Originally Posted By tiki tiki tiki tiki Reading over the Top 5 Cities thread I got to thinking that it would be interesting to read about places we all HAVE TO visit someday. And let´s open up the possiblilities and call it international. Oh, and they can be cities, countries, regions, etc. Ok, I´ll start. Well, considering my list is ridiculously long and by no means will I ever get to visit them all, I´ll TRY to pick what would be me first 5. 1-Moscow 2-New Delhi, and its surroundings 3-China (it has so much to see I just can´t narrow it down) 4-New England 5-Mendoza, Argentina near the Andes (it´s my mom´s hometown and I STILL haven´t been there, shameful) Of course, I have loads of European cities too but I´ll probably end up doing those first since they´re closer!
Originally Posted By Mr X Well, since you made the subject so broad, I'll just stick to countries...in order of importance. 1) Holland. 2) France. 3) England. 4) Italy. 5) Greece. That's in order of how much I'd LIKE to go (say if I won megamillions next month), not how likely it is that I'll get there and/or when.
Originally Posted By tiki tiki tiki tiki Well yes, this is more of a dream thread than a reality thread. Ok, I restate: "If you won megamillions next month, which 5 places in the world would you visit first?!" There, that sounds better! And I think you´re right Mr X, it is a bit broad. Australia was also on my ridiculously long list but it just didn´t make my first 5 list... nothing against you all down under!
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<^Ahhhh Australia didn't make your list!>> Sorry... two things kept it off my list: 1) Much harder to get to. 2) A far shorter (civilized) history than the other countries on my list. P.S. If I could get to Australia for the same price as Germany I would go there first! ;-)
Originally Posted By tiki tiki tiki tiki Remember, you are going to win a megamillion next month so money is not a problem. You can roam the world as your little heart desires!
Originally Posted By Mr X I understand the cost issues (reason why going to Hawaii for ME is an easy jaunt, but Europe near impossible!). I was sort of racking my brain for an non-European country (Korea crossed my mind, but it's not so much a "must see" for me as it is just a way to go hang out with WorldDisney lol)... I can't believe I forgot about Australia! That's definitely in my top list (maybe top 10 though).
Originally Posted By Mr X Okay, I've changed my list now! 1) Australia 2) South America 3) Europe 4) Africa 5) Antarctica NOW, I've covered my bases. dang it, can't believe I've only been to two lousy continents!
Originally Posted By Mr X DAMN...Germany. Beer and brats. Okay...can we make this a top ten list maybe (boy, lists are annoying! )?
Originally Posted By tiki tiki tiki tiki ALRIGHT, ALRIGHT!! Make it a top 10 if you want! I had no idea this was going to end up being such a stressful thread instead of a fun one!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Hmmm, challenging. My top 5 of want to goes: 1. Japan 2. Antartica 3. New Zealand 4. Peru 5. Montreal For people in general, I think everyone should visit: 1. Yosemite/Yellowstone 2. The Great Wall of China 3. Jeruselem 4. Kenya 5. Dubai Hon mention to all Disney resorts, San Francisco, Washington DC, Grand Canyon, Vancouver, Chitenitza, Egypt, Paris, Moscow, Italy, Greece, Hong Kong, India
Originally Posted By debtee So pleased Aussie land is now # 1, Mr X!LOL Let us know when you are coming and we will be happy to show you around. <1) Much harder to get to. 2) A far shorter (civilized) history than the other countries on my list.> We don't have much history I agree Trippy, 200 years is nothing but what we have is beautiful! We are not that hard to get to from LA though, it's a non-stop flight 14 hours and your here!~ ok my list is 1 Canada 2 Alaska ( I know it's a state but still) 3 New Zealand 4 Ireland 5 Switzerland
Originally Posted By Mr X **Hon mention to all Disney resorts, San Francisco, Washington DC, Grand Canyon, Vancouver, Chitenitza, Egypt, Paris, Moscow, Italy, Greece, Hong Kong, India** EXCELLENT list here, Dave. I recently had the pleasure of visiting Hong Kong (AMAZING!), and I spent a summer in Vancouver (STUNNING), and a year in San Francisco (VERY cool city)... The others though, sound great and are on my "must see" list for sure. Washington D.C. is where my sister lives, and I'll probably be seeing it for the first time in December (unfortunately, only for a few days!). We're also returning to Montreal in November, jealous? I'm surprised you omited 2 cities from that list...NYC (must see in my book, as a freakin AMAZING microcosm of the entire planet), and your very own London! p.s. do you REALLY want to travel to antarctica? REALLY? p.p.s. REALLY?
Originally Posted By Mr X If so, I'd recommend you read some musings from "colddeadplace.com", from those that have actually been there (frankly, the moon sounds more inviting lol!).
Originally Posted By bloona Im struggling here, so will have mix up countries and states! Australia Canada California (again) Florida (again) Italy (again)
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Well, I have to say, I am not a big fan of NYC or London really. London was cool when I first moved here, but I suppose I work in the city too much to enjoy it, especially when there are cooler places to go in the UK/Europe. I love Barcelona, forgot to put that on there. I really want to check out Antartica. It's the only continent I have yet to visit, and I love breath taking geography/topography. I would love to visit the moon too. I had the chance to go golfing there when I was a teen, but opted to sail in the tall ships race to Gibralter instead (scheduling clash). Also, when Top Gear here in the UK recently drove to the North Pole (that's right, crazy - it was a race - car vs dog sled - car won, it looks like the polar tundra of Antartica could be a real challenge of human endurance. One day maybe. I do love Alaska, Iceland and Finland.
Originally Posted By Mr X **I would love to visit the moon too. I had the chance to go golfing there when I was a teen** What's your handicap in 1/6g anyway?
