If I liked York, England, I'll love ...?
Dec 23rd, 2007, 07:39 PM
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If I liked York, England, I'll love ...?
I absolutely loved York when I visited several winters ago, and find myself often daydreaming about going back. Then I think, there are so many places in this world that I want to visit ... it seems sort of wrong to re-visit York before I visit other places. So, if I loved York, what else might I love? It doesn't have to be in the UK (though I have visited very little of the UK so that's perfectly valid, as well). Anywhere in the world. Ideas? Thanks!
Dec 23rd, 2007, 10:55 PM
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I mentioned this in a previous post today.. but my favourite favourite place is Corsica. It is a small piece of paradise. I am wanting to head back there next year and do some walks. Apparently it is good for skiing too!!!
Dec 24th, 2007, 06:24 AM
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Winchester Winchester Winchester.
Anywhere else is just buggering about. Here's Crosby Stills and Nash on the subject:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=NB6vwEnc-68
Anywhere else is just buggering about. Here's Crosby Stills and Nash on the subject:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=NB6vwEnc-68
Dec 25th, 2007, 07:13 PM
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Oh, hurrah! A great list, and so many I don't know anything about - I'm excited to learn about them all!
jsmith - what I loved about York? Well, I suppose part of it was circumstantial - it was the holiday season and so beautiful and festive. But I loved the walled-ness of it, the walkable-ness of it, the coziness of it. It felt small yet ... what am I trying to say ... well, small but deep - as in, so rich in history, but yet something I could wrap myself in and discover and make a part of me. Not immeasurable but contained. Reachable. I hesitate to say it, but it was also ... yes, quaint. What can I say? I love quaint!
Thank you all for these great suggestions!
jsmith - what I loved about York? Well, I suppose part of it was circumstantial - it was the holiday season and so beautiful and festive. But I loved the walled-ness of it, the walkable-ness of it, the coziness of it. It felt small yet ... what am I trying to say ... well, small but deep - as in, so rich in history, but yet something I could wrap myself in and discover and make a part of me. Not immeasurable but contained. Reachable. I hesitate to say it, but it was also ... yes, quaint. What can I say? I love quaint!
Thank you all for these great suggestions!
Dec 26th, 2007, 04:55 AM
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except for the walled bit - Edinburgh would definitely fill that bill. The old town is very compact and both the old and New Town (Georgian) are very walkable w/ history around every corner. Plus one of the most amazing castles looming over it all.
Canterbury and Winchester are good too - much smaller so maybe for only a day or two.
Canterbury and Winchester are good too - much smaller so maybe for only a day or two.
Dec 26th, 2007, 06:42 AM
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My mother lives near to York and so I know it well - Betty's Tearooms are always a favourite with her and the family, and the city is full of history.
You will LOVE Bruges / Brugge in Belgium. History to die for and all in beautiful condition as it was left alone in the war. The Chapel of the Holy Blood with it's sacred relic, the Church of our Lady with Michelangelo's famous sculpture (also the 2nd highest brick structure in the world), the Market Square and Bellfry, the Burgh - all within easy walking distance of each other - just like York. Bruges is a walled city with towers and bridges and canals - beautifully picturesque! - Food and beers to adore - have mussels and frites if in season - a beef stew in the winter made with wine and gingerbread!! - and Chocolates - my favourite - I also get them shipped to me in the UK from the Old Chocolate House on Mariastraat - their web site gives some good tourist links and a useful map http://www.oldchocolatehouse.com/Map.html http://www.oldchocolatehouse.com/Links.html
Enjoy!!
You will LOVE Bruges / Brugge in Belgium. History to die for and all in beautiful condition as it was left alone in the war. The Chapel of the Holy Blood with it's sacred relic, the Church of our Lady with Michelangelo's famous sculpture (also the 2nd highest brick structure in the world), the Market Square and Bellfry, the Burgh - all within easy walking distance of each other - just like York. Bruges is a walled city with towers and bridges and canals - beautifully picturesque! - Food and beers to adore - have mussels and frites if in season - a beef stew in the winter made with wine and gingerbread!! - and Chocolates - my favourite - I also get them shipped to me in the UK from the Old Chocolate House on Mariastraat - their web site gives some good tourist links and a useful map http://www.oldchocolatehouse.com/Map.html http://www.oldchocolatehouse.com/Links.html
Enjoy!!
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I too loved York. I liked Stirling, near Edinburgh, far more than Edinburgh. And I agree with the posters who suggest Brugge and Sienna. If you want to think North America, you might enjoy Quebec City. I certainly did.
