Trip to London/Amsterdam

krashkart · 03-04-14, 10:37 PM

Just got word that I'm heading to Europe for ten days sometime in the near future. So I thought I should drop by here and ask for some advice. What sort of things are there to do in London and Amsterdam? Sights to see? Places to stay away from? People to hang out with? Local customs I should be aware of so I don't accidentally offend anyone?

nikimcbee · 03-04-14, 10:54 PM

Holy crap! Good to see you!

Hope things have been going good for you. If you're going to London, get a picture of Steed. Bonus points if you play a practical joke on him. TP his flat.

Pictures or it didn't happen. Have a good time.

There's that cruiser (HMS Belfast?) in London.

krashkart · 03-04-14, 11:31 PM

I'll definitely post pics.

Nice to see you again, niki.

STEED · 03-05-14, 04:57 AM

London - RAF Hendon

Jim and I both seen the new hanger and lay out and we both like the place and its now free to get in.

bertieck476 · 03-05-14, 06:59 AM

A pleasant day in London for me would comprise of visiting Greenwich, here you have the Cutty Sark, Maritime Museum, Observatory and the Meridian Line and probably one of the finest views over London.
From here you can travel on one of the sightseeing riverboats (not the fast clippers) where the crew give an "alternative" guide to the river and sights (highly recommend). You can take the boat to Tower Bridge or further up to Westminster where you will be in easy reach of Tate Modern, Big Ben and Westminster, London Eye, HMS Belfast, Tower Bridge, Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square etc etc.
I wouldn't like to live or work in London but for a day or two visit its pretty good.

Have a nice time Bert.

krashkart · 03-05-14, 01:21 PM

Why limit myself to London? I'll be there for four days, so if I manage my time right I might be able to take a couple of short jaunts out to see some other sights and still have enough time left to join my friends back in town for evening libations.

How much does it cost to ride the trains there in England? And how likely is it that I could make a trip to, say, Birkenhead, take a tour of U-534, and arrive back in London in time for dinner?

Edit: Just found the website for National Rail. I got this.

Jimbuna · 03-05-14, 01:24 PM

In addition to Hendon and the Belfast I'd suggest Duxford and the IWM.

Herr-Berbunch · 03-05-14, 01:47 PM

London to Liverpool on a train? You'd prolly be better getting to Laboe from Amsterdam.

Aktungbby · 03-05-14, 01:54 PM

Don't forget fine dining at Rules (reservations), a visit to the British Museum(current Viking exhibition); the Imperial War Museum with extension: HMS Belfast (below); and a ride on the Eye ^ right alongside the Thames: all within walking distance (wear good tennis shoes). The cab services and metros are fabulous; best big city I've ever been in.

The tour to Laycock and Stonehenge are a one day guided bus trip must and includes Windsor Castle. And of course the Tower and Henry VIII's armor...just to see if you measure up!?

krashkart · 03-05-14, 02:23 PM

Thank you for all the great suggestions so far, guys! I think I have enough now to start putting an itinerary together for the UK portion of the trip.

Amsterdam will be more challenging. I'll only have three days there.

Jimbuna · 03-05-14, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by krashkart

Thank you for all the great suggestions so far, guys! I think I have enough now to start putting an itinerary together for the UK portion of the trip.

Amsterdam will be more challenging. I'll only have three days there.

A great spot to visit in Amsterdam would be The Banana Bar....and I speak from personal experience

Betonov · 03-05-14, 03:03 PM

I hate sightseeing.

I'd just blend in with the pulse of the city and take in the landmarks as I meet them.

krashkart · 03-05-14, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

A great spot to visit in Amsterdam would be The Banana Bar....and I speak from personal experience

*initiates web search*
*finds result*

Outstanding.

Not sure I'd go there, but thanks for the suggestion anyway.

TarJak · 03-05-14, 04:05 PM

Good to see you around again Bert be careful of what sort of cookies you buy in the cafe's in Amsterdam. If you are in the UK in July you could join up with a few of the subsim crew like I'm planning to do. I think Anze is going to be there then and planning on getting Jim,Oberon,STEED and bossmark into a pub at som point.

nikimcbee · 03-05-14, 04:21 PM

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The Banana Bar....and I speak from personal experience

I'm afraid to ask.

03-04-14, 10:37 PM	#1
krashkart Navy Seal Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,292 Downloads: 100 Uploads: 0	Trip to London/Amsterdam Just got word that I'm heading to Europe for ten days sometime in the near future. So I thought I should drop by here and ask for some advice. What sort of things are there to do in London and Amsterdam? Sights to see? Places to stay away from? People to hang out with? Local customs I should be aware of so I don't accidentally offend anyone? Last edited by krashkart; 03-05-14 at 02:47 AM.

03-04-14, 10:54 PM	#2
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Holy crap! Good to see you! Hope things have been going good for you. If you're going to London, get a picture of Steed. Bonus points if you play a practical joke on him. TP his flat. Pictures or it didn't happen. Have a good time. There's that cruiser (HMS Belfast?) in London. __________________

03-05-14, 04:57 AM	#4
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	London - RAF Hendon Jim and I both seen the new hanger and lay out and we both like the place and its now free to get in. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

03-05-14, 01:21 PM	#6
krashkart Navy Seal Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,292 Downloads: 100 Uploads: 0	Why limit myself to London? I'll be there for four days, so if I manage my time right I might be able to take a couple of short jaunts out to see some other sights and still have enough time left to join my friends back in town for evening libations. How much does it cost to ride the trains there in England? And how likely is it that I could make a trip to, say, Birkenhead, take a tour of U-534, and arrive back in London in time for dinner? Edit: Just found the website for National Rail. I got this. Last edited by krashkart; 03-05-14 at 01:35 PM.

03-05-14, 01:24 PM	#7
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	In addition to Hendon and the Belfast I'd suggest Duxford and the IWM. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

03-04-14, 11:31 PM	#3
krashkart Navy Seal Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,292 Downloads: 100 Uploads: 0	I'll definitely post pics. Nice to see you again, niki.

03-05-14, 06:59 AM	#5
bertieck476 Chief Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 327 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	A pleasant day in London for me would comprise of visiting Greenwich, here you have the Cutty Sark, Maritime Museum, Observatory and the Meridian Line and probably one of the finest views over London. From here you can travel on one of the sightseeing riverboats (not the fast clippers) where the crew give an "alternative" guide to the river and sights (highly recommend). You can take the boat to Tower Bridge or further up to Westminster where you will be in easy reach of Tate Modern, Big Ben and Westminster, London Eye, HMS Belfast, Tower Bridge, Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square etc etc. I wouldn't like to live or work in London but for a day or two visit its pretty good. Have a nice time Bert.

03-05-14, 01:47 PM	#8
Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	London to Liverpool on a train? You'd prolly be better getting to Laboe from Amsterdam. __________________

03-05-14, 01:54 PM	#9
Aktungbby Gefallen Engel U-666 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: On a tilted, overheated, overpopulated spinning mudball on Collision course with Andromeda Galaxy Posts: 29,984 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	Don't forget fine dining at Rules (reservations), a visit to the British Museum(current Viking exhibition); the Imperial War Museum with extension: HMS Belfast (below); and a ride on the Eye ^ right alongside the Thames: all within walking distance (wear good tennis shoes). The cab services and metros are fabulous; best big city I've ever been in. The tour to Laycock and Stonehenge are a one day guided bus trip must and includes Windsor Castle. And of course the Tower and Henry VIII's armor...just to see if you measure up!? __________________ "Only two things are infinite; The Universe and human squirrelyness?!!

03-05-14, 02:23 PM	#10
krashkart Navy Seal Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,292 Downloads: 100 Uploads: 0	Thank you for all the great suggestions so far, guys! I think I have enough now to start putting an itinerary together for the UK portion of the trip. Amsterdam will be more challenging. I'll only have three days there.

03-05-14, 03:03 PM	#12
Betonov Navy Seal Join Date: May 2009 Location: Slovenia Posts: 8,647 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	I hate sightseeing. I'd just blend in with the pulse of the city and take in the landmarks as I meet them.

03-05-14, 04:05 PM	#14
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Good to see you around again Bert be careful of what sort of cookies you buy in the cafe's in Amsterdam. If you are in the UK in July you could join up with a few of the subsim crew like I'm planning to do. I think Anze is going to be there then and planning on getting Jim,Oberon,STEED and bossmark into a pub at som point.