Cities you'd never return to

Birroc · 22-04-2014 07:28PM

John_Rambo wrote: »

I can promise you, you will be back to Dublin , you lot always come back, the warmth of the city, the culture, the atmosphere, the gigs, the games, the food, the things you have in Dublin that you just can't have anywhere else always brings you back. You will enjoy yourself, revel in the capital

Indeed! Mr Rambo, I think you have spent way too much time at war!

jester77 · 22-04-2014 07:32PM

I am pie wrote: »

Agree with all the above, except Hamburg and Germany outside of Berlin in general. Having been in almost every country in the EU, many in south america, a handful in africa and asia I can safely say that I do not like Hamburg or the personality of the city and it's inhabitants!...so there.

I've too much love for chaos and spontaneity to really take to it, it's me, not Hamburg I accept but I found it very conservative and structured as opposed to the wild abandon of Berlin.

Hamburg, conservative and structured? Did you just hang out in the Rathaus?

I am pie · 22-04-2014 07:33PM

Captain Farrell wrote: »

I was a married man each and every time i went to Dublin...

So of course I never got the fúcking ride!

Love other parts of Ireland, that's why I lived there. Hate Dublin. And all the things Rambo waxed lyrical about in Dublin are things you can get in almost any city. Dublin isn't this wonderland of "craic" it seems to think it is.

It's an overpriced dump.

I see Dublin has gone from being the only place in Europe you don't feel safe (laughable, statistically speaking) to not being a craic wonderland.

I understand perfectly not everyone liking Dublin, it's not for everyone of course, Irish or otherwise. That said a bit of perspective is always useful.

Olive8585 · 22-04-2014 07:35PM

I am pie wrote: »

I see Dublin has gone from being the only place in Europe you don't feel safe (laughable, statistically speaking) to not being a craic wonderland.

I understand perfectly not everyone liking Dublin, it's not for everyone of course, Irish or otherwise. That said a bit of perspective is always useful.

How can the way someone feels be laughable? Not feeling safe is a big deal, regardless of your chances of becoming a victim of crime. I don't really feel safe in Dublin either, and have been targeted on several occasions. There is plenty to like about it, but I wouldn't be rushing back to live there.

Captain Farrell · 22-04-2014 07:37PM

I am pie wrote: »

I see Dublin has gone from being the only place in Europe you don't feel safe (laughable, statistically speaking) to not being a craic wonderland.

I understand perfectly not everyone liking Dublin, it's not for everyone of course, Irish or otherwise. That said a bit of perspective is always useful.

Perhaps, just perhaps, I was over-zealous with my aspersions on the safety of Dublin. Though my wife is a Dub and she's as dangerous as it gets...

Its still a fúcking dump though.

I am pie · 22-04-2014 07:37PM

jester77 wrote: »

Hamburg, conservative and structured? Did you just hang out in the Rathaus?

I spent 4 miserable days looking for something to do that I enjoyed, again, the only place I ever enjoyed in Germany was Berlin. I wasn't gone on Munich, disliked Hannover, would pay not to return to Frankfurt and didn't get much out of Stuttgart.

So I'm sure it's not Germany, it's me.

I just never warmed to the people and found social interaction quite difficult there. I had a much much better time anywhere in Austria and anywhere in Bern. Across the border I also much prefer Poland where I have always had great craic with the locals.

mosstin · 22-04-2014 07:47PM

nm wrote: »

Darwin

Place is crazy

But I like how it's evolved over the years.

jester77 · 22-04-2014 07:49PM

I am pie wrote: »

I spent 4 miserable days looking for something to do that I enjoyed, again, the only place I ever enjoyed in Germany was Berlin. I wasn't gone on Munich, disliked Hannover, would pay not to return to Frankfurt and didn't get much out of Stuttgart.

So I'm sure it's not Germany, it's me.

I just never warmed to the people and found social interaction quite difficult there. I had a much much better time anywhere in Austria and anywhere in Bern. Across the border I also much prefer Poland where I have always had great craic with the locals.

What are you into, there is an endless list of things to do in Hamburg?

Maritime museums, art museums, large planetarium, opera, live gigs, lots of theatre (only New York & London have more), old warehouse district, canal tours, one of the largest harbours in the world, great restaurants and nightlife (Schanze, Ottensen, Eppendorf), one of largest model railway exhibitions in Europe - these are a few of the things to do. Then there is the Reeoerbahn of that's your thing.

losthorizon · 22-04-2014 07:50PM

I am pie wrote: »

I spent 4 miserable days looking for something to do that I enjoyed, again, the only place I ever enjoyed in Germany was Berlin. I wasn't gone on Munich, disliked Hannover, would pay not to return to Frankfurt and didn't get much out of Stuttgart.

So I'm sure it's not Germany, it's me.

I just never warmed to the people and found social interaction quite difficult there. I had a much much better time anywhere in Austria and anywhere in Bern. Across the border I also much prefer Poland where I have always had great craic with the locals.

Funnily enough I have been to Germany four times and really enjoyed it. Never been to any of the cities you have been to to. Only had one small bad experience with a local who asked me not to tie my shoelace outside his door!! But thats really trivial.
Been to Austria as well. Vienna is really interesting and been around the rest of the country a bit but they tend to be more reserved than the Germans imo.

22-04-2014 07:51PM

I am pie wrote: »

I spent 4 miserable days looking for something to do that I enjoyed, again, the only place I ever enjoyed in Germany was Berlin. I wasn't gone on Munich, disliked Hannover, would pay not to return to Frankfurt and didn't get much out of Stuttgart.

So I'm sure it's not Germany, it's me.

I just never warmed to the people and found social interaction quite difficult there. I had a much much better time anywhere in Austria and anywhere in Bern. Across the border I also much prefer Poland where I have always had great craic with the locals.

Aw hannover is great
We were at some dodgy grungy looking place in hannover with 2 euro glasses of sekt and gypsy night music and talking pure sh1te with the lovely locals, best time ever

John_Rambo · 22-04-2014 07:57PM

Captain Farrell wrote: »

Hate Dublin. And all the things Rambo waxed lyrical about in Dublin are things you can get in almost any city. Dublin isn't this wonderland of "craic" it seems to think it is.

It's an overpriced dump.

The ignorance!!!

Islands, beaches, unique habitat wild life reserves, wetlands, all beside or easily accessible from the city, not to mention the huge parks, free museums and galleries. Not many cities can offer you that. Lots and lots of things are very cheap in Dublin if you do a bit of research and look before you leap.

gemini_girl · 22-04-2014 09:38PM

Pinch Flat wrote: »

I lived in southern germany for a while, worked there 2 summers and went back to do my erasmus year I loved it so much. Lots of germans I met loved ireland and many had visited - generally interesting people, many who invited me ti their homes to meet their family and have dinner. In my experience the people in Munich are more friendly than the northern germans - had some great nights in the hofbrau house with some random germans who were great fun. Bavaria itself is a stunning provence.

Have to say I agree with you. I loved Munich the few times ive been. I stayed in a little town called weiden for a month on work experience & the people were so lovely. Really liked that part of germany

Daveysil15 · 22-04-2014 10:09PM

martingriff wrote: »

Brother lived there was there for a week did not see the homeless problem and walked quite a lot plus was very wheelchair friendly. Would love to go back. There was 1 guy my brother pointed out who goes around with a sign a bit mentally ill but he says he is more of a celb now and harmless

Ha, I think I actually met that guy with the sign. In fairness its a good few ago since I was there. The homelessness is probably not as bad now.

VEN · 22-04-2014 10:43PM

Olive8585 wrote: »

Never been to Hungary, but all the Hungarians I've met over here have been lovely. Do all the nice ones leave?

improvers or provers, generally visitors will be always nice in order to gain foot in a new place. once you're not a threat to their space then the smiles keep coming. always bear that in mind, it may not always be real.

martingriff · 22-04-2014 10:56PM

Daveysil15 wrote: »

Ha, I think I actually met that guy with the sign. In fairness its a good few ago since I was there. The homelessness is probably not as bad now.

Just realised was not a sign but one of the band stick things

Edit: He is Baton Bob

jank · 22-04-2014 11:56PM

Bandar Seri Begawan brings the term boring to another level.
Jo'berg has an air of menace to the place.

Poeple saying places like Boston, Paris, Sydney and Prague are dumps really need to get out of their comfort zone.

MrWard · 23-04-2014 03:12AM

bluewolf wrote: »

Aw hannover is great
We were at some dodgy grungy looking place in hannover with 2 euro glasses of sekt and gypsy night music and talking pure sh1te with the lovely locals, best time ever

The dive bars are always the best when you wanna get rubber with the locals?

- Do you do food?

- Nein.

- Sound. Three of your local beers and shots please, lad.

creolebelle · 23-04-2014 03:18AM

Chicago
Boston
Rome

Tabnabs · 23-04-2014 07:00AM

Aberdeen. Worked out of there for a couple of years and it really has nothing about it worth recommending.

BizzyC · 23-04-2014 08:22AM

Mumbai
Never been anywhere as filthy....

Stoke-on-Trent
Just a dive really...

turnikett1 · 23-04-2014 08:26AM

John_Rambo wrote: »

The ignorance!!!

Islands, beaches, unique habitat wild life reserves, wetlands, all beside or easily accessible from the city, not to mention the huge parks, free museums and galleries. Not many cities can offer you that.

Yes, yes they do. I like Dublin and all but I hate this whole mentality Dubliners seem to have that Dublin is the end all be all of everything great in Ireland. Dublin is a city of 1 million. It seriously pales in comparison to other, bigger cities in Europe and abroad.

Dublin is nice, but not that nice.

EazyD · 23-04-2014 09:20AM

Birroc wrote: »

Rory, Rory, Rory, that's twice now in the same thread. Jealousy isn't an opinion. You clearly have a chip on your shoulder cos you are talking through your hoop :pac:

To be fair, it is a rather dreary place

Birroc · 23-04-2014 11:07AM

EazyD wrote: »

To be fair, it is a rather dreary place

I take it you and Rory are dreary Dubs!

John_Rambo · 23-04-2014 11:36AM

turnikett1 wrote: »

Yes, yes they do. I like Dublin and all but I hate this whole mentality Dubliners seem to have that Dublin is the end all be all of everything great in Ireland. Dublin is a city of 1 million. It seriously pales in comparison to other, bigger cities in Europe and abroad

Yeah, to be honest, I don't see where you're getting that from. Nobody said the city is the be and end all, just educating the ill informed posters who can't but post up negative stuff! I never said it was better than anywhere, and I have the ability to post up the positives, the amenities, the things to do in Dublin without resorting to put other places down, like most other posters do.

Regarding the city being all of everything great in Ireland, you will find that most Dubliners holiday in Ireland every year, they appreciate the rest of the country as much, if not more than others.

I also don't see how population has anything to do with a city being good, Lagos in Nigeria has millions, but does it make it better? Silly post, scraping the barrel to put Dublin down resorting to complaining that there's not enough people.

thegreatgonzo · 23-04-2014 11:49AM

jank wrote: »

Bandar Seri Begawan brings the term boring to another level.
.

Probably after more than a few days. I have really good memories of it, I met a really friendly local woman at the airport there and she went out of her way to show me around, introduce me to her friends and even when I was leaving drove me over the border to Malaysia and helped me find a place to stay for the night. And I got to see proboscis monkeys which I love. It was a nice place to relax after coming from kuala lumpur.

Funkfield · 23-04-2014 12:26PM

cynicalcough wrote: »

Agree I'm in Dublin 14 years and never had any of my possessions taken and I couldn't be classed as careful with my stuff. Either extremely unlucky or just completely oblivious of your surroundings.

I doubt there is that much pick-pocketting in Dublin 14

Flippyfloppy · 23-04-2014 12:52PM

Naked Lepper wrote: »

palermo in sicily
noisy and dirty and nothing really in it
.

Why did you go there? Just honestly curious?

Flippyfloppy · 23-04-2014 01:01PM

John_Rambo wrote: »

Yeah, to be honest, I don't see where you're getting that from. Nobody said the city is the be and end all, just educating the ill informed posters who can't but post up negative stuff!

This thread is about cities you'd never return to. Hence the 'negative' stuff.

lufties · 23-04-2014 01:09PM

lufties wrote: »

Its all about money with thai women, I wouldn't take them too seriously, find them, **** them and forget them. A lot of lads get really involved and end up throwing all their money at them, while she has no problem mounting any cock that comes her way.

Banned

Apologies, that post was inappropriate. I'd had a bad weekend in Budapest

Ann Landers · 23-04-2014 02:17PM

Captain Farrell wrote: »

it is possibly the only city in Europe where i don't feel safe.

You're from the UK, right? Safety-wise, give me Dublin over most UK cities I've been to.

Cities you'd never return to

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