๐ฌ๐ง Your Guide to the United Kingdom
London and beyond โ historic cities, enchanting countryside, and a rainy climate that won't stop you from having a great time
The United Kingdom doesn't need a big introduction โ London is a city you already know before you visit from all the films and TV shows you've grown up with ๐ฌ. But what you don't know is that outside London, there's a completely different world: Edinburgh with its misty castles, the Cotswolds countryside, and historic Cardiff. For the Saudi traveler, the UK is a comfortable destination โ Arabic speakers are nearly everywhere, and the shopping never ends ๐๏ธ.
Top Places to See
London โ Big Ben and Tower Bridge
The icons you've seen a thousand times โ but seeing them with your own eyes is a completely different feeling, especially at night
Edinburgh Castle
A castle in the middle of a living city โ the Scottish mist and mysterious atmosphere make it one of Britain's most beautiful sights
Oxford and Cambridge
Universities centuries old whose streets speak of the history of human knowledge and thought
The Cotswolds Countryside
Stone villages amid green fields โ among the most beautiful areas of the English countryside, worth a full day
Oxford Street and Notting Hill
Shopping on Europe's most famous street โ all international and British brands together
What to Eat
Fish and Chips โ Battered fried fish with thick chips โ the British national dish. Try it from a local shop, not a chain
British Tea with Biscuits โ Not just tea โ it's a whole culture, and the British are very serious about the right tea and the right time to drink it
Sunday Roast โ A weekly tradition โ roasted meat with vegetables and gravy every Sunday, found in any traditional pub
British Curry โ Surprising but true โ the British are the world's biggest lovers of Indian curry, and London has some of the finest Indian restaurants
Victoria Sponge โ A light cake with cream and strawberry jam โ a classic British dessert found in every traditional cafรฉ
Practical Tips
The ETA visa for Saudis is available electronically for ยฃ10 โ apply at least a day before traveling
The weather is very unpredictable โ bring a light jacket even in summer, rain can come without warning at any time โ๏ธ
An Oyster Card or a fee-free bank card works on all transport in London โ much easier than cash
London's major museums (British Museum, Victoria and Albert) are free โ make full use of them
Primark and Marks & Spencer for affordable clothes, and Harrods for the luxury experience even if you don't buy anything ๐
The United Kingdom blends history and modernity in a way you won't find anywhere else ๐ฌ๐ง โ from medieval castles to the world's most cutting-edge restaurants, all within hours of each other. Plan your trip and don't limit yourself to just London!