30 things you NEED to know before visiting London (2024)

First time heading to London? We're here to tell you EVERYTHING you need to know before touching down in the UK. From the different sockets, to currency issues, to how to take London transport, Eliza (they/them) explains it all. They've lived in London their whole life so they KNOW their stuff and what London tourists often don't think about or forget.

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Mentioned in the video:
Dual Voltage Devices (info) - https://www.ricksteves.com/travel-tip...
How to take the tube in London (video)-    • How to take The Tube in London 🚇  
Important things to know before using London's public transport - https://loveandlondon.com/important-b...
Citymapper app - https://citymapper.com/?lang=en
Gett app - https://www.gett.com
Which is London's best area? (video) -    • Which is London's best area? | Centra...  
Where to stay in London (video)-    • Where to stay in London | BEST area g...  
London tours you MUST book: https://loveandlondon.com/category/lo...

Chapters:
Intro - 00:00
PAM - 00:13
Currency - 00:25
Plug sockets - 00:38
Driving - 00:53
Crossing the street - 01:15
Pubs - 01:54
Money - 02:40
Sim Local - 03:28
Transport tips - 04:34
Staying in London - 07:05
Tours - 07:54
What to wear - 08:03
Weather - 08:14
Walking - 09:01
We're friendly! - 09:14

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About Love and London:
This channel is a London travel guide for anyone visiting the city that wants to experience it like you live here. Beyond talking about the usual London attractions, our founder Jessica Dante and our team show you some of the cooler things to do in London, that most travel guides don't mention. Watch our videos and you'll feel like you've got a Londoner friend telling you the best kept secrets in the city.