London World Wide Web

Almost every aspect of budget travel is accessible via the web. In 10min. at the keyboard, you can make a hostel reservation, get advice on travel hot spots from other travelers, or find out how much a Night Bus trip into the City costs. Listed here are some regional and travel-related sites to start off your surfing; other relevant websites are listed throughout the book. Because website turnover is high, use search engines (such as www.google.com) to strike out on your own.

Www.Letsgo.Com. Our website features extensive content from our guides; a community forum where travelers can connect with each other, ask questions or advice, and share stories and tips; and expanded resources to help you plan your trip. Visit us to browse by destination, find information about ordering our titles, and sign up for our e-newsletter!

BootsnAll.com: www.bootsnall.com. Numerous resources for independent travelers, from planning your trip to reporting on it when you get back.
Travel Intelligence: www.travelintelligence.net. A large collection of travel writing by distinguished travel writers.
Travel Library: www.travel-library.com. A fantastic set of links for general information and personal travelogues.
World Hum: www.worldhum.com. An independently produced collection of “travel dispatches from a shrinking planet.”

Information On London

Britannia: www.britannia.com. Information on UK travel, British history, and British life.
London Tourist Board: www.londontouristboard.com. Info for visitors, including addresses of London Visitors Centres.
LondonTown: www.londontown.com. Tourist info, special offers, and maps, specializing in entertainment and nightlife.
Transport For London: www.tfl.gov.uk. Comprehensive info on public transportation in London, including ticket prices, maps, and current service reports.
Visit London: www.visitlondon.com. The British Tourist Association website. Plenty of useful info about visiting Britain and London.