http://www.londonrelocationservices.com/blog/london-relocation-moving-to-london-tips/the-sidewalk-situation.html An American Expat's Guide to All Things London Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:51:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.londonrelocationservices.com/blog/london-relocation-moving-to-london-tips/the-sidewalk-situation.html/comment-page-1#comment-7185 Guest Post: The Top 10 Reasons to Move to London From London Relocation Services | Anglotopia - For People That Love Britain Wed, 02 Feb 2011 15:02:50 +0000 http://londonrelocationservices.com/blog/?p=2200#comment-7185 [...] 5.  London’s public transportation. Allow me a shout-out to the incredible rail systems linking the city and its surroundings together in a sophisticated network via the Overground or Underground trains. The bus system (yes, those cute red double-deckers) also covers a wide range of routes, and, for both trains and buses, the Oyster Card is the easy way to pay your fare. To make the city even more convenient to get around in (and in a healthier way), they’ve just implemented the Barclays cycle hire scheme. And if you’re willing to cough up the extra pounds to take the classic black London taxi, at least you’ll be treated to a well-maintained and spacious vehicle with a (most of the time) courteous driver possessing an amazing memory for London streets. If going on foot, the street signs and lamps are very conducive to helping you cross the road, though you might want to mind the sidewalks… [...] [...] 5.  London’s public transportation. Allow me a shout-out to the incredible rail systems linking the city and its surroundings together in a sophisticated network via the Overground or Underground trains. The bus system (yes, those cute red double-deckers) also covers a wide range of routes, and, for both trains and buses, the Oyster Card is the easy way to pay your fare. To make the city even more convenient to get around in (and in a healthier way), they’ve just implemented the Barclays cycle hire scheme. And if you’re willing to cough up the extra pounds to take the classic black London taxi, at least you’ll be treated to a well-maintained and spacious vehicle with a (most of the time) courteous driver possessing an amazing memory for London streets. If going on foot, the street signs and lamps are very conducive to helping you cross the road, though you might want to mind the sidewalks… [...]

]]> http://www.londonrelocationservices.com/blog/london-relocation-moving-to-london-tips/the-sidewalk-situation.html/comment-page-1#comment-4415 Little Trouble in Big London :) | London Relocation Blog Thu, 09 Dec 2010 13:57:43 +0000 http://londonrelocationservices.com/blog/?p=2200#comment-4415 [...] it can be a frustrating experience interweaving through the masses (consult my previous “Sidewalk Situation” if you don’t understand what I’m talking [...] [...] it can be a frustrating experience interweaving through the masses (consult my previous “Sidewalk Situation” if you don’t understand what I’m talking [...]

]]> http://www.londonrelocationservices.com/blog/london-relocation-moving-to-london-tips/the-sidewalk-situation.html/comment-page-1#comment-696 London Acts of Kindness | London Relocation Blog Tue, 11 May 2010 11:25:56 +0000 http://londonrelocationservices.com/blog/?p=2200#comment-696 [...] something that happens on a second consecutive morning of sunshine…Just last week I was ranting about the rude manners of Londoners on the sidewalks, but this morning’s [...] [...] something that happens on a second consecutive morning of sunshine…Just last week I was ranting about the rude manners of Londoners on the sidewalks, but this morning’s [...]

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