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Title: If you could travel anywhere overseas which places would you go? Post by: MaryUSA on September 18, 2014, 09:12:38 PM Hi all,
If any of us had the chance to travel anywhere overseas would we all go? I would go to: England France Italy China Germany Russia Australia Japan Scotland Sweden Switzerland Ireland Spain Happy Traveling!!! Title: Re: If you could travel anywhere overseas which places would you go? Post by: RangeRoverA1 on September 18, 2014, 09:21:59 PM Only USA, preferably California. Sorry, other states can't just compete with this one. It's a fact that it's the best one out there. Full stop.
Title: Re: If you could travel anywhere overseas which places would you go? Post by: bluesno1fann on September 18, 2014, 09:49:57 PM Probably Europe... and possibly North America
Title: Re: If you could travel anywhere overseas which places would you go? Post by: RangeRoverA1 on September 18, 2014, 09:52:20 PM Hey, Rei, didn't hear you long time! How are you? I'm fine, thanks. Where exactly in North America would you like to jet off?
Title: Re: If you could travel anywhere overseas which places would you go? Post by: bluesno1fann on September 19, 2014, 12:48:30 AM Hey, Rei, didn't hear you long time! How are you? I'm fine, thanks. Where exactly in North America would you like to jet off? Not too bad, though incredibly busy. I wouldn't mind checking out Canada, as well as different parts of the United States (Including California) Title: Re: If you could travel anywhere overseas which places would you go? Post by: RangeRoverA1 on September 19, 2014, 10:37:10 PM I wouldn't mind checking out Canada I thought as much. Everytime when asked about North America, people vote Canada as the place to go. Wonder what attracts them about the country more than USA or Mexico. Title: Re: If you could travel anywhere overseas which places would you go? Post by: Orange Crate Art on September 20, 2014, 07:31:54 AM Always wanted to travel in Europe. Hopefully someday.
Title: Re: If you could travel anywhere overseas which places would you go? Post by: Cyncie on September 20, 2014, 07:35:05 AM Only USA, preferably California. Sorry, other states can't just compete with this one. It's a fact that it's the best one out there. Full stop. That's too bad, because you'd be missing a lot of good stuff. California's great but you'd miss jazz music and Cajun cooking in LA, hiking the Appalachian trail, autumn and maple sugar in New England, the Grand Canyon, Broadway, the Everglades, the majesty of thoroughbred horses and Mammoth Cave in the Bluegrass Sate, and the island paradise of the Florida Keys and Hawaii, among other things. Personally, I'd like to visit Ireland and England because my ancestry goes back to those lovely places. Title: Re: If you could travel anywhere overseas which places would you go? Post by: Niko on September 20, 2014, 07:40:28 AM #1 - Dubai
#2 - Hong Kong (though I am going back for the holidays) #3 - London Title: Re: If you could travel anywhere overseas which places would you go? Post by: Mendota Heights on September 20, 2014, 08:00:14 AM Sweden.
Title: Re: If you could travel anywhere overseas which places would you go? Post by: Andrew G. Doe on September 21, 2014, 12:12:51 AM Only USA, preferably California. Sorry, other states can't just compete with this one. It's a fact that it's the best one out there. Full stop. Annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnndddddddddddddddd... exactly how many other states of the union have you been to ? Anywhere in New England in the fall takes some beating... Arizona has something called the Grand Canyon... Colorado has a few nice hills, I'm told... the Chesapeake Bay area is pretty damn fine... Me, I'd like to go see... 1 - Timbuktu 2 - New Zealand 3 - The South Pacific 4 - The Amazon Title: Re: If you could travel anywhere overseas which places would you go? Post by: the captain on September 21, 2014, 10:15:02 AM Only USA, preferably California. Sorry, other states can't just compete with this one. It's a fact that it's the best one out there. Full stop. That's too bad, because you'd be missing a lot of good stuff. California's great but you'd miss jazz music and Cajun cooking in LA, hiking the Appalachian trail, autumn and maple sugar in New England, the Grand Canyon, Broadway, the Everglades, the majesty of thoroughbred horses and Mammoth Cave in the Bluegrass Sate, and the island paradise of the Florida Keys and Hawaii, among other things. Exactly. If one wants to buy into a boring myth and present an uninformed opinion as if it were fact, that's fine, but hopefully wiser audiences realize the world is full of great places. In this country, those quoted above should be included, as well as the Great Lakes, the boundary waters, the Black Hills, the Pacific Northwest, the Mississippi River, to say nothing of great cities (and for that matter, small cities and towns). This is where I'd say "period" or "full stop" or "[/discussion]" or whatever tedious cliche is of the moment if I were a child pretending to be authoritative on an opinion. It's a big country and a bigger world. To answer the original question, I've barely been outside the continental U.S.: just Iceland (for stopovers), Scotland, and England. So I'd love to go damn near everywhere else, with particular emphasis on all of continental Europe and (in safer times) the Middle East because of my particular historical interests. Pocketbook willing, I'll get everywhere someday. Title: Re: If you could travel anywhere overseas which places would you go? Post by: Mr. Verlander on September 21, 2014, 02:05:16 PM I'd love to go to England, and Rome.
I live in Michigan, and when I tell people that they usually say 'I'm sorry!', because they associate Detroit with the entire state. The state has seen better days for sure, but I know spots in the northern part of the Lower Peninsula that rival 9 out of 10 places. Beaches and forests that would knock your socks off. There's plenty of decay in areas, but there are also places that are incredibly beautiful. Title: Re: If you could travel anywhere overseas which places would you go? Post by: RangeRoverA1 on September 23, 2014, 09:14:03 PM Correction: When I said California is the best state of America, that wasn't an uninformed opinion; I read a lot of articles, you know. I just happened to agree with them, is all. No need to get worked up about a mere statement hinting at my lack of intelligence ("wiser audiences"? "child"? what is that?). I may have said lots of dumb things on here, but that doesn't allow you to downplay my contributions & even generalize me as a kiddie brain. I'm well aware there are many good places & I like some other states, like Louisiana/New Orleans for reason Cyncie mentioned; Oklahoma, Texas, NY, of course. If I say that sth. is best, doesn't mean I can't enjoy seeing other places. Remember, I started my post with "USA".
You're a sound poster, Luther, but on this case, I don't get your attitude. Title: Re: If you could travel anywhere overseas which places would you go? Post by: Andrew G. Doe on September 24, 2014, 02:12:06 AM "Only USA, preferably California. Sorry, other states can't just compete with this one. It's a fact that it's the best one out there. Full stop."
Not only uninformed - I've read a lot about the US too, but my opinions have the cachet of personal experience, having traveled to the US every year bar one 1985-2009 - but biased. It's not a "fact" that California is the #1 state, as you, er, state: it's your lop-sided opinion. Here's an example of a fact - "Good Vibrations" was The Beach Boys third US #1 single. And, ummm, have you read any articles that say "California sucks", and do you agree with those too ? Yes, you have said lots of dumb things here (we all have) but this is one of the top five dumbest. Of course, that's only my opinion, not a "fact". Title: Re: If you could travel anywhere overseas which places would you go? Post by: smilethebeachboysloveyou on September 24, 2014, 02:34:45 AM I live in Michigan, and when I tell people that they usually say 'I'm sorry!', because they associate Detroit with the entire state. The state has seen better days for sure, but I know spots in the northern part of the Lower Peninsula that rival 9 out of 10 places. Beaches and forests that would knock your socks off. There's plenty of decay in areas, but there are also places that are incredibly beautiful. I'm also from Michigan, and I can attest to this. The whole region around Grand Traverse Bay, as well as the Lake Michigan side by Leland and Glen Arbor, is really beautiful.Title: Re: If you could travel anywhere overseas which places would you go? Post by: smile-holland on September 24, 2014, 05:47:34 AM I live in Michigan, and when I tell people that they usually say 'I'm sorry!', because they associate Detroit with the entire state. The state has seen better days for sure, but I know spots in the northern part of the Lower Peninsula that rival 9 out of 10 places. Beaches and forests that would knock your socks off. There's plenty of decay in areas, but there are also places that are incredibly beautiful. I'm also from Michigan, and I can attest to this. The whole region around Grand Traverse Bay, as well as the Lake Michigan side by Leland and Glen Arbor, is really beautiful.When we were in the States in June this year, it was great to end our trip in San Francisco again. We had a blast that last week. But I won't forget our first week in Michigan either (and for that matter the whole trip from Gr.Rapids to S.Fr, through Colorado). We had a fantastic time there. Even our day trip to (of all places) Detroit was worth it. O, and the Corner Record Shop in Grandville is one heck of a record shop !! Title: Re: If you could travel anywhere overseas which places would you go? Post by: pixletwin on September 24, 2014, 07:39:43 AM Not exactly overseas, since I live in the US, but I would count as a life-long dream come true if I could go to Prince Edward Island.
Title: Re: If you could travel anywhere overseas which places would you go? Post by: Mr. Verlander on September 24, 2014, 11:01:49 AM I live in Michigan, and when I tell people that they usually say 'I'm sorry!', because they associate Detroit with the entire state. The state has seen better days for sure, but I know spots in the northern part of the Lower Peninsula that rival 9 out of 10 places. Beaches and forests that would knock your socks off. There's plenty of decay in areas, but there are also places that are incredibly beautiful. I'm also from Michigan, and I can attest to this. The whole region around Grand Traverse Bay, as well as the Lake Michigan side by Leland and Glen Arbor, is really beautiful.Good Lord, man (or woman)! I've been going up to the Leland/Glen Arbor/Northport/TC area my whole life! Title: Re: If you could travel anywhere overseas which places would you go? Post by: Heysaboda on December 05, 2014, 03:11:40 PM Hi all, If any of us had the chance to travel anywhere overseas would we all go? I would go to: England France Italy China Germany Russia Australia Japan Scotland Sweden Switzerland Ireland Spain Happy Traveling!!! I’d go to either the Isle of Man (off Great Britain) or Spitsbergen, north of Norway, or perhaps even the Maldives. I like islands. Title: Re: If you could travel anywhere overseas which places would you go? Post by: The LEGENDARY OSD on December 05, 2014, 07:05:44 PM I'd love to go to England, and Rome. My goal is to see everything in Michigan I can possibly see. It's got everything anyone could want. Incredible lakes, beaches, dunes, hills, flatlands, parks galore, Traverse City, Plymouth, Northville, Alpena, Dearborn with the extravagant Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village, White Castle Hamburgers, and exceptionally friendly people. Detroit has problems for sure, but the downtown area is like any other big city (just don't wander out of it too far). If you're into the car culture, go to the annual Woodward Avenue Festival. I live in Michigan, and when I tell people that they usually say 'I'm sorry!', because they associate Detroit with the entire state. The state has seen better days for sure, but I know spots in the northern part of the Lower Peninsula that rival 9 out of 10 places. Beaches and forests that would knock your socks off. There's plenty of decay in areas, but there are also places that are incredibly beautiful. Title: Re: If you could travel anywhere overseas which places would you go? Post by: RangeRoverA1 on February 23, 2015, 04:11:27 AM Yes, you have said lots of dumb things here (we all have) but this is one of the top five dumbest. Of course, that's only my opinion, not a "fact". Didn't know you keep stats for dumbest things too. Anyway, I admit that I'm biased, but this is one of those cases when my "biased" coincides with the fact. There is a good reason why even folks who hate America still name one of the California cities/places as one of their favorite travel spots. F.ex., well-known Russian fashion historian (see, he is historian like you, just in other field) Alexander Vasiliev who's lived in France for 20+ yrs. And don't get me started on the list of songs dedicated to California & not only from native musicians. It's the most popular state, which also for a reason. Think about it. Sure, every state has its charms & beauties & huge impact & stuff, I like a few myself. Still, California is #1. Title: Re: If you could travel anywhere overseas which places would you go? Post by: Bean Bag on February 23, 2015, 08:42:56 PM What... no one want to go to Iran? Russia? Afghanistan? Syria? Iraq?
:lol How 'bout Yemen? Libya? Sh-t... Egypt? Title: Re: If you could travel anywhere overseas which places would you go? Post by: filledeplage on February 24, 2015, 07:24:09 AM Yes, you have said lots of dumb things here (we all have) but this is one of the top five dumbest. Of course, that's only my opinion, not a "fact". Didn't know you keep stats for dumbest things too. Anyway, I admit that I'm biased, but this is one of those cases when my "biased" coincides with the fact. There is a good reason why even folks who hate America still name one of the California cities/places as one of their favorite travel spots. F.ex., well-known Russian fashion historian (see, he is historian like you, just in other field) Alexander Vasiliev who's lived in France for 20+ yrs. And don't get me started on the list of songs dedicated to California & not only from native musicians. It's the most popular state, which also for a reason. Think about it. Sure, every state has its charms & beauties & huge impact & stuff, I like a few myself. Still, California is #1. If you dream of visiting The Golden State and want to travel east, then read and learn all you can and make a list of all the places that inspire you. I've only been once, but saw San Diego, Anaheim (for Disney of course with my then two year old) and San Francisco and Carmel, driving around... One day, you just may get there... :thewilsons Title: Re: If you could travel anywhere overseas which places would you go? Post by: bgas on February 24, 2015, 04:48:10 PM Yes, you have said lots of dumb things here (we all have) but this is one of the top five dumbest. Of course, that's only my opinion, not a "fact". Didn't know you keep stats for dumbest things too. Anyway, I admit that I'm biased, but this is one of those cases when my "biased" coincides with the fact. There is a good reason why even folks who hate America still name one of the California cities/places as one of their favorite travel spots. F.ex., well-known Russian fashion historian (see, he is historian like you, just in other field) Alexander Vasiliev who's lived in France for 20+ yrs. And don't get me started on the list of songs dedicated to California & not only from native musicians. It's the most popular state, which also for a reason. Think about it. Sure, every state has its charms & beauties & huge impact & stuff, I like a few myself. Still, California is #1. If you dream of visiting The Golden State and want to travel east, then read and learn all you can and make a list of all the places that inspire you. I've only been once, but saw San Diego, Anaheim (for Disney of course with my then two year old) and San Francisco and Carmel, driving around... One day, you just may get there... :thewilsons Maybe just get a boat to sail and take off headed there on your own Title: Re: If you could travel anywhere overseas which places would you go? Post by: filledeplage on February 25, 2015, 09:13:43 AM Yes, you have said lots of dumb things here (we all have) but this is one of the top five dumbest. Of course, that's only my opinion, not a "fact". Didn't know you keep stats for dumbest things too. Anyway, I admit that I'm biased, but this is one of those cases when my "biased" coincides with the fact. There is a good reason why even folks who hate America still name one of the California cities/places as one of their favorite travel spots. F.ex., well-known Russian fashion historian (see, he is historian like you, just in other field) Alexander Vasiliev who's lived in France for 20+ yrs. And don't get me started on the list of songs dedicated to California & not only from native musicians. It's the most popular state, which also for a reason. Think about it. Sure, every state has its charms & beauties & huge impact & stuff, I like a few myself. Still, California is #1. If you dream of visiting The Golden State and want to travel east, then read and learn all you can and make a list of all the places that inspire you. I've only been once, but saw San Diego, Anaheim (for Disney of course with my then two year old) and San Francisco and Carmel, driving around... One day, you just may get there... :thewilsons Maybe just get a boat to sail and take off headed there on your own Title: Re: If you could travel anywhere overseas which places would you go? Post by: bgas on February 25, 2015, 04:19:32 PM Yes, you have said lots of dumb things here (we all have) but this is one of the top five dumbest. Of course, that's only my opinion, not a "fact". Didn't know you keep stats for dumbest things too. Anyway, I admit that I'm biased, but this is one of those cases when my "biased" coincides with the fact. There is a good reason why even folks who hate America still name one of the California cities/places as one of their favorite travel spots. F.ex., well-known Russian fashion historian (see, he is historian like you, just in other field) Alexander Vasiliev who's lived in France for 20+ yrs. And don't get me started on the list of songs dedicated to California & not only from native musicians. It's the most popular state, which also for a reason. Think about it. Sure, every state has its charms & beauties & huge impact & stuff, I like a few myself. Still, California is #1. If you dream of visiting The Golden State and want to travel east, then read and learn all you can and make a list of all the places that inspire you. I've only been once, but saw San Diego, Anaheim (for Disney of course with my then two year old) and San Francisco and Carmel, driving around... One day, you just may get there... :thewilsons Maybe just get a boat to sail and take off headed there on your own It's all about the journey, not how fast you arrive Title: Re: If you could travel anywhere overseas which places would you go? Post by: RangeRoverA1 on February 25, 2015, 09:07:15 PM Thing is, going on the boat is a drag. No conveniences like if you jet off where you can have nice pillow, round window, DVD viewing, candies for free; might as well steal the headset & /or plastic tea set. And to top it off - lots of adrenaline during setting off/landing! I love that noise. :3d
Title: Re: If you could travel anywhere overseas which places would you go? Post by: filledeplage on February 26, 2015, 06:39:42 AM Thing is, going on the boat is a drag. No conveniences like if you jet off where you can have nice pillow, round window, DVD viewing, candies for free; might as well steal the headset & /or plastic tea set. And to top it off - lots of adrenaline during setting off/landing! I love that noise. :3d Agreed! ;) Title: Re: If you could travel anywhere overseas which places would you go? Post by: bgas on February 26, 2015, 01:57:38 PM Thing is, going on the boat is a drag. No conveniences like if you jet off where you can have nice pillow, round window, DVD viewing, candies for free; might as well steal the headset & /or plastic tea set. And to top it off - lots of adrenaline during setting off/landing! I love that noise. :3d Agreed! ;) Whatever in the world are you both on about? Ctruise ships have SO many more pillows and round windows than big old jet airliners( which usually have sqaure windows), plus not only DVD viewing but live bands ( The Big Red cruise) and so much ever-present food, it's almost like an all-inclusive! If you want noise, go down to the engine room and listen to the diesels.... Title: Re: If you could travel anywhere overseas which places would you go? Post by: filledeplage on February 26, 2015, 02:57:55 PM Thing is, going on the boat is a drag. No conveniences like if you jet off where you can have nice pillow, round window, DVD viewing, candies for free; might as well steal the headset & /or plastic tea set. And to top it off - lots of adrenaline during setting off/landing! I love that noise. :3d Agreed! ;) Whatever in the world are you both on about? Ctruise ships have SO many more pillows and round windows than big old jet airliners( which usually have sqaure windows), plus not only DVD viewing but live bands ( The Big Red cruise) and so much ever-present food, it's almost like an all-inclusive! If you want noise, go down to the engine room and listen to the diesels.... Title: Re: If you could travel anywhere overseas which places would you go? Post by: RangeRoverA1 on February 27, 2015, 09:59:43 PM My bad. Should of said I don't like travelling by water. Cruise ship, mini fisher boat - it's all the same to me, i.e. boring. Was in a ship twice & nothing cool about it.
Quote big old jet airliners( which usually have sqaure windows) Wow, I'd love to be in a plane with square windows! That's my favorite geometric figure!Title: Re: If you could travel anywhere overseas which places would you go? Post by: Wild-Honey on February 27, 2015, 11:53:04 PM My bad. Should of said I don't like travelling by water. Cruise ship, mini fisher boat - it's all the same to me, i.e. boring. Was in a ship twice & nothing cool about it. Quote big old jet airliners( which usually have sqaure windows) Wow, I'd love to be in a plane with square windows! That's my favorite geometric figure!:lol WTH? Title: Re: If you could travel anywhere overseas which places would you go? Post by: JK on March 02, 2015, 10:04:10 AM What... no one want to go to Iran? Russia? Afghanistan? Syria? Iraq? :lol How 'bout Yemen? Libya? Sh-t... Egypt? :lol :lol :lol Me, I'd opt for Kansas. where my friend lives. Nothing south of Spain or east of Pete anyway. |