Its empire is long gone, but Britain's capital may still be the world's most

cosmopolitan city. Coming up today on Travel with Rick Steve's, fashion guru James

Sherwood takes us into the most elegant places in London without going broke.

His discriminating guide to London includes insider tips,

like avoiding the tourist crowds at tea time on the back terrace at the Reds.

Nobody knows that you can actually sit on the terrace on a very nice day on order of pims or a gin and tonic

and happily sit there and it won't cost you an awful lot of money and you're probably one of the

most exclusive gardens in London.

We'll also hear how the cold-blooded ruthlessness of a 15th century prince inspired the

movies you've seen about vampires.

Life Patterson introduces us to the real Dracula, who's viewed as a hero in today's

Romania. He's considered kind of like a a great combination of Robin Hood and

Rambo you know he defended Romania in an impossible situation. Plus, find kindness in your travels

and get a taste of the D'O'Ollie festivities in India.

It's just ahead on Travel with Rick Steves.

You'll feel like you've been invited to a marvelous party when you follow James Sherwood's witty guidebook to the most storied restaurants, hotels, and specialty shops in London.

The English fashion critic and style guru joins us in a bit to tell us about his new discriminating

guide to London.

And we'll hear from listeners with stories of simple acts of kindness that made a memorable difference

in their travels.

As a writer based in Romania for Lonely Panet, Life Patterson has ventured into the rural

outposts of Transylvania and Vallecia.

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