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Post by Tatty on Mar 18, 2018 10:00:38 GMT
Do Portugal. It’s by far and away my favourite European country.
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Post by CaajScot on Mar 18, 2018 10:27:07 GMT
St.Ives in Cornwell is another place to hit, went there with my mate on leave in the army in 1974, lovely beach and lovely town centre, we actually drove down the coastline and stopped at St.Just and Penzance, it was a 2-week army leave break and I bloody enjoyed it.
I cant remember which place it was (above) but on the beach they had a big rock formation and when the tide was in it would crash around the rock formation but when the tide was out you could walk to the rock formation and go inside an old pirates cave from medievil times cut into the rocks, the pirates had cut a hole into the rock looking out to sea.
What they would do is settle in until the tide came in and would wave a lantern at the hole and any ship would think it was a lighthouse beacon and ships would end up crashing into the rocks and the pirates would then scavage the wrecked ships when the tide went out.
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Post by Max United on Mar 22, 2018 18:28:17 GMT
Thank you so much for all of your advice. In a week or two I’ll post my itinerary!
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Post by caino on Mar 23, 2018 7:31:45 GMT
If your traveling to england u defo need to visit denton in manchester hidden gem it is, we have everything a pure gym a morrisons and kebab shop what else could u want Heywood - land of the pound shops,hairdressers and estate agents. The lake district in the UK is stunning. Avoid Windermere and head further north to Keswick. I haven't been for years but York is also worth a visit. I believe the pubs are fantastic with some great ales on. why avoid Windermere ? Bowness is a great tourist spot with loads of nice bars and restaurants. but I agree to visit the lake district, its a beautiful place and is on the UNESCO world heritage site list as of last year. im not too far away from there |
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Post by king nothing on Mar 23, 2018 9:38:25 GMT
I find it too touristy. I prefer the northern end. I'm sure many find it great, its just too much for me!
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Post by Max United on May 17, 2018 0:30:34 GMT
In a massive turn of events. I decided not go to and postpone the Europe trip. Instead, I am in Nepal and going to hike
to Everest. I have saved all of your advice and will probably go next summer.
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Post by DiegoRed on May 17, 2018 1:13:36 GMT
Lazy ass. Don’t just hike to that little hill, summit that shit.
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Post by Max United on May 17, 2018 2:55:58 GMT
Lazy ass. Don’t just hike to that little hill, summit that shit. I’m going to 5,800M. Spending the first couple of days In Kathmandu to get used the time change. Summit is 9,000M. I would love to summit Everest but the highest mountain I’ve ever summitted was pikes peak in Denver Colorado which is 4,302M. |
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Post by king nothing on May 17, 2018 4:29:21 GMT
Lazy ass. Don’t just hike to that little hill, summit that shit. I’m going to 5,800M. Spending the first couple of days In Kathmandu to get used the time change. Summit is 9,000M. I would love to summit Everest but the highest mountain I’ve ever summitted was pikes peak in Denver Colorado which is 4,302M. Read this. The author has done some incredible hikes. Check out his PCT guide, could be another challenge for you. My friend did the base camp last year. They pushed on for another 1000 metres, but his partner became really ill with altitude sickness. They very nearly had to medivac him out. |
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Post by caino on May 17, 2018 6:14:34 GMT
Lazy ass. Don’t just hike to that little hill, summit that shit. I’m going to 5,800M. Spending the first couple of days In Kathmandu to get used the time change. Summit is 9,000M. I would love to summit Everest but the highest mountain I’ve ever summitted was pikes peak in Denver Colorado which is 4,302M. me and the missus are planning on goin to colarado next year. any tips for places to stay etc would be great. we want to take advantage of their new laws.... |
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Post by Max United on May 17, 2018 8:31:06 GMT
I’m going to 5,800M. Spending the first couple of days In Kathmandu to get used the time change. Summit is 9,000M. I would love to summit Everest but the highest mountain I’ve ever summitted was pikes peak in Denver Colorado which is 4,302M. Read this. The author has done some incredible hikes. Check out his PCT guide, could be another challenge for you. My friend did the base camp last year. They pushed on for another 1000 metres, but his partner became really ill with altitude sickness. They very nearly had to medivac him out. Yeah I’m already taking meds for Edema and altitude sickness. I’m drinking 2-3 Liters of water a day and making sure I stay hydrated at all times. I bought electrolyte pills too. I’ve been reading his guide and his tips are amazing. Thank god I brought tons of toilet paper. Lol |
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Post by Max United on May 17, 2018 8:32:18 GMT
I’m going to 5,800M. Spending the first couple of days In Kathmandu to get used the time change. Summit is 9,000M. I would love to summit Everest but the highest mountain I’ve ever summitted was pikes peak in Denver Colorado which is 4,302M. me and the missus are planning on goin to colarado next year. any tips for places to stay etc would be great. we want to take advantage of their new laws.... I’ve been to Denver/Colorado many times. Feel free to message me with any questions  and I’ll try to help you out |
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Post by DiegoRed on May 18, 2018 0:02:54 GMT
I’m going to 5,800M. Spending the first couple of days In Kathmandu to get used the time change. Summit is 9,000M. I would love to summit Everest but the highest mountain I’ve ever summitted was pikes peak in Denver Colorado which is 4,302M. me and the missus are planning on goin to colarado next year. any tips for places to stay etc would be great. we want to take advantage of their new laws.... Come to California. I can point you at a bunch of stuff to do and I have a “store” a block from my house. Colorado is awesome though. What parts? I can get you some info. I have friends up there. |
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Post by DiegoRed on May 18, 2018 0:04:43 GMT
I’m going to 5,800M. Spending the first couple of days In Kathmandu to get used the time change. Summit is 9,000M. I would love to summit Everest but the highest mountain I’ve ever summitted was pikes peak in Denver Colorado which is 4,302M. Read this. The author has done some incredible hikes. Check out his PCT guide, could be another challenge for you. My friend did the base camp last year. They pushed on for another 1000 metres, but his partner became really ill with altitude sickness. They very nearly had to medivac him out. PCT has some awesome hikes. I have done about 150 miles on it over the years. Problem is, the first 250 miles or so is shit. |
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Post by king nothing on May 18, 2018 4:33:01 GMT
www.halfwayanywhere.com/everest-base-camp/Read this. The author has done some incredible hikes. Check out his PCT guide, could be another challenge for you. My friend did the base camp last year. They pushed on for another 1000 metres, but his partner became really ill with altitude sickness. They very nearly had to medivac him out. PCT has some awesome hikes. I have done about 150 miles on it over the years. Problem is, the first 250 miles or so is shit. I wish I could take the time out to do it. What an experience. He has posted a video on the blog where he is in the middle of nowhere during a lightning storm. Fucking scary shit!! |
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