Those who have recently visited London often come back with these six words on their lips:

‘It was amazing, but soooooo expensive’.

And that can be the case. Tickets to the theatre are hundreds of dollars, coffee often $8 and meals up to $300 for two if you are in central London.

It seems to be a rich man or woman’s game. But that is only one, albeit highly visible, face of London. There’s another way to tackle this fabulous town – one that doesn’t cost a cent beyond your airfare and accommodation. Here’s an article I wrote for Seniors in Melbourne on ways you can get to know the different neighbourhoods and attractions on a low or no budget.