London Staying Connected

By Email And Internet

Almost anywhere you walk in central London, you will be able to spot an Internet cafe. Though in some places it’s possible to forge a remote link with your home server, in most cases this is a much ...more

By Telephone

You can usually make direct international calls from pay phones, but if you aren’t using a phone card, you may need to feed the machine regularly. Prepaid phone cards are a common and relatively inexpensive ...more

By Mail

Airmail is the best way to send mail home from Britain. Just write “Par Avion—By Airmail” on the top left corner of your envelope or swing by any post office and get a free Airmail label. Aerogrammes ...more

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