Anywhere in the World, where would you go?

Phoenix · 03-01-2008, 04:07 AM

Long story short, Ill be taking 15 days of RR here in November and the gov. will play for a ticket to anywhere in the world and back. Only thing that really puts me off about traveling to a foreign country(I could be going home for thanksgiving

) is the language barrier. Being some lost retarded in another country asking for directions to here or there is something I dont want to be.

Anyways, where would you go and what would you do? What cities would you go to or places of interest would you go to?

Tuco · 03-01-2008, 04:37 AM

there's a number of places that I'd like to go, but if the ticket was free I'd go to Japan. I go to Europe on business and can easily tack on a week of vacation onto that so I basically get a free ticket to Europe.

So yeah, Japan. Most young people will speak English, the women will love you, and there's a shit load of things to do in a very small compact space.

Blumpster · 03-01-2008, 04:45 AM

Norway.

Tea on tuesday · 03-01-2008, 04:51 AM

Bhutan. It's god damn gorgeous. The metropolitan areas have large amounts of English speakers. Despite being an isolated and impoverished country (per capita income is about $1300 US per year) it's also one of the happiest countries in the world.

Unfortunately, it's a bitch to travel to for casual tourism. Only prepackaged deals arranged by the government AFAIK. Getting a working visa there is made even more difficult because they have formal relations with only a handful of countries of which the US isn't one.

Tuco · 03-01-2008, 05:09 AM

wow Tea

Spoiler Alert, click show to read:

That'd be a cool place to go.

Astrocreep · 03-01-2008, 05:09 AM

wherever you do decide to go, make sure they have a stable infrastructure, i would not recommend a place like Haiti. If it were me, i would probably start at england, then take a euro star to other countries like france and italy, finish up in germany. altho a trip to japan sounds damn sweet too. like Tuco said, you cant go wrong if you stay with those areas.

McCheese · 03-01-2008, 05:10 AM

In your situation I'd go to Ireland. No language barrier to worry about but lots of things to see and do, plus it's one of the drinking Meccas of the world.

*edit* to elaborate a bit, I've known several people who spent time in Ireland and absolutely loved it. Of course, I generally associate with alcoholics who considered the best part of the vacation being able to drink Guinness and Whiskey in the motherland. And don't forget kissing the Blarney Stone!

I absolutely plan on going there at some point in my life; as soon as money allows actually.

Ilum · 03-01-2008, 06:26 AM

If Europe is on your list, visit the Netherlands! Hot chicks weed and booze. Oh and if you need a guide pm me. Nothing is more fun than getting wasted for no reason other reason then fun!

Wrathcaster · 03-01-2008, 06:37 AM

I second the Netherlands.

Cybsled · 03-01-2008, 06:37 AM

Netherlands are also expensive X_X I remember paying like 5 Euros for an ultra small bottle of orange juice ;/ Then I went to Italy and got a big fucking glass of fresh squeezed blood orange juice for like 2 Euros.

Bhutan is probably one of the most elite tourist destinations. I've seen pictures of various temples and what have you, and it looks like it all jumped from a movie.

But in my heart of hearts, I want to goto Japan ;P

Moontayle · 03-01-2008, 06:39 AM

Spain.

Utne^_^ · 03-01-2008, 06:43 AM

I second the Ireland suggestion. Went there a few weeks ago with some mates, and it was absolutely amazing.

Drinking Guinness all day never gets boring, plus there's quite a lot to see as well.

Or visit Denmark. The women here in Scandinavia are gorgeous, and most young people speak english, so there shouldn't be any huge language barrier either.

Burf · 03-01-2008, 06:46 AM

Australia or New Zealand.

English, the women like Americans, and lots to see and do. Plus, in November, it will be not-freezing.

Ireland would be cool, but I don't know about 15 days. Of course, if you did go there, you could always head to a nearby country and make a tour of it.

I know a guy who went backpacking around New Zealand for almost a month and he just couldn't say enough good about it.

My R&R coming up is going to be home, but if I were single or I didn't have kids, I'd hit up Australia.

Twobit Whore · 03-01-2008, 06:54 AM

Japan or Australia.

Ironhawk · 03-01-2008, 06:56 AM

I didn't read the whole thread, but you still have to have your passport in order to go to foreign countries that require it. I just wanted to make sure you had one before I offered or you got too excited about one particular place.

03-01-2008, 04:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
Tuco Forum Janitor Join Date: May 2002 Location: Detroit Posts: 8,272 +17 Internets	there's a number of places that I'd like to go, but if the ticket was free I'd go to Japan. I go to Europe on business and can easily tack on a week of vacation onto that so I basically get a free ticket to Europe. So yeah, Japan. Most young people will speak English, the women will love you, and there's a shit load of things to do in a very small compact space. __________________

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Tuco Forum Janitor Join Date: May 2002 Location: Detroit Posts: 8,272 +17 Internets	wow Tea Spoiler Alert, click show to read: That'd be a cool place to go. __________________

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McCheese computerless Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Moscow, Russia Posts: 1,014 +2 Internets	In your situation I'd go to Ireland. No language barrier to worry about but lots of things to see and do, plus it's one of the drinking Meccas of the world. edit to elaborate a bit, I've known several people who spent time in Ireland and absolutely loved it. Of course, I generally associate with alcoholics who considered the best part of the vacation being able to drink Guinness and Whiskey in the motherland. And don't forget kissing the Blarney Stone! I absolutely plan on going there at some point in my life; as soon as money allows actually. Last edited by McCheese : 03-01-2008 at 06:07 AM.

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Cybsled Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 9,266 +14 Internets	Netherlands are also expensive X_X I remember paying like 5 Euros for an ultra small bottle of orange juice ;/ Then I went to Italy and got a big fucking glass of fresh squeezed blood orange juice for like 2 Euros. Bhutan is probably one of the most elite tourist destinations. I've seen pictures of various temples and what have you, and it looks like it all jumped from a movie. But in my heart of hearts, I want to goto Japan ;P __________________ Training the citizens of Norrath from 1999-2003!

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Moontayle Romo is a manwhore Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 2,763	Spain. __________________

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Blumpster . Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 1,594 -2 Internets	Norway.

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Tea on tuesday Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,566 +18 Internets	Bhutan. It's god damn gorgeous. The metropolitan areas have large amounts of English speakers. Despite being an isolated and impoverished country (per capita income is about $1300 US per year) it's also one of the happiest countries in the world. Unfortunately, it's a bitch to travel to for casual tourism. Only prepackaged deals arranged by the government AFAIK. Getting a working visa there is made even more difficult because they have formal relations with only a handful of countries of which the US isn't one.

03-01-2008, 05:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
Astrocreep The Undead Shaman Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 3,155	wherever you do decide to go, make sure they have a stable infrastructure, i would not recommend a place like Haiti. If it were me, i would probably start at england, then take a euro star to other countries like france and italy, finish up in germany. altho a trip to japan sounds damn sweet too. like Tuco said, you cant go wrong if you stay with those areas.

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Ilum Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 121 -2 Internets	If Europe is on your list, visit the Netherlands! Hot chicks weed and booze. Oh and if you need a guide pm me. Nothing is more fun than getting wasted for no reason other reason then fun!

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Utne^_^ CONTRO IL CALCIO MODERNO - MENTALITA' ULTRAS Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Denmark Posts: 96 -1 Internets	I second the Ireland suggestion. Went there a few weeks ago with some mates, and it was absolutely amazing. Drinking Guinness all day never gets boring, plus there's quite a lot to see as well. Or visit Denmark. The women here in Scandinavia are gorgeous, and most young people speak english, so there shouldn't be any huge language barrier either. __________________ Ultras Viborg - Siden 2002. Last edited by Utne^_^ : 03-01-2008 at 07:11 AM.

03-01-2008, 06:46 AM	#13 (permalink)
Burf Kneel before Zod! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,317 +2 Internets	Australia or New Zealand. English, the women like Americans, and lots to see and do. Plus, in November, it will be not-freezing. Ireland would be cool, but I don't know about 15 days. Of course, if you did go there, you could always head to a nearby country and make a tour of it. I know a guy who went backpacking around New Zealand for almost a month and he just couldn't say enough good about it. My R&R coming up is going to be home, but if I were single or I didn't have kids, I'd hit up Australia. Last edited by Burf : 03-01-2008 at 06:49 AM.

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Twobit Whore Insert Quarter Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 9,070 -23 Internets	Japan or Australia. __________________ I got a list of demands written on the palm of my hand. I ball my fists and you gonna know where I stand.

03-01-2008, 06:56 AM	#15 (permalink)
Ironhawk Humble Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MN Posts: 426 +5 Internets	I didn't read the whole thread, but you still have to have your passport in order to go to foreign countries that require it. I just wanted to make sure you had one before I offered or you got too excited about one particular place.

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