Author: Muriel Schmidt

What Are The Rough Parts Of London?

MOST DANGEROUS BOROUGHS OF LONDON: WESTMINSTER. The borough has the highest crime rate in London as having one of the highest populations due to parts of Westminster are in the center of the city. ISLINGTON. HACKNEY. LAMBETH. CAMDEN. HAMMERSMITH AND FULHAM. KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA. SOUTHWARK. What is the roughest area in London? With an overall […]

Is 3 Days In London Enough?

Possible Day Trips from London. If you only have 3 days in London you certainly won’t need to leave the city for want of things to do. If this is your first visit, we actually would recommend spending the full 3 days in London as there is so much to see, do, eat, and take […]

What Is The Richmond District Known For?

It is an affluent area characterized by its many Victorian/Edwardian mansions. Its boundaries are: the Presidio to the north, Arguello Blvd to the east, California St. to the south, and 25th Ave. to the west. What is the Richmond District SF known for? Today, the largely residential stretch is known for its foggy days, lingering […]

Does London Still Take Cash?

Some shops will only accept cash. However, the vast majority of businesses will accept both cash or card payments. Do shops in London take cash? Kevin Nelson, from Penge in south-east London, asked whether retailers can refuse to take cash. Short answer: yes they can. A shop owner can choose what payment they accept. Should […]

Is London More Humid Than Paris?

An end to the weather debate: it rains just as much in Paris as it does in London. Whether comparing wet days, rainfall, humidity, or temperature London and Paris are similar. The one noticeable difference between London and Paris is the amount of sunlight each city gets. Does Paris have better weather than London? Although […]

Are Ubers Safe In London?

Re: Is Uber safe in London? I used Uber hundreds of times when in London and always found it to be safe, reliable and MUCH cheaper than either Black Cabs or Minicabs. Is it safe to take Uber in London? Would you be safe using Uber? Statistically, the answer is probably yes. There is very […]

Is London Mostly Cold Or Hot?

In London, the summers are short, comfortable, and partly cloudy and the winters are long, very cold, windy, and mostly cloudy. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 39°F to 74°F and is rarely below 30°F or above 84°F. Is it usually cold in London? Winters in London are generally cold […]

What Shoes Do Londoners Wear In Winter?

Leather boots Most Londoners, men or women, will spend most of the winter wearing boots, either ankle or knee high. Good waterproof leather fashionable boots are definitely a must and can be worn day or evening. What shoes do people wear in London in winter? London gets very little snow in the winter, so there’s […]