Travel

[Troy]

WS has members from all over the world so it would be interesting to find out where some members have travelled.

Me personally I went to Europe with family two years ago. I spent two weeks in the Netherlands visiting family and doing the normal tourist stuff as well. I was there during the World Cup finals and watched the final with them, was an intense game. One of the highlights was wondering into this random church in Delft and finding out that it was the Royal crypt. Fantastic country, I could easily live there. Great people, plenty to do and a great looking country. Then spent a week in France, mainly in Paris as there is so much to see there. Went to the usual tourist traps but they were all fantastic, Eiffel Tower and Napoleon's tomb were the highlights. Napoleon's tomb is even bigger than you can imagine, as expected the food in France was incredible as well. Then spent a week in London, literally didn't leave London and still didn't get to see everything that I wanted. Going to Lord's was definitely the highlight, wanted to see Spamalot on the West End but it wasn't showing at that time. One negative about London was the food was pretty poor. Definitely would go back to all three of these countries and I want to travel through Europe more extensively as well.

In July I am heading to Macau, Hong Kong and Dubai. Travelling alone this time and since I went to Europe last time I wanted to completely switch things up. I have an uncle that lives and works in Macau so I get free accommodation there which is awesome. Macau is situated near Hong Kong and China, it is actually part of China and is the only region where gambling is allowed. It actually turns over more money each year through it's casinos than Las Vegas. I will definitely be hitting the casinos when I am there, there are so many I will be able to head to a new one each day. Not many historical things to see in Macau, it is pretty much all about the casinos but they are so grand I can easily spend time wondering around them. Will head to Hong Kong for a few nights as well, have heard only good things about Hong Kong and I can't wait to get over there. Will be doing a few historical things and then will be checking out the main financial district and then the racetrack for the famous weekly races. Finally I wanted to end the trip going somewhere unusual so I decided on Dubai. Can't wait to see the mix between ultra modern and olden times. Really want to play a round of golf when I am over there but it is going to be the hottest time of the year when I get there so that should be fun.

Where have you travelled? What as your favourite destination and where would you like to travel to in the future?

 

[We Are Legion]

I've traveled just about everywhere in the US worth visiting except Hawaii. I'd also like to have more time to spend in DC one day.

Eventually though, I really want to see Venice, London, Ko Pha Ngan, Rome, and Athens. I've heard Tokyo is insane too.

 

[Rated R Superstar]

Detroit, heck of a city! I didn't get to see much, just went to a Tiger's game... I have family in Windsor, so yeah.

And I went to the Dominican just in February. What a beautiful place! I was stuck in a resort, and the language barrier bugged the shit out of me, and the guys trying to sell me coke or steal my shit. Food was pretty decent, 3 star resort, so you can't expect amazing food. The ocean was beautiful. It was reading week for some colleges, so yeah! I was drunk the entire time I was there, so I'm lucky to remember half of that! Other than that, nowhere really. Barely leave my own damn town! Would love to travel more once I get the money.

 

[Pete]

Amsterdam, Sevilla (Spain), Strasbourg (even though I was there for work, and sick as a dog almost the entire time), several places in Portugal, and of course the UK, where I now live and work. Amsterdam is currently my favourite city in the universe - and no, not for either of those reasons.

Troy: having lived in London, I see what you mean. I now live in the countryside and miss it there. If you look closely, you can find plenty of wicked stuff to do for free, even in Central London (avoid the tourist traps, as they tend to be overhyped, overpriced and overcrowded - I never even thought of going to the London Dungeon because the line was literally two blocks long). I disagree about the food though, I don't tend to eat in fancy places, but it's nowhere near as bad as everyone makes it out to be.

Fair warning to those going to London: do not eat, shop or do anything involving money in Central London, or you will be broke in ten seconds flat. Stick to places like Primark and Subway, which exist outside of that area, since they tend to have fixed prices which are the same everywhere. Also, look for smaller hostels (me and my friends shared an 8-bed dorm in a seedy hostel once, and the location was great for the price we paid!) and free attractions (many museums and galleries are free). The Zoo is a must-see (if you like zoos, that is), but give the Aquarium a pass, as it's a ripoff (you get a better one included in the price of the ticket at the zoo, and a small one for like £3 in an otherwise free museum/gallery in North London called the Horniman Museum - stop snickering! )

The South Bank in general is a massive ripoff, apart from Tate Modern which is right at the end of the riverside walk, and free. The famous places are somewhat worth visiting, but beware of guided tours - the best way to explore is by yourself.

Must-sees: London Zoo, Natural History Museum (free, too!), British Museum (also free), Victoria & Albert Gallery (also free)

 

[Keith]

There is already a simlar thread to this started by myself which was on favourite hoilday locations.

Breifly I have been to New York Four times now and it is possibly my favourite City to visit and could see myself living there if the opporuntiy was right.

Then again European cities offer something different. Loved Berlin when I was there for the film festival last year. There is so much culture and history to the city, it is beautiful and cheap to buy food and drink in. Have been to France a couple of times, once to Lourdes when I was a kid and spent a day in Paris a couple of years ago, would like to see more. Went to a nice Spainish city called Ginjo last year and could see myself returning some day. This summer I hope to go to Amesterdam with friends. Would love to go to places like Japan and Italy in the future.

 

[Troy]

Amsterdam, Sevilla (Spain), Strasbourg (even though I was there for work, and sick as a dog almost the entire time), several places in Portugal, and of course the UK, where I now live and work. Amsterdam is currently my favourite city in the universe - and no, not for either of those reasons.

Troy: having lived in London, I see what you mean. I now live in the countryside and miss it there. If you look closely, you can find plenty of wicked stuff to do for free, even in Central London (avoid the tourist traps, as they tend to be overhyped, overpriced and overcrowded - I never even thought of going to the London Dungeon because the line was literally two blocks long). I disagree about the food though, I don't tend to eat in fancy places, but it's nowhere near as bad as everyone makes it out to be.

Fair warning to those going to London: do not eat, shop or do anything involving money in Central London, or you will be broke in ten seconds flat. Stick to places like Primark and Subway, which exist outside of that area, since they tend to have fixed prices which are the same everywhere. Also, look for smaller hostels (me and my friends shared an 8-bed dorm in a seedy hostel once, and the location was great for the price we paid!) and free attractions (many museums and galleries are free). The Zoo is a must-see (if you like zoos, that is), but give the Aquarium a pass, as it's a ripoff (you get a better one included in the price of the ticket at the zoo, and a small one for like £3 in an otherwise free museum/gallery in North London called the Horniman Museum - stop snickering! )

The South Bank in general is a massive ripoff, apart from Tate Modern which is right at the end of the riverside walk, and free. The famous places are somewhat worth visiting, but beware of guided tours - the best way to explore is by yourself.

Must-sees: London Zoo, Natural History Museum (free, too!), British Museum (also free), Victoria & Albert Gallery (also free)

I only got stuck in a tourist trap once but it was in Paris. Having spent two hours queuing to get into the Versailles and then a further two hours trying to get through packed rooms to view the palace went for lunch at a restaurant nearby. Big mistake, food was terrible and over priced.

With the food in London I think it was because I had spent the previous few weeks in Paris and Netherlands where the food everywhere was excellent. I managed to go to those museums that you listed, the artifacts shown in the British Museum are simply stunning, the collection is incredible. I can see why some foreign countries are jealous because there are so many historically significant pieces shown there. I didn't manage to go to the London Zoo and one other big thing that I missed was Buckingham Palace. I saw it from the London Eye but after that went to Westminster Abbey.

 

[We Are Legion]

Amsterdam, Sevilla (Spain), Strasbourg (even though I was there for work, and sick as a dog almost the entire time), several places in Portugal, and of course the UK, where I now live and work. Amsterdam is currently my favourite city in the universe - and no, not for either of those reasons.

Troy: having lived in London, I see what you mean. I now live in the countryside and miss it there. If you look closely, you can find plenty of wicked stuff to do for free, even in Central London (avoid the tourist traps, as they tend to be overhyped, overpriced and overcrowded - I never even thought of going to the London Dungeon because the line was literally two blocks long). I disagree about the food though, I don't tend to eat in fancy places, but it's nowhere near as bad as everyone makes it out to be.

Fair warning to those going to London: do not eat, shop or do anything involving money in Central London, or you will be broke in ten seconds flat. Stick to places like Primark and Subway, which exist outside of that area, since they tend to have fixed prices which are the same everywhere. Also, look for smaller hostels (me and my friends shared an 8-bed dorm in a seedy hostel once, and the location was great for the price we paid!) and free attractions (many museums and galleries are free). The Zoo is a must-see (if you like zoos, that is), but give the Aquarium a pass, as it's a ripoff (you get a better one included in the price of the ticket at the zoo, and a small one for like £3 in an otherwise free museum/gallery in North London called the Horniman Museum - stop snickering! )

The South Bank in general is a massive ripoff, apart from Tate Modern which is right at the end of the riverside walk, and free. The famous places are somewhat worth visiting, but beware of guided tours - the best way to explore is by yourself.

Must-sees: London Zoo, Natural History Museum (free, too!), British Museum (also free), Victoria & Albert Gallery (also free)

Thanks for the heads-up, that info will come in handy.

 

[Pete]

Oh well, I'm a semi-tourist myself, so I'm just sharing my tips from living there a couple of months!

I only saw Buckingham Palace from the outside. I prefer the park right next to it (St. James's) which is brilliant on a sunny day. And paying 25 quid to go on a bloody Ferris wheel? Over me dead body!

Also, be sure to ALWAYS shop around, as some souvenir shops will have decent promotions sometimes. But as stated, try and stick to franchise places (if you can get in - Oxford Street is ALWAYS jam-packed). Be sure to go off the beaten path, too - there's plenty of pleasant little surprises in non-touristy places.

 

[Killswitch]

Traveling cost money, and I've always been on the shorter end of the stick so I've visited Florida a few times, but nothing more exciting than that.

 

[Dademo]

I've straight up been to Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and Miami. That's it. Two of those trips were with school, too. Only cities and places I've been too. Going to the Jersey Shore for a week in the summer doesn't really count for me.

In the future I want to go to Europe, Japan, and Australia though.

 

[Mr.Mayhem]

I wish i had enought money to travel but i dont even like travelling . I Hate travelling whether its Bus , Car , Train or Plane . Living in london and having to deal with the Underground's here , i've kinda got feed up of travelling . Other than that , i've been to fair amount of countries .

Syria , Iraq , Iran , Dubai , Jordan , India , New York and Lebanon . So yeah i've seen third world countires more than advanced countries.

 

[We Are Legion]

New York and Dubai aren't countries, just thought I'd throw that out there...

 

[Pete]

Mayhem, the London Underground ain't so bad. At least it's pretty much always on time. Try Southwest Trains... THEN we're talking

 

[Mr.Mayhem]

Dude try the Jubliee line which doesnt goes to center london . Almost any train which doesnt goes to central london or hardly goes to central london is as old as queen . but yeah there are on time unless there is rain . everytime there is rain , The whole system gets fucked .

But atleast the underground trains arent as expensive as the overground . Overground one's are thugs .

BTW the DLC trains are awesome . Have you tried them . They are only in central london .

 

[Mr.Mayhem]

New York and Dubai aren't countries, just thought I'd throw that out there...

Yeah , my bad .