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Where it snowed early in the season most years, and at its worst it had 6 feet snowbanks along the road as the road was always cleared within seconds of the snow landing, but the bus made it into Frankfurt regardless of the weather, and it always waited on the plane landing no matter how late the plane was, which it often was very late, especially the late night one.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pretty Boy
Only port I didn't get off the cruise for out of a a dozen or so.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bristolhibby
Been going to Paris every other year since 1999 for the Rugby.
As others have said, vast areas are now a complete hell hole. Filthy, crime ridden, and uncomfortable to be in. It’s a real shame. We all know why it’s happened and is happening to many major cities in Europe to varying degrees, but saying it gets you branded as some form of ‘phobe’.
Indeed. Far-right extremist groups are a real problem in much of the world right now sadly. But we should be brave and call it out.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mcbizz1998
I definitely have become a touristphobe.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mcbizz1998
These days...Quote:
Originally Posted by HarpOnHibee
What is it that we all know?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mcbizz1998
Been to Paris lots and know it well. It's a fantastic city. Reports of its decline greatly exaggerated I think. Has some dodgy areas but what city doesn't. Unless you're hanging around the banlieues there isn't much to be overly worried about.
Yeah it’s the far right pick pocketing, ****ting in the street, hanging around in gangs of men, looting and rioting etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by HarpOnHibee
Keep calling them out 👍
You forgot setting buildings on fire with women and children inside, but I'm glad we've found common ground. :aok:Quote:
Originally Posted by Mcbizz1998
When did that happen in Paris bud?Quote:
Originally Posted by HarpOnHibee
It would be a lot more brave, honest and open of you if you just said what you mean.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mcbizz1998
What does this thread have to do with football?
If people want to discuss this type of stuff keep it to other sites or at least the Holy Ground.
My multinational family are absolutely **** scared of a particular kind of rioter and it isn't the ones you're alluding to. But you knew that already.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mcbizz1998
You're bio says you're 33. If so in 99 you'd be 6 or 7. Le Pen and his cronies were decrying the lack of 'French' in that 98 World Cup squad. Paris hasn't changed much since 1999 in terms of demographic.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mcbizz1998
Hahah what???Quote:
Originally Posted by SHODAN
Do you think I’m here to defend far right rioting? What has this got to do with Paris and why it’s such a dump?
Admittedly I’ve not been to the city for 10+ years - but given the trend right across Europe, I would be stunned if that’s true.Quote:
Originally Posted by Baader
Well this is a bit of serendipity. A chance to try something out.
We have recently reopened the Holy Ground to all users rather than just PMs and I think this thread definitely belongs in there now.
There's a warning in there from one of the team about playing nice so try and do just that.
A dump? Sounds like you didn't make it further south than the Stade de France! Interested to hear what 'vast areas' you think are complete 'hell holes' as I'll have been to them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mcbizz1998
I've been to Paris 3 times and won't be back. Went twice for football and had a great time. Last time went with my wife and totally different story. Dodgy as and definitely unsafe in parts at night. Also the only place I've suffered direct rasicm as a white guy despite being in some dodgy places around the world.
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Originally Posted by Baader
I’ve stayed all over Paris. It’s not any more ‘unsafe’ or ‘scary’ than any other huge city imo.
Not been there in years - it was either when I was still a student or not long started working - so roughly 20+ years ago.Quote:
Originally Posted by marinello59
The airport was basically a collection of sheds and tents/marquees. Is it still the same?
Could have been written about Edinburgh regarding our founders 150 years ago.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mcbizz1998
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It is indeed. Have walked from the train station in Beauvais to the Airport before. :agree:Quote:
Originally Posted by overdrive
Yep exactly the same. Lazy strange religion dirty big families criminalQuote:
Originally Posted by Kato
Oh, another recommendation for food. I’m a bit of a burger nerd - McDonalds and Burger King ruined the perception of what a burger should be over many decades, but I usually find one independent burger place on my travels to try it out.
Sold Out Burger in the Marais area is the best burger I’ve had - incredibly simple too. Toasted milk bun, smashed patties cooked slightly pink, cheddar, red onion, lactofermented pickles that they make themselves, and house sauce.
It’s very Parisian to my taste - a really simple classic recipe but every single thing on it was perfect. Very beefy tasting and exceptionally cooked and prepared.
Incidentally, El Perro Negro in Edinburgh and Glasgow is second for me. Their Top Dog burger is excellent.
Really enjoy El Perro Negro, I think Bread Meats Bread fell off a cliff in quality 5 years ago. I also don't mind a mcds cheese burger whilst waiting for the bairn to eat. It's pretty rubbish but worth the priceQuote:
Originally Posted by Northernhibee