Vacation ideas

[Killishandra]

England is a must not only because of all the wonderful old history but the people are great too
But Germany is a beautiful place in winter as long as youv got your woolly jumpers with you! Have fun wherever you decide to go

Thanks Misspatiant. I would love to see London... So much history, as you say. And as a bonus... no interpreter needed!

 

[Killishandra]

I had an amazing vacation in Hawaii recently, try there.

Two of the most amazing weeks of my life, ku'u ipo.

 

[Killishandra]

You know, culture is over rated. Foreign countries are just that...foreign. And, nobody speaks your language. Money would go quickly, probably on silly trinkets and boggles.

Why not make a trip to Kansas, the land of Ahs. The flight would be cheaper, the country is not foreign, and I know a really great place to stay...for free.

Well, free means no money would be exchanged. But, there would most likely be an interaction with the innkeeper. And speaking of language barriers, I'm sure you would find someone who speaks your language and speaks it rather well. A devious sexual language is spoken and also taught, if you are looking for the complete tour.

Think of the money you would save, and the experiences you would remember for a lifetime. Asia? Europe? Japan? Hawaii? They're all just tourist money pits. Now, Kansas...that's a true Eden of lust and decadence for the mind and body to explore...over and over again.

Funniest thing is... Kansas WOULD be exotic to me! I've never been to the midwest. But I know it is ENTIRELY unlike Hawaii...

Hmm. I'll let you know on that one, you DeViouS one, you.

 

[Killishandra]

Or you know, you could come up to Canada and see us lumberjacks and curlers to see for yourself how we are and stuff. Just make sure you go in the summer and not get trapped in Winnipeg. (Other locales around the city are ok, just not the city itself.)

Canada... land of the young, virgin Litsters. Sign me up!

 

[chris9]

Babiesmiles, I didn't know you were in Italy!!

mmmm... Authentic Italian... Well, I know where my *stomach* wants me to go! LOL

Thank you! Wow... I would love to have someone to show me around Italy too... Dang, I'm going to have to keep track of who's where so I can PM them if I make it to their country. Perhaps when the time comes I'll have to start another thread to let everyone know.

If you go and get an Italian tour from Babiesmiles, I'll be coming along. I love Italy and Italians and love to be shown around by locals.

 

[graceanne]

Oh?

"The Gracie and Killi Lit Tour-de-Europe"

Cuming to a country near you! (?)

Sounds fun.

 

[arctic-stranger]

I used to live in Germany...people are nice but, i would choose another country.

for art, go to italy.

For beautiful cities, go to belgium.

for great weather, go to Malta or southern France

For shopping, France

for theatre, London

I spent six weeks in Italy and felt that i had just scratched the surface....

of course there is always Alaska....

 

[graceanne]

I used to live in Germany...people are nice but, i would choose another country.

for art, go to italy.

For beautiful cities, go to belgium.

for great weather, go to Malta or southern France

For shopping, France

for theatre, London

I spent six weeks in Italy and felt that i had just scratched the surface....

of course there is always Alaska....

Hey, stranger!

 

[chris9]

I used to live in Germany...people are nice but, i would choose another country.

for art, go to italy.

For beautiful cities, go to belgium.

for great weather, go to Malta or southern France

For shopping, France

for theatre, London

I spent six weeks in Italy and felt that i had just scratched the surface....

of course there is always Alaska....

Both weather and shopping is great in Italy, too. I spent 4 weeks in Florence (saw almost everything there) and 5 months in northern Italy. There is still tons to see.

Now that you mentioned beautiful cities, I think it's really interesting to see how differently cities are built. A German town looks WAY different for a Dutch, even when there is just a couple of metres in between them. And that's true for all countries.
I wouldn't go to Germany on vacation either. Though you could come over and see me

 

[babiesmiles]

If you go and get an Italian tour from Babiesmiles, I'll be coming along. I love Italy and Italians and love to be shown around by locals.

Killi and Chris i will be more than happy to take you both around for art , locals and ...why not shopping ....

To Artic Stranger ...... shopping is great in Italy too not only in France !!
Have you recently been on here? We are the fashion homeland ..after all

 

[bennmorland85]

It's time for me to get a little more worldly. I am not attending school next semester (well, probably not) and I'm starting to gather information and ideas on international travel. I have heard that Thailand, despite the recent damage to its tourism infrastructure following the tsunami, is an inexpensive and fantastic place to visit. You can get head-to-toe pampering for a ridiculously small price per day, the food is fresh and delicious, and it is very rich in culture. Bonus, ticket prices from Hawaii to Thailand for, say, March of next year don't look all that expensive (~$800.) Course, I'm not ready to buy yet, and that price will certainly go up the closer it gets to that date.

On the other hand, I would absolutely love to see Europe. It would be more expensive, but I am more fascinated by Western culture than Eastern. To see Greece, London, or Paris would be absolutely fantastic. Since I would likely be going solo, I'm considering a cheesy group-tour package... I'd be surrounded by Americans most of the time, but with any luck I'd meet some cool locals on my down-time. Badda bing, badda bang, and next time I go there I have friends to stay with and can do away with the whole guided tour thing. Or, who knows, perhaps I can pursuade a friend without work or school commitments to go with me and we can do it on our own.

So, where has everyone been and what were your favorite places to visit? I have a feeling if I go to Thailand I'd end up staying only a couple days in Bangkok and the rest of a week or so at a small island resort... Swimming in the waters, getting a massage, and trying to de-stress my soul a bit. It would probably be very, very rejuvenating.

If I go to Europe, there's no way I could just chill by the Med sea and get a massage. I'm not going unless I'm going to see Da Vincis, ancient Greek architecture, Stonehenge, etc... Not all on the same trip, perhaps, but I know I'd keep myself busy because I'm going to want to expose myself to so much, SEE so much, be in the PRESENCE of so many wonders that I have only heard or read about... Stonehenge in particular, if I could go there, holds a mystic appeal to me... I want to press my hands and cheek against those sun-warmed rocks and connect with that ancient energy. (I have heard conflicting stories on whether or not the general public is allowed up there anymore. Does anyone have the scoop on that?)

Input, people, I need input. This trip is months away, at best, but I seriously want to narrow it down. I'm thinking 1-2 weeks. If I do Europe, probably 2.. Because if I'm giong to spend the money for the airfare (which involves Hawaii to the East Coast of the U.S., then a trans-atlantic flight, and that's big bucks) then I might as well save up and spend that extra dough to country-hop and take in as much as I can. One 2-week trip is less expensive than two 1-week trips separated by months or years.

So... where've you been, why, how long were you there for, and what did you love?

I have not been, but everyone I've met who has has said the same thing: Never go to Cambodia/Kampuchea. At least not for the next ten years.

Unfortunately, we can only really tell you (when it comes to abroad) about Europe. Between the two of us the farthest west we've been is Salt Lake City; south, St. Petersburg, Florida; north and east, Helsinki, Finland. Within Europe, we've been to Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, France, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Scotland, England, Finland and Denmark. Add to that the United States and that's the full extent of our world travels.

If you're interested in any of those, drop a line and we can elaborate.

 

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[Killishandra]

I have not been, but everyone I've met who has has said the same thing: Never go to Cambodia/Kampuchea. At least not for the next ten years.

Unfortunately, we can only really tell you (when it comes to abroad) about Europe. Between the two of us the farthest west we've been is Salt Lake City; south, St. Petersburg, Florida; north and east, Helsinki, Finland. Within Europe, we've been to Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, France, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Scotland, England, Finland and Denmark. Add to that the United States and that's the full extent of our world travels.

If you're interested in any of those, drop a line and we can elaborate.

Kate and Benn, I think you guys are stalking me.










Not sayin' I'm not enjoying it!

 

[graceanne]

I'm telling you, Oregon is WAY cooler than any of those places.

After all - it has me.

 

[bennmorland85]

Kate and Benn, I think you guys are stalking me. ... Not sayin' I'm not enjoying it!

Well, you're just so magnetic! Feel like taking up our challenge? *Points down to the sig*

 

[Evil_Geoff]

Depending on where you start off Killi, parts of the United States are just as foreign as any country in Europe or Asia.

Hell, they don't serve grits for breakfast in Baltimore, and in Texas, I couldn't find a properly made glass of sweet tea to save my life. *grins*

My own "out of country" experiences have been limited to Canada, Bahamas and a bit of Mexico, enjoyed them all. One day though I'll have the dinero for a real European vacation or trip to the Far East. Hope you enjoy yours!

 

[Killishandra]

Well, you're just so magnetic! Feel like taking up our challenge? *Points down to the sig*

Maybe one day, once I have more free time.

 

[Killishandra]

Depending on where you start off Killi, parts of the United States are just as foreign as any country in Europe or Asia.

Hell, they don't serve grits for breakfast in Baltimore, and in Texas, I couldn't find a properly made glass of sweet tea to save my life. *grins*

My own "out of country" experiences have been limited to Canada, Bahamas and a bit of Mexico, enjoyed them all. One day though I'll have the dinero for a real European vacation or trip to the Far East. Hope you enjoy yours!

Thank you, EG!

 

[Quinn71]

I am from Canada and have to say I have not explored much of "My own backyard". I have spent 3 months in Barbados and 6 months in Ohio and of those 2 Barbados was far more memorable LOL