April '08 Trip Advice

Hello,

I am planning a trip come April '08 from Prague->Vienna->Munich->Nuremburg->London. Though I am not certain if this is practical but here goes :

Prague - 2 days (train to Vienna)
Vienna - 2 days (night train to Munich)
Munich - 1 day
Nuremburg - 4 days (visiting friends and colleagues)
London - 4 to 5 days

My questions :
1) Can I get better exchange rates for Czech Crowns in Prague because there's less options to get this currency in my home country, Malaysia. The banks here sells them at sky high rates.
2) What is the weather like in London around Mac and April?
3) Any pointers on the on cheapst transportation from Germany to London? Is there Megabus service on this leg?
4) Pointers on budget travel & accommodation in London because exchange rate of £1 is a whopping Malaysian Ringgit 6.7
5) Any transport from Bath to parts of english countryside Cotswolds? I actually would like to spend a night at the countryside. But transportation & hostels are not looking good here. Only B&Bs and at Should I opt for a tour from London to these places instead? Any tour recommendations?

I know maybe some would say scrap London because it's too expensive, in my case, but as I have been told, time and time again by other Malaysians on how great London is to other European cities, then London is a must but I would most appreciate any tips and pointers.

Many thanks.

It is always better to get currency in your destination country rather than before you arrive. As Qwovadis says, use ATMs to get money in EVERY country you go to.
Weather in London is unpredictable at any time of year. You might be lucky with warm sunny days; but you could have torrential rain, or even snow in March/April.
Do what you want to do, not what other people tell you. If your heart is set on going to London then you should do it. From Malaysia London isn't a short hop, so it will probably be a long time before you have another opportunity. Yes, most of the major museums are free and well worth visiting. You can buy all-day tickets for London Transport. Get an Oyster card for public transport; you will save HEAPS of money using one. You can buy it at any underground (tube) station.

atm's give the best rates. Find one that says "no fee at this end" type message. Like going gambling, "Never carry more cash on you, than you can afford to lose".

Pickpockets and purse snatchers are very quick and slick, in Europe. Cops can't do a thing about it. So they don't bother. I'm serious. Police reports are only good for insurance claims.

Rick Steves money belt is the answer. Fits passport (which you only nees for next hotel and airplanes.), airline ticket, and only other things in the funny instructions. Mine saved all three times.

I take it, by two days in a place, you mean at least three nights. As long as you went so fa,r at such expense to get there...
And you won't be back. There's just too many places calling you, next time.

If you learn to travel cheap and folksy, there will be a next time. Its the most fun travel!
;o)

It takes a whole day to travel, and get set up, in new digs. It takes a half day to get your barings in each new town. I hope you'll stay in smaller towns than bussling tourist od'ed, more expensive, crime ridden capitols, ports, or border towns. History happened in inconvenient places too.

Take a look at that money belt!

www.ricksteves.com

3)
http://www.air-berlin.com
is a budget airline flying from Nuremberg to London

Wow, thank you all and happy trails.