and out on all london underground, docklands light railway, and mainliner trains including the elizabeth line and london overground this isn't a bad video, unlike most on this topic, but i just thought id mention that

@thetraveldiary-55 10 күн бұрын

Thanks for the info. I was thinking of the stations a visitor comes into when arrive in London but u r right not all stations will have everything. Will keep this in mind if I do updates.

@bobvila1010 15 күн бұрын

Very w on the well done and explained! I'LL be in London for 8 days next spring. So I intent to buy the Oyster card and load-it with 7 days travel card. For the additionnal day, can I just top on the card? Merci beaucoup from Montréal!!

@thetraveldiary-55 14 күн бұрын

@@bobvila1010 7 days travel card expensive. Just buy pay as u go Oyster card as I explained in video. Put about £50 in it and top it up as and when u need to. U can walk everywhere in central London so only need to use the oyster if u r out of central London and the daily travel cost is capped at the same as if u had a travel card so u will not pay more than the cost of a travel card therefore, it’s best to buy PAYG and just top-up when u need to. Have a good time and don’t forget to subscribe. I have more videos of walks of central London coming up.

@bobvila1010 2 күн бұрын

@@thetraveldiary-55 Thanks for your comments! I forget to mention that I'm intend to go out after dinner for 5 nights of Blue hour photography (10 additionals Tube route). In my 8 days, I inted to have 21 routes of Tube and 6 routes of bus, in different time and locations. Based of the cost of de 7 days Travel card of 42,7GBP + one day capped at 8,50GBP, looks to me, unless the cost of the travel card is higher than 42,7GBP. PAYG is not cheaper. Right? Thanks!!

@thetraveldiary-55 Күн бұрын

@@bobvila1010 The 42.7GBP pass is limited to travel on zones 1-2 only so if all the travels are within just zones 1-2 then yes go for that.

@bobvila1010 Күн бұрын

@@thetraveldiary-55 Thank you for your input, it's appreciated! Do you know what will happen if I have a 7 days pass Zone 1-2 and I used to go to Canary Wharf Zone 3? I will not be able to open the door at Canary when Tap Out, and will have load money on my Oyster Card? Thanks again.

@jameskirwin 17 күн бұрын

Just found your channel, great stuff you got a new subscriber. Thanks for the Paddington video

@thetraveldiary-55 17 күн бұрын

@@jameskirwin Thank you. Same to you ☺️. You may like to see this fantastic London station as well. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnymnKKpjLV7j9Esi=vzGTjzg_4lbSrG1-

@norituk9824 19 күн бұрын

Excellent video. Many thanks.

@paultrewin5871 25 күн бұрын

If using Apple Pay or Google Pay or a credit or debit card, make sure you use a sterling one. Foreign exchange charges by the banks are ridiculous.

@thetraveldiary-55 24 күн бұрын

@@paultrewin5871 Yes. A German friend got charged €23 for a bus ride when it should be £1.75. He contacted the bank and got refunded. I advise him to just get an Oyster card anyway since he can’t be contacting the bank everyday about it.

@matlepak9694 28 күн бұрын

i heard the train services on weekends have been disrupted the last 2 years due to strikes. Is it finally over?

@thetraveldiary-55 27 күн бұрын

@@matlepak9694 No. train/tube strikes r never over. They r ongoing and happens almost every year. The unions always demand more pay and more benefits for their staff hence there is always disruption almost every year, usually during weekdays so that people can’t go to work. That’s y train/ tube fares go up every year. Fares will always go up due to this. Never down. Weekend disruptions is usually due to engineering or maintenance work, not strikes.

@matlepak9694 22 күн бұрын

@@thetraveldiary-55 ok that's somewhat scary

@azti3367 Ай бұрын

Hello! will Oyster card save me more money or it's not needed if I have apple pay?

@thetraveldiary-55 Ай бұрын

The cost of the journey is the same regardless of Apple pay or Oyster card. But as mentioned in the video, it will cost £7 to get an Oystercard so if Apple pay doesn't charge you anything then you would save £7.

@azti3367 Ай бұрын

@@thetraveldiary-55 thank you!

@trendingwwwandw Ай бұрын

👍 new sub (❁´◡`❁) Like 297 very useful and informative video !

@thetraveldiary-55 Ай бұрын

@@trendingwwwandw Than you.

@merryweather4988 Ай бұрын

Seems the perfect place to live. Right in the centre of town. Near to stations, markets, shops, park yet quiet and peaceful. Everything is right on the doorstep. Perfect

@MarkandLindasXadventures Ай бұрын

such a vibrant place!

@ronaldrayner5049 Ай бұрын

Some fellow said he uses his Oyster card ,because losing his debit card would be more annoying. Last year I used the Oyster ,but ran out of funds on the card ,a transit fellow told me to use my debit card ,perfect. I didn't expect I'd be back for a 3rd visit ,but if I do get back ,as planned ,I will definitely use the Oyster up to the last trip. Last year in Munich I dropped the debit card by accident ,but was lucky to notice ,so the less it comes out of my pocket the better ,it is a hell'uva long swim back to Canukia (Canada)

@thetraveldiary-55 Ай бұрын

@@ronaldrayner5049 Good idea. I also only use the Oyster card to travel because if there’s a problem such as if u missed touch in/out (sometimes the system malfunction or due to some other error) or if there’s problem with your journey station staff can check the card and issue u with refund. Can’t do that if u use your bank card.

@davidyoung5114 Ай бұрын

I am always worried about constantly having to use a credit card when I travel, so using the Oyster Card seems to be the better alternative for me. I've seen elsewhere that you can get Oyster Cards prior to arriving at the airport. Are there any advantages to getting an Oyster Card beforehand, or is it easier (cheaper?) to get a card upon arrival?

@thetraveldiary-55 Ай бұрын

@@davidyoung5114 only benefit I can think off is u can use the network immediately when arrived otherwise u need to go find somewhere to buy it. The Oyster card now costs £7 so quite expensive. But Oyster card have details of all your travels so if there’s something wrong or if u r overcharged because u forgot to touch in/out u can seek help from station staff who can sort it out and give u refund. If u use a credit card u will need to either sort it out with your bank or call into the Oyster card help centre. A lot more admin/bureaucratic red tape to go through.

@isabelmarr8482 Ай бұрын

Now all the credit card can use, even the one issues in another countries. I just came from London, and all my transportation i had used my Visa card from abroad.

@thetraveldiary-55 Ай бұрын

@@isabelmarr8482 Yes. Overseas Credit card is becoming widespread and the more it’s being used the more it becomes acceptable. However, my friend from Cyprus came in May and he couldn’t use his Cyprus issued card. It works in shops, restaurants etc but not for TFL. Also, unless it is a contactless debit card many card charges a fee so might not be cheaper in the long run. Oyster card keeps a record of all your travel details so if there r problems or if u r being overcharged because u forgot to touch in/out etc station staff can check the card and issue u a refund. If u use a credit card station staff can’t check so u will need to either sort it out with your bank or call up the Oyster help centre. Much more cumbersome and red tape to go through.

@regalcreations9575 Ай бұрын

There is a religious congregation named st. Joseph society of Mill Hill Missionaries. Can you make a short video of it.

@thetraveldiary-55 Ай бұрын

Hi. Thanks for your interest but my videos are generally of walking and sightseeing. I've no idea about this religious group and I doubt if they would allow me to make a video about them.

@orphicprince Ай бұрын

How much would the monthly card be?

@thetraveldiary-55 Ай бұрын

Costs depend on which travel zone you need. Watch this on the travel zones kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWbVqJujj5ucjK8si=OJPfVjMtgR9oLFY4

@KanemiX3 Ай бұрын

How lovely!

@nightking1622 2 ай бұрын

Is there any app on phone we can pay with?

@thetraveldiary-55 2 ай бұрын

@@nightking1622 Nothing I know except Apple Pay or Google Pay but both these are linked to your bank card.

@selmawillam7550 2 ай бұрын

Thank you. Very useful info

@thetraveldiary-55 2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@prp3231 2 ай бұрын

What's the health service like in there?

@thetraveldiary-55 2 ай бұрын

@@prp3231 BAD. Used to be really good but unfortunately have gone downhill. U probably be dead before u get an appointment to see a GP.

@prp3231 2 ай бұрын

@@thetraveldiary-55 then it's worth avoiding living there.

@thetraveldiary-55 2 ай бұрын

@@prp3231 😟. U need to consider that it’s probably the same for many places in the country.

@thetraveldiary-55 2 ай бұрын

@@prp3231 I just found out. If you have private med insurance, then you’ll be fine. But if you are a normal pleb with no private health insurance then expect to be fob off at every turn just trying to get a GP appointment.

@prp3231 2 ай бұрын

@@thetraveldiary-55 very sad to hear. It's like living in the USA but with poverty and bad weather

@nishuadi2624 2 ай бұрын

Is tube runs 24 hrs ?

@thetraveldiary-55 2 ай бұрын

@@nishuadi2624 Only at the weekends. Friday and Saturday. And not on all lines either. Limited to a few number of lines and stations only. Do a Google search for night tube for more information.

@nishuadi2624 2 ай бұрын

@@thetraveldiary-55 thanks for Information 🤝

@aboutnol 2 ай бұрын

Hey, you said the contactless card may not work if it's from a foreign bank. Is it also for the Google pay or only for the credit card? Thanks

@thetraveldiary-55 2 ай бұрын

Hi. According to TFL Google pay and Apple pay will work. However, I have come across both scenarios. One work while another doesn't. The one that doesn't work is always the one that is linked to an overseas credit card. This happened 2 years ago so maybe it may have improved by now.

@errolmagill1611 3 ай бұрын

Excellent tutorial. 🙂

@thetraveldiary-55 3 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@abiaiye27 3 ай бұрын

Very informative. Thanks

@otmansassioui6591 3 ай бұрын

❤

@oxfamshop 3 ай бұрын

I hope you found something of interest at the carboot sale . It is good to see a local video . I live in Edgware . I like the upper deck view from the 221

@thetraveldiary-55 Ай бұрын

Thank you.

@oxfamshop 3 ай бұрын

You could taken a 292 bus or 107 from Edgware they both serve Elstree and Borehamwood Station and may have been cheaper

@thetraveldiary-55 3 ай бұрын

I see. Yes. This would not have cost the extra £3.10 train fare each way (£6.20 total) but would take longer. Also, the plan was to meet up with another person who was supposed to catch the same train but from Kings+ but she missed her train at K+ 🥹. She ended up getting a different train to Cuffney station and walked the mile getting to the car boot an hour later.

@oxfamshop 3 ай бұрын

@@thetraveldiary-55 The on a 107 if you go again is about 25 minutes to Elstree and Borehamwood station . So yes a bit extra time

@thetraveldiary-55 3 ай бұрын

@@oxfamshop Thank you for the info. and your support but I don't think I'll be going that way again as my friend has left the country.

@golgumbazguide...4113 4 ай бұрын

Super

@thetraveldiary-55 4 ай бұрын

Thank you. Worth all the effort :).

@carforumwanker 4 ай бұрын

MANY people are using all zones and only get a MAX charge of £1 per day.Its fully Legal and the Bank card they use only gets charged a £1 !! They are not committing fraud etc etc . TFL should easily know who they are as their multi million pound software should throw up warnings etc .Seen it with my own eyes .There is a HUGE growing black market in the sale of these bank cards .

@mariagoddess 3 ай бұрын

Ur right., its happened to me all the time 😅 im confused because what i know is £3 or depends how far. But me everywhere i go they only charged me £1 😅

@grahampinnock309 4 ай бұрын

You sound very young. I have to commend you on the accurate information you provided. The steady handheld video footage of how to use the ticket machine to buy oyster cards is fantastic. The still frame to illustrate key points is well used and not just for the sake of it. My friend is coming from Belgium. I will send him this excellent tutorial.

@thetraveldiary-55 4 ай бұрын

Thank u for the lovely comment. I was inspired to make this video when friends and people I know got totally ripped off because they didn’t know how to buy an Oyster card so I just went out with my phone camera and put this vid together. But I’m not young anymore :)