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There is a great wealth of history in terms of the industrial revolution and the various types of architecture but also the canal provides a welcome corridor of nature right through the centre of London. At 2mph it's an easy pace and you will learn how to do the locks and steer the boat. You can do an evening, a day or a week. It's self-catering.

Along the way is the London Canal Museum and various lovely old pubs. The Islington tunnel is 886 metres long - it's very impressive. Bring a nice bottle of wine and cruise through some of London's finest history. It's so peaceful.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20197 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20175
The seats are comfortable, all seats have good views and there is a bar serving snacks, coffee, soft drinks, wine and beer at reasonable prices. The boats get busy towards the end of the day, especially travelling east. You may have to wait for the next boat, or make your way home by bus or tube. Even so, if you start early, the River Roamer ticket is good value.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20175 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20172 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20172 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20000 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20000 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19953
In hindsight we should have booked first class tickets a day or two before. First class does not cost that much more (Train fares are very cheap compared to UK fares). When we bought our tickets on the day of travel, the first class tickets were sold out.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19953 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19952
The main reason why we recommend it was that one of the routes took us out to the Palmeraie area (palm trees, camels etc) which we would not otherwise have seen.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19952 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19924
Narita may be accessible but Tokyo’s city centre is anything but from Narita. A little known gem of trivia is that the two are almost 2 hours apart (!); and a taxi (of any kind) is ruinously expensive (over £200). Important tip then: if you’re not a CEO, take the train. It’s quicker, infinitely cheaper and unsusceptible to the horrors of Tokyo traffic.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19924 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19921 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19921 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19911 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19911 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19909 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19909 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19908 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19908 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19902 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19902 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19893 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19893 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19887 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19887 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19866
The executive coaches have seats similar to airline business class ones. They have power points for laptop usage and food and entertainment on board for individuals. I have made the journey by plane many times and this was a little longer (maybe an hour at the most) but a lot less hassle and lot more pleasurable.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19866 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19864 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19864 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19858 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19858