Scousermum 57 Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Going to Majorca 1st May. Beats this shitty weather any day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber RandoEFC+ 7,663 Posted April 4, 2018 Subscriber Share Posted April 4, 2018 Away in Madeira for a week. Will make sure I get a snap of the Ronaldo statue on my way home for the members pictures thread. First time abroad in almost three years so enjoying the opportunity to get at least a bit of a tan back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toinho 2,210 Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Waiting for my flight to Hong Kong. 5 days of food and beer. Probably head over to Macau and lose all my money at the casinos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaaay AFC 357 Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 9I'm off to Barcelona in a few weeks, any recommendations for what to see @SirBalon? I'm already on planning on seeing Sagrada Familiar, Las Ramblas and the Nou Camp . We are also looking to go Park Guell as out accomadation is close. Also any places for food which may not be well known. I know it's a bit cheeky to ask but I though you'd be my go to man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon 2,692 Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 5 hours ago, Chaaay AFC said: 9I'm off to Barcelona in a few weeks, any recommendations for what to see @SirBalon? I'm already on planning on seeing Sagrada Familiar, Las Ramblas and the Nou Camp . We are also looking to go Park Guell as out accomadation is close. Also any places for food which may not be well known. I know it's a bit cheeky to ask but I though you'd be my go to man. One of my favourites if not my favourite city in the world of all the ones I’ve been to and I kid you not. The only one I like as much is New York. Eating is my favourite thing so I’ll start with that mate. Tickets Bar: A tapas bar that was started with the collaboration of the best chef in the world, Ferran Adrià and which is on the parallel road to Las Ramblas. Infact that’s the name of the road, Avenida del Paral-lel. Top tapas and a great scene close to the hustle and bustle of Barcelona. Pim Pam Burger: An odd place that fills up at nights with all types of odd bohemian artist folk and which do some great tapas and obviously with a name like that, top burgers, Spanish burgers which are amazing. Great music and top atmosphere. Accés: This is the priciest of the three I’m giving you although nowhere near as pricey as some of the places I’d love to tell you to go to (although if you want that lost of the best, tell me and I’ll happily give it to you), but it’s not extortionate and the food is out of this world in my view. Here in London you’d have to go Michelin star rating to get anywhere near that. I really recommend this place because there are others like Can Roca and the Berasetegui restaurant which are the best, but it costs. Places to go... You’ve already named some of the iconic ones. But others are... Casa Milà: Which is also a creation of the master Gaudi (like Parc Güell). Gothic Quarter: It’s self explanatory what this beautiful area of Barcelona is all about. Great little bars and beautiful buildings and churches in incredibly narrow streets. Montjuic: One of the high points of the city where the Olympic Stadium is situated. Beautiful and wonderful views of the city. Palau Nacional: One of the main museums in Barcelona. I just love it because of the building and the surrounding area. Then there are places just outside Barcelona like Montserrat or the dozens of beaches like Sitges or the multitude of piazzas like Plaça Catalunya or Plaça Espanya. I could go on and on but then I have to finish my part with the Camp Nou so you can be baptised. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Saving up to go to Puerto Montt in the south of Chile this July. I finally found some people who are willing to travel with me and I'm going to try and take advantage. Heard the areas somewhat close to the Patagonia are stunning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc 570 Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Going to Dubrovnik for a week in May 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,385 Posted April 29, 2018 Administrator Share Posted April 29, 2018 Going back to Biscarrosse (near Bordeaux) in September Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toinho 2,210 Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 No plans since the school term starts today, however I'm seriously considering NZ for some snowboarding in July. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaaay AFC 357 Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 19 hours ago, SirBalon said: One of my favourites if not my favourite city in the world of all the ones I’ve been to and I kid you not. The only one I like as much is New York. Eating is my favourite thing so I’ll start with that mate. Tickets Bar: A tapas bar that was started with the collaboration of the best chef in the world, Ferran Adrià and which is on the parallel road to Las Ramblas. Infact that’s the name of the road, Avenida del Paral-lel. Top tapas and a great scene close to the hustle and bustle of Barcelona. Pim Pam Burger: An odd place that fills up at nights with all types of odd bohemian artist folk and which do some great tapas and obviously with a name like that, top burgers, Spanish burgers which are amazing. Great music and top atmosphere. Accés: This is the priciest of the three I’m giving you although nowhere near as pricey as some of the places I’d love to tell you to go to (although if you want that lost of the best, tell me and I’ll happily give it to you), but it’s not extortionate and the food is out of this world in my view. Here in London you’d have to go Michelin star rating to get anywhere near that. I really recommend this place because there are others like Can Roca and the Berasetegui restaurant which are the best, but it costs. Places to go... You’ve already named some of the iconic ones. But others are... Casa Milà: Which is also a creation of the master Gaudi (like Parc Güell). Gothic Quarter: It’s self explanatory what this beautiful area of Barcelona is all about. Great little bars and beautiful buildings and churches in incredibly narrow streets. Montjuic: One of the high points of the city where the Olympic Stadium is situated. Beautiful and wonderful views of the city. Palau Nacional: One of the main museums in Barcelona. I just love it because of the building and the surrounding area. Then there are places just outside Barcelona like Montserrat or the dozens of beaches like Sitges or the multitude of piazzas like Plaça Catalunya or Plaça Espanya. I could go on and on but then I have to finish my part with the Camp Nou so you can be baptised. Thanks a lot mate. I'm going with the other half and she has been there many times through family living near the city, but has asked me to decide on what to do. You can only really gage on what's good from Google, so I thought I'd ask you knowing you have spent a lot of time there. Thanks again mate really appreciate the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,385 Posted April 30, 2018 Administrator Share Posted April 30, 2018 10 minutes ago, Chaaay AFC said: Thanks a lot mate. I'm going with the other half and she has been there many times through family living near the city, but has asked me to decide on what to do. You can only really gage on what's good from Google, so I thought I'd ask you knowing you have spent a lot of time there. Thanks again mate really appreciate the help. i'd watch out for @SirBalon. he's the reason Barcelona gets that 'pick-pocketing' reputation... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaaay AFC 357 Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Just now, Stan said: i'd watch out for @SirBalon. he's the reason Barcelona gets that 'pick-pocketing' reputation... Don't worry I'm sure I'll spot him a mile off in his tightie whities. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon 2,692 Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 1 hour ago, Stan said: i'd watch out for @SirBalon. he's the reason Barcelona gets that 'pick-pocketing' reputation... Chaaay already knows... I’m the only pick-pocket in the world that does it in crispy white ultra thin speedos while wearing swimming goggles and flying a pink kite. They don’t even see the situation coming and have no idea what they must be looking at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panna King 1,012 Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 1 hour ago, Stan said: i'd watch out for @SirBalon. he's the reason Barcelona gets that 'pick-pocketing' reputation... Worst place in the world I have been for pick pocketing, it's so blatant, Moroccans in suits is a bit of a give away, who do it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panna King 1,012 Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 36 minutes ago, SirBalon said: Chaaay already knows... I’m the only pick-pocket in the world that does it in crispy white ultra thin speedos while wearing swimming goggles and flying a pink kite. They don’t even see the situation coming and have no idea what they must be looking at. You coming fishing with me and Rebel? you can wear your speedos as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon 2,692 Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 26 minutes ago, VanPaddy said: You coming fishing with me and Rebel? you can wear your speedos as well. Can I take my kite aswell though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panna King 1,012 Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 22 minutes ago, SirBalon said: Can I take my kite aswell though? Yea perfect weather for that, also Kite surfing where I am going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panna King 1,012 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Going to Barcelona in July, want to try Patrick Kluivert's restaurant there, have you been to it @SirBalon its called Carpe Diem Lounge Club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon 2,692 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 8 minutes ago, VanPaddy said: Going to Barcelona in July, want to try Patrick Kluivert's restaurant there, have you been to it @SirBalon its called Carpe Diem Lounge Club Wow! No mate, didn’t know about that. I’ll try it next time I’m there. Thanks for that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panna King 1,012 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Just now, SirBalon said: Wow! No mate, didn’t know about that. I’ll try it next time I’m there. Thanks for that! Looks very nice, its Indonesian/Middle eastern food. https://www.cdlcbarcelona.com/carpe-diem-lounge-club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Eto'o 77 Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 On 4/29/2018 at 08:56, Stan said: Going back to Biscarrosse (near Bordeaux) in September Nice beaches there mate? How is it compared to Biarritz? On 4/29/2018 at 07:29, SirBalon said: One of my favourites if not my favourite city in the world of all the ones I’ve been to and I kid you not. The only one I like as much is New York. Eating is my favourite thing so I’ll start with that mate. Accés: This is the priciest of the three I’m giving you although nowhere near as pricey as some of the places I’d love to tell you to go to (although if you want that lost of the best, tell me and I’ll happily give it to you), but it’s not extortionate and the food is out of this world in my view. Here in London you’d have to go Michelin star rating to get anywhere near that. I really recommend this place because there are others like Can Roca and the Berasetegui restaurant which are the best, but it costs. Friends say I "eat like a king." Love eating. When you get the chance I'd love to see that List, mate. Been looking into property in Sarria-Sant Gervasi (La Zona Alta) but please don't let that limit your recommendations. Thank you so very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,385 Posted May 2, 2018 Administrator Share Posted May 2, 2018 1 minute ago, Paulo Dybala said: Nice beaches there mate? How is it compared to Biarritz? Never been Biarritz mate so can't compare! Beaches are amazing though. Love it there. There's a place we went to called Dune de Pilat not far from one of the beaches near Bordeaux. It's the tallest sand dune in Europe. Must admit that when we went, it's the best viewpoint I've had of a sunset and hundreds of people flock there each day (in summer, anyway) to catch a sight of how scenic the sunset can be. I'll get some pictures up later. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Scrap it, I actually am gonna save up to go back to the UK in december. Want to stay in Hartlepool. Basically want to emulate the idea of an English football fan for 2 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toinho 2,210 Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 2 minutes ago, Blue said: Scrap it, I actually am gonna save up to go back to the UK in december. Want to stay in Hartlepool. Basically want to emulate the idea of an English football fan for 2 months. What Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Just now, Toinho said: What One of my dream is to support a football club like the English - travelling across the country for home and away games. Can't really do that here, and London bores me as I've been twice. Want to try elsewhere. Gonna try the North. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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