The TSF Travel Tips Thread
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@voodoo said in The TSF Travel Tips Thread:
We took a train out to see Warwick Castle one day, that was a good change of scene - found a great country pub for a looooong lunch afterwards that had lots of grass for the kids to run around while we are and drank in the garden.
I love castles, Warwick Caste was one of my faves, Leeds Castle in Kent was also awesome, especially with a moat it looked more like a 'Castle'
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@mariner4life said in The TSF Travel Tips Thread:
Anyway, we've got a heap of people here who live, or have lived, all over the world. Might be good to have a thread where people going on holidays (thinly disguised "I'm going on holiday fuckers")
#humblebrag
Next year I'm doing a month in Europe.
Fluffybunny
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Off peak day weekday returns from Windsor by coach or train are £12. You can get family supersavers at weekends which are about that for a family of 4:
https://www.omio.co.uk/coaches/london/windsorLots of good stuff in London is free: https://www.visitlondon.com/things-to-do/budget-london/101-free-things-to-do-in-london
Lots of other good stuff in London is 2 for 1 if you travel by train: https://www.daysoutguide.co.uk/2for1-london
I am big fan of this website/app when trip planning: https://www.visitacity.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIt8KdgOms5gIViaztCh1sPgTOEAAYASAAEgL-zvD_BwE
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@Snowy said in The TSF Travel Tips Thread:
@canefan said in The TSF Travel Tips Thread:
Do the Roman Forum tour, and the catacombs are meant to be good. The Vatican is worth a look and the Cistine Chapel
All of that is worth doing and again walkable. Be careful where you eat (price wise) and be wary of gypsies in summer.
@mariner4life You beat me to it.The old "throw the baby trick" is common and I have seen it more than once.
The money changer one is a good one too. Don't take your wallet out for anyone
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In Rome we stayed in the old town and ate around there, it was frikken excellent. I'll try dig up the names. That was in November for the ABs test and it got bloody hot during the day still.
In London, we've got a shed and a garage en bloc, I'll leave the back gate unlocked. Only 20 minutes into London Bridge! But seriously we have a couple of spare bedrooms at the moment too.
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London. Well, where to start.
Firstly, commuting in/out with kids vs staying in the city is not a big deal. If it saves you a ton, then just do it. As an aside, Windsor is a lovely town with a buzz to it, and a castle, so probably worth checking it out anyway.
Borough Market is always first on my list for guests. It's a bit more of a tourist trap these days as opposed to a market, but it's still a fantastic spot. Afterwards, tie up your shoelaces and walk along the south bank of the Thames to Tower Bridge. There will be something going on there (often small festivals on there during the summer) and then you can walk across Tower Bridge to the Tower of London. I've not been in there so can't comment, but doubt it's worth the entrance fee's.
Of the tourist traps, I'd say London Eye is the one that gets the best reviews from people who have been there. But book in advance as queue's can be off the charts. The Museums around Kensington way are excellent as well, but gotta get there for opening. Great for kids too, and (when inevitably) you have a shit day or two weather wise, these are great spots to hit. You gotta check out Harrod's too, as it must be done.
I've not been to Camden Market in years, but when I was younger I spent plenty of time there as it was so eclectic. Also always worth grabbing a curry in Brick Lane too which isn't far from there.
Last piece of advice, Hyde Park. Like Central Park in NY, it's just a massive fucking park in the middle of the city. But if here when British Summer Time festival is on, go and check it out. Some massive acts (Pearl Jam confirmed next year (I'm going but no spare tix)), but on the off days (no massive act), you can go in and wander around and ther ewill be some smaller bands playing. Well worth doing. Then you can finish off by walking out and strolling up Edgware Road, which must be the most cosmopolitan street in the world.
This could go on for hours, but the above is some initial thoughts.
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@MajorRage s compass is a bit off if he thinks Brick Lane is near Camden Market but maybe it is after too many pints?
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@MajorRage said in The TSF Travel Tips Thread:
4 tube stops then 10 min walk pretty close for London!
I'd say 5 minutes from Camden Lock to Camden town Station, 5 stops to Moorgate and a brisk 15 minute walk to Brick Lane.
I worked in Brick Lane for about 12 months and that Moorgate walk was twice a day.My point was that I doubt most would describe the two places as 'close'. It's like saying Lords is close to the Oval.
It is a relative term though, I guess
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@MajorRage said in The TSF Travel Tips Thread:
London. Well, where to start.
Firstly, commuting in/out with kids vs staying in the city is not a big deal. If it saves you a ton, then just do it. As an aside, Windsor is a lovely town with a buzz to it, and a castle, so probably worth checking it out anyway.
Borough Market is always first on my list for guests. It's a bit more of a tourist trap these days as opposed to a market, but it's still a fantastic spot. Afterwards, tie up your shoelaces and walk along the south bank of the Thames to Tower Bridge. There will be something going on there (often small festivals on there during the summer) and then you can walk across Tower Bridge to the Tower of London. I've not been in there so can't comment, but doubt it's worth the entrance fee's.
Of the tourist traps, I'd say London Eye is the one that gets the best reviews from people who have been there. But book in advance as queue's can be off the charts. The Museums around Kensington way are excellent as well, but gotta get there for opening. Great for kids too, and (when inevitably) you have a shit day or two weather wise, these are great spots to hit. You gotta check out Harrod's too, as it must be done.
I've not been to Camden Market in years, but when I was younger I spent plenty of time there as it was so eclectic. Also always worth grabbing a curry in Brick Lane too which isn't far from there.
Last piece of advice, Hyde Park. Like Central Park in NY, it's just a massive fucking park in the middle of the city. But if here when British Summer Time festival is on, go and check it out. Some massive acts (Pearl Jam confirmed next year (I'm going but no spare tix)), but on the off days (no massive act), you can go in and wander around and ther ewill be some smaller bands playing. Well worth doing. Then you can finish off by walking out and strolling up Edgware Road, which must be the most cosmopolitan street in the world.
This could go on for hours, but the above is some initial thoughts.
Borough Market is fantastic still, in my opinion. Freshest Oysters I have had outside NZ.
I challenged the guy to give me an oyster better than a Bluff Oyster and I think he did. It was amazing and he shucked it right there and then
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Something simple that just occurred to me. Probably needed for Rome as well and that is a battery booster for your phone.
You can eat through your battery quite quickly on a day out in London especially if looking at maps/guides etc. The cell coverage, while good, can also get weak going in and out of shops/tube etc and your phone is almost always moving cell site as you move around.
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and it finally happened. Our flights to Europe have been officially cancelled
fucking stupid fucking virus
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@mariner4life said in The TSF Travel Tips Thread:
and it finally happened. Our flights to Europe have been officially cancelled
fucking stupid fucking virus
When were you supposed to be flying out?
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@mariner4life said in The TSF Travel Tips Thread:
and it finally happened. Our flights to Europe have been officially cancelled
fucking stupid fucking virus
Refund or credit?
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@canefan said in The TSF Travel Tips Thread:
@mariner4life said in The TSF Travel Tips Thread:
and it finally happened. Our flights to Europe have been officially cancelled
fucking stupid fucking virus
Refund or credit?
so far refunds. However my Singapore money still hasn't come through. All just stashed in a savings account until we can travel again.
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