London Fast Facts

- Public bicycles are called “barclays”

- The city tends to be a little formal in its attire, so bust out your poshest outfit.

- Tips are usually included on most checks, but if not, a pound or two at most will do. 

- Chips are french fries, Crisps are potato chips, and Sarnies are sandwiches. 

- The main airport is Heathrow. The Gatwick terminal is the gateway to most European flights and Stanstead and Luton terminals handle the smaller airlines. 

- Black cabs will get you where you need to go quickly, but you’ll have to pay! To save some cash have your hotel or restaurant call a local mini cab for you.