London to Amsterdam: Overnight Ferry = Booked!

I'll have every mode of transportation covered on this trip. Planes, trains, a helicopter, a boat, cars and bikes. The only thing missing is John Candy and Steve Martin. That's fine though, this isn't a low budget comedy! Someone seriously needs to invent teleportation.

To maximize the time I have and to hit all the countries I want to see, I have to travel as efficiently as possible and that means traveling at night. On the Sunday I visit London, I will head to the Liverpool Street station at 8pm and take a train to Harwich, England to board the Stena Line night ferry which leaves at 10:30pm. The ferry crosses where the North Sea and the English Channel meet. I'll have a bed, bathroom and shower all to myself so I am hoping to get a good nights sleep. I'll be in Amsterdam in time for breakfast!

My Hostel: London

I searched high and low for a hostel that was centrally located, clean and had good reviews. I've chosen to stay at the YHA Central London (pictured above). Hopefully I have chosen the right one! My time, like in every other city I plan to visit is limited so being close to everything is an absolute must. I checked out some other places near Hyde Park but I'd really like to avoid hopping on the tube to get back to the city center. I am hoping to be able to beat the jet lag when I arrive. I'm sure the excitement and adrenaline will be pumping the minute I get dropped off at the airport. However, I HAVE to find a way to sleep on the plane.

In addition to the regular London sightseeing hotspots, I'd like to visit the Tate Modern art gallery (pictured below) while in London. I recently saw a video about it and it looks like something I would be interested in.



London City Guide