Barcelona by land
Three main freeways connect Barcelona to the rest of Spain. From France you take the A-7, from the center of Spain you can follow National highway II or the A-2 (freeway), and from the southern area of the peninsula the A-7 or the A-16 from Tarragona will bring you into the city. The [...]
Main Airports in London:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) - The airport is situated 15 miles (24km) west of London.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) - The airport is situated 28 miles (45km) south of London.
London Luton Airport (LTN) - The airport is situated 32 miles (52km) northwest of London.
London City Airport (LCY) - The airport is situated at [...]
Tegel Airport is situated in the northwest of Berlin, approximately 8 km from the city centre. The city centre can be reached within around 15 minutes from the airport.
Apart from the buses 109 and 128 the JetExpressBus TXL connects the airport to the main train station Hauptbahnhof. The Expressbus X9 leaves from the train station [...]
If you’re looking for some tips on things to do in London, then have a look at this things to do in London guide
They are divided in categories, such as events and exhibitions, galleries and museums, food and drink, theatres shows and concerts, tours and guided walks, amongst others. The good thing is that you [...]
If you’re looking for travel tips and other transport-related information whilst visiting London, then head over to the travel in London information section in the Mayor of London website
You’ll find all the information you need about London transport, including maps, timetables and a journey planner, most of which is found on the Transport for London [...]
If you travel in the UK quite a lot, then you might want to consider getting a BiTE card, which entitles you to 20% off when buying food and drink at railway stations. You can check the various stations where you can use it here.
If you’re interested, then you can register for the BiTE card [...]
The London congestion charge is a fee for some motorists travelling within those parts of London designated as the Congestion Charge Zone (CCZ). The main objectives of this charge are to reduce congestion, and to raise funds for investment in London’s transport system. The zone came into operation in parts of Central London on 17 [...]
Old Royal Naval College
Greenwich
SE10 9LW
By River
Greenwich Pier is sited at the western corner of the ORNC site and it is just four miles downstream from Tower Bridge. Regular riverboat services are available to Greenwich from Westminster, Embankment, London Bridge, Bankside and Tower Piers. Thames Clippers run an express service (with discounted tickets for travelcard holders), [...]
If you want to get from Girona Airport to Barcelona city centre, then I suggest using the Barcelona bus service, which I have used in the past and found very efficient. It’s also a cheap way of getting to Barcelona from the airport.
The bus service is run by an independent company and has no direct [...]
Valentines Mansion and Garden is a country house and gardens, set in the heart of Ilford, London.
If you’re planning on visiting Valentines Mansion and Gardens, here are some tips and directions on how to get there:
Getting there by Tube
Gants Hill Underground Station (Central Line). 5 minutes walk.
Getting there by Rail
Ilford National Rail, direct line from [...]