Places to visit before you meet your maker - Page 2

Haly · 01-12-2008, 20:28

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Originally Posted by semi-pro waster

Definitely make the most of that feeling, I find that the more I travel the less I actually enjoy the journey, I still love the exploring of a new place but sitting on a plane/train/bus for X hours has rather lost appeal. I do grin like a kid at the acceleration of the jet on take off even now but that's no longer such a big deal either which is a bit of a shame really.

I can see how the getting there part is pretty crap once done a few times, I've had a fair amount of 6hr train journeys (and a lovely 11hr train journey from near Buxton to Swansea one New Year's Eve :/). But the exploring new places part is the exciting bit

Doubt very much I'll be going abroad any time soon so no doubt the romance will get to stick around for quite a long time yet!

Mark · 01-12-2008, 22:01

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Originally Posted by semi-pro waster

Definitely make the most of that feeling, I find that the more I travel the less I actually enjoy the journey, I still love the exploring of a new place but sitting on a plane/train/bus for X hours has rather lost appeal. I do grin like a kid at the acceleration of the jet on take off even now but that's no longer such a big deal either which is a bit of a shame really.

I have to agree with this. The getting there/back is decidedly chore-like these days. Of course, the being there still makes it worth it.

As for the acceleration thing, I do still enjoy it, but I'd trade countless take-offs in a regular passenger jet for another go in Concorde (something I know will never happen of course). Take your regular take-off and add some steroids, and you'll be about right.

Pumpkinstew · 01-12-2008, 22:41

EDIT: oops sorry. This is all about where we want to go.

Iceland, Japan, Canada, Madagascar, Tanzania and Kili, South Africa, Fiji-Samoa-Tonga in that order.

After the lottery win of couse.

Burble · 03-12-2008, 09:37

I'm very luck to have been to quite a few of the places that have been suggested. Personally though I'd be extremely happy if I never set foot in Las Vegas again, but each to their own.

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South Africa

I've been a few times and really love the place. It is very humbling to come into land at Cape Town Airport and seeing a huge shanty town on the coast going on as far as they eye can see.

The standard of living varies so much out there with some people living in the most abstract poverty to those who live in a life of extreme luxury.

I would not want to live there though, certainly not in Cape Town or Johannesburg as the place is not safe. I know numerous people out there who say that all money is good for in SA is to buy taller, stronger fences and thicker bars for your windows. You are very aware walking about even during the day that the place is not safe.

It's a real shame because the country is gorgeous. I went to Kruger back in June and absolutely loved it.

Burble · 01-12-2008, 18:49

I'd like to see as much of Asia as possible. I've spent a grand total of 3 days in Tokyo (on business) and since then have been wanting to go back.

Specifically I want to go to North Korea, Pyongyang especially. The place fascinates me as I can fire up the interweb and find out just about everything about most other countries but not this one. I will go there.

Tak · 01-12-2008, 19:17

Everywhere! But if I had to pick 3 to start with - Egypt, Canada and Japan

phykell · 01-12-2008, 20:49

New York at Xmas

Garp · 01-12-2008, 21:32

Hmm.. suggestions for people:

Haweswater - Lake District
Absolutely beautiful place, well worth the walk and climb to see the view from the top too.
I'd say in general if you haven't been to the Lake District you absolutely should. Failure to do so is to miss some of the most beautiful countryside the UK has to offer.

York

Lovely city, lots of history and the Minster is breathtaking.

Oahu - Hawaii

It's an unbelievably beautiful island, and part of some of the most geographically isolated set of islands in the world (about 2000 miles to the nearest mainland)

Beautiful place with what is considered to be one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, Lanikai beach, I like it and I'm not a big fan of beaches and sunbathing!
Great surfing to be had if you're a surfer too. The mountain and volcano (extinct) is a glorious sight, dominating the view for the most part throughout the island.
Well worth a visit.

Grand Canyon

Possibly the most jaw droppingly wonderful thing I've ever seen.

Prague - Czech Republic

Beautiful city, lots of history, the Cathedral is almost unparalleled in its magnificence.
I'm not sure how things sit with the way the economy is at the moment but historically the flights out to Prague are cheap, as is accommodation, food and drink.

On my list of places to go:

Japan

Always wanted to visit this place, see what it's like. I like Japanese culture (at least as it's portrayed anyway) and would like to see and experience it in real life. Also on my list of things to do is learn japanese, or at least try to!

New Zealand

Another long time entry on my list. I would love to get out there and see it, everything we see of it suggests it is a magnificent place. My sister went there for honeymoon and assures me that it is just as magnificent as suggested.

Davey_Pitch · 02-12-2008, 15:32

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Originally Posted by Garp

Oahu - Hawaii

Does driving around it in Test Drive: Unlimited count?

Greenlizard0 · 02-12-2008, 02:48

Why was my reply deleted?

01-12-2008, 22:41	#3
Pumpkinstew Absinthe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mostly Oxford, Sometimes Bristol Posts: 1,156	EDIT: oops sorry. This is all about where we want to go. Iceland, Japan, Canada, Madagascar, Tanzania and Kili, South Africa, Fiji-Samoa-Tonga in that order. After the lottery win of couse. __________________ Get old, or die tryin' PSTEWREVIEWS - Chunks of Meaty Reviews, Mixed with Your Five a Day of News, Comment and Opinion, Floating in a Broth of Suspect Grammar and Seasoned Liberally with Mixed Metaphor. Tasty. Last edited by Pumpkinstew; 01-12-2008 at 22:47.

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Tak L'Oréal Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 9,977	Everywhere! But if I had to pick 3 to start with - Egypt, Canada and Japan __________________ The look on your face when a toddler rips out your heart and shows it to you? Priceless.... For everything else, there's FWOOSH!

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Garp Preparing more tumbleweed Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hawaii Posts: 6,038	Hmm.. suggestions for people: Haweswater - Lake District Absolutely beautiful place, well worth the walk and climb to see the view from the top too. I'd say in general if you haven't been to the Lake District you absolutely should. Failure to do so is to miss some of the most beautiful countryside the UK has to offer. York Lovely city, lots of history and the Minster is breathtaking. Oahu - Hawaii It's an unbelievably beautiful island, and part of some of the most geographically isolated set of islands in the world (about 2000 miles to the nearest mainland) Beautiful place with what is considered to be one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, Lanikai beach, I like it and I'm not a big fan of beaches and sunbathing! Great surfing to be had if you're a surfer too. The mountain and volcano (extinct) is a glorious sight, dominating the view for the most part throughout the island. Well worth a visit. Grand Canyon Possibly the most jaw droppingly wonderful thing I've ever seen. Prague - Czech Republic Beautiful city, lots of history, the Cathedral is almost unparalleled in its magnificence. I'm not sure how things sit with the way the economy is at the moment but historically the flights out to Prague are cheap, as is accommodation, food and drink. On my list of places to go: Japan Always wanted to visit this place, see what it's like. I like Japanese culture (at least as it's portrayed anyway) and would like to see and experience it in real life. Also on my list of things to do is learn japanese, or at least try to! New Zealand Another long time entry on my list. I would love to get out there and see it, everything we see of it suggests it is a magnificent place. My sister went there for honeymoon and assures me that it is just as magnificent as suggested. __________________ Mal: Define "interesting"? Wash: "Oh, God, oh, God, we're all gonna die"?

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Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	I'd like to see as much of Asia as possible. I've spent a grand total of 3 days in Tokyo (on business) and since then have been wanting to go back. Specifically I want to go to North Korea, Pyongyang especially. The place fascinates me as I can fire up the interweb and find out just about everything about most other countries but not this one. I will go there.