Packing
I am getting ready to leave to London. Unlike most trips I am trying to take as little stuff as I can with me since my hotel room will be tiny and has no storage space whatsoever. Electronics wise I am taking my iPhone, MSI Wind netbook, Sony W300 camera and my iPod. For my in-flight entertainment I am loaded with stuff. I have season 1 of Mad Men, Supernatural, Star Trek The Next Generation and Battlestar Galactica. I’ve also got a few episodes of Gordon Ramsey’s Kitchen Nightmares (US and UK versions), some old Stalone movies like Tango & Cash, Victory, Lock Up and Nighthawks and some newer movies like W and Doubt and finally, all the Harry Potter movies since I haven’t watched a single one of them yet. I can’t wait to get there.
Jan 26, 2009
WTF? HARRY POTTER? Mark what’s wrong with u? and oh btw the flight isn ‘t that long. those movies and shows will last you forever.
Hit up the new Westfeild mall while your there, it’s designed by the same guy who did the avenues apperently only it’s like 1000times nicer and has EVERYTHING! Haha seriously
liliuokalani: I take a lot with me so if i get bored from a genre i just swap. Before I used to just take The Wire but I sadly finished all the seasons :(
IS-F Man: dude you are the second person today to tell me to visit westfield mall, how weird is that?
Mark, You should try this place: Hummingbird in south kensington. It’s close to the Lamborghini dealership.You will have the best cupcakes ever!
this one?
http://www.248am.com/mark/food/the-hummingbird-bakery-2/
:)
ooopps ;-) So please try this new place called “hache” on Fulham Road ( Chelsea- South Kensington.
–> It’s supposed to be one of the best Hamburger place in London. They have good reviews everywhere. And I did like it :-)
Seems like you got yourself covered, have a safe trip buddy! How long you gonna be gone?
You gotta watch BSG.
Mark,
I lived 18 years in London. I recommend this:
http://buyousef.net/2008/07/17/the-best-kebab-on-earth/
I’m getting hungry just thinking about it. Enjoy London (and lunch)
Why are people recommending going to a shopping mall? Of all the things you can do in London, people are coming up with that! It isn’t Kuwait you know.
W and Doubt is it a dvdrip version ?
because i don’t think the clear version released .
You forgot to pack Over the top and your Life 2.0
Have a safe trip, Mark. It’s cold in here, so pack a couple of heavy ones.
Take care.
Markie :
Do make the time to catch some off-beat cinema at the ICA, just off the MALL near Buckingham Palace ( http://www.ica.org.uk)
nearest tube : Piccadilly Circus. Be sure to check out the ICA bookstore.
And I say hi! to the usher at the Barbican for me :)
Mark… Bon Voyage
and i recommend you try william curley’s dessert bar for an afternoon fuel after a long walk or when you want a real treat.
This is really something to see…
32-34 Shepherd Market W1. Tel: 020 7495 0302.
http://www.williamcurley.co.uk
Tube: Green Park
Visit all the malls and then have a shwarma and a hamburger to really experience the british culture.
dont miss Legoland..Windsor
Ghostface
You missed out the Curry :)
and the Balti chicken’s on me. Also do drop in at “Fopp” near Covent Garden for your DVD and music need.
no no no…. London.. it’s busy, overcrowded, unfriendly people and expansive
i highly recommand anyone who goes to the UK to at least visit the north espacially Newcastle!!! (london v2.1)
NOOOOOOOOOcastle.
London o bas.
I find London quite boring & overrated, no offence. I recommend that you guys try Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Blackpool, Edinburgh and Cardiff instead. You’ll see! At least you won’t find GCC citizens staring at you just because you’re from the gulf. Once you go beyond London, you’ll see that people are more laid back. However, don’t expect the locals to have the friendly spirit of the Americans and Canadians.
Just an opinion.
Mark, they have in flight entertainment…………………….and that doesn’t mean the air hostess does a pole dance.
U must try Wahaca on Chandos Pl. !!
I agree with earlier commentators; there’s more to England than just Greater London. I fell in love with the Lake District (Cumbria) and the Scottish Highlands in and around Edinburgh when I first visited the area in 1998 and there’s been no looking back. Someday, I hope to have my own cottage in Keswick or Windermere where I can enjoy the great outdoors – book in hand,sipping my Darjeeling.