GB2 your mosque, muslim.Simon wrote:
You live up North, how would you know?jord wrote:
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.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/
nub
I've been.Simon wrote:
You live up North, how would you know?jord wrote:
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.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/
nub
I'm not over exaggerating.
Tourists are easy to spot and easy targets for the thieves working London.
This is taken from the link:
Public Transport
• Plan your route before you leave with Transport for London's (TfL) online Journey Planner. You can also telephone TfL's 24-hour information line on +44 (0)20 7222 1234
• Only use black cabs or registered mini-cabs. See our taxi page for details
Travel Safety Tips
• Try to avoid walking alone at night, and try to keep to well-lit main roads
• Stay alert: be aware of what’s going on around you
• Try to avoid wearing headphones, as they reduce awareness of your surroundings
In Bars and Restaurants
• Many venues have Chelsea clips under the tables. Use these to secure your handbag or briefcase
• Make sure you keep your property out of sight and safely under the table
• Never accept a drink from someone you don't know and completely trust
• Don't leave your drink unattended. Keep an eye on your friends' drinks
Keeping Your Stuff Safe
• Don't leave your bag unattended anywhere in London, as doing so can lead to a security alert
• Keep your purse or wallet close to your body and don't carry too much cash
• When using an ATM (cash machine), check that no-one is looking over your shoulder and that the ATM hasn't been tampered with
Keeping Your Mobile Telephone Safe
• Keep your telephone out of sight in your pocket or handbag when not in use
• Record details of your electronic serial number (ESN)
• Inform your service provider and police if your mobile is stolen or lost.
EDIT: I grew up there, OK ?
Tourists are easy to spot and easy targets for the thieves working London.
This is taken from the link:
Public Transport
• Plan your route before you leave with Transport for London's (TfL) online Journey Planner. You can also telephone TfL's 24-hour information line on +44 (0)20 7222 1234
• Only use black cabs or registered mini-cabs. See our taxi page for details
Travel Safety Tips
• Try to avoid walking alone at night, and try to keep to well-lit main roads
• Stay alert: be aware of what’s going on around you
• Try to avoid wearing headphones, as they reduce awareness of your surroundings
In Bars and Restaurants
• Many venues have Chelsea clips under the tables. Use these to secure your handbag or briefcase
• Make sure you keep your property out of sight and safely under the table
• Never accept a drink from someone you don't know and completely trust
• Don't leave your drink unattended. Keep an eye on your friends' drinks
Keeping Your Stuff Safe
• Don't leave your bag unattended anywhere in London, as doing so can lead to a security alert
• Keep your purse or wallet close to your body and don't carry too much cash
• When using an ATM (cash machine), check that no-one is looking over your shoulder and that the ATM hasn't been tampered with
Keeping Your Mobile Telephone Safe
• Keep your telephone out of sight in your pocket or handbag when not in use
• Record details of your electronic serial number (ESN)
• Inform your service provider and police if your mobile is stolen or lost.
EDIT: I grew up there, OK ?
Last edited by jamesb (2007-12-17 10:57:00)
You seem to know a lot about how to steal from tourists.jamesb wrote:
I'm not over exaggerating.
Tourists are easy to spot and easy targets for the thieves working London.
This is taken from the link:
Public Transport
• Plan your route before you leave with Transport for London's (TfL) online Journey Planner. You can also telephone TfL's 24-hour information line on +44 (0)20 7222 1234
• Only use black cabs or registered mini-cabs. See our taxi page for details
Travel Safety Tips
• Try to avoid walking alone at night, and try to keep to well-lit main roads
• Stay alert: be aware of what’s going on around you
• Try to avoid wearing headphones, as they reduce awareness of your surroundings
In Bars and Restaurants
• Many venues have Chelsea clips under the tables. Use these to secure your handbag or briefcase
• Make sure you keep your property out of sight and safely under the table
• Never accept a drink from someone you don't know and completely trust
• Don't leave your drink unattended. Keep an eye on your friends' drinks
Keeping Your Stuff Safe
• Don't leave your bag unattended anywhere in London, as doing so can lead to a security alert
• Keep your purse or wallet close to your body and don't carry too much cash
• When using an ATM (cash machine), check that no-one is looking over your shoulder and that the ATM hasn't been tampered with
Keeping Your Mobile Telephone Safe
• Keep your telephone out of sight in your pocket or handbag when not in use
• Record details of your electronic serial number (ESN)
• Inform your service provider and police if your mobile is stolen or lost.
EDIT: I grew up there, OK ?
I'm on to you.
Not me, just where I grew up.
Jesus Christ, you guys make out as if London is fucking Johannesburg, South Africa.
Mate, I haven't even been to London and I'm English.
Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.
somebody mentioned putting a rucksack on both your shoulders !! do that only if you dont want to keep anything you have in it.
they'll walk behind you and undo it and have it all away !! Cheeky cockney scamps !!
they'll walk behind you and undo it and have it all away !! Cheeky cockney scamps !!
No, you're not allowed flame-throwers to stop car jackers in London.Mek-Izzle wrote:
Jesus Christ, you guys make out as if London is fucking Johannesburg, South Africa.
http://www.cnn.com/WORLD/africa/9812/11 … rower.car/
To buy heat magazine.Goin to London
Dear God please let my karma one day reach 100, whether it be tomorrow or 1000 years in the future i want it to happen.
OMFG I was going to say the exact thing. Seriously it's way I clicked on this thread. Wow.wensleydale8 wrote:
To buy heat magazine.Goin to London
Be a tourist, just don't act like a tourist ... makes you a target and pisses off the locals (its the really loud American tourists that give you guys a bad name over hear.... as most things probably the loud minority)
Ok not in London but up country a bit in Cambridge the main thing that pisses me off with the Americans is in pubs!
Don't go into a proper English pub, order one off them 'interesting looking beers' and then loudly complain that its: too much (we sell beer by the pint ~half liter), shortly followed by "its too warm!", "It tastes too strong" - if you only like small amounts of cold taste free beer then just order a bottle of large out of the fridge!
(personally I hate London, but I don't like any big cities, but its like all capitols... lots of good points and loads off bad ones...depends what you like!)
Ok not in London but up country a bit in Cambridge the main thing that pisses me off with the Americans is in pubs!
Don't go into a proper English pub, order one off them 'interesting looking beers' and then loudly complain that its: too much (we sell beer by the pint ~half liter), shortly followed by "its too warm!", "It tastes too strong" - if you only like small amounts of cold taste free beer then just order a bottle of large out of the fridge!
(personally I hate London, but I don't like any big cities, but its like all capitols... lots of good points and loads off bad ones...depends what you like!)
Avoid Brixton, East Ham, West ham, Hackney, Beckton, Custom House and Charlie Chalks.
All this crime stuff is exaggeration. Far higher crime rate up this way.
The main problem is rush hour; you get herded and trapped on the tube because your travelcard won't work.
The main problem is rush hour; you get herded and trapped on the tube because your travelcard won't work.
and Stonebridge, Harlesden, Willesden, Croydon and IlfordHakei wrote:
Avoid Brixton, East Ham, West ham, Hackney, Beckton, Custom House and Charlie Chalks.
Yeah I pretty much agree with everything there.Skorpy-chan wrote:
All this crime stuff is exaggeration. Far higher crime rate up this way.
The main problem is rush hour; you get herded and trapped on the tube because your travelcard won't work.
LoL! Ilford is quite near me, and ya it's a massive shit hole.Mek-Izzle wrote:
and Stonebridge, Harlesden, Willesden, Croydon and IlfordHakei wrote:
Avoid Brixton, East Ham, West ham, Hackney, Beckton, Custom House and Charlie Chalks.
Last edited by Dauntless (2007-12-17 12:07:20)
So basically, enjoy the airport!Mek-Izzle wrote:
and Stonebridge, Harlesden, Willesden, Croydon and IlfordHakei wrote:
Avoid Brixton, East Ham, West ham, Hackney, Beckton, Custom House and Charlie Chalks.
You have to go to Brick Lane though, I promise you'll find a paki selling a carpet.
hahaGunSlinger OIF II wrote:
bring your own cinnamon toast crunch, they dont sell it over there.
lol, seems like London's the most violent place on earth
but seriously my band teacher did warn us about the pickpockets and stuff, so i'm being careful about that, and thanks for all the good tips
if anything this thread was a good laugh with all the British people talking to each other
but seriously my band teacher did warn us about the pickpockets and stuff, so i'm being careful about that, and thanks for all the good tips
if anything this thread was a good laugh with all the British people talking to each other
Hmm, I dunno...Heathrow can be dodgy at timeschittydog wrote:
So basically, enjoy the airport!Mek-Izzle wrote:
and Stonebridge, Harlesden, Willesden, Croydon and IlfordHakei wrote:
Avoid Brixton, East Ham, West ham, Hackney, Beckton, Custom House and Charlie Chalks.
lol, talk about scaremongering.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/
Its pretty safe unless you go to the dodgy parts, like every big city.
I recommend steering clear of the west end as it will be absolutely rammed with xmas shoppers.
Go to the London eye, thats pretty good, and there's a huge arcade on the way to the nearest bridge, which is always good to kill some time.
You'll probably wanna go to leciester square as well, there's some cinema's n crap there, although its pretty expensive.
Trafalgar square is always popular with the tourists, not to sure why. You might wanna check it out though.
Also if your over 18 there's some pretty decent bars n clubs to go to.
Don't be worried by what people are saying, I live there and go out in central all the time, in fact I'm going there tonight.
Just dont flaunt your belongings and use some common sense and you'll be fine, its no worse than any other big city
You missed out Edmonton, although I'm not sure why anyone would go thereMek-Izzle wrote:
Hmm, I dunno...Heathrow can be dodgy at timeschittydog wrote:
So basically, enjoy the airport!Mek-Izzle wrote:
and Stonebridge, Harlesden, Willesden, Croydon and Ilford
[joke_that_probably_few_people_will_get] To buy Heat Magazine? [/joke_that_probably_few_people_will_get]genius_man16 wrote:
So i'm going to London
To stab people, ofcourse.bennisboy wrote:
You missed out Edmonton, although I'm not sure why anyone would go thereMek-Izzle wrote:
Hmm, I dunno...Heathrow can be dodgy at timeschittydog wrote:
So basically, enjoy the airport!
I went Xmas shopping yesterday.. damn - nearly got trampled
Last edited by Simon (2007-12-18 03:55:30)