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Travel Necessities
Everything I found I did need for this trip.
Don’t go for the largest checked in bag. There is a lot of commuting you do in London and that bag is hard to tote with you. Let alone if you uber you will need to order an XL as most of the cars are electric and small.
U.S. Traveler Boren Expandable Hardside Luggage 26-Inch
Gives some comfort being on a layover and knowing your luggage has securely been placed below you in the plan.
TopMade Smart Leather Luggage Tag with Tracker
When your bottle is full it’s a little heavy but the convenience of always having water on me is a life saver! I kept protein bars in the pocket as I wanted my money to be in a wallet secured tighter to me.
Water Bottle Bag 40oz Insulated Crossbody
I love that you can use the straw or chug without dismantling. Keeps the ice frozen and water cold.
Owala FreeSip Insulated Stainless Steel Bottle 32oz
It’s perfect. Can keep the wallet to your chest so you are aware of it vs getting no pickpocketed. Often times London gets super crowded and anything can happen.
Tiostep Clip & Go Phone Wallet Lanyard Beige
Not only soft and comfortable but built in eye mask. I still couldn’t sleep… but that’s a me can’t sit up and sleep problem.
Airplane Mode Travel Hoodie with Eye Mask - Comfrt
100% worth it. Paid for itself in the end. I did 4 days and hit almost everything I wanted to. Totaled it up and I easily saved $200. The only pieces we found not worth using in the pass is the Big Bus tours and the boat. Uber boat was more enjoyable...
London Passes | Save up to 50% | Go City®
Good for the price point. Wasn’t great for noise cancellation but way better than having AirPods in for the flight. The plane will give you corded earphones for the seat tv but I preferred watching my own stuff on my iPad.
JLab JBuds Lux ANC Wireless Bluetooth Headphones
Easy to use and fits in luggage without taking up much room. Europe in general isn’t known for ice. Coming from America…. I love ice in everything just about.
WIBIMEN Round Ice Cube Tray with Lid
I took AA round trip. Attendants are on point and the seats don’t hurt to bad considering it was 8.5 hours from South Carolina.
American Airlines - Airline tickets and low fares at aa.com
Things to do!
Everything we did in the 4.5 days we were there. We did a ton. Maybe more then what most would do but with such short time you need to do what you need to do to see it all.
Pretty cool to see. We did this day 1. Lots of high end stores inside an old power station. Unique concept and a great use of something not being used anymore.
Battersea Power Station
Day 1: the elevator is inside the Power station and is 100% worth it! We did twilight which took us up at sunset. Unforgettable views. The drink package wasn’t really worth it but the trip itself was
The Chimney Lift at Battersea Power Station | Tickets - Visit London
Day 2: Free to see. There are some really talented artists. London has a whole history with a ton of traffic along its streets. The side of town we stayed on had a bit more than most areas.
Leake Street Arches
Day 2: this is included in the Go City Pass. Worth the visit if you have the pass. So-so if you don’t. Had some good views but it travels incredibly slow and they pack people into the room (lift-chair- whatever you call it) so your views aren’t alway...
The London Eye: The Official Tickets Website
Day 2: after you complete the London Eye, walk over to the bridge and snap some good photos of Westminster palace and Big Ben. Then walk the bridge. Some kind of street performers is usually on it to enjoy some local culture. We had someone playing b...
Westminster Abbey