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Travelling can be a very exciting experience, especially if you’re travelling alone or if you’re visiting a  city that you’ve never been to before.  However, there are some risks involved with travelling as well, especially if you’re by yourself.  Here are some tips and things to keep in mind to stay safe while travelling.

First, watch your wallet or handbag.  If you’re in a crowd, keep a good hold on your handbag or any other bag you’re carrying.  Likewise, if you carry your wallet in your trouser pocket, you may want to put it in one of the front pockets instead of the back pocket.  This makes it more difficult for someone to steal it.  A wallet chain can also help secure your wallet.

It’s also a good idea to take your passport with you wherever you go.  Leaving it in your hotel room or in your baggage can be a bit risky, not only because it could be stolen but because you can also accidentally misplace it.

If you’re travelling alone, be wary of going out after dark, especially if you don’t know the area well.  If you do go out by yourself, ask the hotel staff about places to go to that are near your lodging.  You don’t want to get lost after dark in a strange city.

Take traveller’s checks or use your debit or credit card instead of carrying large amounts of cash.  If someone steals your credit card, it’s very easy to have it cancelled and stop any transactions.  On the other hand, if someone steals your cash, chances are you will not get it back.

Finally, always be aware of your surroundings.  Keep an eye out for anything that seems odd, and always listen to your instincts.  If you find a section of town creepy, for example, you may want to head back to your hotel instead of exploring what could be a dangerous section of the city.

London, being the capital of England and the United Kingdom, is one of the busiest cities in the world and there are literally hundreds and hundreds of tourist attractions that you can visit to make the most of your visit! With palaces, museums and all manner of famous buildings, bored in London is one thing that you certainly will not be!

If you like to enjoy the finer things in life, then there are a number of different galleries which you can visit and enjoy and among the most famous are the Tate Gallery and the National Gallery both of which contain works of art that are considered to be among the most famous in the world. The best thing about these galleries and also other museums within London is that many of them are free to enter and are perfect for the whole family to enjoy.

Once you have been to visit the many galleries and museums within London, why not take a trip to the London Eye which is one of the most famous and yet one of the newest structures in the capital. The London Eye gives you a view for miles over the most picturesque areas of London and when you go up by night, the lights that are shining could rival that of the casinos in Las Vegas!

If you are looking for something a little different to do in London, there is always the London Dungeons where you can find out about the capitals most notorious serial killers such as Jack the Ripper, of whom many a film has been created! If that is a little too much for the younger generation of your party to enjoy, you could always take a look at the London Aquarium, filled with water dwelling creatures to amaze even the most complicated of minds!

Once you have had enough of the sightseeing in London and fancy a spot of lunch, there are simply hundreds of wonderful places to eat, and among the most popular are the good old fish and chip shops that the country is so famous for! If this is not your style however, you could always pop along to the local pub for a traditional pub lunch or one of the many London hotels that offer five star gastronomic delights alongside a five star service!