The weather at the end of May is pleasantly warm and it usually doesn't rain.

There is no other place on earth where you will find more spoken languages per square mile than London.

The measures are imperial (miles, pint, etc).

Electricity runs at 220V and you will need a special adapter.

People are slightly extravert, but very friendly.

London thrives with art galleries, musicals, concerts, day and night life.

There is no other place on earth as energetic as London.

www.timeout.com/london (for those who pay student registration fees)

www.a-london-guide.co.uk (infos, sightseeing, dining, concerts, etc)

www.londontourist.org (history and sightseeing)

www.londontheatre.co.uk (theatres)

www.londonnet.co.uk (everything you need to know)

www.fluidfoundation.com (bars, restaurants, etc)

Galleries: Modern Tate, Serpentine Gallery (all free of charge)

Museums: British Museum, Natural History Museum (all free of charge)

Parks: Hyde Park, Regent's Park, Kew Gardens

Theatres/Concerts: Barbican, National Theatre, Royal Festival Hall, Royal Albert Hall, Opera House, The Globe

Spots: Neil's Yard, Camden Market

Areas: Covent Garden, Soho, Angel, Brixton

Jazz/Blues: Blues Café

Bars/Clubs: anything will do (eg O'Neils, Onanon, Cheers, etc)