{"id":23183,"date":"2023-10-17T08:18:56","date_gmt":"2023-10-17T08:18:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.akbartravels.com\/?p=23183"},"modified":"2023-10-17T08:18:56","modified_gmt":"2023-10-17T08:18:56","slug":"keep-calm-carry-on-10-london-travel-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/in\/blogs\/keep-calm-carry-on-10-london-travel-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Keep Calm and Carry On: 10 London Travel Tips for the Indian Traveller"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Picture this: You\u2019re in the tube in London and your phone rings. As you swipe the screen to answer it, you notice the faces of your fellow passengers. You see mild annoyance, horror and the odd quivering lip. Congratulations! You have just made the ultimate <em>faux pas.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Every city has its etiquette, social norms and quirks. Knowing these will set you apart from the selfie stick toting tourists that swarm the British capital every summer. Here are a few do&#8217;s and don\u2019ts to help blend in. So, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=s16YLhKzfNI\">Keep Calm and Carry On<\/a> reading our top ten <strong>London travel tips<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h2>Mind your Ps and Qs.<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Londoners are polite with a vengeance and take their manners very seriously. Whether you\u2019re at Charing Cross, buying a train ticket or getting a pint at the pub do not forget to say \u2018Please\u2019 and \u2018Thank You\u2019 or prepare yourself for some unpleasant glares. In our list of London travel tips, this is one that will endear you to locals not just in London but wherever you go.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>\n<h2>Stand on the right side of the escalator.<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23274\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23274\" style=\"width: 1371px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23274 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.akbartravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/escalator-1667564_1920.jpg\" alt=\"Escalator at a London Underground Station | London travel tips\" width=\"1371\" height=\"854\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23274\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Learn your escalator etiquette.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Of all the <strong>London travel tips<\/strong> we share with you, let this be the one you always follow. Whenever you\u2019re travelling up or down an escalator, stay on the right to let people pass on the left. You could be at a tube station or on the way to the sushi section at<a href=\"https:\/\/www.harrods.com\/en-gb\"> Harrods<\/a>; wherever and whenever you find yourself on an escalator in London stand on the right and walk on the left. Always.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>\n<h2>Take an umbrella with you wherever you go.<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23269\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23269\" style=\"width: 1371px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23269 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.akbartravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/architecture-automobile-buildings-950223.jpg\" alt=\"London street in the rain | London travel tips\" width=\"1371\" height=\"854\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23269\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">London weather is notoriously unpredictable.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>London weather is the stuff of legend. One second you see the bright blue sky with the sun peeking through the clouds and the very next, that same sky is overcast with rain clouds. London weather can be quite unpredictable with sudden showers likely to play spoilsport. Keep an umbrella handy to keep yourself dry in one of London\u2019s notorious showers. As far as <strong>London travel tips<\/strong> go, this one is the most practical.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>\n<h2>Ask for directions if you are lost.<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23272\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23272\" style=\"width: 1371px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23272 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.akbartravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/backpack-bag-blur-346768.jpg\" alt=\"A Tourist Reading a Map | London travel tips\" width=\"1371\" height=\"854\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23272\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ask and you shall receive.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The British are known for their <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bbc.com\/culture\/story\/20160408-is-the-stiff-upper-lip-a-myth\">stiff upper lip<\/a>. They are thought of as humourless and stoic, quite unlike the warm and effusive people we meet in India. Most <strong>London travel tips<\/strong> would advise you to use a travel app or guidebook to find your way around town but that\u2019s no way to explore a place. In our opinion, travelling is as much about the people as it is about the places. And you cannot meet the people with your nose buried in a guidebook. If you are lost, just ask for directions. London is one of the world\u2019s friendliest metropolises in the world and people will be glad to help you.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>\n<h2>Don\u2019t stop walking in the middle of the pavement.<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>London is also one of the busiest metropolises in the world. Everyone has places to be and things to do. With London\u2019s pavements as crowded as they are, stopping in the middle of a crowd could be near fatal. If you stop to check your map or read a sign, move to the side or be prepared to be trampled by a horde of commuters. Remember: If you do have to stop, step aside.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li>\n<h2>Don\u2019t be loud.<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23283\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23283\" style=\"width: 1371px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23283 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.akbartravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/artist-bagpipes-british-34692.jpg\" alt=\" Man playing a bagpipe | London travel tips\" width=\"1371\" height=\"854\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23283\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Don&#8217;t be loud.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Despite being crowded, public spaces like buses, pubs and the tube are unusually quiet. This is because the British and Londoners, in particular, love their alone time. The daily commute for most denizens of the city means quiet contemplation and any interruptions will be met with annoyed faces and <em>tut-tuts<\/em>. Avoid speaking on your mobile phone, listening to music without headphones and talking loudly in public spaces. These <strong>London travel tips<\/strong> will make your transfers much more pleasant for you and your fellow passengers.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li>\n<h2>Don\u2019t jump the queue.<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23279\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23279\" style=\"width: 1371px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23279 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.akbartravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/adult-bicycle-bike-122477.jpg\" alt=\"A Queue in London | London travel tips\" width=\"1371\" height=\"854\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23279\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Britons love queuing.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Queuing in Britain is a national pastime. In fact, queuing is so <a href=\"https:\/\/www.standard.co.uk\/lifestyle\/london-life\/british-people-display-amazing-queuing-etiquette-without-being-told-a3528366.html\">ingrained in the British psyche<\/a> that the good people of the Isles are known to spontaneously break into queues the way Bollywood heroes break into song. And this brings us to the next of our <strong>London travel tips<\/strong>; stay in line. Whether you\u2019re at the bus stop or buying tickets for the Rolling Stones, wait your turn. The British take queuing very seriously and you are likely to see some angry faces if you were to jump the line.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"8\">\n<li>\n<h2>Don\u2019t make fun of the Royal Family.<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23271\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23271\" style=\"width: 1371px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23271 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.akbartravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/architecture-buckingham-building-1560102.jpg\" alt=\"The Gates of Buckingham Palace | London travel tips\" width=\"1371\" height=\"854\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23271\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Be respectful of the Royals.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The United Kingdom may be a constitutional monarchy and the Queen of England may only be a queen in name but for her subjects, she is a national treasure; a totem, if you will, for everything British. The British take offence at any affront to the Royals so be respectful when you speak of them. Don\u2019t make unsavory comments about the Royal Family and especially about the Queen. You wouldn\u2019t be unkind to a beloved grandmother, would you?<\/p>\n<ol start=\"9\">\n<li>\n<h2>Don\u2019t show the victory sign.<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Your fist is clenched. Your index and middle finger point to the sky. Your palm faces you. You\u2019re showing the victory sign.<\/p>\n<p>Except, you\u2019re not. The V sign is the British equivalent of the <a href=\"https:\/\/slate.com\/human-interest\/2015\/10\/the-up-yours-gesture-looks-like-a-peace-sign.html\">middle finger<\/a>. So, while you think your warm gesture implies victory, or perhaps peace, what you\u2019re actually saying is \u201cF*** Off!\u201d Of all our <strong>London travel tips<\/strong>, this might be the one that keeps you out of a brawl. Thank us later.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"10\">\n<li>\n<h2>No Small Talk.<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>These <strong>London travel tips<\/strong> will help you navigate the quirks of British culture. And as far as quirks go, this one is the quirkiest. The British are fiercely private people and don\u2019t take kindly to small talk. When you\u2019re out and about in London don\u2019t try to start a conversation with random strangers. As helpful and friendly as they are; Londoners hate talking about the weather or the cricket.<\/p>\n<h1>BONUS TIP<\/h1>\n<ol start=\"11\">\n<li>\n<h2>Have Fun.<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23281\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23281\" style=\"width: 1371px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23281 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.akbartravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/architecture-big-ben-bridge-262413-1.jpg\" alt=\"Travel your way | London travel tips\" width=\"1371\" height=\"854\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23281\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Don&#8217;t forget to have fun.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You don\u2019t HAVE to see the London Eye. And you don\u2019t HAVE to try fish and chips. Don\u2019t let a guidebook or travel advisory dictate how you travel. Experience the culture your way. Even if that means skipping the Big Ben or eating d\u00f6ner kebab three times a day. If we had to pick one from all our <strong>London travel tips, <\/strong>it would probably be this. Be nice and have fun.<\/p>\n<p>And that\u2019s our list of the top ten <strong>London travel tips<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h1>Also read:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.akbartravels.com\/explore-singapore-on-a-budget\/\">5 Ultimate Travel Tips to Explore Singapore on a Budget<\/a><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;color: #3d3d3d;letter-spacing: 0px\">Did we miss out on any tips? Let us know in the comment box below. And if we&#8217;ve inspired you to pack your bags and go to London town, head to <\/span><a style=\"font-size: 14px;letter-spacing: 0px\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/\">akbartravels.com<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14px;color: #3d3d3d;letter-spacing: 0px\"> now.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Apply Visa Online<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/dubai-visa\" target=\"_blank\">Dubai Visa Online<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/14-days-dubai-visa\" target=\"_blank\">14 days Dubai Visa<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/30-days-dubai-visa\" target=\"_blank\">30 days Dubai Visa<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/60-days-dubai-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">60 days Dubai Visa<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer 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