That is impressive. Others, like me never get to leave their town due to finances, inertia, or family obligations until a later age.

Cigalechanta/mimi taylor, This is a fun thread. I had no idea Fodorites were such a diverse group.

Live near Los Angeles, born in northern Ohio. Have lived in NYC, Ohio, Chicago area, northern NY, northeast Missouri, Chapel Hill/Carrboro, NC; PAP, Haiti and finally in California for the last 16 years.

Love this thread.

Born & raised in NJ! Grew up in Scotch Plains, now live in Union!

Amazing thread! Trish

Ah, but cigalechanta, it's different as an adult. You appreciate travel so much more! You might not have at a younger age.

When I was a kid, every time my parents mentioned another long car trip to Paris to visit friends, or monthly plane ride to Panama to go (groan!) grocery shopping AGAIN, or another train ride to anywhere, they literally had to drag me away from my bedroom and books! I pouted all the way and pinched my younger brother from one border to the next.

Bet no one does that to you when you're traveling now.

Wow this thing is huge!
I was raised in Memphis, TN. Met my military husband in Grand Forks, ND while visiting a childhood friend. We are now in Great Falls, MT and I can't wait to leave. I love small-town cities and would love to live in Denver.

I never know how to respond when people ask me where I am from...
I was born in Hong Kong, grew up in Toronto, Canada. Went to college in Eugene, Oregon (Go Ducks!). Now working in the San Francisco Bay Area (and busily planning my trip to France/Switzerland/Italy next month). Will be moving to Seattle, WA in September for grad school. Pondering where I will be two years from now...

Scarlett -

Good question - we're currently planning our move from Kuwait to Duri, Indonesia for later this summer.

Wish us luck!

Calamari, since you asked, I have met many wonderful posters like KBourbon, seafox, Nikki, RHKKMK auntgrapes, SLHogan, Jackie, Anonymous, Indytravel, AGM, Gpanda, Annette, TBD, PB, and hopefully more.
SalB, sorry so few posting on francetoday. Someone'has posted a Paris apartment for rent.

Born in Long Island, New York. Currently live in Hopewell Junction, New York (1 hour north of NYC).
Irish boy but Italian at heart!

I live in West Los Angeles. Born about 60 miles NE, in the California desert. Tried the South a couple times: Arkansas and Texas. But I always had to return to the West Coast.

Jennifer

Melnq8,
Wishing you a perfectly & uneventful move to Thailand and much happiness.
You will have to change your screen name won't you?
I bet you are kinda glad to be moving aren't you
Do tell!

Melnq8-
I am sorry, I read Indonesia and thought Thailand...

I live in Cheyenne, WY and was born in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Mimi,
I grew up(partly, still waiting)in Floral Park, LINY. Went to the Fashion Institute of Technology, then to Chicago, onward to San Francisco (SF State), then to Billings, off to Seattle (Woodinville), then escaped to Tequesta, Florida. I guess most of us don't sit still but also note that we are readers,lovers of nature, and enjoy music. I get along well with optomists. Ciao.

Very cool to read these posts. I wonder how many of us have crossed paths with each other at some points in our lives?

Born: NYC and lived in Greenwhich Village. Still have family in the area.

High School Years: Sheffield, MA and Ridgefield, Ct. Oh, and a few months on a Kibbutz in Isreal. An adventure I think about throughout my life.

After High School: Greater Daytona Beach Area, FL. Still here.

Did spend 6 months in Aurora, CO.

Thankfully I have had the opportunity to do some travelling over the years.

It should be a requirement of birth that people have the opportunity to travel and experience other cultures.

I can't believe I have missed this thread in the last three or four years. I am from the Cherry Capital of the world, Traverse City, Michigan and near the beautiful sugar sand beaches of Lake Michigan.

Born in Trenton, NJ on a snow and ice covered night while dad was elsewhere as a USAAC Capt. during War II.
Lived in Haddonfield, NJ '49 until '58 when I left for Secondary school in Malvern, PA and Oakdale, NY.
Undergrad in South Bend, IN and Riverdale, NY.
Med School and four years post doc in DC '67 - '75.
San Diego '75-'80.
Dallas, TX '80 - current
San Miguel de Allende, Gto., MX July '03 - current
Managed to do 8 1/2 years active as LCDR in the USN during the 60's and 70's.
M

I forgot to mention that my dad was the youngest of eight children, born in 1910. His mom was a German born in Karlsruhe. He was a '31 NYU grad and mom was a '40 UNC/G grad.
He enlisted in the USA (eventually commissioned in the USAAC) after the obscene event of 7 Dec 1941 and after having been married for 15+ months.
He resigned his commission, as did I, as soon as the conflict was resolved.
Few US and Euro folks know what we few have contributed to Europe!
M

Born in Greece, live in NYC...Anyone else living in the Big Apple?

nana, there are alot of posters here from NYC. Maybe they will see your post and answer. Welcome.