I am planning to go to london and then to france in Aug. Any thing that I need to know. Apreciate info on cheap hotels, also places to see and good cheap restuarants?

ask dhoteez, they're pro in finding out cheap hotels and restaurants ....

hey preeti: check out Lonely Planet guides. these are comprehensive and can fill you in on the most important information about europe, where to stay, what to do, directions, general overviews. costs etc. hths!

Did u try youth hostels? Should be pretty cheap....

just google 'youth hostels europe'...........should lead you to sites not only to cheap hotels in europe but in Nepal too :)

good luck

Thank you killerbuzz, trinity and jagaltay bhoot . Apreciate your information. :)

It's not that hard to travel to London. Well, if you plan your trip nicely, you can see the whole of the history in less than 5 days that would include clubbing and little trips outside the cosmopolitan as well.

Lonely planet is indeed a great guide for the world traveller but I would rather opt for the suggestion from those who are living in London - friends to be precise.

I don't know much about France though but it's not far from london if you take a ferry ride from down south Dover.

btw, take waterproof clothes, August is the season!

Youth hostels are not only cheap but a lot of fun. try to find youth hostels around your town, if in the US, they can be very resourceful. have not been to the UK but been to paris. Its very easy to get around paris if you figure out how their subway systems works. DO NOT RENT A CAR! City is great. you can take tour busses that are very reasonable that will take around the city. You can start from the louvre...

City is great but if you can get outside of the city, you can appreciate the country much more. Chatres is must see; Versailles is a lot of fun..Champs-Elysýes in night i a sight to see

g'luk

thank you baljoshi and beau for resourceful info. :) Looks like i will have a blast.

Preeti, where did you get your ticket from, and how much did it cost you during the month of August (if you don't mind sharing it here).

hey preeti

once ur trip is over...well can u pls let us know well...the expenses u incurred in ur trip esp in london ;o)..round up...boken down...;o)..

and yap seems like ur gonna have a blast.who wouldnt in UK hoina hehe ;o)..so do hope u have a great time..:o)..

dyam everyone is going to Europe...whens me turn hehe..

Learn French ASAP!!!

Have not bought the ticket yet .i will do it this week through hot wire . I heard it will cheap if I do through hotwire. I will going in the middle of Aug. I will go to London and then take the ferry or train to France.

I will definitely share my experiences. i am going with my two insane cousins who drive me crazy, hope they won't spend too much..

How to say I like you in french.Is it "je taiame me" ???? (Incase i meet someone)
thanks everyone for yoursupport and info. i will get a french book from the library today.

France!! Well u better know some French. I already had some problem there and cancelled my 2 week vacation to 2 days and went to Germany instead hehe!! Good luck But it was like two years ago until something changed by then!! The only thing that I like till now is Zidane ;)

England is awesome. That is a good decision and if you plan to extend your vacation, go to Germany, go clubbing or something like that. German clubs are world renowned!! Promise you, you will have a blast!!

Also if interested,

September 18-October 3: Munich Oktoberfest
Location: Theresienwiese, Munich, Germany

Food in England sucks big time. So get prepared to eat some lame food.
Country as a whole is alright.
France is awesome. A whole different experience. Food is great, but expensive.But some good wines are dirt cheap. Paris mainly at night is breathtaking. I have been there on different occasions, and everytime I am there, I find the city even more interesting, and there's always something new to visit in the city.
And yeah, if you have time and money, definitely go to the south of France. Nice beaches and mountains, and a lot of history.
Since you said you'll be there this summer, be preapred to see a hugh crowd of tourists wherever you go in France since it is the most visited country in the world (even before USA). The country is simply the best. It has awesome beauty, great food, great culture, rich history and art, and the people are not any different than others.

Enjoy your trip.

Germany sucks. London okkk. France lovely. Try southern France too(Nice).

Have fun.

I would rather visit Barcelona, and other places in Spain, and Lisbon, Portugal, and also some areas of Greece. It isn't far from France.
Paris is too much comercalized. So as London.
Try something different and relaxed atmosphere.
Barcelona is awesome, and some Greek Island also takes your breath away.

Going to Paris and London is like having Accord and Camries.
Its not bad owning those cars but I am just saying that its common.
Try something different.

How about going to Mozambique or Bostwana..to enjoy under the great African skies....at dirt cheap vacation price ?

Europe is such a small continent ...there is not enough places to go to.

Seh lah vee
I love you