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Geek Travel To London From the US — Tips?

Posted by timothy on from the see-the-largest-paired-bluetooth-devices dept.

Audrey23 writes "I am traveling to London from Washington state for two weeks in December for pleasure (use-it-or-lose-it vacation scenario) and was wondering if I should bother bringing my laptop. I know that I would have to change the region code on my wireless amongst other things and the power cord would have to be changed for a UK outlet. Would I be better off not bringing my laptop and just using Internet kiosks (do they exist in London?) or would having my laptop be a better choice to keep in touch, off-load my digital images etc? I plan on hitting the British Museum but was wondering what geeky things to do that are in London that might be worth going to and any tips hints on overseas travel for geeks? I travel quite a bit in the states but this will be my first trip overseas and want to make the best of my stay in merry old England. What words of advice do you travel seasoned geeks have for me?"

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  1. Re:You'll enjoy the trip more by kubitus · · Score: 0, Troll
    if you leave your camera at home!

    Just ask the Police or MI5 to provide you with video footing showing your activity in Greater London!

  2. Why UK? by Krneki · · Score: 0, Troll
    From all of the EU country you had to pick the one that is the most US like?

    Bad food and even worse weather.

    P.S: Just trolling.

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  4. Re:Have a great trip! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    what do british beer and sex in a canoe have in common? Both are fucking near to water. Try anything but british beer really.