wonderwoman
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lol nobody corrected me on 'manhattan state'.. i am pretty sure manhattan is not a state, i wanted to say im going to manhattan, and not going to maryland state due to money.
Travel Destinations and Memories !!!
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ireniecat
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I'm remembering my time in Japan. If anyone is thinking it'll be "fun" to climb Mt. Fuji at night, in the cold rain, to see the sunrise from the top, I can assure you it's not. It is lovely coming down, though, when the sun is warm and you can actually see where you're going 
Mt. Fuji
Ireniecat, thanks for sharing those photos! There's nothing like an image to take you there. The moonscape is very cool!
I'm remembering my time in Japan. If anyone is thinking it'll be "fun" to climb Mt. Fuji at night, in the cold rain, to see the sunrise from the top, I can assure you it's not. It is lovely coming down, though, when the sun is warm and you can actually see where you're going
Ireniecat, thanks for sharing those photos! There's nothing like an image to take you there. The moonscape is very cool!
More Route 66: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Another favorite place of mine along Route 66 is Albuquerque, New Mexico. Along with their balloons!
By Eric Ward http://www.flickr.com/photos/94833286@N00/279059564/
Another favorite place of mine along Route 66 is Albuquerque, New Mexico. Along with their balloons!
By Eric Ward http://www.flickr.com/photos/94833286@N00/279059564/
Peaches
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I haven't been a whole lot of places, but...
Ireland--In pretty much every town there's a local pub with live Irish music. I was kind of shocked to discover that the Irish actually listen to Irish music...it's not just a gimmicky "for tourists" sort of thing. Oh, sure, there's other stuff, too. But a local pub with local music...very cool.
Italy--Well, obviously, the Vatican. Even my mom, who has very strong anti-Catholic sentiments, was in awe. It's just some of the most beautiful art and history imaginable. Oh, sure, there are tourists everywhere...but it's still amazing. Another tourist thing, but well worth it IMO, are the various catacombs on the outskirts. I wish I could remember which ones I'd been too, but it's been too long. They are...other-worldly...and kind of disturbing.
It's also pretty cool to take a trip up through the Appennines and wander around some of the old hill cities.
Argentina--I didn't get to see all that much, unfortunately (I was always in lessons, or recovering from lessons.), but the cemetery is awesome. Yes, touristy...but still awesome. Don't eat chicken or seafood--for some reason they don't seem to know how to cook it. But the beef is amazing, as are the fruits and vegetables. There's a huge craft fair...somewhere...on Saturdays I believe, and another awesome open-air market on Sundays. Both are cool just for wandering around.
Ireland--In pretty much every town there's a local pub with live Irish music. I was kind of shocked to discover that the Irish actually listen to Irish music...it's not just a gimmicky "for tourists" sort of thing. Oh, sure, there's other stuff, too. But a local pub with local music...very cool.
Italy--Well, obviously, the Vatican. Even my mom, who has very strong anti-Catholic sentiments, was in awe. It's just some of the most beautiful art and history imaginable. Oh, sure, there are tourists everywhere...but it's still amazing. Another tourist thing, but well worth it IMO, are the various catacombs on the outskirts. I wish I could remember which ones I'd been too, but it's been too long. They are...other-worldly...and kind of disturbing.
It's also pretty cool to take a trip up through the Appennines and wander around some of the old hill cities.
Argentina--I didn't get to see all that much, unfortunately (I was always in lessons, or recovering from lessons.), but the cemetery is awesome. Yes, touristy...but still awesome. Don't eat chicken or seafood--for some reason they don't seem to know how to cook it. But the beef is amazing, as are the fruits and vegetables. There's a huge craft fair...somewhere...on Saturdays I believe, and another awesome open-air market on Sundays. Both are cool just for wandering around.
A particularly gorgeous part of Ireland is in the southwest, the Dingle Peninsula. This is where they filmed the stunning 1970 romantic drama Ryan's Daughter (which starred Robert Mitchum).
from www . lehigh . edu / ~wwt1 /Dingle / 98walk / minard2.JPG
You can read more about this beautiful film at: http://www.ferdyonfilms.com/?p=517, regarded as having one of the best love scenes of all time...
dcharmd1
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Southeast Asia and China
Just came back yesterday from a cruise, we visited
Thailand
Singapore
Vietnam
Hong Kong
Taiwan
Japan
Shanghai
Beijing
Was a very good trip. Most of these places are good for shopping. The most expensive places were Taiwan and Japan. Everywhere else it was a shopper's heaven. My recommendation is to leave lots of space in your luggage for purchases. I was most surprised by Shanghai, China in that I didn't expect the place to be as modern as I imagined China to be. Security in all places are very tight, most especially, entrance to Japan and China. You have to pass thermoscanning before being allowed to disembark. I was very disappointed the weather did not cooperate when we were at the Great Wall of China, I've been looking forward to seeing that man-made wonder, it is definitely one place I would like to visit again, preferably in spring time.
Just came back yesterday from a cruise, we visited
Thailand
Singapore
Vietnam
Hong Kong
Taiwan
Japan
Shanghai
Beijing
Was a very good trip. Most of these places are good for shopping. The most expensive places were Taiwan and Japan. Everywhere else it was a shopper's heaven. My recommendation is to leave lots of space in your luggage for purchases. I was most surprised by Shanghai, China in that I didn't expect the place to be as modern as I imagined China to be. Security in all places are very tight, most especially, entrance to Japan and China. You have to pass thermoscanning before being allowed to disembark. I was very disappointed the weather did not cooperate when we were at the Great Wall of China, I've been looking forward to seeing that man-made wonder, it is definitely one place I would like to visit again, preferably in spring time.
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dcharmd1: Sounds like a fantastic trip that you had. I have traveled to Asia a couple of times, but did not cover anywhere near the area that you did! Thanks for sharing!
dcharmd1: Sounds like a fantastic trip that you had. I have traveled to Asia a couple of times, but did not cover anywhere near the area that you did! Thanks for sharing!
Yosemite and Vancouver (Victoria)
3Wishes: As I have mentioned a few time in this thread, I love, love, love Vancouver (with Victoria and the Butchard Gardens, too)! I'm sure you love Yosemite, too! I have to make it to Yellowstone, though...
from www .desktopscenes.com /Scenes%20from%20a%20Day%20at%20Yosemite%20(2003)/ Yosemite%20Valley%20Tunnel%20View%20Panorama.jpg
3Wishes: As I have mentioned a few time in this thread, I love, love, love Vancouver (with Victoria and the Butchard Gardens, too)! I'm sure you love Yosemite, too! I have to make it to Yellowstone, though...
from www .desktopscenes.com /Scenes%20from%20a%20Day%20at%20Yosemite%20(2003)/ Yosemite%20Valley%20Tunnel%20View%20Panorama.jpg
Spitfire
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If one's image of Arizona and the southwest is of barren dusty desert then just come to where I live which is pine forest; I'm in mountains. A drive on I-40 has many remnants of Route 66. Get's extremely windy on this route though, especially this time of year. Sedona is one of the more scenic and interesting communities in this state.
I live up in the White Mountains which is popular for outdoorsmen an those from the Phoenix area in the summertime to escape the heat. What I do like about the small communities around here is a lot of old victorian homes still standing and in use.
If you like historic stuff, Cochise County is a must. That's where Tombstone is located along with many ghost towns and small historic communities. I like what's around Tombstone better than what's in it, some of which requires a journey on foot.
San Diego and Seattle - two of my fave travel spots with a lot of great things to see and the dancing in both cities is great as well.
I live up in the White Mountains which is popular for outdoorsmen an those from the Phoenix area in the summertime to escape the heat. What I do like about the small communities around here is a lot of old victorian homes still standing and in use.
If you like historic stuff, Cochise County is a must. That's where Tombstone is located along with many ghost towns and small historic communities. I like what's around Tombstone better than what's in it, some of which requires a journey on foot.
San Diego and Seattle - two of my fave travel spots with a lot of great things to see and the dancing in both cities is great as well.
Arizona!
Spitfire: Some of my favorite stretches of Route 66 are in Arizona! I consider Arizona (with its huge, huge, huge amount protected land, including reservations) one of the most beautiful states. I remember one night far from the cities I was on Route 66--and the stars were as thick as soup! And I saw many falling stars to make wishes on! GORGEOUS!!!
And seeing the Grand Canyon changes your life forever...
As for San Diego and Seattle--I have so many great things to say about those two cities. More on them another time!!!
Spitfire: Some of my favorite stretches of Route 66 are in Arizona! I consider Arizona (with its huge, huge, huge amount protected land, including reservations) one of the most beautiful states. I remember one night far from the cities I was on Route 66--and the stars were as thick as soup! And I saw many falling stars to make wishes on! GORGEOUS!!!
And seeing the Grand Canyon changes your life forever...
As for San Diego and Seattle--I have so many great things to say about those two cities. More on them another time!!!
Spitfire
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I'm on I-40 a lot since I go to Flagstaff every month for a dance. There's a few structures I've been meaning to stop and photograph. Yes, there's some sweet isolation especially on the reservations.
Spitfire: Some of my favorite stretches of Route 66 are in Arizona! I consider Arizona (with its huge, huge, huge amount protected land, including reservations) one of the most beautiful states. I remember one night far from the cities I was on Route 66--and the stars were as thick as soup! And I saw many falling stars to make wishes on! GORGEOUS!!!
And seeing the Grand Canyon changes your life forever...
As for San Diego and Seattle--I have so many great things to say about those two cities. More on them another time!!!