alexxxxx Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Rome and Paris are a bit ugly in places outside the tourist places tbh. They are both proper working cities with their social problems common to London etc. Tokyo/Japan in general are great places to go - really underrated for most people, probably because it's miles and miles away. Fantastic tourist sites, clean, food is great. You can do it somewhat cheaper than you'd think although it is a bit expensive. Really enjoyed the history and craziness of Istanbul, not sure if i'd go there now though tbh.. Georgia... what a lovely country. I would recommend anyone to go to the capital Tbilisi and the national parks in the north are breathtaking. Really fantastic, dirt cheap and interesting history. Great wines and food is pretty good too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAT Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Brugge! Good food, beer and history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Kevin Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 1 hour ago, alexxxxx said: Rome and Paris are a bit ugly in places outside the tourist places tbh. They are both proper working cities with their social problems common to London etc. Tokyo/Japan in general are great places to go - really underrated for most people, probably because it's miles and miles away. Fantastic tourist sites, clean, food is great. You can do it somewhat cheaper than you'd think although it is a bit expensive. Really enjoyed the history and craziness of Istanbul, not sure if i'd go there now though tbh.. Georgia... what a lovely country. I would recommend anyone to go to the capital Tbilisi and the national parks in the north are breathtaking. Really fantastic, dirt cheap and interesting history. Great wines and food is pretty good too. Barcelona is the same ,I drove in and the suburbs are truly horrible . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie20 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Think all the large cities have their rough areas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stive Pesley Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 16 minutes ago, Wolfie20 said: Think all the large cities have their rough areas Even Nottingham Oh - you said LARGE cities. My mistake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostyn6 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 16 hours ago, ariotofmyown said: I'm going to Budapest in March with the wife. Good to see so many people rating it highly. Any good tips? yeah, if you and your wife decide to enter a 'gentleman's club', make sure you're aware of any minimal spend obligations before hand! I went in with 3 friends, and after smiling and drinking 3 swigs of beer, we were already £500 down! There was a nice hall with several bars in the Jewish Quarter, including a really lively/entertaining karaoke bar. https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g274887-d8293929-Reviews-Blue_Bird_Karaoke-Budapest_Central_Hungary.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stive Pesley Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 20 minutes ago, Moist One said: yeah, if you and your wife decide to enter a 'gentleman's club', make sure you're aware of any minimal spend obligations before hand! I went in with 3 friends, and after smiling and drinking 3 swigs of beer, we were already £500 down! Blimey - at that price, I hope this story had an ermmm...happy ending? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostyn6 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Just now, StivePesley said: Blimey - at that price, I hope this story had an ermmm...happy ending? nope. Maybe only the consolation that thankfully my instincts kicked in so quickly to avoid further rip off. We'd literally been there 5 minutes. It was odd to me that they didn't ask for money for the beers, and that all the ladies came over asking for a drink and then specifically for wine, in fact, insisting on wine. Then when told the wine was 50,000ft, I went to ask if I could pay for the drinks (so I could work out how much we could spend on 'entertainment', when they pulled out a 176000ft bill, I choked. They did us for 4x minimum spend, 4x beer, 1x wine, and 1x dance (a girl was toplessly gyrating on a mate), none of which was actually agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JG400 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Maastricht , really nice city well worth a weekend away Waterloo , should be a huge empty battlefield with nothing to see , but they have managed to create the best Museum I have been to, unmissable Barcelona - completely overrated , grubby city , only surprise is the fantastic beach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stive Pesley Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 59 minutes ago, JG400 said: Maastricht , really nice city well worth a weekend away Never been - I might treaty myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRainy Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 9 hours ago, StivePesley said: Never been - I might treaty myself Beat me to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 18 hours ago, Moist One said: nope. Maybe only the consolation that thankfully my instincts kicked in so quickly to avoid further rip off. We'd literally been there 5 minutes. It was odd to me that they didn't ask for money for the beers, and that all the ladies came over asking for a drink and then specifically for wine, in fact, insisting on wine. Then when told the wine was 50,000ft, I went to ask if I could pay for the drinks (so I could work out how much we could spend on 'entertainment', when they pulled out a 176000ft bill, I choked. They did us for 4x minimum spend, 4x beer, 1x wine, and 1x dance (a girl was toplessly gyrating on a mate), none of which was actually agreed. I’m shocked? Getting ripped off in a lap dancing bar in a foreign country would be the last thing I would have in the back of my mind when I entered. Come on mate, you must go in a lot of respectable ones in the UK then that’s all I can think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostyn6 Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 1 hour ago, Boycie said: I’m shocked? Getting ripped off in a lap dancing bar in a foreign country would be the last thing I would have in the back of my mind when I entered. Come on mate, you must go in a lot of respectable ones in the UK then that’s all I can think? not generally my thing, but the ones I have experienced generally want to have a good reputation and entice you to recommend and come back. The irony is, one of my mates is minted, and whenever we are away, he does 1000s in a quality establishment, they lost out on money by ripping us off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jourdan Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 This is a fantastic topic, particularly interesting for me as I've lived in many different places, including one of the most despised places in the thread. Why no love for Naples? St. Petersburg is such an enjoyable city. Of course, I'm biased as I lived there for four years, but it has absolutely everything except for consistently hot weather and visa-free access. It has stunning architecture, fascinating history, immense culture (so many museums, theatres, art galleries), beautiful palaces and parks to stroll around (notably in nearby Petergof and Pushkin), an excellent variety of bars and restaurants to suit all tastes and budgets (and the chance to try Eurasian food: Georgian food is fabulous), and all in all, the city has a really beautiful, romantic but also lively ambience at any time of the year. You'll be hard pressed to find a more versatile and charming city, in my opinion. If you are looking for a summer spot in particular, Porto is one place I'd definitely recommend. I went there last summer and it's fantastic. Excellent architecture, excellent (yet cheap) food, excellent wine, excellent weather, excellent views. It's a foodie's dream. The only downside is that there aren't an abundance of sights to see if that's what you enjoy. But if you are happy to stroll in the sun and eat yourself silly, then it's perfect. A dark horse worth mentioning - especially if you plump for Budapest - would be Belgrade. It's one of those cities that might not jump out at you if you see it on a map but it's also one of those cities that goes under the radar. I really enjoyed my time there - the fortress and the surrounding areas were really interesting to walk around, the people were really warm and accommodating, food and beer was cheap yet hearty, and there is brilliant nightlife. Other honourable mentions: Florence, San Sebastian, Seville, Berlin, Budapest and Sofia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broderick Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 Go to Silver Dollar City in Branson. It's like a redneck theme park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PistoldPete2 Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 On 24 January 2018 at 12:56, Moist One said: nope. Maybe only the consolation that thankfully my instincts kicked in so quickly to avoid further rip off. We'd literally been there 5 minutes. It was odd to me that they didn't ask for money for the beers, and that all the ladies came over asking for a drink and then specifically for wine, in fact, insisting on wine. Then when told the wine was 50,000ft, I went to ask if I could pay for the drinks (so I could work out how much we could spend on 'entertainment', when they pulled out a 176000ft bill, I choked. They did us for 4x minimum spend, 4x beer, 1x wine, and 1x dance (a girl was toplessly gyrating on a mate), none of which was actually agreed. Blimey. They pulled out a 176000 ft bill?.....must have been a tall order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ketteringram Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 18 minutes ago, PistoldPete2 said: Blimey. They pulled out a 176000 ft bill?.....must have been a tall order. These things can mount up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abu Derby Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 On 23/01/2018 at 18:00, sage said: It depends what you want. Rome is best for ancient history, Belgium for 20th century history (and great beer). Krakow and Lisbon are the cheapest cities in the east and west respectively. My favourite city is San Sebastian. Amazing food and nights out. Great beaches, sights, walking and wine. Very couple friendly. Just out of interest, which airport did you fly into to visit San Sebastián? It is on my wish list of places to visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jourdan Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 26 minutes ago, Abu Derby said: Just out of interest, which airport did you fly into to visit San Sebastián? It is on my wish list of places to visit. There is an airport in San Sebastián but it is not well served by major airlines. I flew into Bilbao and spent a few days there before getting a bus to San Sebastián. Very straightforward. You can also fly to Biarritz in France and get to SS by train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 38 minutes ago, Abu Derby said: Just out of interest, which airport did you fly into to visit San Sebastián? It is on my wish list of places to visit. 7 minutes ago, Jourdan said: There is an airport in San Sebastián but it is not well served by major airlines. I flew into Bilbao and spent a few days there before getting a bus to San Sebastián. Very straightforward. You can also fly to Biarritz in France and get to SS by train. Yes, pretty much this is it. I would say 2 days in Bilbao and 3 days in San Seb is ideal. You can fly to Bilbao with EasyJet from Manchester or Stansted. Best months to go are June or September IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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