Book description
Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to London.Discover London's most popular experiences and best kept secrets - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - from perusing the floral stalls at Columbia Road Flower Market to joining an exhilarating all-speed boat ride along the Thames, and exploring Europe's largest urban parkland at Richmond Park.Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's London travel guide: Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning trips of 1-2 weeks or more Updated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate London and connect experiences together with ease Create your ideal trip with exciting Perfect Day itineraries with suggestions of unmissable attractions and activities to match your passions, plus day trips from London so you can explore the surrounding areas Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including visiting Buckingham Palace, admiring St Paul's Cathedral's grand architecture, and exploring the V&A museum Special features on the city's 12 legendary markets, West End theatre guide, London transport explained Expert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and more Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; accessibility; and responsible travel Connect with London culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull out map of London Covers the West End, City of London, South Bank, Kensington & Hyde Park, Clerkenwell, Shoreditch, & Spitalfields, East London & Docklands, Hampstead & North London, Notting Hill & West London, South London, Richmond, Kew & Hampton Court plus day trips to Windsor, Cambridge, Brighton, Oxford, Woking, Leigh-on-Sea, St Albans, Wiltshire Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary city with Lonely Planet's London.
About the Author
Steve Fallon, a native of Boston, Massachusetts, can't remember a time when he was not obsessed with travel, other cultures, and languages. After graduating from Georgetown University with a degree in linguistics, he taught English in then-Communist Poland. The "new Asia" took him to Hong Kong, where he worked as a journalist and travel writer for twelve years; the "new Eastern Europe" then enticed him to Budapest for another three years. Based in London since 1994, Steve has written or contributed to more than a hundred guidebooks. He is also a qualified London Blue Badge Tourist Guide.
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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