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Trying out Kings College Chapel 1. Bicycle remains the most popular form of public transport in the town. You will find special bicycle lanes in the town and its suburbs. It is very simple to rent a bicycle in one of numerous rental offices. The longer the term of rent is, the lower the daily rate will be.
2. Tourists should not forget that bicycle theft is one of the most common crimes in Cambridge. Therefore, it is better to leave bikes on special parking lots only. When renting a bike, do not forget to rent a special cable with a lock and a key. They are used to fasten a bike to any fixed object in the street.
3. Tourists should leave tips in local restaurants and cafes only if they are not included in the bill. A reward of 10 - 15% of the order would be sufficient. Taxi drivers should also receive a tip of 10% of the cost of a ride. The same applies to maids in your hotel.
4. Calls from pay phones are still the cheapest way to make international calls. These machines are operated by special telephone cards or coins. The most beneficial time to make international phone calls is during the weekdays, from 20:00 to 8:00.
5. Local inhabitants are very polite and helpful. You can hear greetings and words of gratitude literally everywhere in Cambridge. When entering a public institution, do not forget to greet everyone present. Tourists should also not forget to thank for any service provided. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
6. Line power supply voltage is 240V. All the hotels are equipped by three-prong electrical wall outlets. You may require special adapters to use certain appliances. These adapters can be purchased in any specialty store.
7. If you want to rent a car, you will need a driving license of the international class, and a credit card with the required amount of collateral in account. The amount of deposit can be different and depends on the brand of the car chosen. Persons under 21, as well as drivers, who got the license less than a year ago, can be rejected to rent a vehicle.
Shopping in Cambridge - main shopping streets, outlets and boutiques
One of the most popular shopping destinations for tourists in Cambridge is Market Square. This market is relatively small but the range of products presented here is very diverse. Every day … Open
8. When you plan to go shopping, it is not necessary to take large amounts of cash with you. Almost all major shopping centers and supermarkets accept payments by credit cards. Cash will be useful only to travellers who plan to visit local markets and small cafes.
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What to visit being in Cambridge - unique sights

Ivy House

From the series “Unique Living Houses”
Check on the map:   Distance from Cambridge center - 56.4 km.
He has invested heavily in the restoration of the building, and also partially cleared it of trudging plant that blocked natural sunlight. The mansion, which has become a real attraction in Chelmsford, was built in the 20s of the last century. The general public first became aware of it in 2011. One of the British newspapers published a note about the unusual house, which the owner wanted to sell. … Read further

Tips for the cities around Cambridge

Luton
2. City parks are kept perfectly clean and well-maintained. Littering is punishable by heavy fines. 3. A major international airport is located in the vicinity of the city. All year round it receives flights from various European and other countries of the world. ... Open »
Ipswich
2. The locals are very polite and visitors should certainly reciprocate such hospitable behavior. When entering a public institution, do not forget to say hello to everyone present, and do not forget to thank for any help you receive. The locals are distinguished by ... Open »
London
2. While going for a walk, do not take much money and valuables with you. On the streets of the city it is recommended to avoid large crowds of people as these are the most favorable places for pickpockets. Camcorders and cameras are best to be worn on a strap over ... Open »
Norwich
2. Currency can be exchanged not only in bank institutions and private exchange offices, but also in tourist information centers as well as in post offices. The latter ones however offer not as profitable exchange rate as one can find in other financial institutions and ... Open »
Leicester
2. From Leicester to the British capital it takes no more than one and a half hours by train. Tourists, who have enough time, don’t have to deny themselves the pleasure of visiting London. Among other popular sightseeing places in Birmingham; it takes about an hour ... Open »
Oxford
2. Tips are welcome in all gastronomy establishments of the city as well as in taxi. The tips should be about 10 – 15% of the total order cost. In some restaurants the service fee is included into the bill. In this case one can just round up a sum to any convenient ... Open »
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