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London for Dummies
by
Donald Olson
London is home to both the traditional and the trend-setting, from ceremonious pomp and pageantry to the "anything goes" aura of Soho. You can hang around the Tower of London or seek out the coolest shops and happening clubs. Once you've worked up an appetite, you can feast on fish and chips, try modern British cuisine, or take advantage of great ethnic restauran...more
Paperback, 363 pages
Published
by Wiley Publishing
(first published 2001)
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Some of the info in this book seems redundant - the same info housed in two or three different sections - but it's also quite useful. Entries on the Tate Modern Museum (aka the best place ever for art) and Piccadilly Circus, among others, were notable. The Tube map on the inside cover made for a great aid. Unfortunately some of the info already seemed dated, or was surely dated, gauging by the experience, and this was particularly troubling in light of it being the latest edition of the book (an...more
I loved this book when I sat down to plan my trip to London. It divides the city into areas and has descriptions of sites, hotels and restaurants in each area. It gives you tips for getting around inexpensively and my favorite part were the 3 and 5 day sight seeing plans. I felt like a native before I arrived and felt comfortable roam the city alone.
Because it is a printed edition and things change between annual printings, they are smart enough to give you web addresses to look up c...more
Because it is a printed edition and things change between annual printings, they are smart enough to give you web addresses to look up c...more
A perfect guide for London visitors.
I found it very useful.
I found it very useful.
Lots of good information. Can't wait!
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Anyone traveling to London
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Yeah, I was seriously embarrassed to be carting around the paperback with the famous yellow-and-black cover and the title "For Dummies", but... the Dummies books were the best travel books I found. Incredibly informative, about everything. Even aspects of travel and culture that you probably wouldn't think to read up on until it's too late. It was very up-to-date with details about transportation and attractions.
I gave it 3 stars because I am no longer going to London and technically didn't finish the book. But what I read was quite informative and interesting. So if you know for sure you're going over the pond, then I definitely recommend it.
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