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    Quote Originally Posted by phonics View Post
    I’ve eaten so much tapas today that I’ve gone back to my Airbnb for a nap. Call me Jose.
    I'll save you time for all future trips away, just cut and paste the above and change the bolded words as appropriate.

    coq au vin / affair / Pierre
    cheeseburger / lynching / Hank
    waffles / joint / Wim
    vodka / suicide / Jarkko
    pizza / look at myself in the mirror / Gianni

    etc.

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    I’ve absolutely nailed pretending I know what anyone’s saying to me. Some grandma started talking to me for a straight 90 seconds while I smiled and nodded. Just said Buenos Serra! And walked off. This language is so confusing.

    I figured my French would give me a half decent base but it’s absolutely unintelligible.

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    A couple of my colleagues brought food with them to Iceland to keep the costs down. Also said it was incredible though.

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    If you're bringing your own food on holiday then they should just be going somewhere they can afford.

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    I suppose but I don't think you go to Iceland for the cuisine unless you like whale.

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    And miss out on the famous Icelandic cuisine of *checks notes* 100 year old pickled Pelican?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Giggles View Post
    If you're bringing your own food on holiday then they should just be going somewhere they can afford.
    In fairness, isn’t their cuisine akin to Japanese? All whales cock and Shark bladder. Take a tub of Pringles lad.

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    I had some Jamon Ruffles today. Massively overrated.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Spikey M View Post
    In fairness, isn’t their cuisine akin to Japanese? All whales cock and Shark bladder. Take a tub of Pringles lad.
    I'd bring that fine, but the hassle of food for a whole holiday?

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    We took a few snacky bits for the room. Otherwise we've been buying bread rolls and fillings to make our own lunges to take on the day trips with us.

    Evenings we've gone out a couple of times, got a couple of takeaways in the hotel room.

    I get the feeling of not wanting to bother with making sandwiches (or whatever) on holiday but paying like Ł8 for a supermarket sandwich just feels like throwing money in the bin.

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    On the subject of what the foods like here, everything we've had so far has been relatively simple but EXTREMELY well done. Everything perfectly cooked etc. Really quite surprised me, it's great

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    There's some good icelandic recipes in the Rick Stein book I've got. Also would love to visit

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    Icelandic hot dogs are great. So is the craft beer.

    The prices are crazy, but then you've gotta consider they have to import basically everything to the middle of nowhere.

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    Anyone been to Tangier?

    I'm on the Costa del Sol for a week and can do a day trip there including your travel, lunch, etc. for €67 which sounds like a bit of a bargain.

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    She might be there.

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    Going to Lisbon with the missus in a few weeks for a weekend. Need tips on basically everything - where to stay (specific hotels?), eat, what to do, etc.

    Ping @Kiko or anyone else who knows Lisbon a bit.


    The only thing I know to do is to go LOL properly at the Ronaldo mong statue.

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    I thought they got rid of/fixed that? And presumably it’s in Madeira?
    I'm a twit

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mazuuurk View Post
    Going to Lisbon with the missus in a few weeks for a weekend. Need tips on basically everything - where to stay (specific hotels?), eat, what to do, etc.

    Ping @Kiko or anyone else who knows Lisbon a bit.


    The only thing I know to do is to go LOL properly at the Ronaldo mong statue.
    We stayed near Praça do Comércio at this place: https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/24466...sts=1&adults=1 - was a great location.

    Suggest day trips out to Cascais and Sintra. Visit Belem too for the home of Pastel De Nata

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    Hmm now I booked a hotel a bit further north, this one.


    Not too keen on an Air BnB. May cancel that though, if I can spot something a bit better closer to the water, as that seems nice.

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    Lisbon is great. Haven’t been in years so won’t recommend anything food/hotel wise,but I echo Raouls sentiments re the trips to places close by.

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    We’re going for our first family holiday to Madeira in March. All tips are welcome as I haven’t had the chance to look out for anything bar the hotel.

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    To Madeira isn't real.

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    Shit. It did seem too good to be true.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Boydy View Post
    To Madeira isn't real.
    Well played.

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    Nicely done.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mazuuurk View Post
    Going to Lisbon with the missus in a few weeks for a weekend. Need tips on basically everything - where to stay (specific hotels?), eat, what to do, etc.

    Ping @Kiko or anyone else who knows Lisbon a bit.


    The only thing I know to do is to go LOL properly at the Ronaldo mong statue.
    Eating go to time out - probably more than once.

    Boozing just head to barrio alto district.

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    Taberna Rue das Flores served up the best meal I had in Lisbon. In fact, one of the best meals I’ve ever eaten. Get there early and get your name down on the list.

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    I have tried to post twice in this thread without success.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mazuuurk View Post
    Going to Lisbon with the missus in a few weeks for a weekend. Need tips on basically everything - where to stay (specific hotels?), eat, what to do, etc.

    Ping @Kiko or anyone else who knows Lisbon a bit.


    The only thing I know to do is to go LOL properly at the Ronaldo mong statue.
    Go to timeout for food - possibly multiple times.

    For boozing go to barrio alto district. Cascais probably isn't worth it without the weather.

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    Fuck sake, whenever I quote someone the post doesn't appear.

    Lisbon. Go to timeout for food - possibly multiple times.

    For booze head to barrio alto district.

    Cascais probably isn't worth it if you don't have the weather.

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    Restaurants
    100 maneiras Bistro – really good restaurant in Chiado area with an interesting wine list (try to book – you can ask your hotel)
    Leăo d'Ouro - very traditional restaurant near Rossio which has the beautiful azulejos (painted tiles) inside
    Cevejaria Ramon - good for seafood/fish on the Avenida de Liberdade (informal)
    Saborear - new restaurant with great reviews
    Cantinho do Avillez - one of the many restaurants by Michelin star chef José Avillez (he has several great restaurants in Lisbon - another called Pateo) need to book though definitely https://www.joseavillez.pt/en/jose-avillez (again, ask your hotel to try for you)
    Mercado da Ribeira - fantastic place for lunch or dinner (more informal than any of the Avillez restaurants)

    Nightlife
    Pensăo do Amor is a fun bar in an area called Cais do Sodré
    Topo Clube is a cool bar
    Sky Bar on top of the Tivoli hotel has great views as does the Hotel do Chiado bar.
    Best Club is Lux (co-owned by John Malkovich)

    @maz

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    Currently at a bar in Santiago and the vibe is great. In Barrio bellavista which is "Bohemian". Been in BA and Mendoza the past few days but neither compare to here at the moment. Flew over the Andes to get here earlier and it's an amazing flight.

    Heading further west tomorrow before heading down to Patagonia. Catch my Twitter thread if you want to be bored.

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    I'm going up the Sugarloaf in the morning. I won't be tweeting.

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    Better off going at dusk. I got a great picture with a pal up there at sunset.

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    By the way Sean, I'm in Bali around 4th January next year if you're still in Asia at that time.

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    Hmm, probs will come home 2nd latest altho Bali is on the potential hit list as sej (who came poland/ukrainewith us) lives out there now.

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    Working out how long I'm out there but the wedding I'm going to is then so likely to be in Asia / Australia from post Christmas. I'll drop you a text when I know.

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    Thanks for all the tips Keeks, Raoul & Sean

    Lass is cocooning another Maz Jr so won't be livin it up too large, but a couple of nice restaurants is basically enough to satisfy us I reckon!

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    Any tips for travelling alone? I want to do a few city breaks on my norman. I know some of you have done this, having never really done anything on my adult own, like ever, it's a pretty fucking huge step for me but one I need to take.

    I want to stick to Europe initially, and will be waiting until after BREXIT.

    I will have a week or so in Portugal with my daughter in the summer and aim to take her to London for a few days to see a show, just in case you think I'm being a cunt.

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    Take a coat...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Magic View Post
    I will have a week or so in Portugal with my daughter in the summer.

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    Perito Mereno today - absolutely ridiculous. Looks and feels like something from Game of Thrones.


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    Imagine going on holiday with Mahow and Shinners.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Magic View Post
    Imagine going on holiday with Mahow and Shinners.
    I'd rather it than the next in the line above.

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    Magic does look a bit like Papa McCann actually.

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    I'd rather go with Kiko now.

    I'm visiting you in Newport btw.

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    Anyone up for an informal beer around the 4th on Jan in Bali?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Magic View Post
    I'd rather go with Kiko now.

    I'm visiting you in Newport btw.
    Now? Did you get a rib removed or something?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Magic View Post
    I'd rather go with Kiko now.

    I'm visiting you in Newport btw.
    Next time I'm up - formal pint.

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