1. leave money on the side
The customs of leaving money for free vary from country to country. For example, tourists from the United States or Canada will be used to paying money continuously, but not in the UK.
Most London restaurants have a fee of up to 12.5% of the bill value, including service fees. Therefore, tourists do not need to leave their money at restaurants, cafes or bars.
2. Go on the right side of the escalator
The unwritten rule of going left and standing right is followed by Londoners when using a escalator. If someone is in a hurry and wants to walk on the escalator as fast as possible, they will have to walk on the left side.
Others will stand on the right to avoid their collision or Ngoi. Otherwise, you may be reminded or even scolded.
3. Buying retail subway tickets
In London, many tourists make mistakes when buying subway tickets individually. Because these tickets are significantly more expensive than using daily tickets, not to mention that tourists will have to queue for quite a while to buy tickets.
Therefore, Nen tourists buy a oyster card to travel on any metro or public transport. Just note that you will have to dig up money to use it, but the amount of money you spend will definitely be much less than buying a single ticket.
4. Taking the subway during rush hour
This is definitely a big mistake for tourists when traveling to London. From 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the evening, the central metro stations were packed with people. If you don't want to jostle in this sea of people, visitors can choose to take the bus during rush hour.
5. Only travel in the city center
Millions of people visit central London every year to visit bustling neighborhoods and famous historical sites in England and Europe. However, the suburbs of London also have many attractions for visitors to explore.
These are charming neighborhoods, cool green towns, large parks with picturesque views in the suburbs of London. I guarantee that visitors will enjoy and be fascinated by the central area.
6. Ignoring coins
Coins and British Pound are very convenient in London and can be used to buy many items. People can buy some beautiful jewelry in London or a full lunch with these one-end coins and British Pounds.
Tourists will not be able to exchange these coins for other coins when leaving the UK. However, do not rush to throw them away but spend them reasonably and intelligently!
7. Enjoying " mistaken" London cuisine
Many tourists find London's culinary culture terrible as the dishes are quite difficult to eat. However, it is clear that they have visited the wrong places and enjoyed the " mistaken" London cuisine.
Don't just eat fish and French fries during your visit to the English capital. London has many dishes with Indian flavors because it is a place of intersection of many cultures. Visitors should at least try one of the excellent Indian restaurants here. Along with that are other traditional British dishes, including Yorkshire pudding, mashed potatoes and cookies.
8. Hotel accommodation is expensive
Traveling to London is quite expensive. Tourists may spend a large sum of money to stay in a luxury hotel in the city center with beautiful views and modern accompanying services. Even a standard room is very expensive.
However, if you are frugal, visitors can consider finding a collective bedroom, a motel that only serves breakfast or even an apartment for rent during the holiday to help reduce the cost of the trip. These rooms and motels are also quite good quality, ensuring the normal needs of tourists.
9. No free tourist attractions
Although London is one of the most expensive cities in the world, not everything costs high. The truth is there are many free things to see and do in London.
While many tourists like to visit Buckingham Palace for expensive tickets, you can go to the British Museum, the National Convention Center, the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich... without any fees.
10. Not seeing the city from above
While there are many things to explore and do in London, it would be a waste if you missed the moment you look at the city from above.
Many visitors to London take the famous London Eye to see the city at an expensive price. However, instead, you can visit Greenwich Park, Rosemary Hill and the Highly Eastward Garden for free and see London from the top of these buildings.
