I will use online travel agencies to find flights from Toronto to London, closer to my time of departure. Ideal cost would be less than $500. As a world renowned city, London will be a great place to start my trip. With culture similar to that of Canada (after all Canada was a former colony of Britain's), starting my trip in London will help acclimatize myself for the rest of the trip. I plan to search for a job upon arrival in London. I'm not worried about finding work, due to the similarities and good reputation of Canadians in Britain. Minimum Wage in Britain is (8.2 CAD/hr) x 8 hrs/day x 5 days/wk = $328/wk. I plan to live in shared flats, which are cheaper and more economical than hotels or rented apartments; especially since I plan on staying for an extended period of time.
Some Things to Do:
- Premier League Soccer Match - a dream in itself since childhood, soccer defines British culture
- Double Decker Bus Tour - a staple for all tourists in London
- City of London Festival - held in June; British music, art and dance
- Queens' Birthday at Buckingham Palace - the parade is a national holiday celebrated in June
- Wimbledon Tennis Match - late June to early July; one of the four grand slam tennis tournaments
Sources:
- Picture: http://www.photography-match.com/views/images/gallery/Tower_Bridge_at_Night_London_England.jpg
- Shared Flats: http://www.flat-share.com/index.php
- Minimum Wage: http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_178175
- Currency Converter: http://www.xe.com/ucc/convert.cgi?Amount=5.93&From=EUR&To=CAD
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