Originally Posted By thenurmis Not so much of an event, but still worldly what city is your favorite exsample of mankind. For me it is Paris, I loved it as a child, when I visited, and I loved it more as a father when I went there this summer. I can't say if it was the the art, or the people, the churches the 17th century buildings, but the whole city just sings to me, and I can't wait to go back . Wonderfull place, just wonderful.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Hmmmm difficult one. I have a few favorites: San Francisco - my home town, very cosmopolitan and still the wild west! Best city in the USA in my books. Barcelona - a beautiful city, great architecture, fantastic weather and culture. It also reminds me a little of San Francisco Edinburgh - fantastic architecture and a wonderful people. There is always live entertainment on the streets - just a great place to hang. Dubai - the most cosmopolitan city in the world, a real east meets west with increadible new buildings springing up in the Middle East. It has the old boudin culture mixed with a Rodeo Drive/Las Vegas/NYC buzz. Very unique. Hong Kong - this is an increadible city, mixing a little bit of everything into a high tech, amazing culinary masterpiece. Oh, I love so many places, there are many more - Chicago, Philly, Chester, York, Paris, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Cairo, Brussels, Istambul, Fez, Durban, Madrid, Grenada, Rome, Venice, Prague, St. Petersburg, Moscow, Athens, Jeruselem far too many. Most overrated cities to me - London, Paris, New York. Sorry guys.
Originally Posted By Mr X Dave, you said you like Paris, then you say it's overrated. Which is it? Nurm, when you say "example of mankind" I think rather differently than if you say "best" or "favorite" (my fav is probably your hometown actually). Even though I've never been there, I'd say Shanghai is the most impressive LOOKING city. Don't know too much about it. As for places I've been, Tokyo and Hong Kong are impressive but New York wins out because of the incredible diversity of cultures there.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Well it can be a little of both. I loke Indiana Jones and the Temple of the Forbidden Eye, but I do feel it is overrated. That's how I feel about Paris. Beatiful architecture, art, museums - but I am not a big fan of the people, and find it dirty.
Originally Posted By DlandJB (Why isn't this in Community?) Washington D.C. is my favorite city, but it was home (or the surrounds were) for more than 30 years. Next, New York -- I miss it more than I thought I would. When you know your way around, there is so much there. Not a great place for wandering aimlessly, but still full of amazing things. Paris - I loved it more than I thought I would since I speak no French, but my late husband did. He started out virtually every encounter by saying, in French "My French is not very good, but I would like to try..." and immediately people became friendly, helpful and bilingual. They appreciated the courtesy of his trying to speak their language. A great walking city. Montreal -- Also wonderful, very nice people and a very European feeling for a North American town. San Francisco -- I hadn't been there since 1968 until last year - so many changes and I really, really loved it. Can't wait to get back. St. Thomas - Probably one of my favorites for the laid back atmosphere. Boston -- Another great walking city and I love the history.
Originally Posted By Jonny626 I would have to go with Dublin. Ireland, not Ohio. lol I had a lot of fun in Munich Germany and Glasgow Scottland also. My ex-girlfriend got all offended at the hotel in Scottland, the guy at the front desk asked her if she wanted him to "knock her up". I had to calm her down and explain that in Scottland that means "wake up call" lol
Originally Posted By barboy #1 Tijuana, Mx #2 San Francisco #3 Tokyo #4 Los Angeles #5 Montego, Jamaica #6 Hong Kong #7 Key West #8 Manila, Philippines #9 Cozumel, Mx #10 Puerta Vallarta, Mx #11 San Diego #12 Wash DC/Alexandria(Va)/Baltimore
Originally Posted By DlandDug Yes, a tough call. I have had the privilege of traveling a bit, especially in the United States. It's hard for me to actively dislike a place. (Although New York City is certainly in the running!) In the United States, my heart returns again and again to my hometown, Portland, Oregon. It's such a physically beautiful city, and a great place for the things I really value. Powell's Books is such an important part, as is the whole arts/culture scene. The dedication to history and conservation is another big part. Portland lives with its history, as opposed to either destroying it, or preserving it in amber. I also really, really like the rain there. Odd what we miss about a place. Other US cities I love include Washington DC, Atlanta, and (oddly enough), Indianapolis. Outside of the US I would also choose Paris. It is simply so beautiful, so historic, so cultured... well, it reminds me of Portland. There's even river running right through the center of it. Also like Barcelona (SO beautiful!) and Rome (SO historic!).
Originally Posted By DlandDug Barboy, seriously, give us some details on Tijuana. You know that most of us wouldn't consider it a favorite.
Originally Posted By barboy Tj has the most decadent energy I have ever seen; although Manila, Philippines(my second home) is a close second on the decadence scale. Yes, most would consider Tj the armpit of westwern civilization but that is why I drop down from the Bay Area routinely. The place is impoverished, dirty and scandalous but the shopping, drinking, dancing and night life rock. Ariba, ariba Zona Norte!(home of boxing great Eric Morales)
Originally Posted By ecdc >>Powell's Books is such an important part<< I would drive up to Seattle from Salt Lake City every fall for a conference. I always made everyone else drive the long way, taking I-84 into Portland, instead of taking I-82 to I-90 (I think I've got that right - don't have a map handy) across Washington, just to go to Powell's. It's a gem.
Originally Posted By DAR Well as some people know my world view has been rather limited but that being said my favorite cities are: 1. Milwaukee-I love my city, easy to get around, very friendly people. 2. Playa Del Carmen Mexico-40 miles south of Cancun which has become too commercialized(but still great) but Playa while commercialized still has room for the traditional Mexico. 3. Las Vegas-Really what more needs to be said. 4. Puerto Vallarta-Modern with still a hint of old world charm.
Originally Posted By Lake Nona 1. Montreal...only 6 hours away or a hour by flight, no need to go to Paris. Rue St.Catherine is one of the best streets in Canada. 2.Perth...went there in 1989,would like to go back. 3.Hong Kong...the old one before 97/07/01. 4.Toyko...one of the best tranportation systems in the world. Had too much fun in Roppongi. 5.San Francisco...Better than L.A. Easy to get around. 6.New York...One of the best in dining and nightlife. Love Radio City Music Hall. 7.Denver...many microbrews, Coors Field, The Coors Brewery, Denver Mint, Lookout Mtn. 8.Kansas City...Delicious BBQ. 9.Chicago...the only negative is O'Hare and the Dan Ryan. 10.Orlando...Home to WDW,IOA,USO,Sea World,I-drive, golf courses, vacation time shares and too many outlet malls. 11.Palm Beach...it's always nice to dream if you make too much money.
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom 1; Quebec City 2; I also like Hong Kong when it was still under British control. 3; Boston is in my blood. 4: Providence, RI 5: San Fran
Originally Posted By friendofdd I haven't been widely travelled, so don't know about many places mentioned. San Francisco is my favorite N. American city, with honorable mention to Portland Or and Victoria BC. I thoroughly enjoy London and would own a second home there if I were wealthy. Jerusalem is in a league of it's own.
