Escalators: stand on the right, walk on the left on
On the London Underground, you stand on the right and walk on the left on escalators for one simple reason: to stop absolute chaos from breaking out every morning. But if you want the full…
Security 101: Why Londoners Treat Unattended Bags Like Bombs
If you’ve never seen an entire platform freeze at the sight of an unattended bag, welcome to London. Because of decades of public safety campaigns, and a history of IRA bomb threats, Londoners have been…
Backpack Etiquette: How to Use Your Bag Without Becoming a Menace
Backpacks are harmless on the surface. They carry snacks, cameras, water bottles, souvenirs, emergency biscuits, everything a tourist needs. But the moment you step onto the Tube, your backpack transforms into a weapon of mild…
Tube Staff: The Unsung Heroes of London’s Underworld
There’s a common tourist misconception that Tube staff exist solely to check tickets and scold you for tapping the wrong oyster card. But in reality, they are the backbone, brain, and beating heart of the…
Tourists on the Tube: A Love Letter (With Warnings)
Tourists are a cherished part of London’s atmosphere. You bring joy, excitement, maps the size of small countries, and a level of enthusiasm Londoners lost years ago. But on the Tube? You can be… a…