Goin to London

2007-12-16 20:58:49

#1

genius_man16: Platinum Star whore; +365|7159|Middle of nowhere

So i'm going to London with my high school band to play in the New Years Day parade. We're gonna be there a week and see lots of cool stuff, and i'm really excited.

But this topic isn't just so i can be happy to the public, i was just wondering what the British people here on the forums think that i should know before i go over there. Like, what to look for, certain things to see or avoid etc. because we have 2 days on our own and i figure i might aswell make the most of my time

2007-12-16 21:27:21

#2

NantanCochise: Member; +55|6459|Portugal/United States

I lived in London for several years. Get ready for - Oh, youre an American, your government sucks, can you find your city on a map, etc etc. Dont worry, half of them cant even speak English properly. Good food as long as its not British. Besides that London is very international and you will meet many people who arnt even British. Never-the-less, it can be a lot of fun and lots to see. If youre into history go see the British museum at Russel Square, or the Tower of London at London Bridge. For art there is the Tate Modern or the National Gallery. Oxford Street is good for shopping. Enjoy your trip...

2007-12-16 21:33:32

#3

chittydog: less busy; +586|7316|Kubra, Damn it!

Apparently in India, saying you're "going to London" means you're going to take a crap.

2007-12-16 21:41:05

#4

Tetn1s: Member; +59|7123|Los Angeles

I liked the London Dungeon if you guys have gone to it, its near the ferris-wheel thing (forget the name)

2007-12-16 21:45:48

#5

m3thod: All kiiiiiiiiinds of gainz; +2,197|7152|UK

London Eye.

Go to the British Museum....marvel at the (stolen) Assyrian civilisation shit. That place is knockout.

Blackbelts are just whitebelts who have never quit.

2007-12-16 21:50:11

#6

Tehremos: Parcel of ol' Crams; +128|6889|Somersetshire

oh great more tourists lol

ok, avoid english people, mostly we are assholes and are quite impolite in general lol
and i wouldn't really advise using a public toilet ever. lol

2007-12-16 21:51:44

#7

_1_MAN-ARMY.19: Member; +25|6752

you will hear curse words that sound panzy

2007-12-16 21:54:15

#8

cowami: OY, BITCHTITS!; +1,106|6770|Noo Yawk, Noo Yawk

Tehremos wrote:
and i wouldn't really advise using a public toilet ever. lol

Especially in light of this:

Man freed after 100 hours trapped in a lavatory

D:

2007-12-16 21:55:12

#9

Ty: Mass Media Casualty; +2,401|7255|Noizyland

I spent a total of a day in London as a part of a school trip back in 2004. Kind of think I didn't get it all in y'know?

[Blinking eyes thing]
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2007-12-16 22:06:28

#10

Tehremos: Parcel of ol' Crams; +128|6889|Somersetshire

cowami wrote:
Tehremos wrote:
and i wouldn't really advise using a public toilet ever. lol
Especially in light of this:

Man freed after 100 hours trapped in a lavatory

D:

oh i love that quote at the end, it's so brittsh lol

"At least there was a toilet to use," he said. "The only thing I regret is not getting trapped behind the bar."

i'm not sure what londons night life is like but in the countryside, it's

a)the only thing open (pubs) after 5:30
b) an awesome sight, many drunk people lol

2007-12-17 09:40:08

#11

Skorpy-chan: Member; +127|6826|Twyford, UK

Check out the science museum, particularly the hall full of WW2 aircraft and engines. They've got a bunch of rare stuff.

2007-12-17 09:43:24

#12

GunSlinger OIF II: Banned.; +1,860|7125

bring your own cinnamon toast crunch, they dont sell it over there.

2007-12-17 09:45:05

#13

jord: Member; +2,382|7159|The North, beyond the wall.

genius_man16 wrote:
We're gonna be there a week and see lots of cool stuff.

hahaha.

The further you head up North the more excitement you will have. You can even see it on a smaller scale, buy a compass and walk a mile North. It will get better and better.

2007-12-17 09:47:46

#14

Mekstizzle: WALKER; +3,611|7102|London, England

I just realised how I've never actually done any of the Tourist London stuff. Like go to the London Eye/Millenium Dome/London Dungeon/Museums etc..

Get an Oyster card if you're planning on using the tube/buses alot. It's alot cheaper than buying tickets. Don't go into East London and areas like Mile End and stuff. It's a shitty part, but I doubt you will, you'll probably be in Central London most of the time. Also don't be surprised if you see alot of people that barely speak English.

Oh yeah

Don't fall into the river, or go south of it

Other than that, I dunno. Check out Oxford Street etc.. also if you're 18 you can drink, remember that mate.

Last edited by Mek-Izzle (2007-12-17 09:49:40)

2007-12-17 09:51:15

#15

Graphic-J: The Artist formerly known as GraphicArtist-J; +196|6607|So Cal

https://news.bbc.co.uk/olmedia/1615000/images/_1619724_crime_change3_300chart.gif

...
The chart says it's All right to go... go for it...

2007-12-17 09:54:04

#16

GunSlinger OIF II: Banned.; +1,860|7125

I had a cousin who went there in 1991 and he was mugged.

2007-12-17 09:57:42

#17

jord: Member; +2,382|7159|The North, beyond the wall.

GunSlinger OIF II wrote:
I had a cousin who went there in 1991 and he was mugged.

16 years ago? Might be a bit better now, who knows... It's London. It's like Detroit but Knives are Guns.

2007-12-17 10:04:21

#18

Mekstizzle: WALKER; +3,611|7102|London, England

jord wrote:
GunSlinger OIF II wrote:
I had a cousin who went there in 1991 and he was mugged.
16 years ago? Might be a bit better now, who knows... It's London. It's like Detroit but Knives are Guns.

No, it's worse

2007-12-17 10:04:52

#19

SEREVENT: MASSIVE G STAR; +605|6588|Birmingham, UK

When you go... go the millenium point, i went there once and went in the childrens play area and played with the toy pipes and me and my friend pretended they were sewage pipes and we were plumbers and this toilet got broken, and we had to fix it, but only i went, because my friend had to guard the pipe pit, because they were popular. Oh yeah, also go to some other places.

2007-12-17 10:06:14

#20

Aries_37: arrivederci frog; +368|7056|London

Get on the tube (underground/metro w/e you call it),

Get off at:
South kensington: national history, V&A, science musems.
Picadilly circus: Trocadero + shopping
Leicester square: China town + theatres
Westminster: All the touristy stuff like the Eye, the bridge, big ben etc.

2007-12-17 10:33:42

#21

cablecopulate: Member; +449|7219|Massachusetts.

You're in band? Loser!!

2007-12-17 10:44:57

#22

jamesb: Joined BF2s in November 2005; +133|7205|Doncaster, England

Keep everything you have with you out of sight.

If you use a camera, use the wrist strap if it has one.

Backpack on both shoulders, if it has a single strap, put it over your head to the opposite shoulder.

I don't want to worry you, but thieves in London target tourists and work in groups.

If someone approaches you, be suspicious, no one in London has time for anyone else without a reason.

Just be careful mate and stay in groups.

It's not all bad, I just don't want it to happen to you.

Have a look at the link to find stuff to do, I hope you enjoy yourself.

http://www.visitlondon.com/

2007-12-17 10:48:19

#23

jord: Member; +2,382|7159|The North, beyond the wall.

jamesb wrote:
Keep everything you have with you out of sight.

If you use a camera, use the wrist strap if it has one.

Backpack on both shoulders, if it has a single strap, put it over your head to the opposite shoulder.

I don't want to worry you, but thieves in London target tourists and work in groups.

If someone approaches you, be suspicious, no one in London has time for anyone else without a reason.

Just be careful mate and stay in groups.

It's not all bad, I just don't want it to happen to you.

Have a look at the link to find stuff to do, I hope you enjoy yourself.

http://www.visitlondon.com/

It aint China man, you're over exaggerating. I know they target tourists but he will probably blend in. Unless he starts shouting at people in the street with a heavy American accent about us leaving Basra or something.

2007-12-17 10:50:05

#24

Simon: basically; +838|7139|UK

jord wrote:
jamesb wrote:
Keep everything you have with you out of sight.

If you use a camera, use the wrist strap if it has one.

Backpack on both shoulders, if it has a single strap, put it over your head to the opposite shoulder.

I don't want to worry you, but thieves in London target tourists and work in groups.

If someone approaches you, be suspicious, no one in London has time for anyone else without a reason.

Just be careful mate and stay in groups.

It's not all bad, I just don't want it to happen to you.

Have a look at the link to find stuff to do, I hope you enjoy yourself.

http://www.visitlondon.com/
It aint China man, you're over exaggerating. I know they target tourists but he will probably blend in. Unless he starts shouting at people in the street with a heavy American accent about us leaving Basra or something.

You live up North, how would you know?
nub

2007-12-17 10:50:52

#25

djphetal: Go Ducks.; +346|6817|Oregon

eat meatloaf.

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