Post by @vivomunditraveldiaries

7 LONDON MISTAKES TO AVOID 🇬🇧 save this before your trip 👀 📍 staying only around big ben & oxford street See the classics, but don’t spend your whole trip there. If you want better photos at Big Ben with fewer crowds, go early in the morning, then explore areas like Notting Hill, St James’s, Marylebone and Soho afterwards. 📍 keeping your phone too exposed in busy areas Phone snatching is a real issue in parts of London, especially in crowded streets. Avoid holding your phone loosely in your hand or using a selfie stick, and stay aware of your surroundings. 📍 overcomplicating public transport You can simply tap in and out with the same contactless card or phone on the Tube. 🚇 📍 having breakfast & lunch at your hotel London has so many amazing cafés, bakeries and lunch spots, so don’t waste every meal at the hotel. Head out, try somewhere local and make food part of exploring the city. ☕️🥐 📍 underestimating how big london is Group your plans by neighbourhood instead of spending half your day travelling across the city. 📍 not booking popular spots ahead Restaurants, afternoon tea, viewpoints and attractions can fill up quickly - especially on weekends. 📍 trying to fit too much into one day Leave some space to wander. Some of the best London moments happen when you’re not rushing from one attraction to the next. 🌿 BONUS TIP: Skip the Uber car when traffic gets busy. You can unlock Lime bikes directly through the Uber app - often faster + way more fun than sitting in London traffic. 🚲✨ save this for your london trip & send it to your travel buddy 🤍 #londontravel #londontips #visitlondon #londonguide #traveltips