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Road Trip England Part 1 – “Something completely different”

London

Our trip in England starts in “Swinging London”. We recommend not to take a hire car here yet. The road traffic in this metropolis is more than dense and the left-hand traffic makes the trip even more difficult. It is better to use the public transport in London. Although the subway is very outdated, it mostly works perfectly. And the double-decker buses are a first tourist highlight. From the upper deck, you have an excellent view. The buses run all over the city and save you an expensive round trip.

Well strengthened in the day

Start the day with a hearty English breakfast.
This includes fried eggs, fried bacon, fried sausages, baked beans, toast and quite often even fried potatoes.

Visiting the Queen

So fortified, it is now time to visit Buckingham Palace. The Queen won’t be waving from the window, but the building and especially the guards in front of it are worth seeing.

Absolutely motionless you stand in front of the palace. Again and again tourists try unsuccessfully to make them laugh. One English guard does not move a muscle.

The Dark Ages

Maybe now you feel like taking a peek into the eerie past. Visit the Tower of London. At the London Dungeon, the Middle Ages come to life. The torture instruments on display there, used to maltreat deceptively real wax figures, are not for the faint-hearted.

Softer minds will prefer a visit to Madame Tussauds for a reunion with Michael Jackson or Princess Diana. Don’t worry, there’s no ghost conjuring involved here, the figures are all made of wax.

Shopping made easy

For the later afternoon, a shopping tour might be in order. The department store “Harrods” makes long walks unnecessary. Almost everything the consumer heart desires can be found here under one roof.

On to India

It’s time for dinner? Save the English pubs for the drink afterwards. The food is often indiscernible. Instead, visit an Indian restaurant. London is reputed to have the best curries outside India.

The English coast

After the London smog, a little sea air wouldn’t be a bad thing. Brigthton is a traditional seaside resort just 90 minutes from London. Stroll along the pier and have a bag of fish and chips. Don’t be surprised that this dish is flavoured with vinegar, the eating habits of the English are idiosyncratic.

Take a drive along the coast to Hastings. The venerable seaside resort boasts an old town full of half-timbered houses that are well worth seeing.

City of the Dandies

Now you should steer the hire car back inland. Royal Tunbridge Wells is not far from Hastings and revives the past. Stroll along England’s first pedestrianised street and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere. Even the 19th-century London dandies knew how to appreciate this spa town.

A long day comes to an end

It’s time to find a place to stay. Choose a bed and breakfast. Warm hosts will welcome you to their private homes. The rooms are usually charmingly furnished and the English breakfast already described at the beginning awaits you the next morning.

There are countless other sights to discover in England. Follow us soon for another road trip.