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DeanGoodman
Wise move. But based on what happened in North America, it seems the Stones saved their best for the final show in each city. First-night shows are traditionally patchy.
BTW, I guesstimated airfares from PHL/NYC area - about $900 to Abu Dhabi, $1,160 to TOK and $1,600 to SYD.
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jazzbass
So, after finally paying off the credit card from the 2013 shows, and the 2012 trip to London for the O2 shows, I made the decision to go to one of the upcoming shows. But I'm having a tough time deciding which one. I have it narrowed down to Tokyo or Abu Dhabi. Both will require an equally arduous journey from the Philadelphia area. I'm favoring Abu Dhabi for the warm weather, but Tokyo for it's cuisine and night life. Although admittedly, I know very little about either place. Any recommendations on one vs the other and also which place would better accommodate a person whom only speaks English would be greatly appreciated. Also, any safety concerns moving around either city solo?
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jazzbass
Only money and time for 1 show regardless where it is on this leg of the tour. (Holding out hope for Paris in the summer.) Will be a short stay, likely only 3 nights in Tokyo ( lose 2 days traveling from the east coast, USA). 4 nights if I go to Abu Dhabi. Australia would be nice, but I've been given the green light to go solo from the wife as long as I DO NOT go to Australia. (This is a vacation dream of hers. We'll get there eventually, and when we do, we'll stay 2 weeks.) The two of us going is cost prohibitive at this time. She's hoping for Paris in the summer as well.
The more I read about Abu Dhabi, it sounds like Vegas with none of the fun debauchery. Leaning toward the first show in Tokyo.
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rebelrebel
capsule hotels.
Go to Melbourne. It is an awesome city & you could do 2 shows there including 1 in a pretty unique setting @ Hanging Rock.Quote
jazzbass
So, after finally paying off the credit card from the 2013 shows, and the 2012 trip to London for the O2 shows, I made the decision to go to one of the upcoming shows. But I'm having a tough time deciding which one. I have it narrowed down to Tokyo or Abu Dhabi. Both will require an equally arduous journey from the Philadelphia area. I'm favoring Abu Dhabi for the warm weather, but Tokyo for it's cuisine and night life. Although admittedly, I know very little about either place. Any recommendations on one vs the other and also which place would better accommodate a person whom only speaks English would be greatly appreciated. Also, any safety concerns moving around either city solo?