I love travelling, and it seems there are a few around Oprano who do as well. My own travelling has been somewhat restricted to Europe, I only really started travelling in the US and Caribbean when I started in this business.

I guess my most favourite destinations would be Holland and Germany.
I read that Serge's fave is Italy. I've been there as well. It's nice.

where in Italy have you been?

I made a trip to Rome in 1992, but I lived in the south of Germany for many years and I could drive through Switzerland (amazing drive with great views) and into Italy in about 6 hours. So I've been in the north a lot. We would stay in Como overnight once in awhile.

If you have the chance, make a trip to Interlaken in Switzerland. Each time I go there I never want to leave. http://www.interlaken.ch/

Lake Como is gorgeos...and right on the border
;_))

A suggestion for you Serge that I am sure you and LL will enjoy...

Base yourself out of a small town somewhere south of Strasbourg (German side is better.... no gypsies). I know you like wine, and both the German and Alsacian wines in this area are very good. Then, rent a nice big Audi or something and drive south to the ski resort village of Saas-Fe. You'll end up driving your car onto a train and the train will take you through the mountains. It's quite an experience.

No matter what time of year you go, you can go skiing. We did this in the summer because we always wanted to experience skiing in the summertime on the glacier.

This was one of my more memorable trips. I'm hoping to do it again sometime.

EC - I think (therefor I am) you'll find MANY posting at Oprano LOVE to travel

My travels have been mainly the continental US and will freely admit I am stuck on a few destinations such as

New Orleans (once this year) - my favorite city in the world, totally dedicated to hedonism. Home to incredible dining, shopping and 24 hour drinking. The rich, vibrant history of the city and surrounding areas is more than enough to keep a mind stimulated. The architecture is breath taking and an eclectic mix of styles and influences. The people of New Orleans are about as diverse a group as you will find anywhere. I'm only scratching the surface of reason to travel to New Orleans

Disney World (once this year in February and going again in December) - Ok so I am a Disney Freak, but there is no place like it in the world. To be a kid again (not that I ever stopped), to see the magic and then see the magic in my son's eyes. The one place all your cares and worries go away

Manhattan (4 times this year) - the capital of the world. Yes it can be dirty, nasty and foul but no other place can be so ALIVE as Manhattan. Always something to see, do and experience. Broadway, dining, shopping all a few minutes away in a sometimes death defying cab ride plus if you can't find it in Manhattan I don't know where you'll find it. It does amaze me how many families live in the city and goes to show the human condition will adapt

Might be going to Detroit in a few weeks to attend my Aunt and Uncle's 50th wedding anniversary

Would love to stay in Italy, visit the UK (in the summer), experience Japan (if nothing else for the sheer cultural differences) and see Hawaii

City I don't really enjoy - Las Vegas. I don't game much and other than seeing Cirque shows there's not a whole lot for me there. There are beautiful hotels and great entertainment and dining there but ... ennn

Germany is definatelly on our agenda, I never been thjere.

I am more interested in memorabilia from nazi era I heard so much about.
me and LL on skies????

thank you for putting smile on my face!
;-)))

I love to travel, but can't find as much time and money as I'd like to be able to do much of it. I used to do a lot of day trips up and down the east coast for business, but because I was a single mother, I did what I could to be back at night so I didn't really get to see a lot of places I've been to, lol!

My son has actually traveled more than I have thanks to my generous brother. :okthumb:

I love to travel as well.

Been to France, Japan, Scandanavia, Russia, Switzerland, Bahamas, Mexico.
As for the states, there are only 4 I havent been to, ND, Maine, Wisconsin, and Hawaii.
Still lots of places I want to visit though, Spain, Italy, Ireland, Australia,
Germany, Turkey, Egypt.

http://www.kingpacificlodge.com
http://lasventanas.com/

2 best places I have ever been.

As far as cities, I like Vancouver.

Serge, if you were serious about the nazi era stuff, I suggest a visit to Dachau which is just outside of Munich. It is indeed a very sobering experience. I visited it simply because we were driving through Munich on our way back from a ski trip in Solden, Austria.

That area of German (Bayern) is just incredible. The people, the food, the culture. So many things to see and do down in that area.


Vick, I like all the places you mention... I haven't been to Disney World yet though. But my son is only 4 months old, so I think it's an inevitable destination for us.

Nice Topic EC

If you have any questions when you are ready for Disney please feel free to ask me

I've been going twice (or more) per year for a while now and have read all the books and websites - have a pretty good handle on the in's and out's of WDW

Vick, I now see how much of a kid at heart you must be, and oddly enough your avatar proves it. B)

We're a few years away from visiting WDW, and I hope we're both around when that day comes so I can hit you up for some good advice.

I don't think I'll ever run out of places to travel to. I've been to Europe. Loved Germany and Amsterdam. Want to go skiing in Switzerland and Austria one day. I've been to about 40 of the 50 US states. I love Canada but have never been to western Canada. I have to hit one of those shows in Vancouver one day. I've been to just about all the Carribean islands and having worked there on and off for 3 years I don't have much desire to go back. I would really like to go to Italy, Poland, Japan, and Thailand. Those are on my wish list for some day.

Last year I did something I always wanted to do, a US tour hooking up with people I knew in each city I went to. Started in January by going to Toronto for a Pens-Leafs game with a buddy of mine in Toronto and hung out with the Python guys the next day. Went to New Orleans (I agree with Vick, One of my favorite cities) for the crawfish boil at MikeAI's house. Went out to Indianapolis and hooked up with some friends out there and played golf at the brickyard. When football season rolled around I headed back to New Orleans and went to the Saints-Steelers game with MikeAI. (another great weekend by the way) Next, I headed to Baltimore for the Steelers-Ravens game and hooked up with Vick for dinner the night before. I also hit the shows as well but nothing compares to just going somewhere and hanging out with a few good friends for a couple of days. :)

I forgot to mention,

I have been to both of Serge's houses, and that in itself is
a trip you wont soon forget.

:zoinks:

I want to go to Ireland for Christmas, someone take me, I put out

I'll send you an O'Douls - that's about as much of Ireland as your "putting out" is worth. B)

I've been to Dublin. I actually flew there on January 1st, 2000 from Schipol airport.

Dublin is nice, except for all the Irish! LOL

Hmm, I think travel for pleasure and travel for business are totally different, luckily sometimes you can combine the two.

I've been to France, Switzerland and West Germany (back when there were still two Germanies), Canada, Mexico, quite a few places in the Caribbean, and a lot of US states.

Switzerland is a favorite... I really like Curacao and St Maarten as well... I love Vancouver -- and Brad's right, King Pacific Lodge totally rocks, it's incredible as a destination. In the states, Key West is so relaxing you can't help but like it there, and San Diego is really pleasant too. Vegas has some awesome restaurants, even if I didn't gamble I'd still go there just to eat at Picasso. New Orleans is another place with some majorly great food, even tho the weather most of the year drives me nuts.

My little itch at the moment so to speak is to go to Cuba and to take some time off and hang out in Asia/Pacific Rim for maybe a month.

Places I don't particularly care for would include Cancun and Aruba -- way too Americanized for me.

you said itch and rim in the same sentence :o

You got really excited when I did.

Americans are allowed to travel to Cuba now?

I've travelled to 26 countries in total. Spent about one year of the last five years overseas backpacking here and there. I travel very cheaply and can get by on around US$75-$80 a day, including accommodation. I hate hotels and only stay there if I really have to. I much prefer the atmosphere in youth hostels, especially those with a great party vibe. I travel alone and hostels are a great place to meet other travellers.



Last edited by Joe Sixpack at Sep 10 2003, 04:53 AM

Joe,

I was in the Florida Keys a few weeks ago. Noticed there was a hostel. Thought of you.

Probably a place you'd like.

Been to the Florida Keys. Had a good time.

Didn't stay at a hostel back then though because I was married.

Camped instead.

what do you usually see when you travel? what are the MAIN points of your interest?

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Girls!!!

Girls!!![/b][/quote]
oh puuuhleeze!
Not everybody pussy deprived as much as you are
;-)))

I love to travel.....

Been all over the U.S..........

Been to Berrmuda, Iceland, Wales, ASmsterdam (all courtesy of the U.S. Navy).........

But can't hardly afford to go places anymore........... :cryin:

I saw where you were stationed in Iceland, right next to the airport, right?
;-)))

I'm a graduate of art college so I usually check out as many art galleries and museums as I can. It's amazing how much of an insight art can give you into a country's history and culture. Then I usually like checking out places of particular historical or architectural significance. I also love finding out of the way pubs and bars filled only with locals to try and get a feel for how the average person lives. I love to eat and I'm not fussy at all so I always enjoy exploring the local cuisines in different countries.

And then there's the local girls and the nightlife. :yowsa:



Last edited by Joe Sixpack at Sep 10 2003, 05:58 AM

you'll make a good traveling companion!
;_) :okthumb:

oh puuuhleeze!
Not everybody pussy deprived as much as you are
;-)))[/b][/quote]
Just because I dont get it, doesnt mean I dont like it.

:angry:

Just because I dont get it, doesnt mean I dont like it.

:angry:[/b][/quote]
voodoo, will you EVER go after what you heart desires?

I do not find the lack of supply in South Florida
;-)))

I used to be a travel agent and my dad was a travel agent for a large portion of my childhood so I've had th travel bug for a while. I've done 25 of the States - which considering I left at 19 isn't that bad ;) I've been throughout the eastern part of Canada, Mexico and Aruba.

When I was doing my studies I didn't have all that much money to travel and my husband's disablity makes it a bit difficult but I am doing my best. Since moving here I have been mostly exploring England and Wales as I want to know my adopted nation pretty well but have also been to Belgium and France a number of times. I have to admit to having developed a real love for Bruges.

Last week we went to Bath..the site of the old Roman spa's in the UK. I am still getting over the chest infection I picked up there but it was very nice anyway.

Here is a pic I took:

http://www.free-porno-galleries.com/romanbath.jpg

Serge,

I go after it, but damn they run fast in heels.

Recently, I tried a new approach. Goto a club armed
with a condom in one hand, and a dozen roses
in the other.
Spot a girl you like, walk up and show her the
objects in your hands.
You either get lucky, or you dont, but saves
alot of small talk.
So far, Im out 120 bucks.

Sarah,

cool pic, but arent baths supposed to 'clean' you, not give you
an infection?

There are lots of places I would love to visit - Greenland being one of them - their Ice Golf looks great http://www.greenland-guide.gl/icegolf/ :)

Love to travel.. my wife and I took 3 months off and drove at relaxed pace cross country in the US. From Vancouver, San Fran, LA to San Diego favorite spot along the way.. Northern California - Red Wood Forest. San Diego up to the Grande Canyon. Spent a week on the rim of the canyon horse back riding, helicoptor rides.. fun stuff. I wanted to head up to Colorado but my wife wouldn't go for it.. ended up cutting out across New Mexico and into Texas. Hung out in Dallas for awhile then down to South Padre Island via San Antonio and Austin.. hit Galveston and Houston on the way back up. Then on to Hot Springs Arkansas, St. Louis .. took a northern route back to North Carolina. Charlotte for awhile then down to the Georgia coast and back up through the mountains. Shot up to Virginia, DC and Pennsylvania.. I think we hit some part of about 20 states on the trip.

We have taken several smaller trips recently but we want to take another long trip sometime in the near future and hit the states we missed.. She thought she had died and gone to heaven the year we went cross country. She hit almost half the states in addition to the UK, France, and Canada. I tried to talk her into going to Mexico when we where in San Diego but she wasn't interested.

My Dad was in the military so my brother and sister got to travel a lot. They live in Austrailia, Japan, Germany, and a heck of a lot of different states. My folks had me and dropped me off in Texas for most of my life.

Worse place I've ever been? Hot Springs, Arkansas. My wife loved the spa treatment but I didn't. I got felt up by the big male masseuse. I still have nightmares.

Best place I've ever been? North California.. Those trees are excellent. Walking down a black sand beach with the rocks off the coast, monster trees in the background and wild elk just hanging out. Very cool.

Favorite moment on a trip.. Driving down the PCH with the top down.. heading south. My wife is on the passengers side and wants to pull over. She looses her breakfast. The combination of convertible, high speed, and no guard rails between her and the several hundred foot drop to the ocean was more than she could bare.

You're being way too nice. ;-)



Last edited by Colin at Sep 10 2003, 10:22 AM