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Moving to London in a week (study abroad)
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Wow that looks amazing. I am DEFINITELY going to check this out. Thanks!
I think I just threw up in my mouth a little bit
Bud and Bud Light need to be served cold~!!!
Bud and Bud Light need to be served cold~!!!
Maybe to your enemies. I'd never serve them at any temperature to a friend.
haha ok I can accept that. How is the music scene there?
My friend said everyone over there is huge into techno/dubstep, which is not really my cup of tea (HA!)
Are there any good live music pubs or clubs or places to go (not sure if you guys do it the same as we do with local bands playing in bars).
I'm really big into jazz, rock, and folk music. Really not sure what to expect here.
My friend said everyone over there is huge into techno/dubstep, which is not really my cup of tea (HA!
)Are there any good live music pubs or clubs or places to go (not sure if you guys do it the same as we do with local bands playing in bars).
I'm really big into jazz, rock, and folk music. Really not sure what to expect here.
haha ok I can accept that. How is the music scene there?
My friend said everyone over there is huge into techno/dubstep, which is not really my cup of tea (HA!
Are there any good live music pubs or clubs or places to go (not sure if you guys do it the same as we do with local bands playing in bars).
I'm really big into jazz, rock, and folk music. Really not sure what to expect here.
Your friend only knows people into techno/dubstep then. London is huge with pretty much every musical style represented. Small bands may well play in bars (especially around Camden). Other than that there are concerts of all sizes pretty much every week.
That is not enough at all, double it imo... Underground as much as you can as it is cheaper too also don't eat out as much
Money saving tip: don't tip in bars. It's not expected at all and the bar will absolutely never buy you a drink back (unlike the US).
Yeah I remember reading this in one of my travel books I picked up.
You don't have to tell me twice not to tip, I'm all over that ****!
I think I just threw up in my mouth a little bit
Bud and Bud Light need to be served cold~!!!
I read it as he finds a cool Bud refreshing when it's warm weather.
On a beverage note, get used to tea. We drink lots of coffee here too, but we are a nation of tea drinkers as well. There's nothing more civilised than a proper cup of loose leaf tea brewed in a pot. If your blood vessels can take it try some proper fish and chips from a good chippy.
Word of warning, be prepared for people to tease you about being stupid. I'm afraid the stereotype here is the stupid American! We realise you aren't all actually thick, but will poke fun at you in a friendly way. Also learn to hate the French, then you'll fit right in!
I read it as he finds a cool Bud refreshing when it's warm weather.
On a beverage note, get used to tea. We drink lots of coffee here too, but we are a nation of tea drinkers as well. There's nothing more civilised than a proper cup of loose leaf tea brewed in a pot. If your blood vessels can take it try some proper fish and chips from a good chippy.
Word of warning, be prepared for people to tease you about being stupid. I'm afraid the stereotype here is the stupid American! We realise you aren't all actually thick, but will poke fun at you in a friendly way. Also learn to hate the French, then you'll fit right in!
I actually love tea. Tea and milk is my preference, my mom has been drinking this ever since I was a little kid. I also love some fresh fish and seafood. Fishing is one of my hobbies as well.. so I'm really excited to try some fish and chips.
And I already hate the french!
I wonder if I can get by just pretending to be Canadian and just say "eh?" a lot. Nobody would know!!
So I just landed this morning. Trying to get over the preliminary jet-lag but should be adjusted in a day or two.
Using my iPhone with giffgaff and Gevey SIM.. it's working like a charm!
Using my iPhone with giffgaff and Gevey SIM.. it's working like a charm!
we tried to go out and find a pub last night.. we had a big group of like 15 plus.
got a lot of dirty looks.. I can tell we are going to be liked here
got a lot of dirty looks.. I can tell we are going to be liked here
we tried to go out and find a pub last night.. we had a big group of like 15 plus.
got a lot of dirty looks.. I can tell we are going to be liked here
welcome in the UK and ....looking for a pub ..that means you did already spend your weeks budget ,but i heard living on baked beans and toast for long periods of time is possible without side effects
and remember there are areas of london you should avoid as a civilized member of society , unless you want to buy guns or drugs or cheap cigarettes/tobacco ...Brixton, Harlesden, Peckham,Stoke Newington,Hackney,Kentish Town,Stockwell,Camberwell, Camden ..... any part really where you spot hoodies and council estates, and dont look like a rival gang member , in the UK the coppers are unarmed (apart from some special units)...the gangs not
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Oh good - some helpful community advice from our resident Klan member.
OP, you should definitely check out Camden, its a really interesting place.
If you want an evening of drink and live bands the the Swan in Stockwell is pretty good too.
It must have got less dangerous then. This is the conversation I had with the bouncer a few years back:
Him: "You been here before mate"
Me: "Yes"
Him: "So you've got a knife on you then"
I did not but fortunately there was no need for one that evening
My only advice is to be careful with your money. Its very easy to waste lots of money. A day out in the city normally costs me around £100(travel card, lunch, beers in a bar etc).
The tube only runs until midnight, so its busses and taxis after that.
Definitely check out covent garden,
http://www.porterhousebrewco.com/coventgarden.html
They do live music.
Also:
http://www.roundhouse.org.uk/whats-on
The tube only runs until midnight, so its busses and taxis after that.
Definitely check out covent garden,
http://www.porterhousebrewco.com/coventgarden.html
They do live music.
Also:
http://www.roundhouse.org.uk/whats-on
I did not but fortunately there was no need for one that evening
To be fair, I haven't been there for 8 or 9 years.
Last time I visited was with a mutual friend of ours (who likes a few drinks). I can't remember too much since we were pretty wasted.
Of course from the Swan you can head on to the Clapham Grand where you will only go when well lubricated!
Apple Store
And, considering we are on MacRumors, check out an English Apple Store in Covent Garden:
http://www.apple.com/uk/retail/coventgarden/
I think I am right in assuming it was the biggest Apple Store in the world when it was launched?
EDIT: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-10898866
And, considering we are on MacRumors, check out an English Apple Store in Covent Garden:
http://www.apple.com/uk/retail/coventgarden/
I think I am right in assuming it was the biggest Apple Store in the world when it was launched?
EDIT: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-10898866
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Balham Banana is a good night out in that area too. Comedy, drinks and a disco afterwards.
Sorry for stealing your thread sou1 so1di3r but I'm moving to London too.
Can anyone give me a rough idea of how much I should expect to pay for a gym membership in London?
Can anyone give me a rough idea of how much I should expect to pay for a gym membership in London?
Sorry for stealing your thread sou1 so1di3r but I'm moving to London too.
Can anyone give me a rough idea of how much I should expect to pay for a gym membership in London?
Varies greatly. A gym run by the relevent London Borough can be ok, and I have seen around £30-£50 a month. Then you get the private chains (Fitness First, David Lloyd etc) that cost a bit more, I was quoted £75 but it varies by area, guess £60-£100. Then there are the more exclusive clubs with spas etc where the sky is the limit!
Remember there are often deals and you can negotiate. Always read the T&Cs as UK gyms are getting into trouble with the OFT a lot about harsh terms.