Salford Trotter Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 55 minutes ago, MickyD said: When we were there we saw the Northern Lights on our first night. We'd been advised to go out first night because no sightings mean out for free until you do) As it happens, the rest of our trip was a white-out which added to the week. Anyway, those who used a phone to take photos had downloaded an app which slowed down the shutter for night photography. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/night-camera-low-light-photos/id843439749 The tour guide recommended we did this but i couldn't find it enroute so gave up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burndens Bogs Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 Staying at a mates gaff in Puerto Banus next August,then Croatia in Oct. All seems a loooong time away, unless something else pops up. Used to love doing a week or 2 in the Canaries in winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySanchez Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 1 hour ago, MickyD said: When we were there we saw the Northern Lights on our first night. We'd been advised to go out first night because no sightings mean out for free until you do) As it happens, the rest of our trip was a white-out which added to the week. Anyway, those who used a phone to take photos had downloaded an app which slowed down the shutter for night photography. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/night-camera-low-light-photos/id843439749 Never got to see them as it was towards the end of the season and rainy on a couple of nights Whenever I've seen footage of them the light seems to change speed pretty quick. Is that speeded up or fairly realistic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 43 minutes ago, Burndens Bogs said: Staying at a mates gaff in Puerto Banus next August,then Croatia in Oct. All seems a loooong time away, unless something else pops up. Used to love doing a week or 2 in the Canaries in winter. 26c today in Tenerife Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Site Supporter MickyD Posted November 28, 2018 Site Supporter Share Posted November 28, 2018 2 hours ago, DirtySanchez said: Never got to see them as it was towards the end of the season and rainy on a couple of nights Whenever I've seen footage of them the light seems to change speed pretty quick. Is that speeded up or fairly realistic? No idea what happens when you get the type of Northern Lights they show on telly. Apparently, depending on how high into the light shows, different colours show. From purple at the top through reds blues and green. When we saw them it was kind of like a big blob of green that suddenly got smudged across the sky. It wasn't the best show but I came away feeling I'd seen them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duck Egg Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 (edited) On 26/11/2018 at 20:37, boltondiver said: We go every 2 years I’m jealous of myself Just booked a week in January (NYC). We did all the major tourist sites when we were last there 20 years ago -i fancy doing some of the lesser known stuff this time; ice hockey game, Sopranos or Seinfeld tour. Any recommendations? Edited November 28, 2018 by Duck Egg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Steejay Posted November 28, 2018 Site Supporter Share Posted November 28, 2018 5 hours ago, Burndens Bogs said: Staying at a mates gaff in Puerto Banus next August,then Croatia in Oct. All seems a loooong time away, unless something else pops up. Used to love doing a week or 2 in the Canaries in winter. Croatia is great. I’ve done Dubrovnik and Split in the last 18 months. The Islands are beautiful, really laid back and unspoilt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 59 minutes ago, Duck Egg said: Just booked a week in January (NYC). We did all the major tourist sites when we were last there 20 years ago -i fancy doing some of the lesser known stuff this time; ice hockey game, Sopranos or Seinfeld tour. Any recommendations? A walking tour, downtown A jazz tour of Harlem Walking around Harlem Jazz clubs around Greenwich Village Lunch at Gramercy Tavern Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyRiddle Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 (edited) Taking my lad, 13, to Iceland on NY day for 3 nights. See loads of tours but prefer to self-drive, is that feasible at that time of year? So was going to cobble together my own trip, but is this wise? Any recommendations on decent accommodation appreciated too. He wants to see northern lights, and will take him to see the geysers and fancy blue lagoon for both of us, but what should we not miss out on? Not going on any boat just to be clear! Gonna have 2 and a half days to fill so gimme some top tips WWays! Cheers Edited December 2, 2018 by JimmyRiddle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Biggish Dave Posted December 2, 2018 Site Supporter Share Posted December 2, 2018 13 minutes ago, JimmyRiddle said: Taking my lad, 13, to Iceland on NY day for 3 nights. See loads of tours but prefer to self-drive, is that feasible at that time of year? So was going to cobble together my own trip, but is this wise? Any recommendations on decent accommodation appreciated too. He wants to see northern lights, and will take him to see the geysers and fancy blue lagoon for both of us, but what should we not miss out on? Not going on any boat just to be clear! Gonna have 2 and a half days to fill so gimme some top tips WWays! Cheers Iceland isn’t actually that cold certainly in comparison to Finland/Norway etc because of the jet stream so definitely feasible driving around. id go to the blue lagoon straight from the airport if you land early enough. The geysers and glufoss falls definitely worth seeing and not far from there are the Fontana natural spring baths which are very relaxing. Head into the middle of nowhere to try and see the northern lights, you’ll end up there not very long outside Reykjavik. we stayed at Centrehotel Arnarhvoll which was in a top location and very clean/comfortable with decent breakfast too. if you like a bevvy, get a whiskey from duty free and add it to your coffees etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_spencer Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 17 minutes ago, Biggish Dave said: Iceland isn’t actually that cold certainly in comparison to Finland/Norway etc because of the jet stream so definitely feasible driving around. id go to the blue lagoon straight from the airport if you land early enough. The geysers and glufoss falls definitely worth seeing and not far from there are the Fontana natural spring baths which are very relaxing. Head into the middle of nowhere to try and see the northern lights, you’ll end up there not very long outside Reykjavik. we stayed at Centrehotel Arnarhvoll which was in a top location and very clean/comfortable with decent breakfast too. if you like a bevvy, get a whiskey from duty free and add it to your coffees etc. I was going to recommend the same hotel. Breakfast buffet with a view of the bay, simple and cozy rooms. Easy walk from all the city centre stuff too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Biggish Dave Posted December 2, 2018 Site Supporter Share Posted December 2, 2018 3 minutes ago, frank_spencer said: I was going to recommend the same hotel. Breakfast buffet with a view of the bay, simple and cozy rooms. Easy walk from all the city centre stuff too. It was a recommendation on here why I booked it a couple of years ago, might even have been yourself, if it was, cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salford Trotter Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 54 minutes ago, Biggish Dave said: Iceland isn’t actually that cold certainly in comparison to Finland/Norway etc because of the jet stream so definitely feasible driving around. id go to the blue lagoon straight from the airport if you land early enough. The geysers and glufoss falls definitely worth seeing and not far from there are the Fontana natural spring baths which are very relaxing. Head into the middle of nowhere to try and see the northern lights, you’ll end up there not very long outside Reykjavik. we stayed at Centrehotel Arnarhvoll which was in a top location and very clean/comfortable with decent breakfast too. if you like a bevvy, get a whiskey from duty free and add it to your coffees etc. Pretty much this...but recommend this restaurant as a cheaper alternative to most restaurants, Hlemmur-matholl in downtown reykjavik. It's like a minature version of Altrincham Market/Mackie Mayor if you are familiar with those establishments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter MickyD Posted December 3, 2018 Site Supporter Share Posted December 3, 2018 Look at buying trips from here rather than wait to get there. Look up "Gray Line" for airport transfers and trips. Golden Circle Tour gives you the geezers, waterfalls and the tectonic plates separating the European and American continents. Top day out. Be aware though that the waterfalls are at the bottom of a shitload of steps. The more you go down, the more you get to yomp back up. A few older folk seriously delayed us when they had to stop every flight to catch their breath. (Wasn't me and MrsD ) Remember to layer up. If the wind starts blowing it'll be cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySanchez Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 Stayed here, which is good for seeing the northern lights https://www.hotelranga.is/ If you tell the reception desk, they'll come and wake you up if they appear during the night. The owner is very friendly and makes a thing of chatting to everyone in the restaurant and bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 I can often get some decent deals on these hotels, so feel free to ask ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campos_Wig Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 On 03/12/2018 at 16:55, DirtySanchez said: Stayed here, which is good for seeing the northern lights https://www.hotelranga.is/ If you tell the reception desk, they'll come and wake you up if they appear during the night. The owner is very friendly and makes a thing of chatting to everyone in the restaurant and bar. Great place stayed there a couple of years ago whilst salmon fishing on the East Ranga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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kent_white Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Has anybody ever been to the Gambia? Looking for somewhere warm in Jan/Feb that's a bit different and doesn't cost a fortune. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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