GET TO KNOW LONDON
UK visa guide for Indians―know it all
Are you wondering how to get a visa for UK? If you have been assailed by the thoughts of process of getting a UK visa being a nightmare, here’s decodi...
1FEATUREDGetting around in London
The London public transport system is amongst the best in the world. Much like New York, this is one city where a lack of wheels won’t hamper your pla...
2FEATUREDBudget London
London is an expensive city to visit, but there are plenty of attractions on offer for free. Most museums' permanent exhibits are free and the huge nu...
3FEATUREDCulture
Brits are famed for their booze binges, and depending on where you come from, the sight of drunken gaggles falling out of clubs may seem disturbing. I...
4FEATUREDGetting around the city
If your stay is any longer than a day, this travel smartcard is indispensable. It will save you pounds every time you travel, and can be used on every...
6FEATUREDStansted Airport
This small airport, 80km northeast of London, has just one terminal. It is the main base for low-cost airline Ryanair with over 100 destinations serve...
7FEATUREDLuton
Luton airport is northwest of London, and like Stansted predominately handles low-cost European journeys as well as charter flights from the small sin...
8FEATUREDLondon City Airport
London City Airport is just 5km east of the financial district of Canary Wharf, Docklands and the ExCel centre, making this single-runway airport a co...
9FEATUREDHeathrow Airport
Heathrow is the world’s third busiest airport, with an annual 67 million passengers passing through. Located in Hounslow, west of London, it has five ...
11FEATUREDGatwick Airport
Located 25km south of London in West Sussex, Gatwick is the second largest international airport. The North and South terminals both have a comprehens...
12FEATUREDRiver Bus
Considering the Thames runs straight through the middle of London, it is woefully underused as a method of transportation. However, there is a drive t...
13FEATUREDLondon Underground
As much as Londoner’s moan about the Underground, without it, the enormous urban sprawl would be completely impossible to traverse. It may be overcrow...
14FEATUREDBus
The London bus network stretches to every corner of the city. Most bus stops – signposted by a red and white sign – are request only, meaning you need...
15FEATUREDBarclays Cycle Hire
The Mayor of London Boris Johnson Barclays' Cycle Hire has sprung up all over the city. Nicknamed Boris Bikes, regular users can register to hire them...
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