FINAL eBook

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Table of Contents
Could you Live in a Jungle... or Do You Already?
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Chapter 1 – Food from the Jungle, Eaten on the Street
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Chapter 2 – Getting Around in the Urban Badlands
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Chapter 3 – Keeping Entertained
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Chapter 4 – Facing Your Fears in the Urban Jungle
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Chapter 5 – Drying Off, Minding Gaps and Other Trials
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Conclusion – Get Me Out of Here
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Competition
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Resources
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Could you Live in a Jungle... or Do You Already?
The hugely popular ITV show I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! has once again succeeded in
attracting and engaging millions of viewers with its group of unsuspecting, ill-prepared celebs
experiencing a roller coaster of extreme emotions. Such is their fright and fecklessness in the
face of jungle life that you wonder: have they ever seen the show?
In a programme which follows the same simple format each year, amidst a huge amount of
publicity, the biggest surprise is arguably the speed with which the participants are reduced to
base behaviours driven by hunger, tiredness, fear, discomfort and good ol’ social spats.
Luckily for us, the breakdowns and fits of rage make for delicious entertainment, and it’s no
surprise that the bad behaviour and poor performance, disagreements in camp, hysterics and
utter ineptitude during Bushtucker Trials are greeted with delight and mirth by hosts Ant and
Dec.
Just why is it that so many celebrities seem so unable to cope with the challenges presented by
a few weeks in the jungle? Surely in a wilderness environment surrounded by reminders of
civilisation like microphones and TV cameras, not to mention the conspicuous crew, they realise
that the challenges they face, though suitably creepy and crawly, are destined to be short-lived?
In this ebook, we examine the London city environment, the challenges faced every day by its
eight million inhabitants and how unproblematic these issues are in other parts of the world. Is
life in the urban jungle all that dissimilar from that experienced by the overpaid celebs? Surely
skirting the speeding traffic, dodging grumpy commuters or negotiating unruly shoppers on
Oxford Street are all just as testing as the trials and tribulations of being confined in a bakinghot space with Eric Bristow?
We’re here to find out...
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Chapter 1 – Food from the Jungle, Eaten on the Street
In I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here, the contestants eat food which may just put you off your
dinner. Tory MP Nadine Dorries and Corrie's Helen Flanagan went head to head to see who could
stomach the five disgusting dishes listed below. The contestants struggled to devour them, yet
in other parts of the world, these dishes would be gobbled down without a second thought,
including on the city streets.
Baked Spider
Whilst watching this disgusting feat might have made you gag, there's an urban legend that the
average person eats anything from four to eight spiders in their sleep anyway. In Cambodia,
fried spider is a delicacy and particularly popular in the town of Skuon. Locals breed a species of
tarantula known as "a-ping" for their meat, or forage for them in the forest. They are said to be
good for the heart, throat and lungs, and taste like a mixture of chicken and cod. Despite being
coated in a sugar solution to keep them slick, Telegraph journalist Rhymer Rigby stated that
a"er eating them, furballs develop in your throat.
Camel Toe
In Fez, Morocco, camel meat is the ultimate street food. The meat is very low in fat and has been
a staple of the Berber tribes who wander the Sahara for millennia. The Berber kill a camel when
it gets old, drain water from the hump and remove the internal organs. The camel's sturdy hide
also provides shelter from a sandstorm. Camel meat is said to be tough and can take around 10
– 13 hours to cook, although its moisture content is greater than that of other types of red meat.
The taste has been compared to that of mutton and Lawrence of Arabia could not get enough of
it.
Lamb Testicles
Lamb's testicles feature in a variety of cuisines including Italian, Persian, Basque and Chinese. A
traditional Persian dish called Donbalaan consists of lamb's testicles which are placed on kebab
skewers, coated in breadcrumbs and fried. The meat is lean, containing 3g of fat and 26g of
protein per 100g serving.
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Ostrich Anus
Ostrich meat has all the flavour of beef with 40% less of the fat. Originally eaten in Australia, the
meat is also growing in popularity in the United States. If you're interested in sampling ostrich
meat, you can do so at the Archipelago restaurant in London, along with other jungle favourites
such as locusts, crickets and wildebeest. The restaurant also caters for the less adventurous with
classic favourites such as chicken and fish. Have we whet your appetite? Enter our fantastic
competition here.
Fermented Duck Eggs
This grotesque, blackish-green egg was traditionally created by preserving eggs in clay, ash, salt,
quicklime and rice hull mix. Today a saline solution, followed by 10 weeks wrapped in plastic
does the same job. Despite its scent of ammonia and lack of flavour, this delicacy has been a
feature of Chinese cuisine for over 600 years. The fermentation process breaks down some of the
egg's proteins and this is said to be responsible for its mild, distinctive flavour. The eggs require
no further preparation and make the perfect addition to cold Tofu, rice and noodles.
But it gets stranger...
As foreign as eating creepy crawlies might seem, it's actually not as alien as you might think. In
the UK we consume a multitude of foods which derive from the strangest of sources, including
bugs, plastic and even human hair. Take a look at the ingredients next time you devour a slice of
angel cake or gummy bears. Do you recognise all of those E-numbers?
Gelatin – E441
Gelatin is a by-product of the meat industry. It comes from animal bones and hooves and is used
in the majority of your favourite sweets, as well as certain cakes, pharmaceutical products and
cosmetics. Even some alcoholic beverages are filtered through gelatin sheets. The only
difference between this raw product and your gummy bears are flavourings and bright colours.
Cochineal – E120
This red food colouring comes from the crushed bodies of tiny red cochineal beetles. The bugs
live on cacti and are a huge export for the small Spanish island of Lanzarote. As gross as this
sounds, the colouring is perfectly natural and not related to any health problems.
Shellac – E904
Shellac is used to seal floors, as well as to give sweets that glossy finish. It comes from the
secretion of a female lac bug, which is found in forests throughout India and Thailand. This
natural substance is brilliant at sealing out moisture, which is why it was once widely used in
electrical products.
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L-cysteine – E-920
L-cysteine is created when an abundant source of protein is dissolved in acid and isolated
through a chemical process. Most of the protein used in this process is human hair, gathered
from the floors of Chinese hair salons, but feathers, petroleum by-products and cow horns are
also sources of this non-essential amino acid. It's used in the food industry to speed up the
production of commercial breads, pastries and pizza doughs.
Polyvinyl Acetate – E1203
Polyvinyl Acetate, better known as PVA, was discovered by German scientist Fritz Klatte in 1912.
It is a plastic which becomes rubbery when warm. It comes in small, clear pellets and is used to
make a glue strong enough to bind wood, paper and cloth. It is also one of the essential
ingredients in chewing gum.
Talcum Powder – E553
Traditionally used in the UK by parents drying off their children a"er a swim, you'd never think
that talcum powder was an essential ingredient in a chewing gum recipe. It comes from a
mineral called talc which is purified and refined. There have been fears that talc could be linked
to cancer, however there is currently no evidence to support this claim.
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Chapter 2 – Getting Around in the Urban Badlands
Surviving the Urban Wilderness
To an out-of-towner, navigating London may appear to require a catalogue of survival skills that
put Ray Mears’ to shame. In which case, try and think of yourself as an urban Bear Grylls,
equipped with your smartphone, maps and Oyster card. Follow this guide and you’ll be ready to
hit the town without succumbing to the hazards of the Big Smoke.
Stampedes
London is notorious for traffic; its queues of cars (situated on the le"-hand side) with coughing
exhausts and moaning horns are like a cacophony of distressed tropical creatures. Our tip: avoid
driving at all costs. On the bright side, London has great public transport services, so leave the
car at home and hop on a bus or ride the Tube. Of course the London Underground also has busy
periods, where literal stampedes of commuters, bundling through the doors by any means
necessary, make the wildebeest scene in The Lion King look like a yoga session. That being said,
this certainly beats being stuck in a car facing the congestion charge. Let’s face it: with a
population over eight million in London, you’re never far from someone else. People are always
in a rush and have little concern for manners or courtesy. Try not to take it personally. Keep the
London breeds happy by putting your head down, watching where you're walking and, if all else
fails, becoming one of them.
Navigation
Getting around London can be a mission in itself with its flowing networks of winding, river-like
roads and meandering back alleys that lead to absolutely anywhere and everywhere. The good
news is that maps can be found at all good retailers or tourist information centres. Alternatively,
why not download an app to your smartphone? There are some great applications that include
train times, Underground maps and even bus routes. Google Maps is especially useful on your
tablets or smartphones. In fact, the new iPhone 5 even has 3D maps of all major cities, making
your intrepid London expedition far less perilous. If you’re hopelessly lost, ask a cabbie (a blackcab driver) as they know the streets of London better than a lioness knows the plains. Finally,
why not take to the water and brave the mighty Thames? Like a space-aged canoe, the Thames
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Clippers are fast and a great way to see the city. Don’t lean over too far though; I’d rather take
my chances with the piranhas, alligators, man-eating anacondas and pink dolphins of the
Amazon River than the icy waters of the Thames. It’s likely to be swarming with sewage and a
dead body or two.
Trekking
With such a large urban sprawl all around you, it goes without saying that an Oyster card is a
commuter’s lifeline when trekking through the city. Not quite a himalayan sherpa, but just as
useful, this ni"y little smart card offers the cheapest way to hike across London. Those living in
the wilderness of the Home Counties may shun the idea of public transport, instead opting for
their SUVs and 4x4s. However, in London there is no stigma attached to the Carriage of the
People, with commoners (Mr Prime Minister), royalty (Rihanna) and even comedians (Boris
Johnson) opting to use the many methods of London transport. So before you snub the idea of
riding the DLR, hopping on a bus or even jetting off on a Boris Bike, just take a moment to
consider that 1) you’re not above it and 2) a trek across town is far more hazardous on foot. You
don’t want to be caught, a"er days of aimless wandering, hallucinating a towering structure
surrounded by huge black lions, a giant wheel or giant shard of glass — oh wait ...
Interacting with the Locals
No expedition to an unknown land would be complete without preparing to meet the natives.
Cockney rhyming slang, while a staple of Eastenders and Guy Ritchie films, can be incredibly
daunting. This nonsensical language takes a skilled newcomer’s ear to translate, as the slang’s
only relation to the object it refers to is in the rhyme. But in case you should spot a real-life
cockney up close, fear not! Smile sweetly and tell them you’re “Mutton Jeff”. On the other hand,
London is also home to some of the world’s rich and famous, boasting the most expensive
properties on the planet. For the affluent, the idea of slumming it may well consist of having red
wine served with the fish course, never mind surviving the outback without a single luxury. Hugo
Taylor is either brave or mad according to his fellow Sloan Rangers. It’s clear that the other half
are equally as strange to us common folk; it’s common to see them sauntering with silver spoons
in their mouths, saying words like: “Hummus; Ferrari; Milan; Champagne; and Savile Row”. Don’t
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Chapter 3 – Keeping Entertained
What do the celebs of I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! do to keep themselves busy I hear
you ask?
As if noshing on fermented duck eggs and kangaroo testicles or facing their worst fears in a
Bushtucker Trial wasn’t enough to keep them occupied, the producers insist on setting regular
challenges (o"en involving some form of water or gunge) to keep those celebrity contestants
busy.
Fortunately, there are far better things to keep you entertained during your trip to London
(although Soho probably has a host of venues where you can put yourself through all sorts of
discomfort). There are many great pastimes to be found in this urban jungle and here are just a
few:
Shopping
Some might opt to take their chances in the depths of the Amazon or the plains of the Serengeti
rather than spend a Saturday a"ernoon on Oxford Street around Christmas. However, the most
seasoned of shoppers make retail therapy look like an Olympic sport. If you simply love the thrill
of the chase while tracking down that amazing bargain, London is the place to flash your cash. If
you have a lot of money to blow, explore Harrods, Selfridges and Harvey Nichols or the many
boutiques in and around Chelsea and Kensington, particularly Sloane Square and not forgetting
Mayfair’s Savile Row. The thri"y or creative amongst you should explore the many markets for
trinkets and second-hand goods with retro infusion and vintage vibes. Petticoat Lane, Camden
Market and Portobello Market are among the best for these.
Zoo
Tropical animals don’t roam freely in London (unless you count the pigeons in Trafalgar Square),
but London Zoo is a great place to see some jaw-dropping beasts. This world-famous zoo is
home to some of the most endangered species on the planet, and conservationists here actively
work to protect these precious creatures from extinction. With tigers and gorillas, penguins and
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plenty of other beasts, this is definitely the place to get a taste of the tropical jungle in the big
city.
Sports
As shown by the spectacular 2012 Olympic Games, the UK is a sport-loving nation, so it comes as
no surprise that the capital should host so many great venues for enjoying a huge variety of
sports. Whether for recreation or spectating, London is the best place in the world to enjoy top
sporting events. Ascot Racecourse, Olympic Village, New Wembley Stadium, the Oval Cricket
Ground, Wimbledon and Twickenham offer exciting venues for horse racing, athletics, football,
cricket, tennis and rugby.
Concerts
Many of the world’s music legends (Queen, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie and The Beatles)
have been born and bred in the UK, so it should come as no surprise that London is the proud
home of the world’s busiest multi-purpose arena, The O2 in Greenwich. With a capacity of 20,000
it ranks as Europe’s second-largest music venue a"er the MEN Arena in Manchester. Such music
icons as Bon Jovi, Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, Elton John, Lady Gaga and Beyonce have all graced the
stage. In fact, King of Pop Michael Jackson planned to kick off his comeback world tour here,
before his untimely demise in 2009.
West End
If you suspect the Amazon's inhabitants simply sit around the campfire singing Kumbaya, think
again. In the buzzing urban jungle however, London’s glitzy West End is an absolute must for
your fix of music and bright lights. With shows like The Lion King and its display of amazing
puppet animals, the array of talking critters in Wicked The Musical or even a visit to the
Ugandan outback in The Book of Mormon, you’re sure to find a wild night out. Show & Stay
provide top short break packages at unbeatable prices, all of which include theatre tickets and a
hotel stay with breakfast and a free gi".
Fodder, Provisions and Grub
Put down those spears and poison darts! If you’re hungry in London the only thing you need
hunt down is a decent eating establishment, and these really aren’t hard to come by. Long gone
are the days when the rest of the world shunned British cuisine for being boring and at times
absurd (jellied eels, pig trotters, mushy peas), with the UK pioneering in gastronomy, street food
being an area of excellence. This amazing way to get top-quality nosh on the go is popular with
tourists and locals alike looking for wholesome goodness, exotic specialities or weird and
wonderful creations. Traditional restaurants are always well-favoured for the traditionalists, and
can be found all over the city, especially the ever-popular steak house. If you fancy something a
bit wilder than Steak Blue, check out London’s Archipelago. Serving the most spectacularly
strange yet delicious dishes, this zany restaurant is an absolute must.
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Chapter 4 – Facing Your Fears in the Urban Jungle
Fancy yourself as tough as David Haye, as trenchant in the face of jungle jeopardy as Eric
Bristow? Maybe you've never spent time in the wilderness with Ant and Dec chortling behind
your back, but London offers plenty of everyday opportunities to build up resilience and face
your fears.
Animal Encounters
Cockroaches won't rain down on your head, locusts are unlikely to get stuck up your nose and
you won't be forced to share a coffin with hundreds of rodents, but rest unassured that the
urban jungle is nevertheless crawling with creepy critters. Grit your teeth and read our lowdown
on the everyday vicious vermin that must leave Helen Flanagan scared to get out of bed.
Rats
Remember the public service film that told you rats are never more than five metres away? In
London you won't need a tape-measure to verify this freaky fact. Step out onto a quiet Tube
platform one rainy midnight and prepare to flinch as these fidgety furballs scritch and screech
past your feet. Oh well: take your mind off these snivelling rodents by heading out for lunch …
but bear in mind that dead rats were recently being sold illegally in butchers and markets across
east London. Bon appetit!
Bugs
Even places which should be cleanest are plagued by their fair share of insect infestations. From
a maggot-infested mortuary to a neonatal unit crawling with cockroaches, hospitals in the
capital just can't seem to shake the bug. What's more, some unfortunate folk aren't even safe
snuggled up for a snooze in their own homes — say a fearful hello to the bed bug. This is where
the urban jungle can blur with the tropical: no tarantulas tiptoeing over your face, but whole
societies of mini parasites slurping your blood as you sleep. These vampiric vermin are
exasperatingly clingy, but if you suspect you've been bugged, sniff the air around your bed for
the scent of rotting raspberries, then call in the exterminators.
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Wasps
As the bee's unloved brother, the wasp is much like Shakespeare's despised Richard III, raging at
an unappreciative world. Sipping on Pimm's in a London beer garden one sunny a"ernoon, you
may be more than a little stung when a wasp swoops down to pinprick your lip, swelling half
your mouth to the size of a lemon. "The humble bumblebee," you may attempt to say, "would
never intentionally do such a thing!" But bees are loved: an entire profession is dedicated to
keeping them. No one loves the wasp. The difference between the two? Wasps are carnivores,
seemingly vengeful and random in their attacks, while bees are honey-hippies, only interested in
stinging if you make them upset.
Handbag Dogs
London is famed for its shopping destinations, but even retail therapy can be fraught with
animal antagonists in the urban jungle. Take a stroll towards your favourite Oxford Street
department store and you could spot a diminutive demon in the depths of an overpriced
handbag. A relatively new discovery on these isles, the handbag dog has apparently lost its
ability to walk and become one with the garish leather encasing it. Smaller than real dogs, these
microscopic breeds resemble belly-button fluff grown eyes, and will squealingly bark at
innocent passersby before you can say "Pedigree Chum". The handbag dog is owned by an even
more curious creature, fed only on makeup and shoes, whose love for their latest Gucci bag
outlasts that for their pet.
Unlikely Pests
You may think the above critters are fairly standard and unexotic. What next — woodlice? But
seekers of Bushtucker Trials on these inclement shores need not fear, because the UK's capital is
full of surprises. Did you know a popular London pest-control company offers a "deer
management" service? We're guessing it doesn't involve bringing in bucks and does to run your
business. That's not all: the African green parakeet population has gone up stratospherically,
from 1,500 in 1995 to 30,000 a few years back, and if you've ever been charmed and
subsequently pestered by squirrels in Hyde Park, you ain't seen nothing yet, as just a few years
back Australian "flying squirrels" were seen swooping through Wimbledon Common.
Criminal Shenanigans
Dynamics of predator and prey are everywhere, and when navigating the capital's urban morass
you need all your wits to avoid being pounced upon by ne'er-do-wells. The law of the jungle is
closer than you think — take a peek at these alarming examples of how criminals try to get
ahead amid the hustle and bustle of London.
Pickpockets
Ahead of the London Olympics, the trusty Daily Mail forewarned Games-goers that professional
packs of pickpockets were liable to join them. Descending on the capital in the run-up to London
2012, these masterminds from Lithuania, Romania and South America began their own Olympic
regime. From diversion tactics to blink-and-you'll-miss-it one-second the"s, the thieves-intraining used all their pillaging prowess to go for gold in grabbing the goodies. As the Games
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approached, pickpocketing surged and crime figures reported more than 1,700 people being
deprived of wallets, iPhones and dirty tissues every day.
Hoodies
David Cameron would have you "hug a hoodie", but those in the know realise this can have
much the same effect as cuddling a grizzly. The garment of choice for London rioters, the
hooded sweatshirt offers anonymity, intimidating design and welcoming warmth for the petty
criminal. But in a conundrum to rival "the chicken or the egg", does the problem stem from the
wearer or the item of clothing? Hoodies are attributed paranormal powers beyond our corporeal
realm, the shadowy cloaks able to transform any sweet, good-natured fourteen-year-old into a
foul-mouthed, happy-slapping demon. Recognising this, Bluewater shopping centre famously
banned the offending item, and we can presume not a single crime has been committed there
since.
Gang initiations
On London's mean inner-city streets, where graffiti insults your mother at every turn and tower
blocks blot the horizon, gangs are a frightening fact of life. Recruiting members from a young
age, these menacing groups set their apprentices challenges which, though as demanding as
Bushtucker Trials, are more likely to end in courtroom trials. Scotland Yard recently estimated
that 25% of all violent burglaries in London are perpetrated by gangs, and teenagers are forced
into such crimes to become one of the crew. One way to combat this is by creating a rival gang
dedicated to growing flowers and running mobile libraries, where initiations don't involve
punching pensioners but guiding them safely across the road.
Terrorism
Looking for a bin in London? If you're anywhere near a train or Tube station, you may as well be
searching for streets paved with gold — thanks for that, terrorism. The chances of being caught
in an orchestrated attack remain minimal; if you're touched by the chaos at all, it'll probably be
by falling foul of the very anti-terrorism legislation passed to protect us. Rushed through in the
wake of the 7/7 bombings, the blundering Terrorism Act 2006 allows police to detain suspects for
28 days without charge. Don't fancy a month in jail for nothing? Be sure to wear your best Good
Citizen face in the capital! Another of the bill's provisions outlaws "glorification" of terrorists or
their acts, but the definition is iffy considering Margaret Thatcher labelled Nelson Mandela a
terrorist in the 1980s. Many argue the Act jeopardises freedom of speech, but I'm sure we can
shut them up.
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Chapter 5 – Drying Off, Minding Gaps and Other Trials
Every environment comes with its challenges. Who can forget the I'm a Celebrity contestants
trying to get out of a plastic box whilst being mauled by flies or collecting stars in Cruelty
Towers? Surviving London also takes wit, skill and a few simple rules.
Mind the Gap
When you first arrive in the Big Smoke, you're likely to encounter the dreaded gap between the
train and platform. This infamous crack has transport bosses shaking in fear. If you've not been
paying attention to the train announcements, or you weren't able to comprehend the crackling
voice, there are signs posted up and down the platform telling you to mind the gap. Don't be
fooled by the seemingly trivial size of this crevice: many suitcase wheels and train tickets have
had their fate sealed on the railway tracks. Just take a deep breath, stretch out your leg and leap
over this gaping hazard.
Keeping Dry, Warm, Cool and Prepared
In London the weather can change in an instant. Even if you're arriving during the height of
summer, you'll need to pack enough clothes to deal with bright sunlight, rain, thunder, cold,
humidity, smog and snow. When out and about it's advisable to keep a raincoat, umbrella,
sunglasses and sun-cream on your person, unless you fancy taking the underground all the way
back to the hotel. Whether the day starts with cheery sunshine or heavy clouds, take it with a
pinch of salt. As soon as you get outside this could all change. If you should get caught in a
storm, huddle in a doorway or visit one of the many free national museums. Did you get
sunburnt and turn red? Congratulations! You can now wander the streets without looking like a
tourist.
The Art of Queuing
It's even more important to consider the weather because at many points during the day you
will be stuck in a queue, and standing around in one of these in the pouring rain is not much fun.
The worst thing you can do it mistake an open desk for an opportunity. The person serving will
make you do the march of shame to the back of the line under the gaze of angry locals and their
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poisonous stares. Instead take your place behind lingering Londoners and glance at your watch
every five seconds like everyone else. But beware of booby queues. O"en one person standing
around with no purpose is enough to attract a flurry of stressed Britons who need to queue for
some reason. Don't be surprised to turn round and find yourself surrounded if you stop to tie
your shoelace. They come in peace.
Bin Hunting
Street food is delicious (and highly recommended if you end up in Camden). The only snag is
that you're le" with a pile of disposable packaging once the meal has been devoured. How do
you get rid of it? As tempting as it may be, please don't throw your rubbish on the ground or into
the Thames. The best thing to do is hold on to your clutter until you reach a bin or your hotel.
Contrary to popular rumours, there are still bins in London, despite a move to remove them
following terrorist attacks.
Crossing the Thames
The biggest challenge in London has to be crossing the Thames. It's wide, fast and very wet.
Swimming is only advised if you're David Walliams. If you're not, a boat tour will take you safely
from A to B. A group of clever engineers have built and rebuilt bridges which not only allow you
to cross the river easily, but also provide you with breathtaking views of this magical city.
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Conclusion – Get Me Out of Here
"When I got asked to go to the jungle with snakes and rats, I thought, It's Westminster, I work there.
So it didn't seem that big of a deal." – Nadine Dorries
In I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here, the contestants were located far away from their home
comforts, reduced to their bare bones. But as we’ve seen, the city and the jungle aren’t really so
different a"er all.
Through attempting to build great civilisations, we have built our own jungles which are, in their
own way, just as exotic. London, which began life as a small settlement surrounding the
Thames, has blossomed into this enormous city full of everything you could ever want – if you
can find it. Over your head looms a sprawling canopy of high-rise buildings. Wind your way
through a criss-cross of pedestrians, cars, motorbikes and cyclists, or lose yourself in the many
boutiques, department stores, parks and suburbs. Forage for something delicious among the
maze of restaurants, cafés and takeaways. Then relax on Primrose Hill, a respite from the neverending overhang of concrete and glass, and take in a breathtaking view of the Big Smoke.
Concrete and glass don't mean that animals are far away either. Our furry friends have moved in
to the urban jungle with us. Foxes and squirrels, still a typical sight in the countryside, have
become experts at dodging cars and foraging for food amongst discarded KFC wrappings.
Millions of people cope with and enjoy the trials and comforts a big city can offer. Despite being
stranded in queues, or running away from handbag dogs, the eight million people who live here
wouldn’t want to be anywhere else. It's worth fighting through this urban jungle in order to find
the many historical sights, Thames trails, museums, parks, restaurants and West End theatres.
To give you a taste of the London jungle, Show & Stay are offering a fantastic prize*. We’re giving
away two theatre tickets to a top London show of your choice, a night at a magnificent hotel
complete with breakfast and a three-course meal at the exotic Archipelago Restaurant in
London, where you can sample all kinds of jungle food and their finest house wine.
If you fancy doing something really wild, enter here. To thank you, we'll even throw in a 5%
discount off any London theatre break booked within seven days.
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Competition
There you have it! Now you’re ready to brave the concrete wilderness and survive the Urban
Jungle. What’s more, you should know the answer to our question for your chance to be entered
into our fabulous prize draw!
For your chance to win:
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Resources
We couldn’t have made this ebook without the help of these great websites. For more
information on any of the topics covered, go ahead and check them out:
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Food & Drink
http://www.itv.com/imacelebrity/news-and-gossip/rotten-rhyme-trial-time/ — ITV
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http://www.archipelago-restaurant.co.uk/ — Archipelago homepage
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http://www.wikipedia.com — Wikipedia
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpRB-u66uEo — Heston's Titanic Feast
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtsbDbumHHc — Eating fried spiders in
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Cambodia
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIJr9ZQCvRU — How to prepare lamb's and
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sheep’s testicles
http://www.osgrow.com/index_document_9.php — Where to buy camel meat
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrSdPWV5Tjo — Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution
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http://www.neatorama.com/2008/08/05/thousand-year-egg-is-it-edible/ —
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Fermented duck egg
http://www.rhymer.net/cutsE.htm — Rhymer Rigby's homepage
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaCmy3vGYEI — Jimmy's Food Factory
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Transport
http://www.tfl.gov.uk/ — Oyster card details
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http://www.cockneyrhymingslang.co.uk/ — Comprehensive dictionary of Cockney
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rhyming slang
Hobbies
http://www.streetsensation.co.uk/markets.htm — Map of the best markets
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http://www.zsl.org/zsl-london-zoo// — Visit London Zoo
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http://www.allinlondon.co.uk/sport.php — Guide to sports venues
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http://www.theo2.co.uk/ — The O2 homepage
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Fears
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2175867/London-Olympics-2012◦
As-1-700-fall-victim-pickpockets-day-Eastern-European-gangs-it.html — Daily
Mail reports on muggings in the run-up to the Olympics
http://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/teenagers-being-ordered-to-burgle◦
houses-as-gang-initiation-8069196.html — The Standard looks at burglary gang
initiations
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/libertycentral/2009/jan/19/terrorism◦
act-2006 — The Guardian explores the Terrorism Act 2006
Challenges (with conclusion)
The Show & Stay content team
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All the foreigners, tourists and out-of-towners who have ever wondered about
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British culture
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