RedAsABeetroot
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Venice
Dubai was great 25 - 30 years ago, now it's packed out with the real housewives of Essex. Was there for a few days in September (the first time in 6 years) and was disappointed in how it had got worse. Went to the Karama and couldn't believe how it had changed. The cheap and cheerful knock off shops all gone, replaced by high end looking boutiques. (Still selling Knock Offs but at greatly inflated prices).Dubai is as tacky as it gets and enjoyed by creeps.
I think someone said we’re all different and get different things out of life. Not everyone is going to like the places that you doCancun, meant to be some sort of amazing night out but it was ****, and seemed quiet I did my research too, but nope, was cack.
Bali, it's not as nice as people make out, apart from the Gili Islands, but they're still not that great. There's better places closer to home, which are not full of Aussies stuffing their faces on $100 lobster, being tossers to the staff earning $10 a day.
Can't believe how many are saying Vegas is bad, but if you don't like gambling/ casino's then don't go? Or if you like nights out, and doing things, then do some research on where to go and when, as there's countless options.
Not sure why others are complaining about luxury islands being crap off resort/ out the hotel, surely everyone knows this is the case, for most places? If you're going to one of those places just think of it like you're going to the hotel only, as a lot of them are largely just that, but the weather and hotels are ace.
Not sure why people complain about LA either. Everyone knows it's a concrete jungle, and pretty rough in most places, or rough to get to them and tons of traffic etc. There are still some great places to go, and great nights out if you do some research. There's tons to do in Cali too, it's my favourite state in the US.
Yes, got to agree about Canterbury, it's pleasant but pretty dull. The Marlow Theatre is nice.Dubai. Soulless, built for the “look at me” social media generation.
Vegas. Blackpool with heat, lots of it. Great if you want Celine Dion, five star accommodation and gambling. You could save thousands by seeing someone at the Dormans singing her songs, have a go on the fruities and then get a taxi to Rockcliffe for some luxury.
Dundee. Made Port Clarence look middle class.
Rome is amazing, how anyone can be impressed by the Trevi Fountain and a big set of stone stairs by the Spanish Embassy will never cease to amaze me.
Honorable mention for Canterbury. Absolutely nothing there, the Cathedral is about the 84th best in the U.K., traffic is dreadful and when its best feature is Fenwicks you know theres something amiss.
I actually really liked Canberra for some reason. Might be cos I copped off with a Scottish lass.A great art gallery and war museum in Canberra
Good view from Mount Ainslie as well
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I was sat in this very spot only a few months back. Agree it’s a great boozer, we sat outside as it was warm but I wanted to sit inside really.
It's not a bad area to hang around in lifestyle wise rather than on holiday style. I've spent a lot of time over the border in Queanbeyan, really enjoyed it.I actually really liked Canberra for some reason. Might be cos I copped off with a Scottish lass.
Now that is a bizarre choice. Venice is absolutely fabulous.Venice
Venice for me too, wasn't impressed. Paris, the same. But that may have been the attitude of Parisians to Brits rather than the place itself, the experience wasn't great.Now that is a bizarre choice. Venice is absolutely fabulous.
I've got an idea for the Angel of the North (if thr roadworks ever end).I cant believe London, New York or Las Vegas make it on to this list, probably my 3 favourite cities in that order.
For me it's the Pyramids. You imagine trecking through the desert to find three solitary pyramids standing majestically above the Sahara. What you actually get is the Egyptian equivalent of the M1 steaming past full of burger kings and KFC's, whilst Arabs try and sell you tacky souvenirs to remind you of the experience.
One you get inside you see that tourists have decided that the only thing missing from this wonder of architecture that's stood for thousands of years, is to let you know that "Deano was ere 1986"
DittoThe highlight of my Vegas holiday was the 2 days I spent away from place.
I'm quite taken aback that Vegas is coming in for so much stick, surely you must have half an idea what the place is about before you book there? I can only help think that some of you may have stayed downtown (Fremont Street) rather than on The Strip as they vary massively in terms of experiences. I wouldn't stay or even visit Downtown these days.
Horses for courses though and I agree it's not for everyone.
Glad someone mentioned Pisa. Absolute sh!thole. I couldn't stand the place. Around the tower it's okay with some nice restaurants but the further away from the tower you go the more it becomes a massive dive of an area.Pisa, nowt there but a falling down tower.
Peed down when we were there. Streets flooded and full of rats.Now that is a bizarre choice. Venice is absolutely fabulous.