Author: Darrel Pratt

Is London Connected To The Ocean?

London is a coastal city, linking us to the ocean via the tidal River Thames which flows 95 miles through the city from its tidal limit at Teddington in West London. Along its length many freshwater rivers drain into it, bringing water down from the upland areas of a vast river basin. How close is […]

How Long Is The Ferry From France To London?

Daily sailings from Portsmouth to Caen, the most popular route, take 6-7 hours. Daily overnight sailings on Portsmouth to St Malo take 10-12 hours. How long does it take to get from London to France by ferry? Dover-Calais Ferry Crossings Our fastest and most popular ferry crossing, our Dover to Calais route takes only 100 […]

Is Leeds Cheaper Than London?

Cost of Living Comparison Between Leeds and London You would need around 5,150.54£ in London to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with 3,400.00£ in Leeds (assuming you rent in both cities). This calculation uses our Cost of Living Plus Rent Index to compare cost of living. Is Leeds better than […]

Do I Put London As A County?

It’s technically both. According to Wikipedia, the 32 London boroughs and the City of London comprise the “ceremonial county” of London. This really comes into play when you’re sometimes filling out applications. Is London considered a county? Status. Within London, both the City of London and the City of Westminster have city status and both […]

Where Does Florida Fly Direct From London?

London to Florida Highlights From Gatwick, you can fly direct to Orlando with TUI, Norwegian, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic – making your dream Disney trip as easy as possible and not too tiring for any little ones. Where flies direct from UK to Florida? Which United Kingdom airports offer direct flights to Florida? London […]