When a friend from Germany visited me last year, it was the first time that I visited the Tower of London. Having lived in the UK for 7+ years, it never occurred to me to visit the Tower, nor places like Madame Tussauds in Baker Street. Instead of getting a single ticket, I opted for a yearly pass which entitles the member entrance to five historic royal palaces, including Hampton Court and Kensington Palace. Conveniently, the Tower is located just a ten minute walk away from my office, meaning that when the weather is good, I can spend some time relaxing in Tower Green.