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LucasCorso · 03-25-2010, 05:40 AM

Hello. If you can spare a minute,
For the Easter holiday I've booked two days in a hotel near London. I have never been to UK (but always wanted to see it), so I need some info/advice.
1. How are the drivers treating foreigners? This is the point where I'm scared a little. Is it difficult to adjust to left side driving? Are the other drivers understanding if I don't blend in very easy? For example when I see a car with UK plates in Belgium I always try to make more room for them, just in case they are not used to look left instead or right when going in a round point. Are winter tires mandatory?
2. The hotel I made reservations for is in Weston Avenue West Thurrock Essex. I thought it's easy because it's close to the highway (it looked like that on the map) but still not far from London. What's the best way to visit London from the hotel, by car or with public transport? Or is it easy to use the public transport? Can I use euro to buy bus tickets, or getting around? I guess not but well...
3. Since I will be there only two days, what are the nice places to visit in London (the time available being limited...). Or what are the MUST places to be seen? I'm interested mostly in history, theatre.
4. The best beer there is...? I love Leffe, but would be interested to try what people from UK like most...

Thank you for your time,
Best regards.

03-25-2010, 05:40 AM	#1
LucasCorso Enthusiast Posts: 48 Karma: 239 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Belgium Device: Kindle DX	Travelling to UK, need some advice/tips Hello. If you can spare a minute, For the Easter holiday I've booked two days in a hotel near London. I have never been to UK (but always wanted to see it), so I need some info/advice. 1. How are the drivers treating foreigners? This is the point where I'm scared a little. Is it difficult to adjust to left side driving? Are the other drivers understanding if I don't blend in very easy? For example when I see a car with UK plates in Belgium I always try to make more room for them, just in case they are not used to look left instead or right when going in a round point. Are winter tires mandatory? 2. The hotel I made reservations for is in Weston Avenue West Thurrock Essex. I thought it's easy because it's close to the highway (it looked like that on the map) but still not far from London. What's the best way to visit London from the hotel, by car or with public transport? Or is it easy to use the public transport? Can I use euro to buy bus tickets, or getting around? I guess not but well... 3. Since I will be there only two days, what are the nice places to visit in London (the time available being limited...). Or what are the MUST places to be seen? I'm interested mostly in history, theatre. 4. The best beer there is...? I love Leffe, but would be interested to try what people from UK like most... Thank you for your time, Best regards.