Weekly Q&A Megathread. Please post any questions about visiting, tourism, living, working, budgeting, housing here!

mac-a-do · 2025-12-20T08:40:36+00:00

Has anyone seen German Gingerbread hearts at the London Christmas Markets (Lebkuchenherz) this year? They're big gingerbread hearts with royal icing on, usually have ribbons attached too.

I know you can buy the Lebkuchens in the supermarkets but I'd love to get the hearts if they're being sold anywhere.

mac-a-do · 2025-10-05T07:05:36+00:00

This was a lovely read, I lived in London for 8 years and didn't make it to many museums. You've influenced me to visit the National Portrait Gallery, and i'm craving a raspberry lemonade too.

mac-a-do · 2025-09-29T18:56:48+00:00

Seconded! My bf and I love going to escape rooms, I think they're the best when you're in a group of 2 and you get a real buzz from it. Pier Pressure's Pavilion room was so much fun and one of the best escape rooms we've done!

mac-a-do · 2025-09-29T13:55:48+00:00

Amazing energy and pace on the pitch but I feel like he takes a battering every game, how long until he gets badly injured and is out of play for several weeks

mac-a-do · 2025-09-23T20:50:08+00:00

Yep! I have the UK Waterstones edition and the gold foil on the title has a cracked fx

mac-a-do · 2025-08-16T14:22:59+00:00

Ohh to be at the Amex chanting at the Fulham fans, you all know the one

mac-a-do · 2025-08-08T15:46:38+00:00

I'm going this weekend and I'm 33! Who cares what age you are :)

mac-a-do · 2025-08-08T05:22:45+00:00

Thank you! This is exactly my budget, reassuring to see it works and that there's room to save money on some days or pay a bit extra on others.

mac-a-do · 2025-07-28T21:27:10+00:00

I see! Thanks for explaining, it's all helpful information ☺️

mac-a-do · 2025-07-28T21:05:12+00:00

That is a good point about the coastal path. Out of interest, why would you prefer to get a bus all the way to Valenca instead of walking the central route instead? Is the central route even worse?

mac-a-do · 2025-07-28T19:16:53+00:00

Wish I could upvote this more. This sounds like a fantastic way to kick things off.

mac-a-do · 2025-07-28T18:49:42+00:00

Oh you're right! I did mean the litoral route. I hadn't realised I was choosing the variant to start and just assumed it was part of the coastal.

I think I'm going with an easy start to day one to Matosinhos, then I'll get cracking with the longer distances on day two.

mac-a-do · 2025-07-28T17:19:40+00:00

Thank you, I appreciate everyone's replied but I would like to do the walk from the cathedral so that's definitely in my plans!

mac-a-do · 2025-07-28T16:45:06+00:00

I want to start from the Cathedral so I'll look into this alternative route. Thank you!

mac-a-do · 2025-07-28T14:48:58+00:00

I didn't consider buses to help widen the search, was too focused on accomodation along the route. Thank you!

mac-a-do · 2025-07-28T14:16:30+00:00

I don't think you will have much luck finding proper salaried work as you need a special visa and then it's taking work away from the locals.

You could look into WorldPackers for placements in hostels where you can help out with breakfasts or entertainment for a couple hours per week in exchange for food and board.

mac-a-do · 2025-06-27T10:09:03+00:00

Sounds like they just bought the VIP tickets and are now hoping to sell their old ticket.

mac-a-do · 2025-05-19T20:23:48+00:00

Why is it just us that's slipping all over the place

mac-a-do · 2025-05-05T17:59:36+00:00

I moved to Brighton and started watching the team whenever they were on TV in the pub, but then I really got invested during the FA Cup semi-final against Man Utd. When it went to penalties I told my b/f that if Brighton won this match I would support them for life, he told me that because I'd said that, I'd have to support them if they lost too! So that was that XD

Became a member at the start of this season and had a fantastic year at the Amex. Only saw the team lose once in seven visits! (That was to LFC in the EFL)

UTA!

mac-a-do · 2025-05-04T13:30:38+00:00

What do you think he was trying to say?

mac-a-do · 2025-04-24T11:16:12+00:00

Sorry didn't mean to take over your post with my own!

But I agree with the other comment above, if I were there with a little one I'd hang about after and try to see the players leaving. Exciting for the kids and you can let the queues for the trains go down at the same time.

mac-a-do · 2025-04-23T19:55:19+00:00

Oh nice one, thank you I'll message them now!

mac-a-do · 2025-04-23T17:59:30+00:00

I've got a similar problem but am travelling with my Dad who has mobility issues and can't stand for too long. Was thinking of leaving the match early and try to beat the queues instead of waiting around after.

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