Visiting London in mid-April - some questions

[seamist]

I will be visiting a friend in London in April.
I still smoke analogs, but have been using my Pilot (and now my Dura-C) indoors at home.

My friend is a non-smoker. Not militant, but she is allergic, so it's been fine if I smoke outside or on a balcony. Now she's in a new flat without a balcony.

I bought some snus for the plane and the morning and late night.

I'm thinking of taking my Pilot over there.
Will I need a different charger or would just a plug adapter be ok?

Is it possible to get an Evo or similar at a store there? Or are they only online? What about juice?

What exactly are the new smoking rules? Last time I went I could smoke in pubs, etc. I know that's banned. Is there also a distance you have to be from doors, etc?

Anything else I should consider?

[Scrimshaw]

We have 240 volt supply here but my own UK-supplied charger (for Super-Mini) says 100 to 240V input. Suggest you check the back label on your charger - it may well be OK with just a simple plug adaptor.

The law is basically that you can't smoke analogs within any building to which the public has access. There are no "distance from doors" regulations in the vast majority of venues (except hospitals).

At moment I have only seen e-cigs on sale via the web although I hear they are starting to be available at markets etc.

Scrim

[seamist]

We have 240 volt supply here but my own UK-supplied charger (for Super-Mini) says 100 to 240V input. Suggest you check the back label on your charger - it may well be OK with just a simple plug adaptor.

The law is basically that you can't smoke analogs within any building to which the public has access. There are no "distance from doors" regulations in the vast majority of venues (except hospitals).

At moment I have only seen e-cigs on sale via the web although I hear they are starting to be available at markets etc.

Scrim

I didn't even think to check the back of the charger. It does say AC100-240V so that's good. I'll just go to a luggage or travel shop here and get a UK plug then.

Glad I'll be ok smoking while walking since I still need my cig fix, though on weekends at home, I'm smoking less and vaping more.

I noticed some UK articles said some e-cigs were being sold at markets which is why I asked that.

It would be nice to be able to get a shiny new Evo over there
Thanks Scrim!

[seamist]

I think I've seen that you can't buy snus there, but I'm hoping it will be ok to bring with me.
Anyone know about this?

[BadSeed]

AFAIK it's legal to buy snus here, but it's not legal to sell it. You should be OK bringing it across for personal use I think.

[seamist]

Thanks BadSeed.

Now I just need to stock up on carts to take with me for my Pilot.
Or maybe one bottle of juice.

[Mungo]

One thing to bear in mind is on no account should you travel outside London when you get here. That's where all the cannibals and dragons live.

[Kate]

... and Celts

Talking of Celts, it's Paddy's Day tomorrow ... woo hoo *doing my wee Irish jig*.

[frogbmth]

Hehe! Many pubs and restaurants will allow you to use your e-cig in them - it's good to check with the staff before you start vaping. Quite a few have installed outdoor smoking areas with patio heaters and music.

Remember you won't be alowed juice with you in the aircraft cabin - np liquids are allowed for security reasons. It should be fine in your hold baggage. You could always have a bottle delivered to your friend's place ready

You won't find many quality e-cigs in the markets, i you want something nice order it online when you are here. Most things come next day thanks to our postal service covering such a small country

Andy

[seamist]

One thing to bear in mind is on no account should you travel outside London when you get here. That's where all the cannibals and dragons live.

The 1st time I visited England, I ended up going to London, Darlington and a small sidetrip to Blackpool. No cannibals or dragons, but did have to have a friend translate from American English to Geordie since her cousin and I couldn't understand each other

Last visit, I made a sidetrip to Bath.