London’s Paddington Place area is a nice neighborhood though a ‘budgeter’ might find it quite expensive here in this section of London with the tube costing roughly four pounds – eight pounds to ride one way. Though it is possible to buy the blue “Oyster Card” ticket, which is much more economical. It is a wise idea, prior to traveling to London, to figure out the manner in which to buy the Oyster Card, and the manner in which to use the Oyster Card, as it is so economical, and could save you hundreds of dollars … as well as …time.

The Staff at the London Equity hostel consist of a multicultural array of young people, Polish, Italian, Spanish, African, British, etc. Everyone is kind though human. There are young travelers checking in and checking out all day long though the longest line is in the early morning to afternoon.

It is a lively atmosphere full of young people diligently interested in traveling especially in Europe and appealingly focused on London. The Australian women staying in my hostel room all appear to be here for the sole purpose of finding work. Interestingly, I have learned that Australians are welcomed in Britain as the red-haired Australian woman mentioned that she found a three-week hotel job as a sort of receptionists, and that at least it is a job to hold her until she finds something more.