/out/, I need a vacation to clear my head. I originally just wanted to piss off somewhere in england and just hang out there for a week, reading, writing, walking about and the like.

Then I got the crazy idea of turning it into an adventure. I would get off the plane in London and hike all the way to Manchester in a week. I want solitude, the thrill of having to fend for myself, reflection and toughing it out.

I come to ask you for advice on how to do this wisely and safely, if somewhat cheaply. Motions or training I should go through, things I should know, items to bring and be proficient in, how to properly handle sleep, hygeine and such. Food I'm not too concerned about as I'll bring some money to buy from shops along my journey.

My friend from Manchester said it's a retarded idea and I'm likely to get rained on constantly and mugged around Birmingham and that foreigner hate is at an all-time high currently and my tanned Maltese ass will stick out as everybody's "PAKI ALARM" goes off. Is there any truth to this?