London's Backyard: A Travel Guide
By Tobin Fisher
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Description
★ Easy one-day adventures outside of London ★
"...This blessed plot, this earth, this realm, this England..." is the most memorable line from Shakespeare's 1595 play, Richard II. It neatly sums up the affection Englishmen have for their "sceptered isle." For many, the very best of that land lies in London's backyard, in what William Blake called "England's Green and Pleasant Land" in his 1804 poem, Milton.
This app, London's Backyard, takes you on a series of one-day journeys to nearby towns, villages, and countryside by inexpensive public transportation, or by private car if you prefer. Suggested walking tours are included, along with interactive maps, photos, attractions to visit, historical references, practical information, dining ideas, and Internet links. Everything you need to know for a wonderful outing is right there on your screen.
Two different approaches to travel information are taken, and they work seamlessly together through hundreds of links. First, there are details for self-guided one-day tours, and then there are separate files describing the attractions, restaurants, and the like, plus files on background information, transportation details, and other practicalities.
For nearly every file there are photos and maps pinpointing exact locations. Both the photos and maps can easily be opened to full screen size for easy viewing. There are also over 25 Diagram Maps designed for easy reading on the small iPhone screen.
This is not just a digital rehash of a printed guidebook. Instead, it takes full advantage of the latest computer and Internet technology to bring an amazing amount of current information to your fingertips; easy to access and really up to date.
★ About the Author ★
Earl Steinbicker, creator of and principal writer for the Daytrips series of guidebooks, had his first volume published in 1983. Daytrips From London, as it was called, has been revised several times since then, the latest edition being in 2011. He believes that travel should be a joy, not an endurance test, and has been refining his carefree style of personal exploration for over 40 years.
★ About Sutro Media ★
This guide is published in partnership with Sutro Media. By enabling local writers to share their expertise on mobile phones, Sutro Media is making it easier and more fun to explore the world!
If you have any problems, comments, or suggestions for improvement, we'd love to hear from you - letusknow@sutromedia.com
What's New in Version 1.3
✔ New links to related videos on YouTube and Vimeo.
✔ New English Menu Translator.
✔ Now easier for travelers interested in particular attractions (but not in day trips) to find the appropriate entries.
✔ New categories include Hiking, Country Walks, Town Walks, and Videos.
✔ All factual information has been updated.
Customer Reviews
Great information
I enjoyed browsing through this app. Having been to many of the places, I wish I would have had it before my last trip to England. I could have saved a lot of time by doing the research first on my iPad. This app has a lot of excellent information. Now I am looking forward to my next trip.
Best travel app out there
Honestly, I'm not a big fan of England, but I have to be in London for biz next month,so I got this app for some day trip ideas.
After just an hour of browsing, I know this app is going to change my opinion of the country. One of the first entries gives a map of the region around London,and from there you just pick a spot that looks interesting, select that destination from the pull down screen, and you instantly get info on how to get there, what to see, and where to eat. Full reviews, prices, and op hours are shown at a touch of the screen. Location specific maps are a great addition to the Google maps. Photos are gorgeous. Even arm chair travelers will like this.
Useful and comprehensive
Menu translator is very helpful for visitors. Easy to use app full of info
- $2.99
- Category: Travel
- Updated: Dec 13, 2011
- Version: 1.3
- Size: 149 MB
- Language: English
- Seller: Tobin Fisher
- © Earl Steinbicker
Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.Requires iOS 3.0 or later
