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Five nights out
After a busy day sightseeing and shopping, you may fancy some live entertainment, maybe a play. There are many big theatres in the West End, mostly showing musicals. The prices can be eye watering, over £300 per ticket and the … Continue reading
Tipping
Tipping is a genuine worry for many people. There are countries where tipping has gone mad. Tip everyone for anything. USA, we look at you: We think it’s out of control and we know other people do too. Everywhere you … Continue reading
The electricity of London
For reasons not entirely clear to us, people seem fascinated by UK electrical plugs and sockets. Why are they so different, why are they over engineered? Why are they regarded as the safest in the world? Let’s explain. Here is … Continue reading
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