Whether for a week or weekend, London is a great city (Especially when you have friends to visit).

The city revolves around tourism. With a vast transportation network of trains and buses it’s easy to take it all in. My refillable Oyster card got me from Heathrow Airport to Central London and beyond, with an average trip costing just $1.50.

World-class museums, famed department stores, traditional markets and restaurants (at every budget) are ready for tourists from around the world.

I squeezed in the V&A, The British Museum, The Tate Modern, Harrod’s, Fortnum & Mason, Liberty, and a few reputable restaurants for coffee breaks and snacks in between.

The only down part of visiting the UK is the weak dollar – ouch! But many of London’s attractions and major museums are free. This helps balance the initial sticker shock when converting dollars to pounds.

Whether you are planning your own trip or need a little getaway, I hope these pictures will give you a taste of London.

Enjoy the escape!

Leslie