"I Will Never Come Back Here !!!"
Feb 11th, 2004, 08:42 PM
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I would love to see people post what city they live in on future posts, so when I read that Los Angeles is a "crime-ridden dump", I will know where I should be relocating.
Of course if you don't have the funds to stay at the best places, and have to stay on the outside looking in, no place will look that appealing.
Of course if you don't have the funds to stay at the best places, and have to stay on the outside looking in, no place will look that appealing.
Feb 11th, 2004, 08:55 PM
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Roccco said: "Of course if you don't have the funds to stay at the best places, and have to stay on the outside looking in, no place will look that appealing."
I've rarely stayed at a "best" place, but I've still enjoyed almost everywhere I've gone.
Actually, the times I did stay at the "best" places weren't my most enjoyable as they were work trips.
I've rarely stayed at a "best" place, but I've still enjoyed almost everywhere I've gone.
Actually, the times I did stay at the "best" places weren't my most enjoyable as they were work trips.
Feb 14th, 2004, 08:37 AM
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Yeh, Cairo is a bit much to take with the noise, smells, crowds, pollution.
And that might be said for other large cities I suppose, like New York or Paris. But as to "The City," we've had many pleasant experiences there. Enjoyed seeing the Radio City Christmas spectacular, for instance, last December. And even in Cairo I found a certain fascination in bazaars and ruins and museums.
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And that might be said for other large cities I suppose, like New York or Paris. But as to "The City," we've had many pleasant experiences there. Enjoyed seeing the Radio City Christmas spectacular, for instance, last December. And even in Cairo I found a certain fascination in bazaars and ruins and museums.
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Feb 14th, 2004, 03:17 PM
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To Tere your comments here seriously make me think some people just should not travel.
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Tangier- dirty, no moroccon feel, dangerous, a ugly city. (Fair enough)
Munich - cold people, everything in german, an average city, I found no beauty in it. (Would you prefer they write everything in English for your sake, give me a break. I would be ashamed to write something like that)
Palermo- old, dirty with absolutely no charm. (Well it is in Europe, most cities on the continent are old)
Las Palmas - the city is awful and the beaches are black sand and burn the feet. (Should they import some nice white Florida sand for you)
Hotel Savoy in London - tired, decadent, bad service,I had a room more of a 2/3 star hotel. Never again.
(when did "decadent become a bad thing for a hotel, sounds quite comfy to me)
Sorry, now I beleive in legitimate criticism of destinations but goodness, don't go to Europe and complain about old cities, different languages, or the sand. Just plain silly!
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Tangier- dirty, no moroccon feel, dangerous, a ugly city. (Fair enough)
Munich - cold people, everything in german, an average city, I found no beauty in it. (Would you prefer they write everything in English for your sake, give me a break. I would be ashamed to write something like that)
Palermo- old, dirty with absolutely no charm. (Well it is in Europe, most cities on the continent are old)
Las Palmas - the city is awful and the beaches are black sand and burn the feet. (Should they import some nice white Florida sand for you)
Hotel Savoy in London - tired, decadent, bad service,I had a room more of a 2/3 star hotel. Never again.
(when did "decadent become a bad thing for a hotel, sounds quite comfy to me)
Sorry, now I beleive in legitimate criticism of destinations but goodness, don't go to Europe and complain about old cities, different languages, or the sand. Just plain silly!
Feb 16th, 2004, 01:32 AM
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OAKEY:
First of all everyone is entitled here to have his/her opinion, and that's what we all been writing about. About the places we wouldn't return and why. That said, I wrote mine. If you have another opinion different than mine, that's your problem, not mine. What if we all liked yellow? And for your information I live in Europe and love living here.
An advice: LIVE YOUR LIFE and let others live theirs, maybe you'll be happier
OAKEY:
First of all everyone is entitled here to have his/her opinion, and that's what we all been writing about. About the places we wouldn't return and why. That said, I wrote mine. If you have another opinion different than mine, that's your problem, not mine. What if we all liked yellow? And for your information I live in Europe and love living here.
An advice: LIVE YOUR LIFE and let others live theirs, maybe you'll be happier
Feb 20th, 2004, 01:01 AM
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Bravo OAKAY...ignorance and stupidity of Americans well known in Europe. Unfortunately...and I'm an American, well, from Europe..
Now about Germany...I'm a Jew...so...I was affraid that will feel thretened or uncomfortable..been there many times. Very nice, had a great time,.Perhaps you should know where to go...People are very friendly and helpfull almost everyone was speaking English...German anyone, Americans...?
Now about Germany...I'm a Jew...so...I was affraid that will feel thretened or uncomfortable..been there many times. Very nice, had a great time,.Perhaps you should know where to go...People are very friendly and helpfull almost everyone was speaking English...German anyone, Americans...?
Feb 20th, 2004, 02:41 AM
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Once upon a time I answered a similar thread to this with the response of Kenya.
When I went in the 80s, British born and bred but Indian race, I experienced the worst racism I had encountered. I understood that there was historical context that lead to this but still, it was very upsetting.
Immigration even tried to stop my sister and I from being admitted, though our passports are British, same as anyone else born there.
BUT never say never, I'm booked to visit in April this year.
Things change, I change.
When I went in the 80s, British born and bred but Indian race, I experienced the worst racism I had encountered. I understood that there was historical context that lead to this but still, it was very upsetting.
Immigration even tried to stop my sister and I from being admitted, though our passports are British, same as anyone else born there.
BUT never say never, I'm booked to visit in April this year.
Things change, I change.
Feb 23rd, 2004, 07:56 AM
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German anyone, Americans...?
WHY ?
Why in the world if I speak English spoken by 300 millions people (just in one country) I would learn language spoken by couple of thousands people in one country ?
This question always makes me think how well poster can count ?
WHY ?
Why in the world if I speak English spoken by 300 millions people (just in one country) I would learn language spoken by couple of thousands people in one country ?
This question always makes me think how well poster can count ?
Feb 23rd, 2004, 08:58 AM
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"to visit relatives during their vacation" I believe quoted by Tripgirl
This is truly the only instance I'd rather not travel at all.
But you'd have to know my relatives to understand that one! 8-X
This is truly the only instance I'd rather not travel at all.
But you'd have to know my relatives to understand that one! 8-X
- what a tacky place
Feb 23rd, 2004, 03:14 PM
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Bratislavia because its awful, and the UK's Lake District because the lakes have double yellow lines (no parking) all the way around them. When you do find a parking area, they charge a small fortune. Squeeze the tourists until the pips squeek (to paraphrase Dennis Healey, the silly billy).
Feb 23rd, 2004, 03:38 PM
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I'll probably catch some flack for this but I wouldn't go back to Mont St Michel. We were there during the intense heat wave last summer and were packed like cattle on the pathway up to the abbey - sweat pouring off everyone and with the europeans being a little less enamoured with bathing, it was INTENSE. The abbey itself was OK - again, the heat was the overriding memory of the place. I'd have been just as happy to take the photos from the road across the bay and kept going. Also found the waiters in paris to be a little rude when just my boys and i were dining - with the DH, they were much nicer!
Feb 23rd, 2004, 04:59 PM
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cmeyer54,
The estimated population of the EU alone is some 380 million. Is it all of us who are "a little less enamoured with bathing" as you so charmingly put it?
Still, it must have been interesting to see all those funny Frenchies with their striped jumpers, berets & strings of onions round their necks.
The estimated population of the EU alone is some 380 million. Is it all of us who are "a little less enamoured with bathing" as you so charmingly put it?
Still, it must have been interesting to see all those funny Frenchies with their striped jumpers, berets & strings of onions round their necks.
Feb 24th, 2004, 05:33 AM
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Oh, too bad the comments about Mexico. The country itself is somewhat poor, so I've never begrudged paying the locals a little extra. Generally, it is warm, laid-back, and so much fun! I had a great time in Cabo!
Can't say there's a place in Europe I absolutely wouldn't return to. Also, although some Austrians were indeed dour, I also found them tremendously willing to help a lost American with little knowledge of German.
I would agree that, in the USA, Western Texas is about the worst place I've ever been. If I never return, it might be too soon.
Can't say there's a place in Europe I absolutely wouldn't return to. Also, although some Austrians were indeed dour, I also found them tremendously willing to help a lost American with little knowledge of German.
I would agree that, in the USA, Western Texas is about the worst place I've ever been. If I never return, it might be too soon.
