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There's a limited but great-value repertoire here, and on an empty stomach the all-in get-your-hands-dirty dishes are to die for. If there's a group of you, order a variety of mains (all served on a stodgy bed of pancakes) and you can pull off a massive dinner for under 15 Euros per head.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15541 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14816 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14816 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14459
Ghulam will bend over backwards to help you out, and also has a line in Kashmir tours too.

Food isn't so great, though when it's quiet you may be able to negotiate a discount on your immaculate room.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14459 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14458
Moreover, they are a little taller and wider than Cu Chi, so somewhat less claustrophobic. A particular highlight is the 'hospital', little more than a cubby hole where women came to give birth.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14458 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13864
The bikes are all pretty new, well-maintained, and the basic 'granny' style will set you back just 8.50 Euros per day.

The ideal way to get around Amsterdam, do be warned that the old centre literally crawls with stoned frat boys who'll step right in front of you without warning. Master those backbrakes fast, and watch out for tram tracks too. Take it from me, they're a killer.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13864 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13863
In fact, Canal Pride is a three-day festival to rival The Netherlands' other big weekends during Karnaval in February and Queensday in April - but with more chance of good weather.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13863 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13862 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13862 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12359
But play the game at this very independent family-run venue and your reward will be a fine selection of beers at rock-bottom prices and a genuinely hospitable local atmosphere, where the folks know everything about the area and will give you far more tips than this site ever can. Lastly - if you're lucky - beyond the usual bar meals at lunchtime, plates of free pub nosh have been known to come out from time to time to help soak up the ale.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12359 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12334
The pub was built in 1640, and as recently as 2003 refurbishments turned up a deep well in the corner of the main bar, now covered over with a glass plate. There's a beer garden and a bowling green, formerly the stables and paddock from when this was a coaching inn. There are four rooms with shared bath too (£25), a great place to start or finish the Cumbria Way.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12334 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12333
The cafe also offers evening sessions in its very own meditation room (cost £9.50) - there's even a lunchtime guided meditation (£4.50) followed by soup of the day...]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12333 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12332
The Conishead Priory became just that in 1976 when the New Kadampa Tradition sect took over a 19th century mansion and made it their base. As well as the formidable old buildings and picturesque grounds, squatting beneath the Lake District scenery is a huge Buddhist temple.

Guided tours are available only during the summer, though the grounds and temple are open all year round - check the website for more details, or ask at the World Peace Cafe on Cavendish Street in Ulverston.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12332 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12331
There's an unexpected side to Ulverston too. Not just a throwback to the Industrial Revolution, it fancies itself as a centre of the arts and holds the most festivals of any town in England; it gave birth to one of the world's most famous characters - Stan Laurel; and is the base of an international religious sect.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12331 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12327
Check out Crazy Pianos, for example, for an irrevent mix of live music, comedy and the drunken teenage antics you know oh-so-well from back home. Frankly, it's just a great bit of harmless fun in an otherwise slightly dull part of the world.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12327 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12284 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12284 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12283 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12283