Jacob and Eva (MintyTrips.co.uk)
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We always wanted to share some of the special places we know, to have fun, meet people and explore the wonderful country as the Britain certainly is. We have travelled Briain extensively (Lake, Peak District, Cornwall, Dorset...). We share our travel tips on our blog: http://www.mintytrips.co.uk
Greater London, United Kingdom
May 2012
Answers (24)
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Best national uk pass
Hi, I would recommend National Trust for England (http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/membership), Explorer Pass for Scotland (http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/explorer) and London pass for London (http://www.londonpass.com/). Enjoy, Jacob (once you get your pass, check my blog with some great outdoor trips in England and Wales... http://www.mintytrips.co.uk/inspire_me.html) about 8 years ago
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Need a nice hotel, hostel near St. Pancras, London. Any suggestion?
Hi, I recommend: a) Clink 261 Hostel (Ashlee House) - www.ashleehouse.co.uk - prices from £14.00 per person per night - closest backpacker hostel to Kings Cross St Pancras, London's most well-connected tube station and now home to the Eurostar. Staying at Ashlee house, you'll find yourself within walking distance of the most popular tourist attractions in London such as the British Museum, Oxford Street, Convent Garden, Madame Tussauds and the fabulous Regent's Park b) Generator hostel London - www.generatorhostels.com - close to Russell Square or c) YHA hostels (http://www.yha.org.uk/hostel/london-st-pancras or http://www.yha.org.uk/hostel/london-central). Find more hostels / hotels here: http://www.mintytrips.co.uk/accommodation_london.html. Enjoy London, Jacob about 8 years ago
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Where are the best shopping spots in London, not too expensive?
Hi Sarah, Top brands from Zara, Gap, H&M, Esprit, Next, French Connection, Top shop and other clothes shops can be found on Oxford street (www.oxfordstreet.co.uk ), Regent street (www.regentstreetonline.com ) and Carnaby Street (www.carnaby.co.uk). Primark (www.primark.co.uk), selling affordable clothes, can be also found on Oxford street. For "young fashion", vintage, hand-made clothes etc. I would recommend Spitalfields Market and Brick Lane (Sunday, close to tube station: Liverpool Street Station, more info on: www.oldspitalfieldsmarket.com). Portobello market (Saturday, Nothing Hill) and Camden Market are also good places for shopping. For "Haute Couture" go to Harrods (www.harrods.com) or Harvey Nichols (www.harveynichols.com). More shopping? :) Go to Westfield shopping centre (one is close to Shepperds Bush tube station, uk.westfield.com/london / second is close to Stratford tube station, uk.westfield.com/stratfordcity). More info on London markets. Check London markets guide here: http://www.mintytrips.co.uk/london_markets_guide.html Enjoy London, Jacob about 8 years ago