AN AMERICAN’S GUIDE TO: LONDON TRANSPORTATION (Part 1 – The Tube)
London’s public transportation is one of the greatest systems in the world . It keeps you from having to Uber to all the best destinations (I’m looking at you, Paris) and it’s part of immersing yourself in the culture as numerous people commute to and from work via the great Transport for London vehicles. To be honest, after visiting London once – it’s one of the major things that made me want to come back. However, that’s another story for another day. What isn’t charming about the bumbling train cars and rearing buses is the absolute confusion you get when you stare at a map. How to get from point A to point B? Your easiest option is to use City Mapper , but that takes a slightly more seasoned individual. Understanding that app can open a whole new can of worms. But, I digress. Back to basics! UNDERGROUND In order to use the underground, which may also be referred to as “the tube” or simply “the train” you have to get an Oyster card or travel ticket. ...