Attention Citizens Of That Island.
<div class="IPBDescription">You know, the one across that big lake.</div> If London spontaneously combusts leaving a cloud of pure, condensed awesome in the next few days, don't worry(too much). It's just because I've set foot there.
In other words, I'm visiting Britain. I'll be staying in Luton/Loughton/Looton, and probably visiting Ireland a little bit later.
So what does one who can't drink yet do over in that rainy place called the UK?
I hear there's like castles and wax people with guards that change.
Essentially, I'm asking (preferably the forum Brits, although advice from anyone with experience would be appreciated) whether there's anything of amazing interest in Britain (preferably the London area) of amazing interest that isn't usually mentioned in the AAA Travelbook/CIA factbook/Travel Channel special.
Are there any particularly peculiar British dishes I should make a point of trying?
How's the public transportation in and around big cities?
And the real reason I posted this topic:
Are these Chav fellows I've heard so much about a large problem that I should be particularly concerned about, or is it just another one of those things the media exaggerates?
In other words, I'm visiting Britain. I'll be staying in Luton/Loughton/Looton, and probably visiting Ireland a little bit later.
So what does one who can't drink yet do over in that rainy place called the UK?
I hear there's like castles and wax people with guards that change.
Essentially, I'm asking (preferably the forum Brits, although advice from anyone with experience would be appreciated) whether there's anything of amazing interest in Britain (preferably the London area) of amazing interest that isn't usually mentioned in the AAA Travelbook/CIA factbook/Travel Channel special.
Are there any particularly peculiar British dishes I should make a point of trying?
How's the public transportation in and around big cities?
And the real reason I posted this topic:
Are these Chav fellows I've heard so much about a large problem that I should be particularly concerned about, or is it just another one of those things the media exaggerates?
Comments
And as for London, no, short of a few clubs and pubs i used to go to, there's not much there.
But if you're on public transport, i pity you. One of the worst things in the world is being stuck on the London underground during hot weather, and we've been having a whole assload of hot weather. So if it's hot, sweaty and crowded, you're gonna love it.
EDIT: I'm one of those people that isn't into any kind of "tourist-y" things, so despite living near-ish to London my entire life, i've hardly been to any of it's sights or places. Never seen Buckingham Palace, never been to St Paul's, only seen Trafalgar square whilst horribly drunk and only seen Big Ben on the way back from the hospital at 4am.
Londond aquarium is rather nice and i recommend to visit the dali exhibition, should it be still there. Visit some museums (tech museum is pretty nifty).
This is the first time Esuna's forum title and message have seemed so... appropriate together.
As for the UK there are lots of interesting Dept. Stores and Supermarket differences, I recommend appreciating them, assuming you're a North American to begin with.
/never been
//Deutschland, Deutschland ueber alles
///oh, sorry. Einigkeit und Recht und Freiheit. and all that jazz.
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I agree, watch out if there is a big mob of them though <!--emo&:0--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wow.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wow.gif' /><!--endemo-->
When I'm in London I like visiting Harrods, it's MAAAASSSIIIVEEE and they don't let you in if you're not dressed properly.
You'll see them around, they are just the lastest design for commoners. Visit www.chavscum.co.uk for more info <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
I love London though, work up there with my dad sometimes. I just love sitting in the traffic jams watching the world go by for some reason.
When people come to Britain to look at the supermarkets, you KNOW we're in a rut.
I suggest going to see what everyone else comes here to see, ie: Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace etc.
Make sure you visit some museums or art galleries too, they're pretty sweet.
Oh, and don't come to Birmingham, it's crap :|.
Heed this warning. Heed it well.
I wouldn't bother trying to get into Madam Taussauds (or however it's spelt). You won't get in.
IMAX is okay, if you can find a good film to watch there. Good luck with that...
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London Eye is cool (if you can get on). Tate Modern is always good for a laugh.
The issue is not finding things to do. It's deciding what you have time to see.
Pick your preferred subjects and then Google them +London.
Oh and bring plenty of cash. The dollar is worthless against the pound at the moment and London is one of the most expensive cities on the planet. Only places like Monaco, Geneva and Tokyo beat it. And I'm only certain about the latter.
Just stay away from groups of people wearing fake tracksuits and/or hooded tops with a baseball cap on under the hood and a scarf pulled up to their nose. Seeing them dressed up like that in the heatwave we've had recently = one of the best laughs i've had in a long time.
Anyway, have fun.
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I don't mean it like that. The stores tend to be organized differently. At first it really will mess with your head. Then you see the way that those crazy pseudo-Euros (They're only connected to Europe by way of France!) organize their groceries and the like. It tends to be pretty bizarre at first, but it may change the way you shop back at home for the better. At worst, you got a fun experience that's free and you might even find people your age who don't mind communicating with you.
IMAX is okay, if you can find a good film to watch there. Good luck with that...
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Madam Tussaud's is just your standard wax museum, though it's overpriced. Some of them look reallly nice, but I doubt it's worth the excess amount of waiting and the heavy pricetag. And the final ride is also pretty lame.
Going to a country to watch an IMAX is completely useless.
London Eye isn't that fun. I never went in one, but what's cool about staying one hour in a slow rotating ferris wheel bubble?
(what? they do it! why cant he?)
YES IT IS:
<a href='http://www.shakespeares-globe.org/navigation/showpage.asp?l1=12&l2=0&l3=0' target='_blank'>Schedular!</a>
Buy some groundling tickets, it is just beyond friken cool! Great way to spend 1/2 a day (take the tour and stuff also)
Oh, and if you don't like shakespeare, but have never actualy SEEN a production, still go, it is worth it.
You can also get discount ticktes for day of showes, I am not sure how it works (sometihng like TKTs in NYC)
For food: <a href='http://www.wagamama.com/' target='_blank'>Wagamama</a> is some of the best ramen (and cool nonalchoholic drinks!) I have had.
ermm, yah, I like plays <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
I'm impressed ... this Yankee's got class! <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->
I'm impressed ... this Yankee's got class! <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo--><!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
advantage growing up in NYC <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
seeing plays for cheap is what I do for fun
Hey, let's start a new thread, <b>The Weirdest Thing I Have Seen In NYC</b>
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"Meet Anton Chekov"
I so wish I had seen this <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
And yus, London and NYC are VERY similar for visiting.
Lots of places to eat, cool plays, museums, and famous places (london out does us in famous places).
ermm, yah
/me ditches outta work.