Papavasiliou Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Naples was rainy as fuck but still good. It's such a weird city. It genuinely looks like their council or whatever haven't spent any money (beyond the bare minimum) since the 70s. We rag on the metro for being old and shit but it looks full on space aged compared to the load-baring-graffiti of their trains. They have this fun little thing where loads of the paths are brick paved but instead of replacing the bricks if anything happens they just dump a load of tarmac in the hole so the streets look like patchwork. That's if they actually do fill in the holes though as there's still plenty of potholes. The entire city is a trip hazard. But on the other side of the coin it's laid out really well. It never felt like you were in a defined city centre. Loads of different areas to walk between or funiculars to hop on. Fuck all in the way of chain restaurants (beyond the standard McDs, KFC or BK) as far as I could tell so there was always plenty of choice for independent stuff. I never felt unsafe at any point, even walking through some pretty deprived looking areas. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 29 minutes ago, Papavasiliou said: Naples was rainy as fuck but still good. It's such a weird city. It genuinely looks like their council or whatever haven't spent any money (beyond the bare minimum) since the 70s. We rag on the metro for being old and shit but it looks full on space aged compared to the load-baring-graffiti of their trains. They have this fun little thing where loads of the paths are brick paved but instead of replacing the bricks if anything happens they just dump a load of tarmac in the hole so the streets look like patchwork. That's if they actually do fill in the holes though as there's still plenty of potholes. The entire city is a trip hazard. But on the other side of the coin it's laid out really well. It never felt like you were in a defined city centre. Loads of different areas to walk between or funiculars to hop on. Fuck all in the way of chain restaurants (beyond the standard McDs, KFC or BK) as far as I could tell so there was always plenty of choice for independent stuff. I never felt unsafe at any point, even walking through some pretty deprived looking areas. Tell me about the food baby Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papavasiliou Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 1 hour ago, Slim said: Tell me about the food baby ALL OF THE PIZZA Had an absolutely beautiful one with a smoked cheese on it and the best basil ever. Never thought I'd ever be ranking basil till I had that pizza but it was so bloody good. Did a pizza making class too which was great. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troll Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Where? Going to take a day trip to Naples just for the pizza. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEEJ Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 8 hours ago, Troll said: Where? Going to take a day trip to Naples just for the pizza. If you don't go to Starita you will regret it. Even the Naples 'chain' pizza places are off the scale. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Maximin Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Planning on a new city to visit with some friends late Feb. Not the best weather but we’re thinking Istanbul currently. Anyone been and recommend? How expensive is it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papavasiliou Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 18 hours ago, Troll said: Where? Going to take a day trip to Naples just for the pizza. Lombardi a Santa Chiara Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 (edited) 11 hours ago, St. Maximin said: Planning on a new city to visit with some friends late Feb. Not the best weather but we’re thinking Istanbul currently. Anyone been and recommend? How expensive is it? Went to Istanbul a few years ago, it was amazing. Fantastic place to visit, having basically 2 or 3 different cities in one. The historic buildings are incredible. I haven't been since Erdogan went a bit more crazy, but I assume the city itself is still basically the same and welcoming to tourists. I can't remember how expensive it is TBH, we did treat ourselves to one boutique hotel by the Bosphorus for a couple of nights (https://www.sumahan.com) but otherwise stayed somewhere basic in the older part. You don't really need to spend that much when you're there, but obvs there's a full range of food from dodgy to pricey. Edited January 24 by AyeDubbleYoo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Maximin Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 4 hours ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: Went to Istanbul a few years ago, it was amazing. Fantastic place to visit, having basically 2 or 3 different cities in one. The historic buildings are incredible. I haven't been since Erdogan went a bit more crazy, but I assume the city itself is still basically the same and welcoming to tourists. I can't remember how expensive it is TBH, we did treat ourselves to one boutique hotel by the Bosphorus for a couple of nights (https://www.sumahan.com) but otherwise stayed somewhere basic in the older part. You don't really need to spend that much when you're there, but obvs there's a full range of food from dodgy to pricey. Sounds great, thanks mate . I might have a few days too keen to see the different parts in both Europe and Asia. I heard the currency is really low due to inflation, which is sad there but beneficial to tourists at least… and I’m sure the food is excellent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 Anyone got any tips for a warm holiday for a family at the start of march? Little one is 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samptime29 Posted Friday at 19:37 Share Posted Friday at 19:37 (edited) Girlfriend can't find passport. Been looking for last 90 mins. Flight tomorrow. Tension rising in the Samptime household. Edited Friday at 19:37 by samptime29 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomato Deuce Posted Friday at 21:25 Share Posted Friday at 21:25 1 hour ago, samptime29 said: Girlfriend can't find passport. Been looking for last 90 mins. Flight tomorrow. Tension rising in the Samptime household. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samptime29 Posted Friday at 21:32 Share Posted Friday at 21:32 She found it under the printer. Fuck know why she put it there. She doesn't remember. Never seen her so stressed in my life. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted Friday at 21:48 Share Posted Friday at 21:48 Christ Boa viagem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pata Posted Friday at 22:03 Share Posted Friday at 22:03 (edited) 30 minutes ago, samptime29 said: She found it under the printer. Fuck know why she put it there. She doesn't remember. Never seen her so stressed in my life. The immediate relief after finding it must have been worth the stress. Edited Friday at 22:03 by Pata Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorty Posted Friday at 22:48 Share Posted Friday at 22:48 On 23/01/2023 at 11:28, Papavasiliou said: Naples was rainy as fuck but still good. It's such a weird city. It genuinely looks like their council or whatever haven't spent any money (beyond the bare minimum) since the 70s. We rag on the metro for being old and shit but it looks full on space aged compared to the load-baring-graffiti of their trains. They have this fun little thing where loads of the paths are brick paved but instead of replacing the bricks if anything happens they just dump a load of tarmac in the hole so the streets look like patchwork. That's if they actually do fill in the holes though as there's still plenty of potholes. The entire city is a trip hazard. But on the other side of the coin it's laid out really well. It never felt like you were in a defined city centre. Loads of different areas to walk between or funiculars to hop on. Fuck all in the way of chain restaurants (beyond the standard McDs, KFC or BK) as far as I could tell so there was always plenty of choice for independent stuff. I never felt unsafe at any point, even walking through some pretty deprived looking areas. Which area did you stay mate? We stayed in porta nolana up by the bus station for four nights last August. To say it is deprived is an understatement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorty Posted Saturday at 13:56 Share Posted Saturday at 13:56 (edited) By the way chaps, Naples was the birthplace of Gino D'Acampo, the TV chef who in the late 90s spent two years inside after burgling the house of 80s pop star Paul Young  Edited Saturday at 13:57 by dorty Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samptime29 Posted Sunday at 20:52 Share Posted Sunday at 20:52 Alicante is class. Went for walk around the beach and castle today. 7 pints deep and had the most amazing Argentine meat platter. Was soooooo Good. Watching real game in a pub atm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulie Walnuts Posted Monday at 18:34 Share Posted Monday at 18:34 21 hours ago, samptime29 said: Alicante is class. Went for walk around the beach and castle today. 7 pints deep and had the most amazing Argentine meat platter. Was soooooo Good. Watching real game in a pub atm some steep steps at Santa Barbara Castle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samptime29 Posted Monday at 18:38 Share Posted Monday at 18:38 4 minutes ago, Paulie Walnuts said: some steep steps at Santa Barbara Castle. Aye was canny steep. Was shocked at how big the place was. Some awesome views like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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