Renton 17595 Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 (edited) Th 39 minutes ago, PaddockLad said: Direct flights from Edinburgh and Gatwick, the city is an underrated gem, it’s just a pity my family are here to fuckin spoil it 😃 this shows THE OTHER CATHEDRAL…St Sabins..the locals speak a really weird dialect influenced by Muslim folks who invaded 1k years ago…the women make the orrichette pasta in the streets and let it dry in the open air…seafood paradise etc etc. well worth a visit, city break etc😊 This infomercial was brought to you by the Bari Tourism board d'Italia, courtesy of Robert Patterson. Or as they say near where PL is originally from, "Ken Bari ay? It's barry". Edited May 25, 2023 by Renton 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 12736 Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 Well, I think it looks lush, you ignorant BASTARDS. Cheap for a pint? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 38544 Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 13 minutes ago, Ayatollah Hermione said: Well, I think it looks lush, you ignorant BASTARDS. Cheap for a pint? 5€ for a pint of Crème de Menthe. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 14525 Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 21 minutes ago, Ayatollah Hermione said: Well, I think it looks lush, you ignorant BASTARDS. Cheap for a pint? Not really, 5/6€ a pint 3/4 for a bottle of moretti or peroni. Restaurant food isnt bad value though, nothing over 15€ for anything really, meat, fish, pasta etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isegrim 8868 Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 6 hours ago, PaddockLad said: Direct flights from Edinburgh and Gatwick, the city is an underrated gem, it’s just a pity my family are here to fuckin spoil it 😃 this shows THE OTHER CATHEDRAL…St Sabins..the locals speak a really weird dialect influenced by Muslim folks who invaded 1k years ago…the women make the orrichette pasta in the streets and let it dry in the open air…seafood paradise etc etc. well worth a visit, city break etc😊 You just have to ask someone from la familia to take care of your family tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 12736 Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 11 hours ago, PaddockLad said: Not really, 5/6€ a pint 3/4 for a bottle of moretti or peroni. Restaurant food isnt bad value though, nothing over 15€ for anything really, meat, fish, pasta etc That’s basically the same as here tbf Been fancying Italy so might look into it for a quieter trip. I can stay at your families gaff as well if you can put a word in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 30237 Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Puglia looks class in general when I’ve seen it in numerous tv travel/cookery shows. I love Italy but I’ve not really been to the south, unless you count seeing it from a cruise ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 34166 Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 We've been to Umbria a couple of times and it's class. Stay at a class Airbnb owned by a Dutch couple in the absolute middle of nowhere. Definitely going back in the next couple of years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 16487 Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 The Giro last few days has been fucking class btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 30237 Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 1 hour ago, Gemmill said: We've been to Umbria a couple of times and it's class. Stay at a class Airbnb owned by a Dutch couple in the absolute middle of nowhere. Definitely going back in the next couple of years. Yeah, I had a week in Gualdo Tadino a few years back and thought Umbria was lush. Gualdo is just on the edge of the Apennine Mountains and not that touristy. Locals were friendly though but seemed to regard us as a bit of a curiosity . We had a couple of day trips to Assisi and Gubbio too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 8947 Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 Near Carnac in Brittany. Quite nice, all told. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 34166 Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 Looks lovely. I see the bald man is set up under a tree like a fallen coconut. A wise decision. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 26600 Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 That looks lovely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 38544 Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 Have you been to see the old stones yet? Also, Calvados. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 30237 Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 1 minute ago, Monkeys Fist said: Have you been to see the old stones yet? Also, Calvados. Point of order: Calvados is from Normandy 👍🏻 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 38544 Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 Three glasses in could be from Nigeria for all you’ll care. But, aye, it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 30237 Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 1 minute ago, Alex said: Point of order: Calvados is from Normandy 👍🏻 They do make an apple brandy but I’m fucked if I can remember what it’s called. Which is presumably the same as when you’ve had a few Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 30237 Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 Ah, great minds… 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 38544 Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 44 minutes ago, Alex said: I’m fucked if I can remember what it’s called Lambig apparently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 30237 Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 14 minutes ago, Monkeys Fist said: Lambig apparently No need to show off. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 8947 Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 51 minutes ago, Monkeys Fist said: Have you been to see the old stones yet? Also, Calvados. There seems to be a lot of big stones standing about in fields, but dunno which are shitty tourist traps and which are the legitimate Asterix and Obelix ones. Spent the morning in Auray enjoying as many free samples as their market would give out. Lovely place. Despite finding shade, despite factor 30-ing everywhere is have stayed true to form and found myself entirely incinerated once more. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 4802 Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 Any recommendations for a lodge (etc) in Lake District for a family with a 4 and 8 year olds? Also, has to be classy. Like me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 30237 Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 8 minutes ago, Holden McGroin said: Any recommendations for a lodge (etc) in Lake District for a family with a 4 and 8 year olds? Also, has to be classy. Like me. Do you a particular area in mind? Also, in one of the towns or somewhere quieter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 4802 Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 14 minutes ago, Alex said: Do you a particular area in mind? Also, in one of the towns or somewhere quieter? I don’t have a clue really. It’ll be for 3-4 days. I’ve never been since a kid. Probably something quietish. I’m happy to drive to towns. I was dabbling with booking Whinefall Forest - center parcs but am leaning towards lodge/cottage with something to do close by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 30237 Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 Just now, Holden McGroin said: I don’t have a clue really. It’ll be for 3-4 days. I’ve never been since a kid. Probably something quietish. I’m happy to drive to towns. I was dabbling with booking Whinefall Forest - center parcs but am leaning towards lodge/cottage with something to do close by. I’m not a fan of Centerparcs anyway tbh but Whinfell Forest isn’t even in the lakes and the scenery is nowt special. It lies between the lakes and the Pennines. I could recommend loads of places I’ve stayed but the trouble with specific houses, lodges, whatever is they can quickly go downhill of the owner doesn’t spruce them up at least once a year. Because they’ll often have people staying there 40+ weeks a year so will get trashed. Ambleside is a really nice town. If you want somewhere where you can stroll to the village pub but it’ll be quiet of an evening then you have options like Troutbeck (the Troutbeck near Windermere) or Langdale (Chapel Stile / Elterwater). Langdale has stunning scenery, is still easy to get to (about 20 mins from Ambleside) and the two places I mention (which are adjoining villages / hamlets) have a couple of good pubs, coffee shops, village store etc. There’s some great places round Coniston and Ullswater too. I can also recommend Eskdale. There’s some specialist booking sites like Wheelwrights but everybody seems to be on Booking.com now from B&Bs all the way up to luxury mansions. I would think about roughly where you want to stay and look on there tbh and go off recent reviews, proximity to pubs etc. You will pay a premium if it has to be in the school hols though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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