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Looking for recommendations from people who actually live there or know the cities beyond the usual tourist stuff. I’m into history, live music, beer, weed, sports, good pubs, walking around and having a chat with people. Happy to wander around on my own, but I’d also love to meet people and get a feel for everyday life in both cities. I’m not looking for a luxury itinerary or a list of the top ten attractions on Google. I’d rather find a great little pub, hear a local band, get lost walking around, or end up chatting to someone interesting. So, if you live there, where would you send a friend visiting for a couple of days? Where do you actually go for a pint, a coffee, a bit of history, or a good night out? And if there are any particularly good spots for a solo traveller to strike up a conversation without it being weird, I’m all ears.

Looking for recommendations from people who actually live there or know the cities beyond the usual tourist stuff. I’m into history, live music, beer, weed, sports, good pubs, walking around and having a chat with people. Happy to wander around on my own, but I’d also love to meet people and get a feel for everyday life in both cities. I’m not looking for a luxury itinerary or a list of the top ten attractions on Google. I’d rather find a great little pub, hear a local band, get lost walking around, or end up chatting to someone interesting. So, if you live there, where would you send a friend visiting for a couple of days? Where do you actually go for a pint, a coffee, a bit of history, or a good night out? And if there are any particularly good spots for a solo traveller to strike up a conversation without it being weird, I’m all ears.

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