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London
(United Kingdom)
London's contrasts and cacophonies both infuriate and seduce.
London - the grand resonance of its very name suggests history and might. Its opportunities for entertainment by day and night go on and on and on. It's a city that exhilarates and intimidates, stimulates and irritates in equal measure, a grubby Monopoly board studded with stellar sights.
It's a cosmopolitan mix of Third and First Worlds, chauffeurs and beggars, the stubbornly traditional and the proudly avant-garde. But somehow - between 'er Majesty and Pete Doherty, Bow Bells and Big Ben, the Tate Modern and the 2012 Olympics - it all hangs together.
Caution
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Dangers & Annoyances
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Considering its size and the great disparities in wealth, London is a remarkably safe city; it has one of the lowest murder rates in the developed world. Nevertheless, you should take the usual precautionary measures against pickpockets, who operate in crowded public places such as the Underground and major tourist attractions. At night, a bus or taxi can be a safer option than the Tube.
A major London hazard remains its traffic. Remember to look right before crossing its highly congested roads, and don't expect mercy from couriers or taxi drivers.
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There are new rules governing the carriage of gels and liquids in cabin luggage, as part of counter-terrorism measures. Liquids such as toiletries must be carried individually in containers no greater than 100ml, which in turn must be placed in a transparent, resealable zip-lock bag (no bigger than 20cm x 20cm). This will need to be easily removed from your cabin baggage (max 56cm x 45cm x 25 cm) and x-rayed separately. These requirements, in place for the forseeable future, will mean some delay and disruption at airports and travellers should plan accordingly.
For more information about the restrictions visit the UK Department for Transport website www.dft.gov.uk/airportsecurity. |
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