How to spot (and AVOID) tourist traps in London

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If you're visiting London soon, you are VERY likely to run into some major tourists traps. Sure, some are easy to spot, but others... not so much. In this video Jess is telling you what to look out for so you can spot tourists traps in London easily and AVOID THEM like the plague! You'll save your money and have a much better London trip. Thanks to our sponsor Sim Local for making this video happen! Sim Local is the place to get your eSIM for your travel abroad. No more expensive roaming with your home mobile plan, or dealing with finicky plastic cards (and having to change your number too!) Just buy a plan with Sim Local that suits your trip length and destination, and easily install it when you land. We've got a discount for you—- 10% off with code LOVEANDLONDON. Click this link to go get your eSim from Sim Local: https://tidd.ly/4bWOxcB Thanks for supporting our channel! Skip to a section: 00:00 Introduction 00:41 What is a tourist trap? 01:04 It’s made for the Instagram pic 02:20 You literally can’t move 03:08 Sim Local (advert -- thanks for supporting!) 04:12 They’re trying to get your attention outside the major tourist attractions 05:24 The menu is… off 07:44 Museums with performers MORE LONDON HELP (some links are affiliated and help us keep producing these videos) Free London 101 Guide for first-time London visitors: https://goo.gl/Eh3HP3 Get our ULTIMATE London Itinerary: (PDF guide, digital map, and more included): https://shop.loveandlondon.com/collections/itineraries?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=description+box+links&utm_term=101+guide Travel guides for London with Londoner-loved hidden gems, divided by area (The Casual Tourist Guides): https://bit.ly/3bgeRoj London Spending Guide (includes budget calculator spreadsheet, hotel recommendations and more): https://bit.ly/3OduFqy Our top London hotel and apart-hotel tips and recommendations: https://loveandlondon.com/category/london-accommodations/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=description+box+links&utm_term=101+guide

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