What's outside of America

[Tanglewood]

As for visiting the places near me. I'd love too so bad. I'd die to go see places around me but really I have no money. I have about 500 for spring break and I can't find a damn thing to do for that price range... oh well.

Sure there is. My buddy and I did a roadtrip for Spring Break 2004 from San Diego to San Francisco. We minimized cost by camping instead of staying in hotels. Drove up the 101 and 1 and saw Hearst Castle, Big Sur, Cannery Row. When we got to San Francisco we stayed in a campground in Marin County (northside of the golden gate bridge) and did a day trip in San Francisco and also did a day trip to hike in the Armstrong Redwoods Reserve near the Russian River. Then we drove back to San Diego. It was about a 5 day trip, 1400 miles, and I can guarantee I didn't spend more than $500 dollars.

Here are two pictures from that trip.

 

[Stampyhead]

As a Canadian living in the US one of my biggest pet peeves is Americans who call the United States "America," as though it's the only country on the whole continent.
Europe is beautiful and a lot of fun. Everyone should go there at least once before they die. I particularly liked Sweden, and would very much like to visit Finland and Iceland.
I had the opportunity to visit Cyprus a few years ago (a small island in the Mediterranian between Greece and Turkey) and it was amazing. The ancient ruins, the beautiful beaches (with beautiful women on the beaches ), and just so much history. The apostle Paul in the Bible even visted Cyprus on one of his many voyages.
One of my favorite natural landmarks was the Petra tou Romiou, which is this huge rock just off the coast between Nicosia and Paphos. It is the spot where supposedly the Greek goddess Aphrodite emerged from the waves and was born.
I couldn't find any of my pictures of it, but here's one I found on Google:

But anyway, to the OP and anyone else who has never been outside their own city/state/country: Get out and travel! See the world! Expand your mind and your horizons. You will be a better person for it.

 

[Jasonbot]

SOUTH AFRICA! This place is way out of America. It's flipping awesome...

We have:
>Nelson mandela
>The big 5
>Drinkable Tap water
>Sloooow internet
>Democracy
>Rugby
>HIV/AIDS
>Yummy food.

Yeah, it rocks. Come here and enjoy...

 

[FleurDuMal]

SOUTH AFRICA! This place is way out of America. It's flipping awesome...

We have:
>Nelson mandela
>The big 5
>Drinkable Tap water
>Sloooow internet
>Democracy
>Rugby
>HIV/AIDS
>Yummy food.

Yeah, it rocks. Come here and enjoy...

A nurse I used to work with used to live in South Africa, and she used to bang on about how great it was all the time. This was despite the fact that she had her house broken into about five times whilst living there. So it must be pretty good.

 

[Jasonbot]

A nurse I used to work with used to live in South Africa, and she used to bang on about how great it was all the time. This was despite the fact that she had her house broken into about five times whilst living there. So it must be pretty good.

Hmm, house break-in's. Yes it happens but look, one has to be cautious. I hope that crime has not deterred you from visiting. It is an issue but Everyone one has issues-except the swiss, bloody neutral b@stards

Besides, tourists still come. Oh and don't forget the soccer in 2010!

 

[poppe]

Sure there is. My buddy and I did a roadtrip for Spring Break 2004 from San Diego to San Francisco. We minimized cost by camping instead of staying in hotels. Drove up the 101 and 1 and saw Hearst Castle, Big Sur, Cannery Row. When we got to San Francisco we stayed in a campground in Marin County (northside of the golden gate bridge) and did a day trip in San Francisco and also did a day trip to hike in the Armstrong Redwoods Reserve near the Russian River. Then we drove back to San Diego. It was about a 5 day trip, 1400 miles, and I can guarantee I didn't spend more than $500 dollars.

Here are two pictures from that trip.

Where did is the Hearst Castle. I live 3 miles off the 101 or maybe 4...

I would love to do the San Fransisco thing but I don't know if I could make it work... the problem is my girlfriend... she would never ever ever go camping. I on the other hand love the idea of doing so. But for her I would have to find a nice hotel... not some motel 8.... (or is it hotel 8)

As a Canadian living in the US one of my biggest pet peeves is Americans who call the United States "America," as though it's the only country on the whole continent.
Europe is beautiful and a lot of fun. Everyone should go there at least once before they die. I particularly liked Sweden, and would very much like to visit Finland and Iceland.
I had the opportunity to visit Cyprus a few years ago (a small island in the Mediterranian between Greece and Turkey) and it was amazing. The ancient ruins, the beautiful beaches (with beautiful women on the beaches ), and just so much history. The apostle Paul in the Bible even visted Cyprus on one of his many voyages.
One of my favorite natural landmarks was the Petra tou Romiou, which is this huge rock just off the coast between Nicosia and Paphos. It is the spot where supposedly the Greek goddess Aphrodite emerged from the waves and was born.
I couldn't find any of my pictures of it, but here's one I found on Google:

But anyway, to the OP and anyone else who has never been outside their own city/state/country: Get out and travel! See the world! Expand your mind and your horizons. You will be a better person for it.

You know I've never heard anyone say that about the U.S.A. though I suppose it makes sense. I just never call it the United States of America or even the US because well I really don't know. Habit I suppose. That picture looks awesome....

One day I'll travel just right now college is draining my resources...

 

[Sesshi]

A nurse I used to work with used to live in South Africa, and she used to bang on about how great it was all the time. This was despite the fact that she had her house broken into about five times whilst living there. So it must be pretty good.

It is an awesome place. Absolutely worth visiting.

I was there even in the Apartheid days in a normal social situation despite being a non-white because... well, white people are a bunch of hypocrites

 

[Teh Don Ditty]

College is draining my friend. I'm going back to start my MBA at the end of the month. By that time I should have my financial situation in check and start some serious traveling. (That of course if there is a world left lol)


BOOO YEA!!! JUST GOT MY 30TH POST!!!! NO LONGER A NEWBIE!!!!

 

[Queso]

I was there even in the Apartheid days in a normal social situation despite being a non-white because... well, white people are a bunch of hypocrites

One thing I liked about ZA was everyone's honesty towards racism. They're upfront about it if they have an issue. It's a big shock to the system for European ears and takes a bit of getting used to, but at least you very quickly know where you stand with everyone.

KwaZulu-Natal is my favourite province. The scenery on the road from Durban to Ulundi is just incredible, and having to stop the car to let elephants cross the road doesn't happen in many other places

 

[poppe]

College is draining my friend. I'm going back to start my MBA at the end of the month. By that time I should have my financial situation in check and start some serious traveling. (That of course if there is a world left lol)


BOOO YEA!!! JUST GOT MY 30TH POST!!!! NO LONGER A NEWBIE!!!!

haha right on my friend. That sounds really nice. I wonder what comes after my little long number thing?...

I had a friend from South Africa. I'd like to go visit there and this other place my teacher was from (but now i forget).

 

[Tanglewood]

Where did is the Hearst Castle. I live 3 miles off the 101 or maybe 4...

I would love to do the San Fransisco thing but I don't know if I could make it work... the problem is my girlfriend... she would never ever ever go camping. I on the other hand love the idea of doing so. But for her I would have to find a nice hotel... not some motel 8.... (or is it hotel 8)

Hearst Castle is near San Simeon, Ca off highway 1.

Sorry to hear the girlfriend isn't the outdoorsy type. I'm sure you'll find something to do.

 

[nw43]

Here is a picture from right outside where I stayed in Oxford.

Is that Walton Street? I work just down the road... it's a nice part of Oxford.

 

[dllavaneras]

Sorry to hear the girlfriend isn't the outdoorsy type.

Me too! Camping is a great way to enjoy nature first-hand. Even a short trip to a nearby mountain can be an epic journey

 

[pknz]

New Zealand History in Flash

New Zealand.

For further reading see New Zealand article

 

[Abstract]

there is no such thing as a great designer who is insulated from the world and stays in their comfort bubble; therefore anyone in a creative profession owes it to themselves and their craft to travel.

Good attitude.

Anyway, although expensive, it's not that expensive living in inner-London (zone 1-3). Certainly no need to pay £800/month. I'm paying just over £300/month and I'm in a pretty nice place. I'm even paying less than some of my friends living in Manchester.

You are the exception, my friend.

Although I did live in Highgate for £320 per month, but I was sharing a 3 bedroom flat with 4 others. Actually, it's essentially a 2 nice bedrooms flat plus a room large enough to fit a bed + bookshelf + 3 pairs of shoes. Rent was a total of £1600 per month.

 

[FleurDuMal]

Actually, it's essentially a 2 nice bedrooms flat plus a room large enough to fit a bed + bookshelf + 3 pairs of shoes.

You've just described my room

To be honest, if you're tight for money, I have no idea why anyone would live in Highgate - one of the most exclusive parts of London.

 

[Macky-Mac]

As a Canadian living in the US one of my biggest pet peeves is Americans who call the United States "America," as though it's the only country on the whole continent....

this is part of a "gotcha" thing that Canadians have going with the US.....as you say, if we refer to the USA as "America" then you Canadians complain bitterly......but if we refer to Canadians as "Americans" then they immediately start complaining because they're "Canadians" and don't want to be identified in any way as having anything to do with the USA

 

[ironjaw]

You're from Copenhagen and you've never been to Sweden??!? It's like five minutes away

I know, I know, I know, I've been telling myself for the past 6 years (oh make it 7) but never seem to get the time to go. on that thought I've never been to Arhus (2nd capital of Denmark) Well they say its **** anyway

Next stop I think, for me, is Ireland and and the Czek Republic. That would finish my "heritage" tour. I also would really like to go to Scandinavia, Norway, and New Zealand. I'll see where I go this year.

If you do come to Scandanavia, come in the summer when the weather's perfect NEVER come in the winter period or any period without sun - believe me its crap - people are miserable, and angry

My friend is from Finland. It sounds like a cool place to live in, though she doesn't believe in the A/C... very odd thing...

No offense but we Scandanavians have an inside knowledge about the Finnish and that is that they have the highest suicide rate in the whole of the world. I cannot remmeber it know but there is a place there that only has sunlight for like a couple of hours a day whole year round and its freezing cold

You've just described my room

To be honest, if you're tight for money, I have no idea why anyone would live in Highgate - one of the most exclusive parts of London.

A friend of mine is living in Finsbury Park (zone 2) and she is sharing a house with 9 rooms and she is paying £400 for a small room. But to be honest London is an awsome place to live but so is Copenhagen (only in the summer)

 

[savanahrose]

A good portion of the people who live there couldn't identify the US on a map.

Hey I take offense to that one. I may have a lowly american education, but I do know my states and geography.

J/K. No offense taken. Some of our schools systems really suck and they just push the kids on through and they don't know anything when they graduate. That is just so sad. Hey Bush!!!! Start helping the kids!!!!!!!!

 

[poppe]

Hey I take offense to that one. I may have a lowly american education, but I do know my states and geography.

J/K. No offense taken. Some of our schools systems really suck and they just push the kids on through and they don't know anything when they graduate. That is just so sad. Hey Bush!!!! Start helping the kids!!!!!!!!

It's funny speaking of knowing your states and geography... I moved to Texas from Nebraska about 5 years ago and kids in my class (we were freshman at the time) asked me.. Where is Nebraska... Its kinda funny the country we live in most can't identify all the states. And then its a real kicker when most foreigners can...

Hearst Castle is near San Simeon, Ca off highway 1.

Sorry to hear the girlfriend isn't the outdoorsy type. I'm sure you'll find something to do.

Oh the 1... I don't know the 1... I thought you said the 101 but I reread it and now get it. That looks fricken amazing though.... I guess I now know what I want my house to be modeled after... Cross your fingers for the lotto! haha. everyone from Macrumors is invited to the house party

Me too! Camping is a great way to enjoy nature first-hand. Even a short trip to a nearby mountain can be an epic journey

I'm originally from Nebraska. There is a river in Nebraska called the Niobrara River. It is so amazing. It's no Nile or Mississippi or even a Colorado white water rafting river, but oh it is fun. What you do is you drive and set camp up. Then a bus with your canoe comes and drives you up stream. So for the whole day from early in the morning your canoe down stream from where the bus dropped you off. As you follow the river you come upon waterfalls and wildlife. What's really cool is at anytime you can stop and just go walking to find the source of waterfalls or just see nature where it is still untouched. So you keep canoing and by the end of the day you end up back at camp! That night you do all your fun camping stuff. Bonfire BBQ whatever. Then you go to sleep. The next morning right from camp you leave on your canoe and head down stream again. This is where the better sights and waterfalls come. Here you find bigger ones, ones that are like 10 feet tallish (i know its no Angel falls but exciting still) Before you get to the end if you know where to look there is a special waterfall hidden in a corner (sort of). You have to paddle upstream a little to get there, but when you do you find a waterfall formed exactly like steps. About 30 or so steps. It is crazy. So finally you get to the end of allowed canoing area. This is where the base station is. You dock your canoes and another bus drives you back to camp. Such a blast!!

New Zealand History in Flash

New Zealand.

For further reading see New Zealand article

Haha... you got me I thought it was all serious and I was ready to learn of a place I couldn't place on the Map (saddly)... Very funny though

 

[Abstract]

You've just described my room

To be honest, if you're tight for money, I have no idea why anyone would live in Highgate - one of the most exclusive parts of London.

Because the flat was sweet ass, very close to Sting, someone from Monty Python (forgot who....I never watched the movies), and a few other famous people. James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) used to walk down to The Flask, which is the pub across the street from my block of flats. The area was VERY nice and quiet, which is great when working in London is generally so busy and stressful, and you just want to live in the big city and still be away from all the busy-ness. It was also 5-10 minutes walk from Hampstead Heath, close (enough) to the Tube, 20 minutes Tube ride to Central London, VERY clean, low pollution, and yet still a 10 minute walk from the action.

The flat itself was beautiful, furnished, and the size of the 2 "real" bedrooms were quite large. The small one small enough to fit just a bed and bookshelf was converted from something else.

 

[skunk]

Because the flat was sweet ass

So as not to confuse our transatlantic friends still further, I would point out that the expression is "sweet as" (as in "sweet as a nut"), rather than "sweet ass", which, though certainly a viable phrase in itself, is, in the context, completely meaningless.

 

[skunk]

Well, there's nothing wrong with sweet ass. But that's neither here nor there.

Quite.

 

[dllavaneras]

I'm originally from Nebraska. There is a river in Nebraska called the Niobrara River. It is so amazing. It's no Nile or Mississippi or even a Colorado white water rafting river, but oh it is fun.

It doesn't have to be a big river to be fun. My girlfriend and I went camping about a month ago to a National Park nearby, and it had tiny waterfall, but still it was amazing. The view is incredible, you can see Caracas on one side and the sea on the other. Magical. Cold as Cocytos as well.

This is where the better sights and waterfalls come. Here you find bigger ones, ones that are like 10 feet tallish (i know its no Angel falls but exciting still) Before you get to the end if you know where to look there is a special waterfall hidden in a corner (sort of). You have to paddle upstream a little to get there, but when you do you find a waterfall formed exactly like steps. About 30 or so steps. It is crazy.

Well, after seeing Niagara, Angel Falls and a few other falls in Canaima, it'll take a lot (like Iguazu or Victoria) to make me really go , but it sounds like a place I'd spend days on end just taking pictures. To me, THAT is a really cool place I'd most certainly like to visit it!

 

[poppe]

I was thinking now we should have a thread for crazy words I'm not used to... perhaps it's selfish and all... but there is a post above me and I am infer that by tube he is meaning the subway?

It's funny my roommate is from London. He and I have like 3 words and common and that is about it...

Like he was talking and suddenly said something about the garage.... but said it like carriage, but with a "G."

Oh and flats... i mean flats... its just nuts... Half the time I have to stop him and go wait what is it a (word I never heard before/used that way).