17 London Travel Mistakes in 6 Minutes | When You Arrive, This Is What You Need to Know

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You guys are the best!! Your videos helped us a TON when we went to Hawaii in 2021 and your newest videos are helping us plan our London trip coming up this March!!!

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[@danieldravot341]

I lived in the UK while working for an American TV network and I would agreed pretty much with everything these folks say. If time is not crucial, always take a bus and always sit upstairs. You just might see something of interest or a place you might want to go back to . . .

[@davidbickford365]

Great Video. Right to the point and very informative. Thank you!!

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[@brigiethepickle1088]

So helpful! Thank you

[@annette3488]

Oh my goodness! So glad I found y’all! Guess where I am going in May to London! Time for me to binge watch all of your videos this is our first time to London!

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[@phornlala9051]

It is useful for my solo first trip in October. From Bangkok, Thailand😄

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Have a wonderful solo trip!!

[@wanderersinblack]

Thank you for your video & info, it brought back memories. My very first time in London was a very positive experience, as I had a friend who lived there. His tips & suggestions made for a great time & I absolutely loved the city & can’t wait to came back. Big cheers from Melbourne 🍷!

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Thanks for watching from Melbourne! London is a wonderful place and it’s great when you get local tips. I hope you can go back soon.

[@maggieclendenin6740]

Going to London this fall can't wait. Thanks for the tips

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[@user-zzyachieve]

I can't agree more! It is helpful for tourists ~ 😊😊By the way, I found that I can get a discount on tickets with code on trainpal ~🎉

[@TanjilaFerdous-n5v]

Very imformative video💜

[@bronwynquinn4477]

Fabulous ! Thank you!

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[@bmoulder43]

This is great stuff! Heading to London in March and will be watching this a few more times before then!

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[@leohickey4953]

Thumbs up for your Citymapper recommendation. I always suggest it for visitors to London, but when you're travelling to other cities it's intelligent enough to pick up when a local version is available and prompts you to use that version if you'd like. It worked well for me in New York and Paris for example.

[@YourGuidesAbroad]

Thanks for sharing! We started using it for other cities too. It is super helpful and give piece of mind when taking public transport or navigating a city.

[@maleldil1]

I really don't see the point of using Citymapper. Google Maps and TfL Go have the same information (Maps even added costs recently), almost always suggest the same path and use less battery. Citymapper absolutely murders my battery on Android.

[@HypatiaK]

Take hand sanitizer & use often. I caught a nasty bug that I think I got from handrails in the tube. Germs of all nations. But I loved the city.

[@eamonnevans8005]

2:32 Thinking you need cash: Well this is starting to change. With the cost of living more people are using cash in the UK to keep closer tabs on their expenditure. Also, sales outlets are obliged to accept cash even if sometimes they don't want to. Can I also recommend an Oyster Card when travelling around London on Buses, the tube and overground trains.

[@YourGuidesAbroad]

Thanks for sharing!

[@maleldil1]

I believe you have to pay a fee to get an Oyster, and they don't return that fee when you want to return the card to get your balance back. Depending on your international card fees, it might be easier to just use contactless.

[@samkotlin8938]

@@maleldil1 It’s true that the Oyster card now cost £7 (pounds), however it never runs out so when you visit to London ends, and if ever you decide to visit again all you would have to do is top your oyster card with additional credit, also any credit that you still have on it still valid. Personally I really don’t like taking out any bank card unnecessary so if I can avoid it and thus oyster cards are perfect for me.

[@lw3158]

Hello Erica and Jordan! Just found this channel, actually by accident, but talk about timing beinbg everything, we are in the midst of planning a 7 day trip to London and then 7 days in Scotland. Going to binge these vids and check out your website also. No doubt will have lots of questions to follow! Do you guys help plan trips/itineraries and if so, how does that all work. many thx

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[@GuillermoLG552]

American ex-pat here, in London for 40 years, some good advice, but just to add: Buses are the biggest bargain in London; after 3 rides, the rest of the day is free on the bus; it's called "price capping." However!!! You can transfer unlimited times within one hour of your first ride without charge! 2. Americans are known to be loud, please speak in soft tones. It's so embarrassing for me when I encounter Americans. And now my tip. London is expensive, so eating in pubs (many serve food) is less costly than restaurants. For a cheap meal, many supermarkets have cafes, where food is much less expensive.

[@erics670]

I like the fact that these are so short...

[@user-zzyachieve]

I can't agree more! It is helpful for tourists ~ 😊By the way, I found that I can get a discount on tickets with code on trainpal ~😂

[@MrLeeje713]

Great content as always! No longer in Hawaii i see

[@YourGuidesAbroad]

We go back to Hawaii often, like next month! We also love Europe!

[@susannahthompson8573]

We’ve booked our main train travel (London to Chester and back), but we’re holding off on tix to and from Brighton, as we’d rather go on a less-rainy day. Hope the rail prices won’t be exorbitant for booking the day before.

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I hope you get a good price! I see that route as a commuter route, which prices are more steady.

[@jimstanborough825]

Watch out for strikes now that there has been a change of government. Buy your train tickets through the app of the carrier to ensure you get the latest info

[@stevedavis3527]

Nice video. Regarding the use of a contactless credit card for the train travel. Does this work on the Piccadilly line and the Jubilee line? I get confused between the London Underground and Trains And The Tube

[@YourGuidesAbroad]

Yes, contactless works on the Jubilee and Piccadilly. They are Underground (Tube) trains. National Rail trains require tickets. National Rail are the big trains that leave from the stations (Waterloo, Paddington, Euston, Victoria, Clapham, etc). Thanks for the question!

[@maleldil1]

@@YourGuidesAbroad National Rail doesn't require tickets if you're inside Greater London. You can use cards and Oyster just as you would use in the Tube.

[@Listenerandlearner870]

Do not try to use Oyster or contactless on the Stansted Express. If you do you will get a big fine. Buy a ticket. Contactless can be used to buy a ticket. Alwsys buy a ticket when using the Stansted Express.

[@YourGuidesAbroad]

Thanks for sharing the tip! Sorry to hear about that.

[@Listenerandlearner870]

Thank you. I haven't been fined but very many people are fined. I post the warning in many places.

[@bdouglas]

I had a double take! ...NOT HAWAII! YES!!!

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[@topnobau]

But they drive on the same side as Australia! :D

[@amybrassard]

Hi! We are traveling to London with our 15 and 17 yr old sons in April! We’ve heard contactless is the way to go, but our kids don’t have credit cards. Also, as we have been buying tickets and things abroad, our credit card always asks us to put in a code to verify purchases. I’m worried this will happen when we are trying to scan for the tube! Any thoughts or suggestions? I know it’s $7 for an oyster card, but maybe it’s worth it for our situation? Thanks!

[@YourGuidesAbroad]

Thanks for asking, they can use Apple pay if they have phones. But, an Oyster card is convenient once you get it. It sounds like your best option. You can try your credit card to see if it works. Mine asks for verification at times but works on the tube. It depends on the card and type. Not simple! You can apply for discounted Oyster cards for your sons if you like: tfl.gov.uk/fares/free-and-discounted-travel/11-15-zip-oyster-photocard?intcmp=55575

[@amybrassard]

@@YourGuidesAbroad Thank you so much! I didn’t know about the discount oyster cards- that’s really helpful! My husband and I just watched all of your videos- they are so enjoyable and informative! Look forward to more! (And I love the idea of a 1 day Paris itinerary as well!)

[@Ominousheat]

You two are awesome. But I have to quip. 'Please ask to stroke my dog.'🤣 It's all about body language folks. Pets really don't care about what their owners think when out walking. If the pet is approachable it's happy for your attention. Only those we common folk call snobs care about their pets being touched. Look it up. Peace out.

[@seansmith445]

Of course you can talk on the Tube just don't talk to strangers unless you're asking for directions or something.

[@NickCrane-v5h]

Why your looking at your phone it will get nicked so be careful

[@mikecrow8294]

What is a joke it's way overpriced they don't like tourists all they want is your money and then they want you to get out of town it's not worth it

[@Someloke8895]

See, the first mistake is going to London.