[beanstalk6]

new_bie wrote:

Dear All,

London Travel Card & London Oyster Card - what the differences ya?

There are resources that do the comparison for you:
https://www.visitbritainshop.com/wor...r-oyster-card/

[new_bie]

Thanks.

Secondly, is it worth it to visit Brighton on a day trip?

[blue_line]

helloworld321 wrote:

Hi. I have a 4 friends who intend to study in London for 6 months @ UCL. But the hostel etc is extremely expensive. Any recommendation for places with direct train to UCL?

UCL hostels are pretty reasonable considering they're close to school and meals included for some.

The only alternative is to live in zone 2/3 if you really want to save the money.

[TUV2008]

I need to check on VAT refund.

I know the queue can get very long during this peak season. I was told the easier way is to do it after the immigration. They do have VAT refund after immigration, of course the items have to be hand carry with you.

Is that true?

[adgjl321]

TUV2008 wrote:

I need to check on VAT refund.

I know the queue can get very long during this peak season. I was told the easier way is to do it after the immigration. They do have VAT refund after immigration, of course the items have to be hand carry with you.

Is that true?

I don't think that's true. I've done it a few times and it depends on the value of the items it seems. Just do it before immigration, and for some high value items they might ask you to bring it inside to do.

[summer_sunshine]

I am planning to go London next August for 3 weeks. Fly in to London. Is it possible to spent one week in Ireland, one week in Scotland and last week in London? Anyone travelled to these places before? Please advice.

[MaoZeDuo]

Hi. I will be traveling between zone 1 and 2 back and forth on a daily basis for 2 weeks starting from a Monday. Noted there are 2 options - travelcard or youtrip (contactless). Noted that contactless is capped at the same price of travelcard 36.10. In this case contactless is better since my total fare could be either capped or lower. Any idea if I'm reading it correctly and if I'm missing anything?

Spoiler!

[callmeaston]

Do you think it’s safe to head to UK this month?

[emo3lmo]

callmeaston wrote:

Do you think it’s safe to head to UK this month?

I let u know soon.. flying over to edinburgh tmr evening and heading down to london from there

[emo3lmo]

Landed in Edinburgh yesterday
Everything biz as usual here
No hostile met so far
Keeping fingers crossed
Locals are friendly
Some offered to help take photo for us

[towkayray]

I based in London but now in Singapore. Don't dare to go back.

[Hellos!]

Hi

Now that UK has left europe, may i know what is the procedure for tax refund?

If i were to buy something in uk, do i need to claim the tax refund before i leave uk to europe? Or do I claim the tax refund after i leave europe to sg?