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Post by andrewvb on Aug 1, 2017 5:40:19 GMT -6
awesomeeee. where you going?
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Post by Pale Hose on Aug 1, 2017 6:07:30 GMT -6
We are flying into Madrid, but plan on seeing as much of the country as possible. We would like to avoid renting a car, I've been told they have bullet trains that can get you to all the major cities, so that's the plan for now. We'll spend the next month or so working out the details but Barcelona, Granada, Toledo, and Sevilla are all on the must see list.
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Post by sick2b on Aug 1, 2017 20:36:22 GMT -6
My best friend is no longer moving to Peru, so the Fall Machu Picchu trip is off for now - especially as Ive just started a new jon.
But a common buddy of us is moving to Ethiopia this Fall, so I think we'll try go visit him together in the Spring. Really hoping for this one trip to finally happen (had to cancel it last Fall)
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Post by sick2b on Aug 1, 2017 20:36:52 GMT -6
Officially booked our honeymoon in Spain, woo! Awesome! |
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Post by venom on Aug 2, 2017 9:18:40 GMT -6
which travel bags do we use? i'm looking for a new one that can work as a backpack/carry-on for either weekenders or long trips. i've looked at at least a dozen options that all seem fine but nothing's standing out as a clear favorite.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2017 9:32:59 GMT -6
I've used a New Outlander backpack for quick trips and commuting around the area. It's cheap, durable and it can be folded down into an internal pocket.
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Post by neader on Aug 4, 2017 10:00:00 GMT -6
Anyone been to Chattanooga? Thinking about heading out Saturday and doing some hiking then and Sunday at Prentice Cooper.
So yeah, any recommendations?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2017 10:00:45 GMT -6
oshoney is from there so he'd have plenty of recs (he didnt join the new board, will have to hit up on fb)
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Post by neader on Aug 4, 2017 10:05:10 GMT -6
oshoney is from there so he'd have plenty of recs (he didnt join the new board, will have to hit up on fb) Just did after seeing this, thank you! |
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Post by ten15 on Aug 7, 2017 14:27:56 GMT -6
San Francisco recs? scoots - I can't remember the name of the beer bar you recommended a while back. UA recommending Black Hammer Brewing which looks great. |
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Post by llamaoftime on Aug 7, 2017 14:51:48 GMT -6
^I am also interested in this as well as Oakland recs. I'll be in downtown Oakland all next week, I'll probably go into San Fran for a night or two, I think my place is right by a train that goes straight to it
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2017 15:01:11 GMT -6
San Francisco recs? scoots - I can't remember the name of the beer bar you recommended a while back. UA recommending Black Hammer Brewing which looks great. Mikkeller Bar has a location off Mason Street. That may have been the one I mentioned. |
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Post by ten15 on Aug 7, 2017 15:15:33 GMT -6
San Francisco recs? scoots - I can't remember the name of the beer bar you recommended a while back. UA recommending Black Hammer Brewing which looks great. Mikkeller Bar has a location off Mason Street. That may have been the one I mentioned. lol I mentioned that as my favorite and you then mentioned another one. No big deal. Anywhere we go we will find good beer in San Francisco. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2017 15:18:28 GMT -6
I've had a lot of beer since then, tbf.
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Post by ten15 on Aug 7, 2017 15:27:03 GMT -6
Yeah - me too. Could it have been Toronado?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2017 15:28:36 GMT -6
Might've been - I think I had been mentioning my trip to San Diego around that time, and I went to that location.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2017 15:31:20 GMT -6
Yeah - me too. Could it have been Toronado? if this is anything other than a poorly dubbed Sharknado sequel i'm gonna be very upset |
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Post by Broc1123 on Aug 7, 2017 15:46:33 GMT -6
^I am also interested in this as well as Oakland recs. I'll be in downtown Oakland all next week, I'll probably go into San Fran for a night or two, I think my place is right by a train that goes straight to it I spent almost a week in the Bay Area in 2015. One of my close friends from high school is a Ph.D. student at Berkeley. Our favorite spots were: Breweries/bars: SF | Cellarmaker - maybe the best brewery experience of my life SF | Zeitgeist - bar with tons of craft beer on draft blasting metal/punk OAK | Cafe Van Kleef - bar specializing in grapefruit drinks only OAK | Woods Brewery - very good, small brewery with extremely chill taproom Restaurants: SF | El Farolito - Mission burritos, this is an absolute must. Get the super carnitas SF | La Taqueria - the other famous burrito place, equally as good SF | Nopalito - Great, somewhat upscale Mexican. Spent like $30 per person I think. SF | Hong Kong Lounge - Dim sum in Richmond. Go here for lunch if you can and you will not regret it. SF | Garaje - Mexican-American fusion garage themed place. Cheap, greasy, pretty amazing. Carne asada fries. Berkeley | East Bay Spice Company - Great Indian, kind of chic and small Berkeley | La Mission - Super cheap classic California Mexican food Berkeley | Jupiter - Awesome outdoor courtyard bar with pizza and lots of interesting beers Didn't eat in Oakland sadly. Plenty of great places in SF I didn't make it to that I'm sure are amazing (Swan Oyster, House of Prime Rib) |
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Post by alady on Aug 7, 2017 22:07:04 GMT -6
Find my post in this thread from earlier this year and add Flour + Water, Tartine Manufactory, and the greyhound at Cafe Van Kleef.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2017 13:42:16 GMT -6
back out to philly next month. pretty much the whole week of riot fest i think (making sure i fly back thursday afternoon at the latest tho)
meanwhile, that week in philly... Swervedriver, Afghan Whigs, Prophets of Rage, Roky Erickson...could make a pretty fun time outta this trip.
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Post by neader on Aug 10, 2017 8:18:45 GMT -6
NOLA next month for a wedding.
I've stayed in the French Quarter before and wouldn't mind doing it again I suppose but I'd prefer to be somewhere more...hip (fucking hate using that word) and less touristy/obnoxious, suggestions?
also restaurants and bars are always welcome too.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2017 8:25:15 GMT -6
Marigny/Bywater are just up the way and are walkable to French Quarter. Great spots to stay and great food.
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Post by claypoolfan on Aug 10, 2017 8:29:25 GMT -6
Seconding Marigny. Frenchman Street is so much fun.
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Post by llamaoftime on Aug 10, 2017 8:31:47 GMT -6
NOLA next month for a wedding. I've stayed in the French Quarter before and wouldn't mind doing it again I suppose but I'd prefer to be somewhere more...hip (fucking hate using that word) and less touristy/obnoxious, suggestions? also restaurants and bars are always welcome too. There's a lunch buffet place called Lil Dizzy's that's amazing. it has the best gumbo ive ever had plus the fried chicken is really really good. I keep recommending it to people and no one ever listens to me but its seriously the best. it closes around 2 every day though.
I've always stayed around the French Quarter because I'm a lame tourist or something. I stayed at this place one time, I really like the location of it, its close enough to a lot of stuff to walk but also not in the middle of everything so its pleasant and quiet- rbgh.com/ The kind of back part of the French quarter gets out of that stuff a little bit.
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Post by alady on Aug 10, 2017 10:23:36 GMT -6
I stayed in St. Roch and the Irish Channel the last couple times, those were nice and more neighborhoody. Not a far walk or bike ride from the Quarter. The Bywater and/or Marigny are probably safer and a little more built up than St. Roch at this point.
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Post by Kamera on Aug 10, 2017 10:45:26 GMT -6
San Francisco recs? scoots - I can't remember the name of the beer bar you recommended a while back. UA recommending Black Hammer Brewing which looks great. Make sure to order Frankie Says Relax. 21st Amendment Brewery is within walking distance to BHB |
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Post by sick2b on Aug 13, 2017 20:22:15 GMT -6
As much as I love living in (and travelling to) a city, I've got to say that I'm also growing more and more fond of trips to nature spots
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Post by sthubbins on Aug 14, 2017 9:13:45 GMT -6
got back from Iceland on Saturday night it was very nice thanks for the recs folks
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Post by sick2b on Aug 14, 2017 20:49:41 GMT -6
If you like Iceland you should all try to go to Mongolia at some point, me say
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Post by claypoolfan on Aug 15, 2017 8:16:53 GMT -6
Are we big time enough to have spammers already?!?
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