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• Depending on the season, it is important to carry outerwear such as jackets, overcoats, cardigans, sweaters, shrugs, and the like. The colder season demands more layering since sub-zero temperatures are possible.
• For warmer weather, keep it simple with t-shirts, pants or jeans, and a light cardigan. Button-downs and blouses are great as well, but remember to choose lightweight fabrics as getting caught in the rain (which happens quite often in London) with a polyester t-shirt on can be quite unpleasant. 
• As for footwear, carry boots such as Wellingtons, since they’re perfect when you’re out and about during the rain. 
• In terms of accessories, carry gloves, scarves, hats - anything that you can throw on and off while you’re sightseeing in London.

• Accessories to aid you during rain, like raincoats, umbrellas, and the like
• A water bottle you can refill at any water fountain in the city
• Thermal clothing you can wear under your clothes for extra warmth
• A cross-body bag to carry all your traveling essentials in
• Comfortable flats

• By tube: Since London is popular for the London Underground, colloquially referred to as the Tube, it is only logical that it would be the most popular means of transport around the city - even for tourists. With the help of a (visitor) Oyster card, you can explore all nine zones of the Tube, spread out throughout the city. You can opt for the pay-as-you-go option on your Oyster card, and then top it up whenever required. Tube map
• By bus: If you’re interested in sightseeing while on the go, you may find the bus to be your preferred mode of transportation throughout the city. Also paid for with the Oyster card, the bus fare for a single ticket is virtually the same as that for the Tube. Bus map
• By bicycle: If you’d like a more hands-on experience in traveling around London, then you can hire one of the many Santander cycles located at docking stations scattered throughout the city. The cost to do so is slightly higher than taking the bus or the tube, however, with 30 minutes on the bicycle racking the fare up to £1.65. Bicycle map

Looking for a hotel in London that hits the sweet spot with your budget but offers you the most luxurious stay while you're there? Look no further than the best hotels in London below, categorically listed according to the price range.

Budget hotels: The Crown London Hotel (From £57), ibis London City - Shoreditch (From £70), Travelodge London Central City Road (From £80), Novotel London West (From £91)

Mid-range hotels: The Tower Hotel (From £141), The Cumberland Hotel (From £152), Park Plaza London Riverbank (From £158), DoubleTree by Hilton London - Tower of London (From £214)

Luxury hotels: Shangri-La The Shard (From £617), The Savoy London (From £686), Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane (From £899), Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park (From £1043)

A trip to this fascinating city is incomplete without indulging in some everyday fare that captures the spirit of British culture perfectly. From traditional English food to inspired and/or borrowed cuisine from the rest of the world, London has everything to offer - and more!

Fish and chips: A positive delight for fans of anything deep-fried, this very British combination of filleted fish dipped in batter and french fries on the side has become almost synonymous with London in the past couple of decades. The resounding crunch of the fish and chips is almost always paired with some tartar sauce or coleslaw on the side. 

Chicken tikka masala: Funnily enough, this Indian dish is considered one of the national foods of Britain and is now an indispensable part of the usual British diet. Chunks of chicken are marinated in yogurt and other spices and roasted, after which they’re prepared in a thick and spicy gravy. It is often served with various Indian loaves of bread, such as naan. 

Sticky toffee pudding: Perfect for everyone with a massive sweet tooth, this sponge cake made with richly flavorful dates and topped with toffee sauce is the perfect end to a British meal. Often served with custard or ice cream to offset the sweetness of the syrup-soaked cake, sticky toffee pudding has rich undertones of caramel with every delicious bite.