119 London 2008

Travel with Rick Steves

Rick Steves

Rick Steves, Public Radio, 721132, Europe, Society & Culture, Places & Travel, Npr, Travel

4.3 • 2.2K Ratings

🗓️ 6 January 2008

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Summary

Two of Rick's favorite London guides clue us in on what's new for 2008 and offer tips on how to navigate the city sprawl while finding characteristic neighborhoods without getting lost in the Underground. And we'll compare notes with listeners on budget tricks and free attractions that make London one of the world's top travel destinations. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

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0:00.0	London makes me feel small and it makes me feel poor. It's a vast city 600
0:06.4	square miles of urban jungle and with the pound costing about two dollars now
0:10.8	it's one of the most expensive corners in Europe.
0:13.0	Still this great city is well worth the challenge and those who approach it
0:16.8	thoughtfully are richly rewarded.
0:18.6	Hi I'm Rick Steves and today we're getting an update on visiting London from two great blue badge guides.
0:25.0	Tom Hooper and Jillian Chadwick join us in the hour ahead with budget tips.
0:29.0	The city has a wealth of free treasures and fun ways to connect with its rich culture.
0:34.0	We'll also open the phones to answer your questions about London and to hear your own tips
0:38.4	for getting the most out of one of Europe's most exciting destinations.
0:42.4	From the priceless treasures of the British
0:44.1	Museum to the city's hip and colorful neighborhoods, London is a city that sets the
0:49.1	pace for urban living with style and substance.
0:53.0	Stay with us as we get up to date on London.
0:55.6	It's Travel with Rick Steves.
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1:12.0	American Airlines knows why you fly. I'm Rick
1:15.3	Steves. This is Travel with Rick Steves. Today we're going to London. I just love
1:18.9	London. To me it's an urban jungle, about 9 million people.
1:22.7	It's huge, it's vast, but if you focus on the center you can actually walk through most of
1:26.2	it.
1:27.2	It's also one of the most expensive places you'll encounter anywhere.
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