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| bumblebeeboy2 |
Posted - 02/24/2006 : 04:38:55
So I'm like going to New York 6th April - 11th April, and I like want to try out a cool indie club or two. Maybe even some cool indie bars? Any recommendations of places to go, people to see, things to check out?
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| Newo |
Posted - 03/04/2006 : 04:23:40
Everybody in Naples looks like Joe Pesci.
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| floop |
Posted - 03/03/2006 : 13:22:27
Elba (island) is a cool place to visit in Italy, where Napoleon was exiled to and shit. exile ain't so bad |
| VoVat |
Posted - 03/03/2006 : 13:10:59
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Just what sort of THINGS were you sitting around waiting for?
Concerts, usually.
How did this New York thread become an Italy thread, anyway? I wish I had the time and money to travel to Europe.
"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares." |
| bumblebeeboy2 |
Posted - 02/28/2006 : 07:41:16
cheers for all the suggestions (not just for NY but for my Italian trip too!!), you guys and gals are great!
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| Cult_Of_Frank |
Posted - 02/28/2006 : 07:27:46
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Originally posted by benji
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Originally posted by Cult_Of_Frank
Naples also not worth seeing except for two things:
1) Home of the best pizza/pizzaria in the world.
so dean, you obviously didn't go to Ljubljana, Slovenia on your travels then?
best pizza i've ever had was there...beat italian pizza hands down....
also the biggest pizza's i've ever been served...
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Nope, I was there, but... what did I eat there... not pizza in any case. NOW you tell me. Very pretty city, that, by the way. Actually, a fantastic country.
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| Cult_Of_Frank |
Posted - 02/28/2006 : 07:26:53
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Originally posted by Scarla O
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Originally posted by Cult_Of_Frank
Naples also not worth seeing except for two things:
When the place I refer to is not where I are from (and consequently somewhere I don't really know) I find it adviseable to be careful what I say if I don't want to offend people.
Fair, you're right, I'm sorry to offend anyone. Just my personal opinion as a traveller - which is what we're talking about here. I was there for four days, and I don't imagine that he will be there any longer, so I'd say my rather quick-opinion relative to a local is relevant. That said, I suppose I could've sugar coated it, but if someone's looking for honest advice, I'm going to give it. I'll just give it more carefully. My apologies for being blunt and offending.
Anyway, like I said, good pizza, and there are some cool areas, but I found it large, dirty, and rather crime-ridden. People from there were telling me the same thing, and I almost had to push my way past the guy running the hostel because he wouldn't let me go out at night for fear of my own safety. I finally was able to leave when I left my passport, wallet (sans a little cash for the night) and camera in the safe. I prefer to get my own opinion on cities and don't really care much for visiting a city and not doing anything out of fear, but I believe he was correct (if overzealous) in his cautions.
"If we hit that bullseye, the rest of the dominos will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate." |
| Homers_pet_monkey |
Posted - 02/28/2006 : 07:19:30
I hear what you are saying about Rome Dean, but I think it's still well worth it. It's such a historically important city, and to be fair, if you really explore, there are lots of hidden gems. My aunty lived there for quite a few years.
My final memory of the Vatican is being so drunk that I was searching all the scooters parked around, to see if any of them had keys in so I could get back to the hotel (the behaviour of an absolute ASS I know but it was very very late/early and I was VERY VERY DRUNK).
Had I found some keys, I would probably now be dead.
Alcohol, who'd drink it eh?
Please forgive me Pope!
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| callahan |
Posted - 02/28/2006 : 05:20:24
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Originally posted by HeywoodJablome
What's the deal with Milan? I've heard from various sources that it sucks but never heard why.
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Milan is just very industrial. It's not as geared toward tourists. I have a friend who lives there and can't wait to get out.
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| benji |
Posted - 02/28/2006 : 05:11:40
but does los amigos have their own beer on tap to boot?
light, dark, and mixed (which was just half a glass on light mixed with half a glass of dark)
'twas yum.
hehe...
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| Frog in the Sand |
Posted - 02/28/2006 : 04:57:47
You guys obviously don't know Los Amigos, by far the best pizzeria I've ever eaten at, just 5 minutes drive from my home :)
(Seriously, it's great)
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| benji |
Posted - 02/28/2006 : 04:23:50
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Originally posted by Cult_Of_Frank
Naples also not worth seeing except for two things:
1) Home of the best pizza/pizzaria in the world.
so dean, you obviously didn't go to Ljubljana, Slovenia on your travels then?
best pizza i've ever had was there...beat italian pizza hands down....
also the biggest pizza's i've ever been served...
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| Scarla O |
Posted - 02/28/2006 : 03:23:21
quote:
Originally posted by Cult_Of_Frank
Naples also not worth seeing except for two things:
When the place I refer to is not where I are from (and consequently somewhere I don't really know) I find it adviseable to be careful what I say if I don't want to offend people.
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| HeywoodJablome |
Posted - 02/27/2006 : 21:43:08
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Originally posted by VoVat
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I've usually found that you've got to go out of your way to be bored in that town.
I've been bored there plenty of times. It's great if you have something to do, but not so good for just hanging out. Most of my memories of New York involve sitting around and waiting for things.
"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares."
You're a funny dude VV. Just what sort of THINGS were you sitting around waiting for?
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| Cult_Of_Frank |
Posted - 02/27/2006 : 19:18:01
Yeah, I heard it so much I actually changed my plans and skipped Milan entirely when I was over there. Industrial, lots of attitude, not very pretty, really only good for shopping was the consensus from travellers.
Rome is big, noisy, and very off-putting, but has its moments. Of course there are the well known things like the Colliseum and Vatican (both must sees, though the Vatican may leave you with a sour taste in your mouth when you exit the gold-lined rooms into the surrounding poverty). The Spanish Steps are nice, they have a great 'jardin' or park nearby, of course the nightlife is interesting, and so on.
Florence is great, and I LOVED Venice. Naples also not worth seeing except for two things:
1) Home of the best pizza/pizzaria in the world. Really. Trust me. And, you know, the Italians who voted the place 'best pizza in Italy'. I've tried a lot of pies in my day, but it lived up to expectations.
2) Pompeii/Herculaneum. Actually, don't bother with Pompeii. Herculaneum is closer, less packed, and more condensed - you can see all the same things in a much nicer setting with half as much walking. Mt. Vesuvius can be nice if you have the right winds, but most of the time you just look down on smog.
3) I hung out in a small town near Casserta for a few days and loved it. If you can find some people that have a place or befriend some Italians to get the 'real deal' I promise you'll enjoy Italy more than otherwise possible.
"If we hit that bullseye, the rest of the dominos will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate." |
| HeywoodJablome |
Posted - 02/27/2006 : 18:30:59
What's the deal with Milan? I've heard from various sources that it sucks but never heard why.
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| Homers_pet_monkey |
Posted - 02/27/2006 : 13:54:26
I can recommend Rome, Florence and Venice. Milan is not great.
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| bumblebeeboy2 |
Posted - 02/27/2006 : 12:23:26
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Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey
I was supposed to be going to Berlin in April, but that has fallen apart now.
Italy is great. Whereabouts in Italy?
I am jealous of all your holidays/potential holidays.
I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place
Don't know where in Italy yet, not decided.
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| Frog in the Sand |
Posted - 02/27/2006 : 12:09:21
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| floop |
Posted - 02/27/2006 : 12:07:47
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Originally posted by VoVat
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I've usually found that you've got to go out of your way to be bored in that town.
I've been bored there plenty of times. It's great if you have something to do, but not so good for just hanging out. Most of my memories of New York involve sitting around and waiting for things.
"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares."
sometimes having something to do requires a little initiative |
| floop |
Posted - 02/27/2006 : 12:06:28
hey frog, what does your signature say? |
| Frog in the Sand |
Posted - 02/27/2006 : 12:05:07
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| darwin |
Posted - 02/27/2006 : 11:58:34
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Originally posted by Frog in the Sand
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Originally posted by soundofataris
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Originally posted by Frog in the Sand
Go west, young man, go west.
The Westside?
I meant "west of Mississippi". Where America really begins.
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| Cult_Of_Frank |
Posted - 02/27/2006 : 11:43:58
Nah, the size limit was 100 but we've decided to move it down to 75 to make the forum read a little nicer. I can resize and send you a copy later if you'd like. Or you can use Paint to open it and scale to 75%. Make sure you save as jpg and not bmp tho!
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| Homers_pet_monkey |
Posted - 02/27/2006 : 11:22:15
I haven't touched it?
Or do you mean it was always too big?
I am not sure how to do it 'cos Brian did it for me originally.
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| Cult_Of_Frank |
Posted - 02/27/2006 : 06:29:34
Hey Mike, could you resize your sig image down to 75? Thanks.
"If we hit that bullseye, the rest of the dominos will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate." |
| Homers_pet_monkey |
Posted - 02/27/2006 : 05:21:46
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Originally posted by bumblebeeboy2
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Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey
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Originally posted by Cult_Of_Frank
Lucky you. Greatest city on earth.
"If we hit that bullseye, the rest of the dominos will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate."
It's up there but I am not sure there is any such thing.
Simon, don't forget your ID. It can be tough to get in some places.
Shame you can't go to CBGB's anymore.
By the way, where is all this money coming from? First snowbaording, now New York. So far you have copied my exact holiday pattern of 2002. If you go to Poland and Portugal in the summer, I will be a little freaked out.
I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place
No, I'm going to Berlin in May and probably Italy some point in the summer. My gf's parents are taking us to NY.
The Monkey Helper has had a make-over! http://www.monkeyhelper.co.uk (that is my band)
I was supposed to be going to Berlin in April, but that has fallen apart now.
Italy is great. Whereabouts in Italy?
I am jealous of all your holidays/potential holidays.
I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place
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| danjersey |
Posted - 02/26/2006 : 21:02:20
the sidewalk cafe is idie i think.
northeast corner of avenue A & 6th st.
on mondays, wich would be your april 10th they have an open mic.
sing a song or two for new york's kindest or just enjoy the show. |
| Broken Face |
Posted - 02/26/2006 : 19:47:43
bumble, shoot me an email and i'll give you some of my favorite places
-Brian
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| Otherfellers |
Posted - 02/26/2006 : 18:50:10
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Originally posted by Frog in the Sand
quote:
Originally posted by soundofataris
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Originally posted by Frog in the Sand
Go west, young man, go west.
The Westside?
I meant "west of Mississippi". Where America really begins.
Look here Tocqueville, no one should go anywhere that isn't on the West Coast, or the NE.
Ever. |
| VoVat |
Posted - 02/26/2006 : 12:54:37
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I've usually found that you've got to go out of your way to be bored in that town.
I've been bored there plenty of times. It's great if you have something to do, but not so good for just hanging out. Most of my memories of New York involve sitting around and waiting for things.
"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares." |
| Cult_Of_Frank |
Posted - 02/26/2006 : 10:23:48
Here's a thread of when I visited and solicited help:
http://forum.frankblack.net/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=10689
Also, my journal (start at the bottom to go chronologically) and photos (including my delightful night with the Pixies) if they'll be of any use:
http://dean.katsiris.com/2004_12_01_deankatsiris_archive.php
http://www.katsiris.com/gallery/index.php?cat=3
"If we hit that bullseye, the rest of the dominos will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate." |
| bumblebeeboy2 |
Posted - 02/26/2006 : 09:20:19
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Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey
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Originally posted by Cult_Of_Frank
Lucky you. Greatest city on earth.
"If we hit that bullseye, the rest of the dominos will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate."
It's up there but I am not sure there is any such thing.
Simon, don't forget your ID. It can be tough to get in some places.
Shame you can't go to CBGB's anymore.
By the way, where is all this money coming from? First snowbaording, now New York. So far you have copied my exact holiday pattern of 2002. If you go to Poland and Portugal in the summer, I will be a little freaked out.
I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place
No, I'm going to Berlin in May and probably Italy some point in the summer. My gf's parents are taking us to NY.
The Monkey Helper has had a make-over! http://www.monkeyhelper.co.uk (that is my band) |
| Frog in the Sand |
Posted - 02/25/2006 : 13:49:58
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Originally posted by soundofataris
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Originally posted by Frog in the Sand
Go west, young man, go west.
The Westside?
I meant "west of Mississippi". Where America really begins. |
| soundofataris |
Posted - 02/25/2006 : 12:49:22
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Originally posted by Frog in the Sand
Go west, young man, go west.
The Westside? God, no. Stick with the lower east side, east village, and alphabet city. Be an east river kid.
You should try to dig up the old thread from when Cult of frank visited the City, if it isn't archived. There were lots of good suggestions in there of things to see and places to go. I'd look for it myself, but the site search thing never works for me.
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| Cult_Of_Frank |
Posted - 02/25/2006 : 08:37:15
Probably not, I safely couldn't say that 'til I've been to every city on earth, and of course every city has pros/cons, but I think that from my travels it's safe to say there's nowhere else like it that even comes close... in the northern hemisphere.
"If we hit that bullseye, the rest of the dominos will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate." |
