dronefromsector7G
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Pad Thai
Massaman
Green curry
Tom yum
Papaya salad
Khao man gai
Stir fried crab curry
Pad si iw
Pad ka pao
You’re mental mate
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Massaman
Green curry
Tom yum
Papaya salad
Khao man gai
Stir fried crab curry
Pad si iw
Pad ka pao
You’re mental mate
southamptonblue
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Went years ago, 90's ....probably the only place I wouldn't return to, imo was a shithole that stank, but I'm sure there're plenty who like it.
No doubt cheap these days, since the terrorist shootings, think it was in Sousse, resort I went to.
PragueBlue
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Just not a huge fan of it. There are a few dishes I really like but, on the whole, I prefer Malaysian food.
sheikmedick
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Got two weeks off end of sep start of oct and been looking for a good place to go and Bali looks great 5 star hotel cheap as fuck and the flights are £600,but the flight is 18 hours long.Anyone been to Ubud in the jungle ?
Betterdeedthan red
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Love it.
Been a few times always in all inclusive hotels.
Lovely beaches .
Nice weather.
And it's cheap
The Mrs went with a friend they got back a couple days before the terrorist attacks not somewhere she would go back to but she's not the most adventures and that could of been due to the company and she's more a egg and chips type of gal.I think it's a bit like egypt which we visit a couple times a year in the winter months if your going for a fly and flop type of holiday .Just make sure the hotel is decent .I presume its a ai hotel if its decent food and entertainment and the kids are happy you've no need to leave the resort I'm always a little dubious of some of the reviews in these sorts of places we've been in Egypt when the entertainment staff have been going round helping clients with there reviews:) I usually look at the negative reviews on trip advisor first
southamptonblue
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You don't need to stay in the hotel (or didn't when I went) but as with most African countries, you do get pestered alot! The food was awful.
Same as you on trip advisor, I also take no notice of Americans, as they seem to expect a 5* resort hotel to be the same as the Ritz!!
....I think Egypt is far better than Tunisia.
Booked for October,UBUD very busy with traffic apparently but handy for Rice Fields,Mount Batur. What beach resort are you staying at ? We havent booked accomadation yet but looking at Seminyak or Sanur
BackofJeanette
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Any suggestions for me and the missus, two girls 1x24 1x20,(girls never been abroad before).
I love Greece.
Girls want a resort that's a bit lively but not overly.
I don't want it over bearing.
I'd do a villa but think they'd be bored.
Mind you the lazy fuckers won't get up now so what the heat will do to them God knows
Help!!
I love Greece.
Girls want a resort that's a bit lively but not overly.
I don't want it over bearing.
I'd do a villa but think they'd be bored.
Mind you the lazy fuckers won't get up now so what the heat will do to them God knows
Help!!
tregyblue61
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Off to my house in Thailand for a month.
Flying from Brum. Got to local train station 30 mins before the 08:39. 10 mins later, I realized that I left the bag containing passport, money etc. Taxi had another shout, rang 2 others but they had nothing. Couldn't get hold of the people I live with. Asked someone parking if the could run me home (10 mins) but they looked stunned. Ask someone else and they did the good deed. Got back to station with 1 min to spare.
Enjoy the summer guys and gals.
Flying from Brum. Got to local train station 30 mins before the 08:39. 10 mins later, I realized that I left the bag containing passport, money etc. Taxi had another shout, rang 2 others but they had nothing. Couldn't get hold of the people I live with. Asked someone parking if the could run me home (10 mins) but they looked stunned. Ask someone else and they did the good deed. Got back to station with 1 min to spare.
Enjoy the summer guys and gals.
blue b4 the moon
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Rhodes has some clubs & nightlife mixed in with 'normal' stuff and quite well priced and tidy for Greece.
crete agios Nikolias a bit of something for everybody or tell to leave you in peace and book them a flight to ibiza
sheikmedick
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Was going to stay in ubud but now you,ve got me looking at the beach places.they both look brilliant and near the airport too.Would be interested to see what you book mate
Stephen Ireland's pants
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Nusa Dua and Jimbaran bay are both nice places. Kuta is the Australian version of Blackpool/Newquay. I travelled all over Bali/Lombok and other smaller islands in Indonesia years ago . The one thing I would go back for is the seafood on the beach at Jimbaran Bay . It was top draw
feedthegoat27
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If you've got 2 weeks in Bali, would definitely split it with time at the beach and time in Ubud.
I found Ubud to be fascinating, and much more chill and laid back than some of the beach resorts.
If you can get a hotel within walking distance of central Ubud this will save you plenty of time and money on cabs etc
Download 'Grab' (their version of Uber), and you can hire a driver for the day for about 30/40 quid to take you around all the main sights around Ubud....rice fields, temples, waterfalls etc
For beaches....
Seminyak is very busy.
Nusa Dua man made and a bit soulless.
Kuta a bit dodgy.
Maybe check out Sanur for your beach stay, not quite as developed but still plenty going on and loads of hotel options.
Easy boat trips out to other islands from Sanur area too.
Jimbaran is also ok but fairly quiet in my experience.
feedthegoat27
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Kalamaki in Zante might work for you.
Nice sandy beach, plenty of bars and restaurants but not super lively (that scene is Laganas in the next resort along)
Quick transfer from the airport too.
Lots of boat trips available (famous for turtles), trips to Zante Town etc if you want to get out and about.
You? Or Parga ?
Two Gun Bob
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Been to numerous places on the Greek islands, and possible that Stalida/Stalis could fit your bill. A pretty place oozing sense and sensibility, with snippets of Ye Olde Greek charm.
Also an abundance of good restauraunts/bars with a few English affairs, such as the Red Lion and Robin Hood offering karaoke, live music, quizzes, atmos and great pub grub. Beach is very pretty and suitable for all age groups without the hustle bussle and intense vibes of Malia. If you do want an occational night out in Malia without the girls, then in Malia central there are some top clubs doing the rounds.
Excellent prices abound with good Greek taverna meals starting at 10-12 euros and an ice cold pint of the local starting at 1.50 euros and upwards. A nice pint to be had in the day time by the old church with great service and camaraderie.
I had my first ever Mousaka their as ever man and his dog was raving about it. To be fair it was nice, but it tasted just like shep-pie with a brace of aubergine bunged in for good measure. They'll be nicking our egg and chips next!
Edit: I may have mentioned Stalida on the holiday thread a few years back. Not too sure?
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One Fan Clapping
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Currently enjoying Sicily! For the second year running.
We did it last year but did loads of trips so didn’t really get to enjoy our hotel. So we are back.
I could never get bored of the view of Etna from our room.
We did it last year but did loads of trips so didn’t really get to enjoy our hotel. So we are back.
I could never get bored of the view of Etna from our room.
stonie
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Gibraltar next week for 7 nights than back to Santorini in July for a cheeky 10 nights, being it on