Book description
This is London advice the way a friend would give it to you: fiercely opinionated, funny, and brimming not only with suggestions about what to see and do, but also what's not worth your time. Whether you want to see Big Ben or the Harry Potter studios, Trafalgar Square or the V&A, London is a city with an overwhelming number of attractions, lodgings, restaurants, museums, and shops. Author Jason Cochran is the guide you want to have a pint with, bringing culture and history to life with wit and plain talk―it feels like he's right there with you. Whether your budget is large or tight, you'll see London like a local―something many guides claim but none do as well as this one.Cochran was awarded "Best Guidebook of the Year" by the Society of American Travel Writers for a previous edition of this guide. Fully updated post-lockdown.Frommer's EasyGuide to London contains: 16 pages of color photos, plus dozens more photos throughout the book Tube stops for every listing to help you navigate ancient streets quickly, plus a comprehensive section on strategies for the Underground Brilliant walking tours spanning the city, with maps What's free, what's good for kids, what's authentic, what's new Area maps marked with attractions, restaurants, and hotels, plus a London Tube map Interior maps of Westminster Abbey, St Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London, and the British Museum Smart itineraries, including for families and short stays Newly expanded attractions recommendations Section devoted to the city's greatest pubs Insightful tips for navigating London's customs and culture Smart reviews of attractions, nightlife, hotels, restaurants and shops in all price ranges using the Frommer's star rating system Surprising section on overrated attractions that aren't worth your time Section on great day trips, including Oxford, Bath, Stonehenge, Windsor, and the setting for Downton Abbey PLUS! A handy pull-out, indexed map of London for touring on the go About Frommer's: There's a reason Frommer's has been the most trusted name in travel for more than 60 years. Arthur Frommer created the best-selling guide series in 1957 to help American servicemen fulfill their dreams of travel in Europe, and since then, we have published thousands of titles, become a household name, and helped millions upon millions of people realize their own dreams of seeing our planet. Travel is easy with Frommer's.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience