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Quick London Shopping Guide: The Best Department Stores
Published on Thursday, November 12, 2009 by Rajul Chande London certainly has many enjoyable shopping opportunities! But how do you enjoy them best if you've got very little time? Assume you're in London for only a few days. Doesn't it make sense to focus on the well-known department stores to discover everything under one roof? Here's an insider's guide to the best stores in London where you're guaranteed to have a gre...
Is The London Oyster Card a Smart Choice?
Published on Thursday, November 5, 2009 by Rajul Chande The Oyster system has made a big difference to London's underground tube system. An Oyster card allows you to use most of London's public transport network (though a few stations remain outside the system). It lets you bag discounts on the standard fare as well as allowing you to avoid the inconvenience of queueing for tickets. The system automatically saves you ...
Check Out Trafalgar Square’s Fourth Plinth In London This Summer And Fall
Published on Sunday, August 30, 2009 by Rajul Chande by Rajul Chande The Fourth Plinth is located in Trafalgar Square, London and is traditionally used to display statues. This year it is being transformed into a space for living art as Antony Gormley shows off his ground-breaking "One and Other" project (until October 14th 2009). The well-known artist has asked anyone who lives in the UK to come forward and "perform...