It's the first place many Americans land in Europe, and it's one of the world's top travel destinations packed with icons.

Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, the changing of the guard, and all those black cabs.

Hi, I'm Rick Steve's.

London is a must-see, but it's also one of the world's most expensive and overwhelming cities.

Even though there's no language barrier, well almost, London can be a challenge.

Coming up this hour, we'll get tips from an expert,

certified Blue Badge Guide in London,

Jillian Chadwick. And if the crowds and guide in London, Jillian Chadwick.

And if the crowds and weather in London aren't to your liking, but you'd still like a touch

of the British Empire, there's always Bermuda.

Not quite Caribbean, not quite British, not quite American

American, that Bermuda islands are a world apart.

On today's Travel with Rick Steve's,

Guidebook author Rosemary Jones brings us a short overview.

Or is that a shorts overview. overview.

It's Bermuda.

We're all queued up and ready to go, right after this.

Mind the Gap.

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American Airlines knows why you fly. I'd call it Europe's most expensive

city and well worth the price. We're traveling to London up next and our guide who just got off the plane from Heathrow Airport,

Jillian Chadwick, is dropping by to get us right up to date on the city she knows

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