2 are going to need them In London, when me, you Bring comfortable walking shoes. Believe you ask people how far something is, the answer "about a five-minute Do not believe them. The British are all world-class speed walkers Americans, a subway is not a subway If you go down some stairs to a sign that says SUBWAY. you are simply going to go a street and back up to the other side of it. You are not going to catch the next train to Piccadilly Circus If you want to get a train to go there, look for the London Underground sign. Of course, tunnels under streets are a very good i because the British drive on the wrong side of the road! When you check into a hotel, ask for a short lesson about the bathroom No two these in Britain are the same. I usually have look around for several minutes before I can figure out how to flush the toilet. And can almost never operate the shower without instructions I once had to get out of a shower in Oxford and go downstairs to ask the hotel receptionist how to turn it off. There is actually a postcard called The British Bathroom, with everything on labeled to help tourists! Seriously, though, if you are going to travel to the U K or to any other foreign country, spend some time learning about it before you go. Your trip will be much more un and less