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This was one of my longer travels, the whole month of October 2012 was dedicated to visiting new places and some familiar places. This time around I wanted to try to stick to a strict budget; "10 Cities For 10000 NOK", but without needlessly restricting myself. In the end I only overshoot the budget by 25%. | This was one of my longer travels, the whole month of October 2012 was dedicated to visiting new places and some familiar places. This time around I wanted to try to stick to a strict budget; "10 Cities For 10000 NOK", but without needlessly restricting myself. In the end I only overshoot the budget by 25%. | ||
Revision as of 00:15, 16 December 2012
This was one of my longer travels, the whole month of October 2012 was dedicated to visiting new places and some familiar places. This time around I wanted to try to stick to a strict budget; "10 Cities For 10000 NOK", but without needlessly restricting myself. In the end I only overshoot the budget by 25%.
1. - 3. Oct Edinburgh
Sleep
- Caledonian Backpackers - Friendly, good large beds, free breakfast, wifi, good common bar hangout area, at the edge of new town, recommended, 15EUR/night 12 person dorm
Eat
- Rapido - Deli/cafe with a good selection of freshly made take-away dishes, cool online order-and-pick-up-system, Piadina with roast vegs and mozzarella, side salad 5.15EUR
- El Falafel - A small snack bar on a side street next to the university, good lunch options, fairly large freshly made falafal wrap with your choice of vegs and drink (tea) for 3.95EUR
Do
- Regent Gardens - On top of Clinton Hill, offering a nice view over the entire city, forget about shelling out 15EUR for Castle Rock, this is much better
- Royal Mile - Long street streching from Castle Rock, the main attaction and early city fort, down to Palace of Holyroodhouse where the queen lives when in town
- North Bridge - Perpenducular to Royal Mile, going over the trainstation with a good view of the cross between old and new town
- Holyrood Park - Huge vulcanic crest reaching 120m over the city, entire area only covered with grass and lots of hiking trails, perfect for a afternoon picnic during sunset
- Starbucks - Throughout the city, great atmosphere and free wifi, excellent place to hangout when it starts raining
See
- Forbidden Planet - Fairly large selection of scifi, manga and anime , must for any fan of comics or fantasy
- Scottish Parlament building - Strange abstract modern architecture and design, apparently looks like a tree when viewed from the sky
- National Gallery of Scotland - Holds much of Scotland's fine artwork and carries exhibitions that change seasonally, fascinating presentation, free
3. - 5. Oct London
Sleep
- The Green Man - A bar-style hostel, with the rooms on the first floor, large 18 bed dorm, spacious, breakfast lacking, lost my laptop charger, nothing special
Eat
- Hummus Bros - Two university guys specializing in excellent hummus dishes, pick different toppings, side bread, great food
- Beatroot - Vegetarian restaurant close to Hummus Bros in Soho, recommended by my brother
- The Rock and Sole Plaice - Fish and chips, freshly made and large portions, one of the best in central London, try the green pea mash
Do
- Science Museum - An entire building dedicated to science and technology, each floor presents a different topic, the space section is especially well done, free
See
- Hyde Park - Stroll around the multitude of paths and around The Serpentine lake, refreshing
