Transport

•  TfL.gov.uk – Transport For London
•  National Rail - Train travel in the UK
•  Walkit – instant walking guides
•  The Trainline – Cheap rail tickets


Sightseeing, Entertainment and Events

•  Top ten free things to do in London
•  VisitLondon – Official Tourist site for London
•  TimeOut – London listings magazine & website
•  TimeOut's "Things to do in London for under a tenner" - at lunchtime, in the evening, and on the weekend
•  Londonist – London-specific news, events and reviews
•  Tired of London, Tired of Life – though it has a regrettable title, this excellent blog chronicles a different site to see or activity to partake in every day, 365 days a year. And as the author's been publishing for over two years, there is a wealth of information here!


News and Emergency Info

•  Citizen Services – from the American embassy in London
•  US State Department Students Abroad – How to replace a lost passport, etc.
•  NHSDirect – 24 hour medical advice
•  BBC News – Informed, educational and entertaining news site
•  The Guardian – The website of the Guardian newspaper

Eating Out

•  Top Table – Restaurant reviews, offers and booking facility
•  TimeOut's excellent restaurant section
•  Qype's restaurant reviews


Student Events and Discounts

•  ULU – University of London Union holds a number of events and offers great member discounts
•  Student Beans – Restaurant reviews, offers and booking facility. Free discounts and deals even without an NUS card


British Culture

•  Separated by a Common Language – Observations on British and American English by an American linguist in the UK