What's your favourite place outside of the country you live in?

[Fred]

And why?

[skip68]

I'd say Bora Bora.   Do you really need an explanation?   

[Fred]

No, that one's self explanatory! 

[Mopar Nut]

Singapore, because of the different cultures.

[Fred]

Singapore, because of the different cultures.

How does that wall of humidity affect you when you get off the plane?

[Mopar Nut]

Singapore, because of the different cultures.

How does that wall of humidity affect you when you get off the plane?

Not too bad, I couldn't breath for a week, moved there from the Western U.S. I think Eastern U.S. is worse.

[tsmithae]

Netherlands for friendliness/cleanliness/theater thus far.  Followed closely by Costa Rica for being gorgeous which is tied with Vancouver Island for the same.

[mrsskip68]

Catalina Island. Grew up going every summer, but havnt been there in years. Would love to take my family. Really great place to vacation off the coast of Cali.
Lisa

P.S. My dream trip is two weeks in Italy. Especially Tuscany. 

[moparstuart]

I'd say Bora Bora.   Do you really need an explanation?   

I see you in thialand

[Fred]

I'd say Bora Bora.   Do you really need an explanation?   

I see you in thialand

catching God only knows what!   

[moparstuart]

Catalina Island. Grew up going every summer, but havnt been there in years. Would love to take my family. Really great place to vacation off the coast of Cali.
Lisa

P.S. My dream trip is anywhere without chuck
(quote]    there fixed it for you

[440]

Canada for magnificent landscape, but somehow I ended up in Australia.

[Fred]

Canada for magnificent landscape, but somehow I ended up in Australia.

You lucky man! 

[Fred]

Catalina Island. Grew up going every summer, but havnt been there in years. Would love to take my family. Really great place to vacation off the coast of Cali.
Lisa

P.S. My dream trip is two weeks in Italy. Especially Tuscany. 

Dreams can come true Lisa. 

[JB400]

Haven't ever left the country. Haven't found a reason to yet, getting close though.  They won't kick me out of the country either, yet

[BananaDan]

Italy, the Chianti region of Tuscany specifically.  We went there on our honeymoon and I did not want to leave.  The wine, the food, the landscape, the people, the sights - you name it.  Honorable mention to Bermuda though.  That place is beautiful, has great restaurants and bars, amazing beaches and everyone is always happy for friendly.  No stress in sight.

[Brass]

Italy, the Chianti region of Tuscany specifically.  We went there on our honeymoon and I did not want to leave.  The wine, the food, the landscape, the people, the sights - you name it.  Honorable mention to Bermuda though.  That place is beautiful, has great restaurants and bars, amazing beaches and everyone is always happy for friendly.  No stress in sight.

Agreed - the Tuscany region is great.  That is my favorite so far. 

[Fred]

Italy, the Chianti region of Tuscany specifically.  We went there on our honeymoon and I did not want to leave.  The wine, the food, the landscape, the people, the sights - you name it.  Honorable mention to Bermuda though.  That place is beautiful, has great restaurants and bars, amazing beaches and everyone is always happy for friendly.  No stress in sight.

Agreed - the Tuscany region is great.  That is my favorite so far. 

A beautiful part of the world for sure.

[Dino]

I grew up in Belgium so technically this is the my favorite place outside of the country I used to live in...
Ok that's confusing.

I like Austria, Switzerland and northern Italy best I think, it's the mountain air.  Nothing like it.

[hemigeno]

Jost Van Dyke in the British Virgin Islands. 

You'd have to see it to believe how nice it is, as I don't think photos do it justice.  Tiny island, blue water and awesome beaches - and as long as you have mosquito netting at night, it's as close to perfect as I've seen even after looking through magazines.  One of the three restaurants on the island when I was there (1990) would literally haul in their traps from the bay each evening... you had your choice of what they caught.  Otherwise, the menu consisted of what they brought back from a boat trip to town earlier that day.  Really laid back environment.

http://www.bvitourism.com/jost-van-dyke

The place where my wife and I stayed:

http://www.soggydollar.com/sandcastle-hotel/

[Bob]

Netherlands for friendliness/cleanliness/theater thus far.  Followed closely by Costa Rica for being gorgeous which is tied with Vancouver Island for the same.

Netherlands I agree.

[Cooter]

Amsterdam...Nuf said.

[Steve P.]

Netherlands for friendliness/cleanliness/theater thus far.  Followed closely by Costa Rica for being gorgeous which is tied with Vancouver Island for the same.

I completely agree.....

[Fred]

I grew up in Belgium so technically this is the my favorite place outside of the country I used to live in...
Ok that's confusing.

I like Austria, Switzerland and northern Italy best I think, it's the mountain air.  Nothing like it.

I've got to agree with you Dino, I was born in Austria and nothing beats the sheer magic of the granite mountains soaring skyward.  But I also love the immense beauty of Sedona, Arizona.  Too many gorgeous places to speak of.
Mrs. Fred.

[BIGBLCK11]

Zakopane, Poland.  Awesome town at the base of the Tatra mountains.  Must be the mountain air there too. 

[Paul G]

Caribean islands. They are beautiful, water is crystal clear. Just love the Caribean.

[Back N Black]

 Wow,that a tough one, but i think Greece would be at the top of the list.

[PA Dodger]

Caribean islands. They are beautiful, water is crystal clear. Just love the Caribean.

I agree. Aruba has to be my favorite followed by Barbados.

[Chryco Psycho]

Hell , most of my friends will be there & it may still be warm there

[Fred]

Has anyone been to Jamaica? That's a place I'd like to visit.
Mrs. Fred

[Paul G]

Has anyone been to Jamaica? That's a place I'd like to visit.
Mrs. Fred

Yep. Great weather. Ocean breeze, food is good. Just stay in the tourist areas if you know what I mean.

[PA Dodger]

Has anyone been to Jamaica? That's a place I'd like to visit.
Mrs. Fred

The wife and I have avoided it. Many people have told us its nice if you stay at the better resorts but the crime is pretty high if you are out and about on the island.  Its a popular vacation spot, just do your homework before you go.

Fred said not to tell you that's where he's taking you for New Years.

[nh_mopar_fan]

Just got back from 5 weeks in Australia, Tasmania, and New Zealand.

Could live in any of them but especially New Zealand.

[Fred]

Just got back from 5 weeks in Australia, Tasmania, and New Zealand.

Could live in any of them but especially New Zealand.

Onya. Did you see Queenstown NZ? (take the cable car up to the top)  What a beautiful part of the world that is.

[Fred]

Has anyone been to Jamaica? That's a place I'd like to visit.
Mrs. Fred

Fred said not to tell you that's where he's taking you for New Years.

Thanks for telling me...........as far as I knew, he was only taking me up the street to the Chinese take-away. 

[Fred]

Has anyone been to Jamaica? That's a place I'd like to visit.
Mrs. Fred

Yep. Great weather. Ocean breeze, food is good. Just stay in the tourist areas if you know what I mean.

[Ghoste]

The Barbados.

[TheGhost]

Great Barrier Reef.


No place else like it in the world.

[nh_mopar_fan]

Just got back from 5 weeks in Australia, Tasmania, and New Zealand.

Could live in any of them but especially New Zealand.

Onya. Did you see Queenstown NZ? (take the cable car up to the top)  What a beautiful part of the world that is.

Oh, we sure did. We loved Queenstown. Did the cablecar to the top of Bob's Peak and I was signed up to do the para-gliding off the top when the winds changed and they closed for the day.

[nh_mopar_fan]

Great Barrier Reef.


No place else like it in the world.

That was AMAZING.

[Fred]

Just got back from 5 weeks in Australia, Tasmania, and New Zealand.

Could live in any of them but especially New Zealand.

Onya. Did you see Queenstown NZ? (take the cable car up to the top)  What a beautiful part of the world that is.

Oh, we sure did. We loved Queenstown. Did the cablecar to the top of Bob's Peak and I was signed up to do the para-gliding off the top when the winds changed and they closed for the day.

That's a shame. Did you get in some white water rafting down the Shotover river? Man, that is fun.

[Fred]

Great Barrier Reef.


No place else like it in the world.

That was AMAZING.

Yes, that is pretty special. 

[nh_mopar_fan]

Just got back from 5 weeks in Australia, Tasmania, and New Zealand.

Could live in any of them but especially New Zealand.

Onya. Did you see Queenstown NZ? (take the cable car up to the top)  What a beautiful part of the world that is.

Oh, we sure did. We loved Queenstown. Did the cablecar to the top of Bob's Peak and I was signed up to do the para-gliding off the top when the winds changed and they closed for the day.

That's a shame. Did you get in some white water rafting down the Shotover river? Man, that is fun.

Nope. we did the jetboat on the Dart river and the kayaked down. Guide said, "The water is 7 degrees celcius" (47F) I said, "Will it get any warmer?". He said, "nope. It was an 18,000 year old glacier 12 hours ago. This is as warm as it gets" Then he filled the pitcher and we had it with lunch.

[Fred]

Just got back from 5 weeks in Australia, Tasmania, and New Zealand.

Could live in any of them but especially New Zealand.

Onya. Did you see Queenstown NZ? (take the cable car up to the top)  What a beautiful part of the world that is.

Oh, we sure did. We loved Queenstown. Did the cablecar to the top of Bob's Peak and I was signed up to do the para-gliding off the top when the winds changed and they closed for the day.

That's a shame. Did you get in some white water rafting down the Shotover river? Man, that is fun.

Nope. we did the jetboat on the Dart river and the kayaked down. Guide said, "The water is 7 degrees celcius" (47F) I said, "Will it get any warmer?". He said, "nope. It was an 18,000 year old glacier 12 hours ago. This is as warm as it gets" Then he filled the pitcher and we had it with lunch.

Sounds like you had a fabulous time.  We did the white water water rafting in winter, took a break from skiing the Remarkables. Got there by helicoper. Passed on the jet boat though.........never enough time to do it all.  We were in wet suits and even took a dive into the water at the end of it. The wife is seriously thinking of rafting the Zambeze river, me, I'm not so sure.

[nh_mopar_fan]

I jumped in as well (with a wetsuit).

You're right. not enough time to see it all.

[JB400]

Fred, are you not up for white water rafting?  I personally have never been.  No place around here.  Have been canoeing a few times, lots of fun.

[Fred]

Up for the rafting..........it's the 6 countries the river runs through that have me a littled worried.

[JB400]

I understand.  I hear Africa is not exactly the friendliest continent.  Central America is the same way.  Must be denghe fever

[Fred]

If you get a chance JB you should definitely try it. It's a real thrill. Erika was grinning from ear to ear the whole way (which is something she does on the dodgem cars, especially when she can get away with bumping into everybody). She said that's what it reminded her of..........out of control dodgem cars.

[JB400]

I hope she doesn't practice with the daily  We call them bumper cars  Maybe I'll get to go to Colorado to give it a try.  I wouldn't mind seeing Pikes Peak again.  Last time I was there was when I was 1.

[Fred]

We were a lot older when we saw it.

[JB400]

That's sort of why I want to see it again.  Same way with Mount Rushmore.  Pike's Peak made me scared of heights though.

[Fred]

That's sort of why I want to see it again.  Same way with Mount Rushmore. 

That was pretty amazing. The scale of the thing thing is crazy.

Pike's Peak made me scared of heights though.

Are you over your fear?

[JB400]

Yes and No.  I can stand on a roof all day long with a 7/12 pitch 3 stories high and be alright.  My feet have to be on something solid.  I can't walk rafters.  Never been up in an airplane yet.  Did help build one though thinking I might get a ride.  We did taxi down the runway and felt ok.

[Fred]

 We call them bumper cars  

We call them dodgem because the idea is to dodge not bump the other cars. Erika can't seem to (or just simply doesn't want to) comprehend that. She does behave herself after she gets told off by the attendant but until then...........she's a maniac!

[Fred]

Yes and No.  I can stand on a roof all day long with a 7/12 pitch 3 stories high and be alright.  My feet have to be on something solid.  I can't walk rafters.  Never been up in an airplane yet.  Did help build one though thinking I might get a ride.  We did taxi down the runway and felt ok.

We're a funny lot, aren't we.

[JB400]

  We call them bumper cars  

We call them dodgem because the idea is to dodge not bump the other cars. Erika can't seem to (or just simply doesn't want to) comprehend that. She does behave herself after she gets told off by the attendant but until then...........she's a maniac!

If the idea is to dodge cars, I don't think I want to be on the public roads then.  Are these dodgem cars like the ones at a carnival or fair that are electric and run on a steel platform?  Usually, there is about 8 cars total and they are 2 seaters.

[Fred]

  We call them bumper cars  

We call them dodgem because the idea is to dodge not bump the other cars. Erika can't seem to (or just simply doesn't want to) comprehend that. She does behave herself after she gets told off by the attendant but until then...........she's a maniac!

If the idea is to dodge cars, I don't think I want to be on the public roads then.  Are these dodgem cars like the ones at a carnival or fair that are electric and run on a steel platform?  Usually, there is about 8 cars total and they are 2 seaters.

Yep, they're the ones.

[JB400]

  We call them bumper cars  

We call them dodgem because the idea is to dodge not bump the other cars. Erika can't seem to (or just simply doesn't want to) comprehend that. She does behave herself after she gets told off by the attendant but until then...........she's a maniac!

If the idea is to dodge cars, I don't think I want to be on the public roads then.  Are these dodgem cars like the ones at a carnival or fair that are electric and run on a steel platform?  Usually, there is about 8 cars total and they are 2 seaters.

Yep, they're the ones.

Does she just seem to enjoy whiplash, or is it the thought of letting go of some inner roadrage?

[Fred]

  We call them bumper cars  

We call them dodgem because the idea is to dodge not bump the other cars. Erika can't seem to (or just simply doesn't want to) comprehend that. She does behave herself after she gets told off by the attendant but until then...........she's a maniac!

If the idea is to dodge cars, I don't think I want to be on the public roads then.  Are these dodgem cars like the ones at a carnival or fair that are electric and run on a steel platform?  Usually, there is about 8 cars total and they are 2 seaters.

Yep, they're the ones.

Does she just seem to enjoy whiplash, or is it the thought of letting go of some inner roadrage?

I couldn't say. I only know she always insists on doing the driving and once behind the wheel she's transformed into this thing that seems to be possessed by some inner demon and she laughs hysterically.   

[JB400]

  We call them bumper cars  

We call them dodgem because the idea is to dodge not bump the other cars. Erika can't seem to (or just simply doesn't want to) comprehend that. She does behave herself after she gets told off by the attendant but until then...........she's a maniac!

If the idea is to dodge cars, I don't think I want to be on the public roads then.  Are these dodgem cars like the ones at a carnival or fair that are electric and run on a steel platform?  Usually, there is about 8 cars total and they are 2 seaters.

Yep, they're the ones.

Does she just seem to enjoy whiplash, or is it the thought of letting go of some inner roadrage?

I couldn't say. I only know she always insists on doing the driving and once behind the wheel she's transformed into this thing that seems to be possessed by some inner demon and she laughs hysterically.   

Well, if she enjoys it, I'm a ok with it.  It could be worse.

[Dino]

I grew up in Belgium so technically this is the my favorite place outside of the country I used to live in...
Ok that's confusing.

I like Austria, Switzerland and northern Italy best I think, it's the mountain air.  Nothing like it.

I've got to agree with you Dino, I was born in Austria and nothing beats the sheer magic of the granite mountains soaring skyward.  But I also love the immense beauty of Sedona, Arizona.  Too many gorgeous places to speak of.
Mrs. Fred.

Yep, those mountains made me feel like I was just another little lifeform on this huge rock of ours and you know what?  I was totally fine with that.  There's a sense of peace and calm that comes over you when you are among those giants.  Can't wait to visit the Rockies!

Oh and nice to meet you Mrs. Fred!   

[TruckDriver]

Boy, reading these makes me wish I could afford to travel. I never been out of the U.S. except only in Canada near Toronto. Would love to see Germany, Australia, Switzerland, Ireland, England Britain, and the Netherlands.

[Bob T]

Just got back from 5 weeks in Australia, Tasmania, and New Zealand.

Could live in any of them but especially New Zealand.

Onya. Did you see Queenstown NZ? (take the cable car up to the top)  What a beautiful part of the world that is.

Oh, we sure did. We loved Queenstown. Did the cablecar to the top of Bob's Peak and I was signed up to do the para-gliding off the top when the winds changed and they closed for the day.

That's a shame. Did you get in some white water rafting down the Shotover river? Man, that is fun.

Nope. we did the jetboat on the Dart river and the kayaked down. Guide said, "The water is 7 degrees celcius" (47F) I said, "Will it get any warmer?". He said, "nope. It was an 18,000 year old glacier 12 hours ago. This is as warm as it gets" Then he filled the pitcher and we had it with lunch.

I'd pick the Dart river trip over Shotover anyday, goes right up through Glenorchy and a bit more of a leisure cruise.
Great part of the country summer or winter  The West Coast road down the South from Nelson is my favourite drive anywhere.

[Fred]

Boy, reading these makes me wish I could afford to travel. I never been out of the U.S. except only in Canada near Toronto. Would love to see Germany, Australia, Switzerland, Ireland, England Britain, and the Netherlands.

The world is a beautiful place. 

[Fred]

I grew up in Belgium so technically this is the my favorite place outside of the country I used to live in...
Ok that's confusing.

I like Austria, Switzerland and northern Italy best I think, it's the mountain air.  Nothing like it.

I've got to agree with you Dino, I was born in Austria and nothing beats the sheer magic of the granite mountains soaring skyward.  But I also love the immense beauty of Sedona, Arizona.  Too many gorgeous places to speak of.
Mrs. Fred.

Yep, those mountains made me feel like I was just another little lifeform on this huge rock of ours and you know what?  I was totally fine with that.  There's a sense of peace and calm that comes over you when you are among those giants.  Can't wait to visit the Rockies!

Oh and nice to meet you Mrs. Fred!   

Absolutely true, I know where you're coming from.  I feel the same way. A sense of complete serenity.
Nice to meet you too.
Mrs. Fred