If you could go anywhere...?

Serious Paul · Post by **Serious Paul** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 4:46 pm

I was going to revive this thread, but after reading it I decided it's best to start with a clean slate.

If you could go anywhere in the world where would you go? And why?

Toryu · Post by **Toryu** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 4:54 pm

Chicago/Michigan. Because I've been meaning to for a long time.

Sometime this or early next year. As in, my first vacation.

Reika · Post by **Reika** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 5:03 pm

Someplace that english it the standard language, that has a decent paying job that'll let me afford a decent apartment and net connection.

Daki · Post by **Daki** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 5:40 pm

Toryu wrote:Chicago/Michigan. Because I've been meaning to for a long time.

Sometime this or early next year. As in, my first vacation.

About damn time!

As for me, Amsterdam (or really anywhere in Europe).

Big Jim · Post by **Big Jim** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 5:41 pm

Daki wrote:As for me, Amsterdam (or really anywhere in Europe).

You had your chance and the perfect reason...

Kitt · Post by **Kitt** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 5:41 pm

Ireland. It's been a dream forever.

Daki · Post by **Daki** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 5:42 pm

Big Jim wrote:
Daki wrote:As for me, Amsterdam (or really anywhere in Europe).
You had your chance and the perfect reason...

But no funds.

zemookie · Post by **zemookie** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 5:50 pm

I would like to visit Italy again. Or even go visit family in AZ

Liniah · Post by **Liniah** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 6:14 pm

Well, I've been planning on going to Italy for like 2 years now, but we keep not having the money for it, so I'm going to say Italy.

sinsual · Post by **sinsual** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 7:17 pm

We are looking at making another trip to Barcelona but with a vehicle rental this time. We are also working on going to Disney Tokyo for our 5 year wedding anniversary.

Ampere · Post by **Ampere** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 7:39 pm

The UK. For about a month.

Johnny the Bull · Post by **Johnny the Bull** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 7:41 pm

I'd like to go to the Maldives, which I plan on seeing in about September this year. However, as I understand it there's a BD'ers wedding in Michigan (or have I missed it) - I'd really like to go to that instead.

FlakJacket · Post by **FlakJacket** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 9:07 pm

New York. Did it back when I was 18 with the family but now I'd like to go back with some people and do it properly. And depending on how badly work decides to screw me regarding holiday time this year I might actually be able to make it.

Other place would be Zanzibar. Now idea why, the place just appeals to me.

Ampere · Post by **Ampere** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 9:24 pm

Fuck Simon, you're British...you get more Vacation and general time off than GOD.

Toryu · Post by **Toryu** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 10:06 pm

Daki wrote:
Toryu wrote:Chicago/Michigan. Because I've been meaning to for a long time.

Sometime this or early next year. As in, my first vacation.
About damn time!

As for me, Amsterdam (or really anywhere in Europe).

Amsterdam I can't be of any assistance with, but Prague or Frankfurt...

Jestyr · Post by **Jestyr** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 10:10 pm

Ugh, where *don't* I want to go? (Well, actually, I have little desire to visit the Middle East, or much of South-East Asia.) Top of the list would probably be 'more of Europe', particularly Germany; 'more of the US', particularly the eastern half; China, Japan, and all the bits of my own continent I haven't seen yet.

TLM · Post by **TLM** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 10:14 pm

Just because I'm a masochist, I am finally in the preliminary planning stages for a trip to the US. Other than that, I want to go to Venice again. Several more times, actually. As well as Rome, Prague, the Estremaduras in Spain, Scotland, China, Japan.

Fuck it, I even want to go to Australia.

Toryu · Post by **Toryu** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 10:22 pm

Jestyr wrote:Ugh, where *don't* I want to go? (Well, actually, I have little desire to visit the Middle East, or much of South-East Asia.) Top of the list would probably be 'more of Europe', particularly Germany; 'more of the US', particularly the eastern half; China, Japan, and all the bits of my own continent I haven't seen yet.

Particularly Germany? Interesting. You don't hear that very often? Can I ask you what you find interesting about it/which sights you'd like to see?

FlakJacket · Post by **FlakJacket** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 10:28 pm

Ampere wrote:Fuck Simon, you're British...you get more Vacation and general time off than GOD.

Five weeks bitches!

The only real problem is sitting down with someone from personnel and trying to book some time off and actually getting it approved. Managerial organisation is not my place's strong point which has led to some 'fun' in the past, plus the burning urge to stab people in the face.

Iantha · Post by **Iantha** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 11:28 pm

I would LOVE to take a vacation in SE Asia or the Middle East once (if) things get settled down and more stable in that part of the world.

I really want to go on a trip after the wedding next summer but we'll see where our finances are.

UncleJoseph · Post by **UncleJoseph** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 1:54 am

For me, I have to interpret the question as asking, "Where in the universe would you go?"

I would spend the rest of my life exploring the cosmos in person (if it were possible, which it isn't...yet). Interstellar travel, exploring solar systems (starting with our's). Hell I might even use some astrometric equipment and chart gaseous or temporal anomalies if I could.

And yes, I am in ubergeek.

Serious Paul · Post by **Serious Paul** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 3:59 am

Daki wrote:But no funds.

As I recall that conversation the funds were offered...

Iantha · Post by **Iantha** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 10:40 am

Serious Paul wrote:
Daki wrote:But no funds.
As I recall that conversation the funds were offered...

That was my impression as well...

Angel · Post by **Angel** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 2:01 pm

Tromso, Norway, to see the northern lights. And... I'm going to go, in 4 years.

DV8 · Post by **DV8** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 2:14 pm

Iantha wrote:I would LOVE to take a vacation in SE Asia or the Middle East once (if) things get settled down and more stable in that part of the world.

South East Asia is pretty stable, isn't it?

3278 · Post by **3278** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 2:20 pm

Angel wrote:Tromso, Norway, to see the northern lights. And... I'm going to go, in 4 years.

Why so long? I mean, you could drive there. Well, if you had a car, which I wouldn't be surprised to find out you don't.

Liniah · Post by **Liniah** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 2:27 pm

Angel wrote:Tromso, Norway, to see the northern lights. And... I'm going to go, in 4 years.

I was just there in September! It kicks ass. However, we didn't get to see the lights. It was the wrong time of year. One bit of advice, pay attention to your timing. The cable cars were closed for repairs, the church by the cable cars was closed, and we were the wrong time of year for the lights. Though I must say, even though the main attractions were closed when we were there, we still had a fabulous time. (And you may want to stop in Oslo for a few days on your way if you've never been there.) If you need any info or recomendations feel free to contact me.

Tromsø:

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Daki · Post by **Daki** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 2:37 pm

Serious Paul wrote:
Daki wrote:But no funds.
As I recall that conversation the funds were offered...

They were? My memory of everything around then is fuzzy just because of the sheer madness with everything going on. But if they were, my response was probably that no one should have to pay my way except me.

Angel · Post by **Angel** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 2:56 pm

3278 wrote:
Angel wrote:Tromso, Norway, to see the northern lights. And... I'm going to go, in 4 years.
Why so long? I mean, you could drive there. Well, if you had a car, which I wouldn't be surprised to find out you don't.

4 years from now, because this year I'm either going to Turkey or Greece AND Croatia for a couple of weeks. Next year Dani and I are going to do a European tour (five coutnries - three weeks), and then I'm going to wait a year, save up a huge amount of cash and do a second European tour ending in Tromso in time to see the northern lights.

And... nope, no car, and I'll never have one either.

I love mass-transist!

Liniah wrote:
Angel wrote:Tromso, Norway, to see the northern lights. And... I'm going to go, in 4 years.
I was just there in September! It kicks ass. However, we didn't get to see the lights. It was the wrong time of year. One bit of advice, pay attention to your timing. The cable cars were closed for repairs, the church by the cable cars was closed, and we were the wrong time of year for the lights. Though I must say, even though the main attractions were closed when we were there, we still had a fabulous time. (And you may want to stop in Oslo for a few days on your way if you've never been there.) If you need any info or recomendations feel free to contact me.

Coolness! Yeah, the only reason why I ever considered Tromso was for the northern lights, so of course it'll be in february (northern light time). The bad thing about going there during the winter months is that I'm not going to go whale watching in the artic circle, but I think we'll be able to do that a bit further south.

Linah, why did you go during that time of the year? Was it especially expensive?

Jeff Hauze · Post by **Jeff Hauze** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 3:05 pm

Jestyr wrote:'more of the US', particularly the eastern half;

Buy the Cliff Notes. They're more interesting, especially from the guy who lives here.

DV8 · Post by **DV8** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 3:09 pm

BS. The eastern part of the U.S. is beautiful.

Jeff Hauze · Post by **Jeff Hauze** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 3:11 pm

As for where I'd go? No place really interests me a great deal. I guess there's a few places I'd take a trip to again, but there's really nothing that jumps out at me telling me I have to go there immediately. I wouldn't mind another trip to New Orleans. The last two day trip I spent there really didn't leave enough drinking time. Maybe another run through the Miami/Keys circuit, especially having more money and being of legal drinking age this time. I'm not into the tourist stuff and I'm not overly big on traveling in general. I don't have the crazed need to go randomly visit Bulldrekkers anymore either. Though I have to admit, the nearly occurred surprise visit to Amsterdam would have been somewhat comical.

Serious Paul · Post by **Serious Paul** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 3:17 pm

DV8 wrote:BS. The eastern part of the U.S. is beautiful.

I agree, for the most part. A few spots I didn't like, but that is mainly specific cities, rather than states.

Angel · Post by **Angel** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 3:20 pm

Jeff Hauze wrote:
Jestyr wrote:'more of the US', particularly the eastern half;
Buy the Cliff Notes. They're more interesting, especially from the guy who lives here.

Upstate New York, anywhere in Maine or Vermont, Boston (all of the historical places), New York City!, New Jersey.

joking about New Jersey

Jeff Hauze · Post by **Jeff Hauze** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 3:22 pm

DV8 wrote:BS. The eastern part of the U.S. is beautiful.

Everything's beautiful to a part-time resident.

And Angel, if you weren't joking about Dirty Jersey (enough reason alone to hate the eastern US) I'd have no choice but to kill you for the betterment of humanity. Next you folks are going to claim there's actually something worthwhile about New York State and/or City. Silly furriners.

DV8 · Post by **DV8** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 3:45 pm

Even New Jersey has fantastic woods. Weirdos. Perhaps it's because the Netherlands has no natural forests or woods at all.

3278 · Post by **3278** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 3:54 pm

Which, for those of us raised in the middle of the forest [comparatively] is perhaps the strangest thing about the landscape. You keep having to tell yourself that this was all covered by water not that long ago, and all the forests are long gone. But it's like your utter lack of wilderness animals: it's just a natural effect of the history of your nation. Like Americans shooting each other a lot, you know.

Jeff Hauze · Post by **Jeff Hauze** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 3:59 pm

DV8 wrote:Even New Jersey has fantastic woods. Weirdos. Perhaps it's because the Netherlands has no natural forests or woods at all.

Sure, if you like giant mutant trees that grow out of a toxic waste dump.

3278 · Post by **3278** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 6:53 pm

I'd like to see more of northern California, as well as the Pacific Northwest, although the things I like about those areas are mostly present in Michigan, making it somewhat pointless. Overseas, I'd like to see Greece and East Germany, the latter being my choice for place to live if I don't have a desert island available.

But if I could only go one place, it would be a random tropical island with good beaches and lots of good coral reefs or other good diving opportunities. If I were god, I'd live on the island in Lost.

Salvation122 · Post by **Salvation122** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 7:15 pm

So Waikiki, then. 'Cept maybe without the people.

3278 · Post by **3278** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 7:22 pm

Definitely without the people. One of my only two objections to Hawaii.

Toryu · Post by **Toryu** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 7:22 pm

3278 wrote:I'd like to see more of northern California, as well as the Pacific Northwest, although the things I like about those areas are mostly present in Michigan, making it somewhat pointless. Overseas, I'd like to see Greece and East Germany, the latter being my choice for place to live if I don't have a desert island available.

But if I could only go one place, it would be a random tropical island with good beaches and lots of good coral reefs or other good diving opportunities. If I were god, I'd live on the island in Lost.

East...Germany? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! Weirdo.

But no, seriously, why the hell East Germany? People speak funny there, the place is crawling with skinheads and other assorted dipshits, and apart from a few cities like, say, Leipzig, all the towns are butt-ugly and run-down. So, what fascinates you about it? I'm kinda curious.

Jeff Hauze · Post by **Jeff Hauze** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 7:38 pm

I'm going to guess the skinheads and the butt-ugly part.

3278 · Post by **3278** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 7:50 pm

Toryu wrote:But no, seriously, why the hell East Germany?

Toryu wrote:...apart from a few cities like, say, Leipzig, all the towns are butt-ugly and run-down.

What you look for in a place to live and what I look for are radically different. I like East Germany because of its history, because so many people left when the wall came down, because it's half EU and half Eastern Europe, because it's dirty and industrial and the population is low and there are cities with almost no one living in them, and when 80 percent of the autobahn is restricted, the other 20 percent will all be in former East Germany because it's not packed completely full of people from one end to the other. The landscape is beautiful, the people not numerous, and the history fascinating.

And I'd be much closer to parts of Germany with, you know, people in them. I love the German national character, inasmuch as there is such a thing, and their order and their striving and their desperate need for direction. I like their women, and I love their cars. No longer would I have to live with a watered-down American BMW like the one I have now; I would be free to drive a bahn-eating monster, gulping down miles of roadway in a second...where derestriction is still in place, of course. I could drink real beer, everywhere I went. I'd have a great deal more daily female nudity in my life.

In truth, I have no way of knowing if I'd love East Germany or not. It's like northern California: the place stands as an emblem of something I desire, and is not necessarily the thing itself. But from all I know of myself and of the land, we are as one part: ugly, run-down. Empty.

jo_alex · Post by **jo_alex** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 8:06 pm

Japan. Ever since I've been to Tokyo last June I want to go back and see more. Plus I'd like to take a tour of Australia & New Zealand. I don't think that any of these will be mine next holiday destination, though.

Liniah · Post by **Liniah** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 10:38 pm

Jeff Hauze wrote:
Jestyr wrote:'more of the US', particularly the eastern half;
Buy the Cliff Notes. They're more interesting, especially from the guy who lives here.

Pft. PA kicks ass. I don't see you leaving. I think PA is hella pretty, especially driving across it, and the fall is fantastic. So many trees with pretty colors. Philly is very historic with a bunch of stuff to see.

Liniah · Post by **Liniah** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 10:41 pm

Angel wrote:
Linah, why did you go during that time of the year? Was it especially expensive?

Well, Norway in general is stupid-expensive. We went in Sept because we went with my uncle. He picked the cities and when we went. Guess he didn't look into the northern lights thing.

TLM · Post by **TLM** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 10:43 pm

Just out of curiosity, where did you go?

Liniah · Post by **Liniah** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 10:48 pm

TLM wrote:Just out of curiosity, where did you go?

Me? I was in Tromsø and Oslo. (And we came over on a ferry.)

Jeff Hauze · Post by **Jeff Hauze** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 4:13 am

Liniah wrote:Pft. PA kicks ass. I don't see you leaving. I think PA is hella pretty, especially driving across it, and the fall is fantastic. So many trees with pretty colors. Philly is very historic with a bunch of stuff to see.

I'm sorry, you're automatically disqualified. You count as a silly furriner now. The fact that I'm a lazy fucking git doesn't mean I'm incorrect.

Yes, Philly is full of history. Like firebombing their own city.