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Raptorman -> RE: Question for traveling to England (6/22/2008 3:13:25 PM)
Sorry about the long delay to post again. But I want to thank all of you for this advice! It is deeply appreciated, and I will be sure to keep it in mind. Yeah, I can't wait to finally get the finances and take a nice, long vacation in England. [:D] I'm a self-confessed "anglophile" and I've always wanted to visit the country. Already I've been researching and asking friends about the differences in American and English vocabulary, the differences in customs and manners, and general traveling advice. Thank you for all the travel suggestions, as well. I'll likely visit Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London. Definitely the British Museum. And I am fascinated by paying a visit to a little seaside town on the North Yorkshire Coast entitled "Robin Hood's Bay." I heard about its rich heritage on the History Channel and fell in love with it.[:)] And I'll be sure to try a few pubs, Thorkraki. Personally, I don't have a problem with drinking some alcohol, though the stout may be a little intimidating for me. I tried a bottle of beer, and the bitter aftertaste is something I'd need to get used to before ordering a pint of Guinness![;)] So again, I am grateful for all the advice. Thanks again! P. S. I was wondering: how much does it normally cost to buy a 2 or 3 week pass for the English Railway system?

colliefan -> RE: Question for traveling to England (6/23/2008 2:28:43 PM)
quote: I tried a bottle of beer, and the bitter aftertaste is something I'd need to get used to before ordering a pint of Guinness! One thing you may want to try is hard cider on tap.

Raptorman -> RE: Question for traveling to England (6/29/2008 10:45:40 PM)
Hard cider sounds delicious! Thanks for the suggestion, Colliefan![:D] Still curious about the railway pass, though. Does anybody know what I can expect to pay if I use the trains for 2-3 weeks?

cherryfly -> RE: Question for traveling to England (7/6/2008 1:49:32 PM)
Something I wanted to add on the first subject of safety (I don't know if it was mentioned already) is: try not to LOOK like a tourist. If you look like a tourist then the pick pockets know you are an easy target (you are unfamiliar w/ the city etc.) A couple ways to try to blend in is try to dress like the locals (if you know what locals dress like); don't look at your map in the open (singles you out as lost/don't know where you are/confused etc. which makes an easy target also). But simply being aware and having common sense makes for a good defense too. Just my two cents worth of thoughts on it. [:D]

colliefan -> RE: Question for traveling to England (7/6/2008 2:30:48 PM)
quote: I don't know if it was mentioned already) is: try not to LOOK like a tourist . In so doing I mangaed to get thrown out of the one of the better hotels in London. I was doing the tourist bit and wandered into the Hotel Ritz. A gentleman dressed in tux and tails came up to me and said "Out Sir!"

humbleinspirit -> RE: Question for traveling to England (7/6/2008 7:36:38 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: cherryfly Something I wanted to add on the first subject of safety (I don't know if it was mentioned already) is: try not to LOOK like a tourist. If you look like a tourist then the pick pockets know you are an easy target (you are unfamiliar w/ the city etc.) A couple ways to try to blend in is try to dress like the locals (if you know what locals dress like); don't look at your map in the open (singles you out as lost/don't know where you are/confused etc. which makes an easy target also). But simply being aware and having common sense makes for a good defense too. Just my two cents worth of thoughts on it. [:D] Now I think that is good advice no matter where you go. Oh, btw, I heard when traveling overseas that it is very important not to let people know that you are an American either. quote: ORIGINAL: colliefan quote: I don't know if it was mentioned already) is: try not to LOOK like a tourist . In so doing I mangaed to get thrown out of the one of the better hotels in London. I was doing the tourist bit and wandered into the Hotel Ritz. A gentleman dressed in tux and tails came up to me and said "Out Sir!" WOW, now thats odd!

ebony101 -> RE: Question for traveling to England (7/10/2008 8:19:26 PM)
Raptorman: Hard cider sounds delicious! Thanks for the suggestion, Colliefan! Still curious about the railway pass, though. Does anybody know what I can expect to pay if I use the trains for 2-3 weeks? I can't recall the price of a weekly pass (though when I last went to England was way back). I don't think they have 2 week or 3 week passes. You'll either have to purchase a weekly or a monthly pass. The monthly pass is a tad expensive & I wouldn't recommend it unless you plan to use the tube quite often. I managed to get by on day passes. Maybe you should check online to see the up-to-date prices of the passes for the tube?

agapetos -> RE: Question for traveling to England (7/11/2008 5:23:51 PM)
quote: I wanted to see if I could at least pack a knife for defensive purposes. It would likely be a hunting knife, maybe with a blade about 10-12 centimeters (4-5 inches). Just wondering if that is legal, or if I should look to other means of protection, like tasers or pepper spray. You need to be careful carrying anything that can be classed as a weapon in the wrong circumstances ~ and pepper spray is certainly a weapon. Perhaps you need to contact the Embassy for clarification on this? quote: ORIGINAL: thorkraki Yes, but it might have to be Coca Cola rather than Pepsi which is hard to find in the UK and Europe. Thor Thor ~ thank you for saying so many wonderful things about my country. It is so nice to read what you have written. I will say though, that although I don't drink soda at all, I've seen pepsi in sale a lot. London Underground will give you a lot of information about travelling around in London. Traveline UK will give information on travelling across the country ~ though it probably won't give you the cost.

agapetos -> RE: Question for traveling to England (7/11/2008 5:46:49 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: humbleinspirit quote: ORIGINAL: colliefan quote: I don't know if it was mentioned already) is: try not to LOOK like a tourist . In so doing I mangaed to get thrown out of the one of the better hotels in London. I was doing the tourist bit and wandered into the Hotel Ritz. A gentleman dressed in tux and tails came up to me and said "Out Sir!" WOW, now thats odd! Why? It's the Ritz Hotel, not the local supermarket ~ and the concierge (or whomever) did say 'Sir'![;)]. I suspect that it kind of depends on how the 'wandering' happened. You can go to the Ritz for afternoon tea. quote: Make sure you take some light sweaters or jackets. Rain boots are advisable also. I have to say, I don't remember the last time I owned some wellington boots (rain boots). Decent shoes that don't leak should be fine, with a waterproof jacket or an umbrella (but get the ones that fold down and don't have a spike on the end!). A couple of sweaters are a good idea though.

humbleinspirit -> RE: Question for traveling to England (7/12/2008 12:30:10 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: agapetos quote: ORIGINAL: humbleinspirit quote: ORIGINAL: colliefan quote: I don't know if it was mentioned already) is: try not to LOOK like a tourist . In so doing I mangaed to get thrown out of the one of the better hotels in London. I was doing the tourist bit and wandered into the Hotel Ritz. A gentleman dressed in tux and tails came up to me and said "Out Sir!" WOW, now thats odd! Why? It's the Ritz Hotel, not the local supermarket ~ and the concierge (or whomever) did say 'Sir'![;)]. I suspect that it kind of depends on how the 'wandering' happened. You can go to the Ritz for afternoon tea. I guess things are just different in the States then.

baabaasheep2006 -> RE: Question for traveling to England (7/14/2008 11:52:41 AM)
Pepsi isn't that difficult to find in London, infact in a lot of the pubs they sell pepsi rather than coca cola because it's cheaper. I can recommend a pub right near China town and Leicester sqaure that does the best pub food (it's a sports pub) China town is great for eating in too. I found the best burger resturant ever called the gormet burger company which is not too expensive. As for the tower of London it's ok but certainly not worth the money, unless you like royal history, you can't even take pictures of the crown jewels and your pu on a convayor belt to see them (went there last month). Don't go to planet hollywood for food as it's a rip off. Harrods is a must even if you are only window shopping, they sometimes have some great bargins. At St Pancras International they have a small Hamleys so if you can't find the big store you can shop there. Get an all zones tube ticket as this is the best value for money. Go and see a show if you can, you can get a bargin if you go during the day instead of the evening. My fair lady is good, as is the Lion King. They have congestion charges for going into london for vehicles (cars, motorbikes etc) so be aware if you taking car hire. There is a bus that takes you from the major airports to London Saint Pancras and it isn't too expensive. Am going to London at the start of August for a long weekend so will update if i have any more information to add.

agapetos -> RE: Question for traveling to England (7/14/2008 12:28:37 PM)
quote: At St Pancras International they have a small Hamleys so if you can't find the big store you can shop there. Oh but you gotta go to the big store![:D]

Raptorman -> RE: Question for traveling to England (8/2/2008 2:33:40 AM)
Whoa, sorry about taking so long in getting back here. Thanks to everyone for more wonderful advice! Baabaasheep, I am grateful for all the tips about travel destinations. Much appreciated! All right, I know I keep saying this, but thanks again to everyone![:)]

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