Every day people book flights from Kharkiv to London and back. Usually passengers are not aware of their trips details and forget to do lots of important things before arriving to the airport.
We decided to prevent your possible mistakes and give you some tips regarding the ways to make your trip comfortable and stress free. So, if you are planning to visit London this winter, read the following.
A Travel Checklist
In order to make your trip really comfortable, do a travel checklist before you leave. It may include the following items:
- Buy tickets for the plane in advance. Many airlines make special offers for passengers who book round trip tickets. For example, if you are flying from Kharkiv to London, do not forget to buy cheap flights to Kharkov from London as well. Book return tickets several months prior and get a great discount. Remember also to reconfirm your return flight at your destination directly with the airline three days prior to your departure, as there may be airline schedule changes.
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- Book rooms in the hotel. It is better to do it long before the trip because London is crowded during Christmas holidays. So, most hotels and hostels are overcrowded.
- Do not forget your passport and other documents.
- Exchange currency.
- While packing your bags, remember to check hand luggage sizes allowed on board of the airplane.
- Check local weather forecast and upcoming events. Having proper clothes that corresponds to the weather is crucial, because you’ll probably have either to buy some clothes when you arrive, or to move around the city in a taxi, which is not always convenient.
London Winter Shows
London is one of the most popular tourist cities in the world, and there are interesting events happening there almost every day. In December you can attend the unique contest – Peter Pan Cup for swimming, which was first held in 1864 and is still conducted regularly. The British people compare brave swimmers who is not afraid of swimming even in December.
Treat yourself with the Scottish haggis pie on the 25th of January as well. It is a traditional dish for the Day of Robert Burns’ Memory. The haggis is very special. Its main ingredients are sheep’s giblets (heart, liver, and lungs) minced with onion, oatmeal, suet and spices.
Football fans should come to London on the 10th of February, as London based teams Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur will meet each other on the football field. And, of course, do not leave the capital of Great Britain without having seen the Chinese New Year celebrations that start on the 15th of February.
Returning to Kharkiv
Pay attention that purchase of last minute tickets may become one of the most costly components of your journey, especially in case you forgot to book them in advance. Airlines begin selling their flights for almost a year beforehand and the ticket price in the first days of sale is the lowest. Make sure you have bought your tickets to Kharkiv in advance.
Smart travelling is not complicated but requires simple things to do: check prices, routes, amenities thoroughly, follow your checklist and know the right places.
