Why is walking the best way to see London?

10 Dec

Red double-deck bus at Bank Station, Royal Exchange — Red double-deck bus at Bank Station (2020). Photograph: Ann/ WalkMeBlog

London no doubt championed touristic business.

Tourists from around the world have plenty of exciting choices here.

Popular London Hop-On-Hop-Off and London At Night buses, public transport double-deck buses (budget option), taxis, bikes, a wide range of boats, even HELICOPTERS (not a budget option!).

London has it ALL!

However, I will try to convince you today to see London … ON FOOT!

Not only the cheapest option but also the only one giving you a total FREEDOM.

”Hey brother,

There's an endless roads to rediscover…”

-Avicii

Busking in London, Southbank — Busking at its best at Southbank (2017). Photograph: Zuzanna/ WalkMeBlog

You can decide for yourself (at any given time) which direction to go and at which pace (very much my kind of thing!).

Not to mention that you can take all the time in the world to take this perfect shot with your camera of any of the iconic places you see.

And have a chance to experience the REAL spirit of London.

Kerb sign at Southbank — Temporary ‘KERB’ sign. Southbank Center (2017). Photograph: Zuzanna/ WalkMeBlog

Busking (live music performances), streets artists (of all kinds), real London characters (I mean eccentric Londoners), hidden signs of 2000 years of history, and the creativity (London is so famous for) popping out around each corner, sometimes only for a short period.

You will miss it all (!) if you choose any other way to see the city.

Above all, regular walking can improve your mood and your health. It can boost your creativity, and it can help you to meet new people.

So it is a no-brainer that walking is a FREE way to improve your LIFE.

So in my view, when it comes to sightseeing (and living!), this is the way to GO!