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 Feb 1 2008, 09:14 PM
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Junior Venter  Group: Members Posts: 12 Joined: 24-January 08 Member No.: 379  |
i will be visiting london for sure but i would want to know places i can visit there,do you have any ideas where i can go?
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Feb 1 2008, 09:18 PM
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QUOTE (matthew26 @ Feb 2 2008, 01:14 PM)  i will be visiting london for sure but i would want to know places i can visit there,do you have any ideas where i can go? Hi matt - depends what sort of visit you're going to make - do you want lotsa history, se the latest shows, take in the Southbank concerts, exhibitions etc, visit some of the greatest art collections/museums etc., see the countryside (which can be beautiful) .. let's have an idea of what you would really like to do and I'm sure some of us ex-patriate poms can give you some suggestions - be glad to! 
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Feb 1 2008, 11:25 PM
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 Venting Addict Group: Moderator Posts: 968 Joined: 26-August 07 From: Canada Member No.: 37 |
And are you planning on B&Bs, lovely hotels or hostels? And one all the 'where's' have been decided, don't forget to get the terrific 'Britain Rail Pass' before leaving home, too. Lucky, lucky you!
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Feb 1 2008, 11:33 PM
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 Vented Out Group: Global Moderator Posts: 1,186 Joined: 13-August 07 From: Sydney Australia Member No.: 15 |
I hope one day, to do a tour of the British Isles, and visit all the Castles, as I am fascinated reading about them and their History. And also visit the birthplace of my ancestors. Sometimes Dreams do come true.
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Feb 2 2008, 04:05 PM
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Venting Addict Group: Moderator Posts: 968 Joined: 26-August 07 From: Canada Member No.: 37 |
Yes, they do! It's a beautiful place, DSTM, and I hope you too get to spend at least a month there, just wandering and discovering this beautiful part of the world.
And I'm hoping you share with us all your adventures over there when you go, matthew26. |
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Feb 11 2008, 04:55 AM
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Junior Venter Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: 31-January 08 Member No.: 397 |
If you're planning on visiting London, don't miss the museums! I love books, art, and history and have visited the National History Museum and the British Museum (I love everything Egyptian, and they have an extensive collection!). I would want to go back to London by the end of the year, and spend more time at the museums (only spent a day at each museum and I felt I didn't absorb as much as I wanted to) and visit the countryside, which my sister says is beautiful.
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Feb 11 2008, 05:28 AM
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 Venting Enigma Group: Administrators Posts: 1,056 Joined: 8-August 07 From: 65 miles due East of the "Logic Free Zone", in Maryland, USA Member No.: 2 |
Check your local book store for a book "England from $75 a Day". A very good guide.
I used similar three decades ago when it was just called $15 a day.... Prices were a bit off even then, but we studied the book and were able to choose where to visit on our 30 days there. -------------------- The only easy day was yesterday....
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Feb 13 2008, 01:49 PM
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Junior Venter Group: Members Posts: 12 Joined: 24-January 08 Member No.: 379 |
thanks to all of you.you've been a great help!
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Feb 14 2008, 12:59 AM
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 Venting Addict Group: Members Posts: 612 Joined: 21-September 07 From: 1AU from a G2V Star Member No.: 81 |
Sorry if this isn't still relevant, Was in London back in '79 or '80(?) walked over Tower Bridge (went to top , as well IIRC ) , saw Big Ben , Watched Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, also went to Madame Tussauds Wax Museum (was pretty cool) All the "regular" tourist things ( Got a picture of me at Trafalgar Square and also at the Statue of Eros in Piccadilly Circus somewhere) . Was only there for 1 day but was a good time as I remember. We tried to get into a "Club" in Soho but was told every time "members only" , Finally talked to a "local" who said he could get us in at his , for what amounted to a 40 dollar cover charge w/ two drink minimum , we decided it wasn't that important, as we only had a couple hours left till our train left back to Portsmith
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Apr 23 2008, 06:40 AM
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Junior Venter Group: Members Posts: 12 Joined: 24-January 08 Member No.: 379 |
Better late than never, thanks for that info!
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