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Forum: Europe
Dec 1st, 2024, 10:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 417
Posted By JohnEW2912

I think most people from the U.K. would struggle...

I think most people from the U.K. would struggle with the idea that the likes of Bloomsbury, Belgravia and South Kensington have plenty of real people living there. Of course there are people living...
Forum: Europe
Nov 29th, 2024, 05:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 313
Posted By JohnEW2912

You want to factor in where you are coming into...

You want to factor in where you are coming into London from, be it airport or train station. Travelling with all your bags, possibly jet lagged is somewhat more challenging than getting to and from...
Forum: Europe
Nov 27th, 2024, 10:26 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,852
Posted By JohnEW2912

vickiebypass - the jug of "jus" would be gravy,...

vickiebypass - the jug of "jus" would be gravy, intended for you to add to your plate - primarily on the pie but plenty would put it on chips as well. I like to add a little but plenty of others,...
Forum: Europe
Nov 26th, 2024, 06:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 684
Posted By JohnEW2912

Of the three, and assuming that you fly into LHR,...

Of the three, and assuming that you fly into LHR, then the Hilton is the easiest to get to, despite being furthest away. It's a straight shot on the Elizabeth line to Whitechapel followed by a short...
Forum: Europe
Nov 26th, 2024, 01:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 684
Posted By JohnEW2912

Where does your cruise depart from? I would be...

Where does your cruise depart from? I would be looking for somewhere convenient to get to from whatever airport you are flying into and for onward transport to whichever port.
Forum: Europe
Nov 25th, 2024, 09:32 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 769
Posted By JohnEW2912

It was just a typo that should have read for! I...

It was just a typo that should have read for! I then read your query as that I was meeting some foes.

Earlier I was just pointing out that the weather forecast for tomorrow and Wednesday was...
Forum: Europe
Nov 25th, 2024, 08:29 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 769
Posted By JohnEW2912

Oops! There was the odd person at the meetings we...

Oops! There was the odd person at the meetings we had issues with but on the whole they were very amenable and enjoyable - especially the overnight evenings!
Forum: Europe
Nov 24th, 2024, 12:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 769
Posted By JohnEW2912

I’ve only ever been to Belfast once myself but...

I’ve only ever been to Belfast once myself but thoroughly enjoyed it and must get back. I remember having breakfast with Robert Plant - well he and his band were on the next table!

I can’t help...
Forum: Europe
Nov 24th, 2024, 03:50 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 769
Posted By JohnEW2912

Cameron House is a great shout and, if you can...

Cameron House is a great shout and, if you can afford £350 or more for B&B for 2 a night, readily available. If that's too much there will a range of options in the village of Luss, right on the loch...
Forum: Europe
Nov 23rd, 2024, 03:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 769
Posted By JohnEW2912

Stirling or Pitlochry (note spellings) would be...

Stirling or Pitlochry (note spellings) would be perfectly fine choices. Although neither are the “real” highlands. An alternative would be to stay in Glasgow and have a day trip out to one of the...
Forum: Europe
Nov 23rd, 2024, 02:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 769
Posted By JohnEW2912

janisj - let’s not fall out about this. It’s...

janisj - let’s not fall out about this.

It’s certainly a legitimate view that this time of year is not a great one for the Highlands. But, if the weather abates as per the current forecast, then I...
Forum: Europe
Nov 23rd, 2024, 11:19 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 769
Posted By JohnEW2912

janisj- you did indeed suggest Glasgow and...

janisj- you did indeed suggest Glasgow and Edinburgh, as did I if the forecast for Monday to Wednesday changed from what it currently is. But viginiafish did ask for rural spots and that’s what I was...
Forum: Europe
Nov 23rd, 2024, 09:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 769
Posted By JohnEW2912

Right now the forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday...

Right now the forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday looks pretty decent (for late November) - temperature about 5/6 degrees, some sunshine about and little or no rain. But, as we always say in the UK,...
Forum: Europe
Nov 22nd, 2024, 03:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 703
Posted By JohnEW2912

Whilst that is true there should also be machines...

Whilst that is true there should also be machines at the Elizabeth Line station as well - that and the underground station are in different locations.
Forum: Europe
Nov 5th, 2024, 02:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 703
Posted By JohnEW2912

Try if you can to sit towards the rear of the...

Try if you can to sit towards the rear of the train. The Elizabeth line trains have 9 carriages and it’s quite a hike between one end and the other. Bond St has an exit at either end of the platform...
Forum: Europe
Oct 20th, 2024, 03:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,337
Posted By JohnEW2912

Firstly I assume that you mean west coast rather...

Firstly I assume that you mean west coast rather than east given the places you have mentioned?

There is absolutely no guarantees about the weather in Scotland, pretty much anytime but especially...
Forum: Europe
Oct 18th, 2024, 03:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,030
Posted By JohnEW2912

Lavandula - boats can go through the tunnel but...

Lavandula - boats can go through the tunnel but there is no towpath so you can’t walk through. Originally, the boats (which had no power of their own, were pulled by horses. When you came to to...
Forum: Europe
Oct 18th, 2024, 03:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,030
Posted By JohnEW2912

My pedantic nature forces me to tell you that...

My pedantic nature forces me to tell you that most of the boats you saw were narrowboats and not barges. It’s a popular mistake but is a very easy way to rile any narrowboat owners!

We have taken...
Forum: Air Travel
Sep 29th, 2024, 07:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,178
Posted By JohnEW2912

As far as I know Travelex have always charged a...

As far as I know Travelex have always charged a fee for cash withdrawals, although I couldn’t say how much.
Forum: Europe
Sep 18th, 2024, 12:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 657
Posted By JohnEW2912

Make sure that you book your tickets well in...

Make sure that you book your tickets well in advance. It gets booked up several months ahead of time, even in Winter.
Forum: Europe
Sep 18th, 2024, 12:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,969
Posted By JohnEW2912

I know that you haven’t asked for public...

I know that you haven’t asked for public transport options but just to put into context two people could get into central London maybe quicker than any road option at that time of day for £5.60pp on...
Forum: Europe
Aug 20th, 2024, 02:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 646
Posted By JohnEW2912

If you haven't already book the Eurostar now - it...

If you haven't already book the Eurostar now - it will only get more expensive.
Forum: Europe
Aug 20th, 2024, 02:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 732
Posted By JohnEW2912

A note on language for your trip. I know that the...

A note on language for your trip. I know that the term handicapped is in common usage in North America but it is not now used in the UK and you are likely to offend people here if you use it. Use the...
Forum: Europe
Jul 30th, 2024, 05:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 573
Posted By JohnEW2912

If you haven't been to Liverpool then the obvious...

If you haven't been to Liverpool then the obvious answer is yes. There is an awful lot to see which will easily fill two days. The two cities are close enough together to probably mean it will be...
Forum: Europe
Jul 6th, 2024, 04:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,186
Posted By JohnEW2912

Most days it opens at 9AM but on Sun & Mon it...

Most days it opens at 9AM but on Sun & Mon it opens at 10 AM.

It won't affect the OP but the Tower opens from 9am every day during the school holidays, so from this year from 21/7.
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