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Good places in Turkey.

Another place without any sports bars. Although they have a liverpool bar. You'll never walk alone. Sign is a liverbird.

Was the game on today? Nope shut.

I know kas is more for couples. Absolutely gorgeous place. Have to walk a couple of miles out of town for the tiny beaches but the walk alone is amazing.

But just 1 bar, with a tv, that would put football on. Is that too much to ask?
 
Lilbaz said:
Ok so going forward every time you mention anotherr country are you going to spell it as it is in their country? Or city? I'd love us to have a preseason in bangkok. That would be fun.

Fyi Bangkok is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahinthara Ayuthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchaniwet Mahasathan Amon Piman Awatan Sathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukam Prasit.

Think i'll stick to english names for places. But you lot fill your boots.
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@scaramanga a new one for the autocorrect.
 
Anyway jumped ship, in greece now. Turkey is very beautiful. Bit too quiet for me. Arrived in rhodes about an hour ago. Already having a laugh and joke with people. Bit cheaper aswell.
 
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Please don't call it Greece to the locals, it's officially the Hellenic Republic
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The Hellenic Republic is a fudging cool name, cheers for that I will absolutely use that from now on. Way better than the other given title, it always seemed odd that they named a country after a John Travolta film...

It's always interesting what rubs people the wrong way on this board, heinous brick is left unchecked but offer a mild correction in a reasonable manner and suddenly that's problematic. It's a mild tangent but like when people call Ukraine "The Ukraine", it's usually not meant to offend but it's a throwback to when it was a Soviet state - The Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic.

Generally it's good to use the current name for things for clarity although there are exceptions, White Hart Lane being one of them..It probably would be easier (and more logical )if we had one constant name for countries and cities used globally but that would mean some learning would be required. Alas, as shown on this thread, taking on board new information to do with countries / languages isn't a national strong suit.
 
spurspinter1 said:
The Hellenic Republic is a fudging cool name, cheers for that I will absolutely use that from now on. Way better than the other given title, it always seemed odd that they named a country after a John Travolta film...

It's always interesting what rubs people the wrong way on this board, heinous brick is left unchecked but offer a mild correction in a reasonable manner and suddenly that's problematic. It's a mild tangent but like when people call Ukraine "The Ukraine", it's usually not meant to offend but it's a throwback to when it was a Soviet state - The Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic.

Generally it's good to use the current name for things for clarity although there are exceptions, White Hart Lane being one of them..It probably would be easier (and more logical )if we had one constant name for countries and cities used globally but that would mean some learning would be required. Alas, as shown on this thread, taking on board new information to do with countries / languages isn't a national strong suit.
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Name that constantly rubs me up the wrong is Saudi Sportswashing Machine, suddenly the whole media have decided to pronounce it "Newcassel" influenced no doubt by the cultural gurus "Ant & Dec" when can I hear my previous local areas changed to "Ampstead" and "Sarf London"
 
DTA said:
Antalya is very touristy. Big hotels some very impressive. Still very pretty, nice beach and even a waterfall all close by. Lots of Russian and Ukrainians have moved in since the war.

If you like historical sites there are several within about a hour and half drive. There is several small less touristy towns/cities near by, Side for instance is worth a visit which I think is about an hour away.

If you tell me what you like I can maybe suggest a few places.
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side is super touristy but has some history too so is a nice balance
 
spurspinter1 said:
The Hellenic Republic is a fudging cool name, cheers for that I will absolutely use that from now on. Way better than the other given title, it always seemed odd that they named a country after a John Travolta film...

It's always interesting what rubs people the wrong way on this board, heinous brick is left unchecked but offer a mild correction in a reasonable manner and suddenly that's problematic. It's a mild tangent but like when people call Ukraine "The Ukraine", it's usually not meant to offend but it's a throwback to when it was a Soviet state - The Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic.

Generally it's good to use the current name for things for clarity although there are exceptions, White Hart Lane being one of them..It probably would be easier (and more logical )if we had one constant name for countries and cities used globally but that would mean some learning would be required. Alas, as shown on this thread, taking on board new information to do with countries / languages isn't a national strong suit.
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I never knew what USSR stood for until now …
 
Bedfordspurs said:
I never knew what USSR stood for until now …
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It may be crossed wires here but I would guess the USSR you're referring to is the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, of which Ukraine was a part of. I could be misunderstanding what you're saying though!


K.D.D.D.D.Soc said:
Name that constantly rubs me up the wrong is Saudi Sportswashing Machine, suddenly the whole media have decided to pronounce it "Newcassel" influenced no doubt by the cultural gurus "Ant & Dec" when can I hear my previous local areas changed to "Ampstead" and "Sarf London"
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Ah well regional accents is a whole different kettle of fish, Newca(r)stle sounds very unnatural to me but each to their own. English is a horrendously illogical language in terms of pronunciation, I feel fortunate to be a native speaker as certain parts of it are a ball ache to learn no doubt.

Another good tangent away from the thread topic, really I'm just jealous of anyone getting anywhere decent on holiday. Since pre COVID the furthest I've been was North Wales on a golfing trip, which was fudging beautiful to be fair...
 
spurspinter1 said:
It may be crossed wires here but I would guess the USSR you're referring to is the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, of which Ukraine was a part of. I could be misunderstanding what you're saying though!




Ah well regional accents is a whole different kettle of fish, Newca(r)stle sounds very unnatural to me but each to their own. English is a horrendously illogical language in terms of pronunciation, I feel fortunate to be a native speaker as certain parts of it are a ball ache to learn no doubt.

Another good tangent away from the thread topic, really I'm just jealous of anyone getting anywhere decent on holiday. Since pre COVID the furthest I've been was North Wales on a golfing trip, which was fudging beautiful to be fair...
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How the hell does Featherstonehaugh become Fanshaw and Cholmondeley, Chumley. I remember I impressed a lady at my company when I said her name correctly, she said I was the first person to do it there without correction. My dad told me about an officer he had in the army with that name.
 
spurspinter1 said:
It may be crossed wires here but I would guess the USSR you're referring to is the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, of which Ukraine was a part of. I could be misunderstanding what you're saying though!




Ah well regional accents is a whole different kettle of fish, Newca(r)stle sounds very unnatural to me but each to their own. English is a horrendously illogical language in terms of pronunciation, I feel fortunate to be a native speaker as certain parts of it are a ball ache to learn no doubt.

Another good tangent away from the thread topic, really I'm just jealous of anyone getting anywhere decent on holiday. Since pre COVID the furthest I've been was North Wales on a golfing trip, which was fudging beautiful to be fair...
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Ah
I did then know what the USSR meant as a kid
 
spurspinter1 said:
It may be crossed wires here but I would guess the USSR you're referring to is the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, of which Ukraine was a part of. I could be misunderstanding what you're saying though!




Ah well regional accents is a whole different kettle of fish, Newca(r)stle sounds very unnatural to me but each to their own. English is a horrendously illogical language in terms of pronunciation, I feel fortunate to be a native speaker as certain parts of it are a ball ache to learn no doubt.

Another good tangent away from the thread topic, really I'm just jealous of anyone getting anywhere decent on holiday. Since pre COVID the furthest I've been was North Wales on a golfing trip, which was fudging beautiful to be fair...
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I think all languages are difficult unless you are in an environment where it is being used.
I've a smattering of French and I've tried German. French is okish but German and it's genders I find very confusing.

Wales I'd imagine to be a lot like Scotland, beautiful place, crap weather.

Didn't know you were a golfer.
 
K.D.D.D.D.Soc said:
How the hell does Featherstonehaugh become Fanshaw and Cholmondeley, Chumley. I remember I impressed a lady at my company when I said her name correctly, she said I was the first person to do it there without correction. My dad told me about an officer he had in the army with that name.
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Milngavie, pronounced milguy is a good one around Glasgow.
 
Just hanging around waiting for my flight back to blighty. Been a really good 4 months. Gutted i'm going back. Things to sort out though.

Thing is in the last 4 months my investments have made £7k. Which is about what this whole trip cost. So in a way hasn't cost me anything.

Might wait for asia to cool down (in the 40s at the moment, anything over 35 i can't handle). Then do it all again. Bit smarter this time. Get to vietnam, Philippines and maybe even japan. Or i could get a job 😂
 
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