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Can Anyone Help...?
I'm seriously considering travelling to the UK this year to see John Barrowman live in concert. I'm looking at going to the Cardiff concert on November 13, and structuring a holiday around that - a couple of weeks in London, approximately a week in Cardiff, and then back to London for a few days. Approximately 20-22 days in total.
I've worked out that I need around $2800AUD for flights and accommodation, leaving me with the equivalent of around 4,000 pounds for everyday spending and extraneous transport.
My question is, could I comfortably survive with around 200 pounds spending money per day (including the cost of food, every day transport, and any souvenirs I might like to buy)? Or am I being over-eager?
I really want to do this trip, because I have a nasty feeling that JB probably won't have a concert tour next year because of the Olympics, and I don't want to miss this opportunity, if I can manage it. Any and all help in figuring this out would be immensely appreciated. And in return, I promise to post the next chapter of my latest "What Never Should Be" installment this coming weekend...
I've worked out that I need around $2800AUD for flights and accommodation, leaving me with the equivalent of around 4,000 pounds for everyday spending and extraneous transport.
My question is, could I comfortably survive with around 200 pounds spending money per day (including the cost of food, every day transport, and any souvenirs I might like to buy)? Or am I being over-eager?
I really want to do this trip, because I have a nasty feeling that JB probably won't have a concert tour next year because of the Olympics, and I don't want to miss this opportunity, if I can manage it. Any and all help in figuring this out would be immensely appreciated. And in return, I promise to post the next chapter of my latest "What Never Should Be" installment this coming weekend...
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I don't remember the entry to the Cardiff castle at the moment, but maybe around 7 pounds? And I heard many museums are with free entry in London. Of course I don't know about the tube or meals in London, maybe somebody else can enlighten us on that.
My friend says, an Oyster card is great to use for the tube in London. You load it with money and then pay the subway tickets with that, mabe it is even cheaper than buying single tickets? I could ask to clarify.
It is a long way from Australia, but I really loved Cardiff and I don't think you will regret it. Also, seeing John live definitely beats the DVD. I will be back this year as well.
If you are interested, I did write a detailed report about last year's concert, with many video links included
http://dieastra.livejournal.com/21357.html
and also a report with lots of pictures of Cardiff and Torchwood/Doctor Who locations, it is not finished yet, but here is what I have so far:
http://dieastra.livejournal.com/21151.html
Enjoy!
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I saw JB on tour in October - he was amazing and I had a fantastic evening.
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I am from the US but I have been to Wales and Cardiff 4 times in the last 2.5 years, once for a month with just a backpack!
It is a fabulous country and I wish I could move there permanently!
You can certainly get by in Cardiff on 200 or less per day. I highly recommend Riverhouse Backpackers hostel: http://www.riverhousebackpackers.com/
It is run by brother and sister Charlie and Abby who really make you feel welcome. It is centrally located 5 minutes from the central train and bus stations, Cardiff castle, the main street and shopping areas and bus stops to Mermaid Quay and the Bay. They have a full kitchen so you can get food at the nearby market and cook for yourself or at least eat cheaper than eating out. They also have a washer for laundry and free internet if you have a laptop or you can rent theirs for a reasonable fee. Best of all the rate starts at less than 18 pounds/night! I have met people from all over the world there.
Feel free to PM me if you want info on anything else in Cardiff. I am hoping to go back again in September for 3 weeks. Good luck and have a great time!!!!
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I can give you hotel rec's in London if you want. The one I stayed in last time was 30 pounds a night and I did have to share a bathroom, but I had my own room with a lock so I was fine. And I've got a fannish friend that I can ping for things to do. She's a docent at the Tower of London on the weekends and working to get her tour guide license.
I will say, that if you want to go anywhere by train, get the tickets EARLY. I couldn't believe that some of the tickets were 80 or 90 pounds for a one way ticket. Kicked my ASS it did!
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Of course my favorite part of my UK trip was my time in Edinburgh. I'd glad trade time in London to go back!
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