{"id":13105,"date":"2019-08-11T20:05:44","date_gmt":"2019-08-12T03:05:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/?p=13105"},"modified":"2019-10-31T18:01:14","modified_gmt":"2019-11-01T01:01:14","slug":"jasons-trip-unexpected-but-highly-enjoyable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/jasons-trip-unexpected-but-highly-enjoyable\/","title":{"rendered":"You\u2019ll Love THIS Cruise As It\u2019s So Unexpected \u2013 But Also Highly Enjoyable."},"content":{"rendered":"

OK, hear me out on this because what I\u2019m going to share with you is not only surprising, but also \u2013 in my humble view \u2013 almost unknown. Which is why I call my features “Travel With A Difference.”<\/em><\/p>\n

When you think about canal trips in big cities, you probably imagine Venice<\/a> or Bruges<\/a> in Belgium. But London<\/a>? Now then, did you even know there are<\/em> canal cruises in that world famous city? Well, I hope you take this marvelous boat trip when you\u2019re in London. I was captivated not only by the trip itself, but also by its name \u2013 so British and understated, with the humble name “Jason\u2019s Trip.”<\/p>\n

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Many people have “Canal Barges” that they’ve turned into a home, and “park” them on either side of the canal.<\/span> Photograph by John Clayton<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I was over the moon to find out about this cruise and, after actually doing it, I could see how offbeat it is, and I was thrilled that it gave me a wonderful \u2013 very interesting \u2013 new “London Experience.” I mean\u00a0 seeing the historic scenery of this world famous destination from these unique canals, gave me a completely different appreciation of London.<\/p>\n

Jason’s Trip is the original Regent’s Canal Tour<\/em> and has been operating since 1951. What made it extra special for me, is the fact that Jason <\/em>is an authentic 108+ year-old canal boat which was originally used as a cargo-vessel on the canals before being fitted with a diesel engine and converted to passenger-carrying duties. How\u2019s that for a bit of British history? Indeed, it makes one wonder, what was going on in London 108 or so years ago? The tour runs between Little Venice and Camden lock, and takes about forty-five minutes. On the trip from Little Venice up to Camden there is a live commentary from trained guides who will tell you all about the canal’s history from 1800 to the present day. No commentary on the Camden to Little Venice trips.<\/p>\n

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This is the entrance to the SHORT \u2013 and only \u2013 tunnel on Jason’s Trip.<\/span> Photograph by John Clayton<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

On a very personal note: Growing up in London as I did, my mother had a wonderful, longtime family friend, Lady Ann Hill, who lived at 31 Maida Avenue by the canal, and we visited frequently. I recall, as if it were yesterday, how often I thought how neat it\u2019d be to live right by the Canal at the above address. So, when my trip aboard the Jason<\/em> glided past this home many decades later, wow, what a mental trip back into time THAT gave me. Looking at the Jason<\/em> online website, I came across this comment, and it encapsulates 100% what the Jason<\/em> experience is all about: \u201c<\/em>Excellent. This is a relaxing trip<\/em><\/a>, and we<\/em> can <\/em>highly recommend this to anyone. It\u2019s a very peaceful and relaxing thing to do in central London. The Commentary was excellent.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

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Peace and serenity in London in an unusual setting \u2013 on an enchanting canal cruise.<\/span> Photograph by John Clayton<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For more information Google \u201cJason\u2019s Trip.\u201d Here\u2019s another idea for you in London. Get a LONDON PASS. It\u2019s a sightseeing pass for tourists coming to\u00a0London<\/a>, and consists of a \u201cSmart Card\u201d that you pay for in advance, and is available in two basic forms: admissions only, or admissions plus\u00a0Travelcard<\/a>. The London Pass generally is available as a 1-day, 2-days, 3-days and 6-days pass, that can be used within 12 months after purchasing it. Tourists can order the pass before they travel, and it becomes active as soon as the first sight is visited. Google London Pass Info. Jason’s Trip<\/em> is one of their highlighted attractions. CONTACT John: jd******<\/span>@***<\/span>il.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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