Where do you live? part 11
Dec 13th, 2004, 08:48 AM
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I live in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. In Europe I have been to Ireland, Scotland, Holland, France, Germany, Italy and Belguim. In the Caribbean I have been to Bahamas, BVI, USVI, Turks and Caicos, St. Martin, Anguilla, St. Kitts/Nevis, Grenada, Grand Caymen, Aruba, Jamaica, Cuba and Pueto Rico. I have also been to Costa Rica, Panama, Columbia, Hawaii.
Dec 13th, 2004, 11:29 AM
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I live in Northern Illinois, about 20 miles from Chicago. My entire family ancestry consists of immigrants
from various European countries and none of us had arrived in the USA prior to 1933. Most of my life has been spent in Chicago IL proper.
My wish is to spend at least 2 or 3 months in Europe sometimes during the next 3 years. I'm working on it.
My love for travel is not shared by many around me so I often have traveled without being "in couple", and have found that I have never regretted a European trip, or for that matter, any other outside North America adventure either. The last three years I have traveled often but I am seeing more of the USA now as my present job gives me less time in sequence to vacation. I have about 8 European trips under my belt during the last 22 years, mostly into Austria, Germany, Italy or Sicily where I have living relations. But I have been to many others also.
from various European countries and none of us had arrived in the USA prior to 1933. Most of my life has been spent in Chicago IL proper.
My wish is to spend at least 2 or 3 months in Europe sometimes during the next 3 years. I'm working on it.
My love for travel is not shared by many around me so I often have traveled without being "in couple", and have found that I have never regretted a European trip, or for that matter, any other outside North America adventure either. The last three years I have traveled often but I am seeing more of the USA now as my present job gives me less time in sequence to vacation. I have about 8 European trips under my belt during the last 22 years, mostly into Austria, Germany, Italy or Sicily where I have living relations. But I have been to many others also.
Dec 18th, 2004, 03:47 PM
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New poster here! Tarpon Springs, FL. I was born in Tarpon Springs, grew up between here and Keighley, West Yorkshire UK. Have travelled numerous times to England, have also been to Greece.
I love this site......hubby believes I'm becoming addicted! I adore reading the stories and travelling vicariously through all of the contributors!
We will be travelling to the UK this summer. It will be the first trip for the kids and hubby. I'm very excited and I'll probably plan this thing to death!
I love this site......hubby believes I'm becoming addicted! I adore reading the stories and travelling vicariously through all of the contributors!
We will be travelling to the UK this summer. It will be the first trip for the kids and hubby. I'm very excited and I'll probably plan this thing to death!
Dec 18th, 2004, 05:14 PM
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mamarosa, welcome!!! And yes, sigh, Fodors can become an addication. But tell your husband how absolutely knowledgeable you will be for your trips thanks to all the wonderful and generous posters here. Do you think that will help? :-" It is worth a try, LOL.
Dec 18th, 2004, 09:51 PM
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luvpenguins, in case some people didn't get your comment, several polls have showed that many people in the US think New Mexico is in Mexico. Can you believe that? LOL indeed.
BTW, I was able to spend 3 months several years ago in New Mexico when a former classmate of mine was there due to her husbands job. They invited me to join them and I did. Fantastic state!!!
Very beautiful and sure have some wonderful memories.
BTW, I was able to spend 3 months several years ago in New Mexico when a former classmate of mine was there due to her husbands job. They invited me to join them and I did. Fantastic state!!!
Very beautiful and sure have some wonderful memories.
Dec 19th, 2004, 05:53 AM
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I live in France near the city of Basel, just at the border between France, Switzerland and Germany.
I like making kayak and use this webside to get informations on transatlantik cruises which I like very much.
I like making kayak and use this webside to get informations on transatlantik cruises which I like very much.
Dec 19th, 2004, 10:55 AM
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the OC...wow who knew one TV show would make a county famous down to 2 letters. but for those outside the states...orange county, ca. formerly DC...i guess i live in areas that can be identified by 2 characters only. so where else could i live (not counting LA)?
Dec 20th, 2004, 03:01 AM
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I'm fairly new to this amazingly international forum. I live in the north of England, just 20 minutes drive from Manchester airport, my escape route to the world.
We holidayed throughout England, Wales and Scotland, when our children were small, enjoying walking and visiting the great outdoors, as well as historic houses and castles. Now they are grown up, we can also venture further afield. We've done driving trips through Germany and Austria to the Czech Republic and through northern France to Switzerland. We've visited Italy - Tuscany and a driving trip from Rome to the Cilento. Also done packages to Turkey, Cyprus, the Canaries and about a dozen different parts of Greece.
As you can see I'm hooked on holidays! Next stops, long weekends in Budpest and Venice and the Canadian Rockies in the summer...
We holidayed throughout England, Wales and Scotland, when our children were small, enjoying walking and visiting the great outdoors, as well as historic houses and castles. Now they are grown up, we can also venture further afield. We've done driving trips through Germany and Austria to the Czech Republic and through northern France to Switzerland. We've visited Italy - Tuscany and a driving trip from Rome to the Cilento. Also done packages to Turkey, Cyprus, the Canaries and about a dozen different parts of Greece.
As you can see I'm hooked on holidays! Next stops, long weekends in Budpest and Venice and the Canadian Rockies in the summer...
Dec 20th, 2004, 03:51 AM
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We're from Essex, Massachusetts, a very small town 30 miles north of Boston. We are on a point of land known as Conomo Point, one of the most beautiful places on Earth. Every time we travel, despite how absolutely wonderful our trip may have been, we know returning home will still be the most beautiful. Thank you Fodor's for turning me into an addict! I love this forum!
Dec 20th, 2004, 04:56 AM
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You guys have it all wrong - Africa is the most stunning and interesting place to visit (but that said I'm leaving in a week to fly to Italy!)
I live outside the city of Durban, which is on the east coast of South Africa, and has the largest port in Africa. It's subtropical and has the most amazing winters, and temperatures right now are hitting around 30 degrees C but with added humidity. Durban is also the holiday capital of South Africa because of its wonderful beaches, mountains close by and game parks in between - not to mention the warm and friendly inhabitants!
In my previous job I travelled all over Southern Africa, and as far afield as Nigeria, but I try to take my son on an overseas trip to somewhere exotic every 2 - 3 years. Italy is exotic for us as we never see snow where we live!
I live outside the city of Durban, which is on the east coast of South Africa, and has the largest port in Africa. It's subtropical and has the most amazing winters, and temperatures right now are hitting around 30 degrees C but with added humidity. Durban is also the holiday capital of South Africa because of its wonderful beaches, mountains close by and game parks in between - not to mention the warm and friendly inhabitants!
In my previous job I travelled all over Southern Africa, and as far afield as Nigeria, but I try to take my son on an overseas trip to somewhere exotic every 2 - 3 years. Italy is exotic for us as we never see snow where we live!
Dec 20th, 2004, 02:33 PM
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I've been scrolling through these posts posted since September, and it seems I am unique! I live in Ireland, in the Inishowen Peninsula in north Donegal, with stunning scenery, but no weather to match, so we very rarely seem to get Fodorites here. Most of the posts relating to Ireland seem to refer to Kerry and Galway. You don't know what you are missing!All you need to do is bring a raincoat!
Dec 20th, 2004, 11:11 PM
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Cod, I have been in your area and it is so beautiful I would love to return sometime, as soon as I get off of my Italy kick.
I agree more tourists should come up your way, wonderful scenery, music and friendly people!
I agree more tourists should come up your way, wonderful scenery, music and friendly people!
