Couldn't agree more re the cost of living in the UK for travellers.

Coming from Oz, we find that everyday expenses in England are at least the double, sometimes three times the cost, compared with home. Largely the result of the appalling drop in the Australian dollar but that doesn't make it any easier.

It does mean, though, that visitors downunder can live very well, especially if travelling on US dollars or sterling - or just about anything really. So, come visit!

Joan Melbourne, Australia