Sim cards for travellers to the UK
A UK sim card is essential for anyone visiting the United Kingdom otherwise you may have to pay expensive roaming charges. A local UK sim card means that you can make phone calls and access mobile data for the same as what someone living in the United Kingdom pays as opposed to the more expensive...
Getting around Nottingham
For a relatively small city, Nottingham has an excellent public transport system that is comprised of tram and bus services, which makes it easy for visitors to the city to get around town. Bus Nottingham City Transport (NCT) runs most bus services in Nottingham with over 300 bus routes in the Nottingham area. Trent Barton...
Visiting the University of Oxford
With so much of Oxford’s identity intertwined with its famous university, a visit to the University of Oxford is high on the list for most visitors to the city. Not all parts of the university are open to the public as crowds of tourists wandering through university buildings would have a negative effect of student’s...
Punting in Oxford
Punting is a popular activity in Oxford but not to the same extent as in Cambridge. The activity differs slightly between the two cities and in both instances, you have the option of either a guided punt or hiring a boat and doing it yourself. A punt is a flat-bottomed boat that is propelled by...
Getting around Sheffield
Sheffield’s public transport system is made up of bus, train and tram services. Sheffield’s Supertram has four tram routes covering the main transport corridors in the city. For many visitors to Sheffield, trams are the easiest way to get around although the coverage isn’t as extensive as the bus. A one-way tram fare costs between...
Getting around Manchester
Manchester has a good public transport network that is comprised of buses, trains and trams as well as a bike sharing system. The most useful services for most visitors to the city include the Metrolink tram network and the two free Metroshuttle bus routes in the city centre. Bus Manchester has an extensive bus network...
Getting around Liverpool
Merseytravel operates an extensive public transport service comprised of buses and trains and Mersey Ferries run ferries across the Mersey. Bus Liverpool has an extensive bus network, which is a handy way to get to the airport and destinations throughout the city. Apart from taking a tour, the bus is the best way to get...
Getting around Birmingham
Transport for West Midlands operates Birmingham’s public transport system, which is comprised of buses, a light rail route and suburban trains. Bus Buses are run by National Express West Midlands, Stagecoach and several other companies that provide a good bus service in the Birmingham area and throughout West Midlands county. One-way bus fares range from...
Getting around London
Despite constant grumbling from Londoners, London has a brilliant public transport system that is comprised of buses, trains, trams and the underground. If you’re planning on spending longer than a week in London, you should consider either getting an Oyster Card or using Apple Pay or a contactless payment credit card. Transport fares paid using...
Exploring London by bus
London is a great city that is best seen from the top deck of a red double-decker London bus. You have a choice of one of three companies that run hop-on-hop-off sightseeing tour buses or much cheaper regular London buses. Our recommendation is to ride the proper red London buses but to give you the...
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