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12/15/2007 09:34:35 AM · #176 |
careful, mark. some people have truly travelled to all these places. you're right, there is a difference between traveller and tourist. but, don't assume that someone's a tourist just because they've been to a lot of places - it is possible to visit many countries and also have a meaningful experience of said country.
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12/15/2007 09:59:48 AM · #177 |
Native of the USA - have visited the majority of the states including Alaska (but not Hawaii yet).
Travels have included:
Germany
Switzerland
Lichtenstein
Holland
Belgium
England
Scotland
Aruba
Curacao
Bahamas
Canada
Mexico
On my list of "must see places before I die":
Ireland
Italy
Greece
Australia
New Zealand
Egypt
Africa (anywhere I can take great wildlife pictures)
Iceland
It helps that I am a travel agent, but due to family issues I have not been out of the country for about 4yrs now. I am dying to get to Europe again!!
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12/15/2007 11:18:35 AM · #178 |
Originally posted by mark_u_U:
Originally posted by cujee:
I hate you all! Everyone has been to a bazillion different countries. |
Having been somewhere means nothing, the question is whether you experienced a country. I have been to Iran for instance, but haven't left my hotel when I was there. Is that well-travelled? I wouldn't say so. And how about those tourist groups that hop of a bus, take a view snaps and move on to the next? 10 European countries in two weeks, are they well-travelled? And how about someone who lists 'Africa' under 'countries traveled'? Would you think that person experienced Africa? No way!
Don't hate people for having been to so many countries, pitty them for not having experienced them. ;) |
I wasn't being serious about hating everyone. But anyways you're right, I think that they need to really experience the country in order to be considered "well-traveled", I never got interested into photography when I visited the Philippines. There's so much to take there. |
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12/15/2007 12:06:16 PM · #179 |
Ivory Coast
Morocco
Malta
Tunisia
Egypt
Jordan
Lebanon
Syria
Turkey
Cyprus
Oman
United Arab Emirates
Saudi Arabia
Bahrain
Qatar
Kuwait
Iraq
South Africa
Japan
Thailand
Singapore
Cambodia
Mexico
Barbados
Jamaica
Grand Cayman
France
Spain
England
Luxembourg
Belgium
Switzerland
Italy
Austria
Germany
Monaco
Ireland
Canada
the Netherlands (sort of -- Bonaire is part of the Dutch Antilles).
Next year we move to:
Senegal and I'll be working in
Cape Verde
Gambia
Guinea Bissau. |
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12/15/2007 12:08:04 PM · #180 |
Originally posted by mark_u_U:
Originally posted by cujee:
I hate you all! Everyone has been to a bazillion different countries. |
Having been somewhere means nothing, the question is whether you experienced a country. I have been to Iran for instance, but haven't left my hotel when I was there. Is that well-travelled? I wouldn't say so. And how about those tourist groups that hop of a bus, take a view snaps and move on to the next? 10 European countries in two weeks, are they well-travelled? And how about someone who lists 'Africa' under 'countries traveled'? Would you think that person experienced Africa? No way!
Don't hate people for having been to so many countries, pitty them for not having experienced them. ;) |
Dumb post. Sounds like jealousy to me.
Message edited by author 2007-12-15 12:10:05. |
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12/15/2007 12:43:54 PM · #181 |
Canada - All provinces except Manitoba and Saskatchewan; no territories
US - All East coast and Southwest
Cuba |
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12/15/2007 01:51:57 PM · #182 |
Originally posted by ergo:
How well-travelled are you? |
I've been stepped on, stepped over, trampled on, run over, dragged through, kicked aside, pushed around, smacked down, run through the ringer, and driven insane. Pretty well travelled, I think. :P
Countries I've visited briefly: Australia, Hong Kong, Korea, Japan, Phillipines, Guam, Seychelles, England, France, Austria, Italy, Germany, Spain, Netherlands, Canada and Mexico.
Only US states I've visited: California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Colorado, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, Illinois, New York, D.C. |
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12/15/2007 02:03:01 PM · #183 |
Originally posted by Art Roflmao:
Originally posted by ergo:
How well-travelled are you? |
I've been stepped on, stepped over, trampled on, run over, |
Exhibit A:
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12/15/2007 02:15:36 PM · #184 |
Originally posted by roba:
Exhibit A: |
LOL - yeah. And that exacerbated my cooties infection. |
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12/15/2007 02:29:13 PM · #185 |
Egypt
Switzerland (2x)
Germany
Italy
Canada
USA (native)
Only 15 and already a traveling addict! I love seeing how much culture can change between as little as 100miles. If traveling is a disease, it sure is a fantastic one! |
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12/15/2007 03:56:02 PM · #186 |
England,
Scotland,
Wales,
Ireland,
France,
Spain,
Netherlands,
Germany,
Austria,
Hungary,
Italy,
Greece,
Turkey,
Switzerland,
Egypt,
United Arab Emirates,
Syria,
India,
Nepal
Canada,
USA
Looks like I prefer to go east rather than west ;-) |
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12/15/2007 04:33:53 PM · #187 |
Originally posted by Falc:
England,
Scotland,
Wales,
Ireland,
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Aren't those all the same place? :P |
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12/15/2007 05:41:31 PM · #188 |
Originally posted by mark_u_U:
Don't hate people for having been to so many countries, pitty them for not having experienced them. ;) |
I'm assuming, given the wink at the end, that this is tongue in cheek but... I just want to say that not all of us travel in that awful "if it's Tuesday this must be Belgium" style!
For city breaks especially we prefer to stay anywhere between 3 days and a week in the same place (we spent 6 nights in Venice on the first trip and 5 on the second).
When touring we nearly always design our own itineraries so that we can take our time rather than hop to a new place every night. For example, we took 5 weeks to tour South Africa a couple of years back but even with that length of time, didn't try and cover everything.
Whilst some people do have a tendency to visit one place in one country and tick it off on their master list, some of us do like to spend a little longer exploring and enjoying a destination wherever possible!
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12/15/2007 05:45:59 PM · #189 |
Just started outside of North America this year...
Canada
United States
Singapore
Thailand
Cambodia
China
Philippines |
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12/15/2007 05:56:00 PM · #190 |
Live in Australia and have lived in all states except South Australia and Tasmania.
Have been to the following places outside Australia:
Fiji (Suva)
Noumea (Port Vila)
New Zealand (Auckland, Nelson)
Indonesia (Bali, Jakarta)
Phillipines (Manila)
United States (Guam)
Hong Kong
Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City, Cu Chi)
Thailand (Bangkok)
Singapore
Going to next year:
Singapore
Malaysia
Korea
Indonesia
South Korea
Would like to go to:
Europe
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12/15/2007 06:06:34 PM · #191 |
No. Four seperate countries.
Originally posted by wavelength:
Originally posted by Falc:
England,
Scotland,
Wales,
Ireland,
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Aren't those all the same place? :P |
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12/15/2007 06:08:06 PM · #192 |
I havent traveled all that many places, but I figure i will join the fun:
USA
Mexico
England (next October)
France (also next October)
and i have a little sister from China (but i havent visited there)
That is about the extent of my travels at 16, something I look forward to doing more and more of though.
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12/15/2007 09:38:26 PM · #193 |
Originally posted by emlbaker:
Live in Australia and have lived in all states except South Australia and Tasmania.
Have been to the following places outside Australia:
Fiji (Suva)
Noumea (Port Vila)
New Zealand (Auckland, Nelson)
Indonesia (Bali, Jakarta)
Phillipines (Manila)
United States (Guam)
Hong Kong
Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City, Cu Chi)
Thailand (Bangkok)
Singapore
Going to next year:
Singapore
Malaysia
Korea
Indonesia
South Korea
Would like to go to:
Europe |
Let me know when you're in Korea, I've been living here for a while now and I'll sort you out when you get here! |
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12/15/2007 09:40:13 PM · #194 |
I have been to Canada once and New Zealand three times (moving there in not too distant future).
Wish list: Greece, Austrailia, Brazil and Africa. |
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12/16/2007 02:40:22 PM · #195 |
Canada x20? (I go on constant hiking and fishing trips. My favorite so far is Banff)
Bahamas x3 (Spring Break Cruises n' such)
Japan x1 (I went last summer for two weeks, and it was amazing)
US (I live here...)
I'm despirately wanting to go somewhere in Europe this summer. :D |
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12/16/2007 03:10:23 PM · #196 |
Originally posted by salmiakki:
No. Four seperate countries.
Originally posted by wavelength:
Originally posted by Falc:
England,
Scotland,
Wales,
Ireland,
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Aren't those all the same place? :P |
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And country status depends on what side of the border you are on too ;P
We all know "England" is basically a colony of Scotland, James I/VI was a scot and he took over the "English" throne did he not?
BTW - i'm more english than scot (3:1 ratio there) so dont take that as being a serious claim, i just think it is something which adds to the peculiarity of being British and an area of amusement for the banter :)
I've been very fortunate in my life to have travelled far. I grew up in the Middle East (Muscat, Oman), and have done all of western europe plus a fair few places dotted around the globe. My real want is to go to untouched wildernesses:
Sahara
Arctic Circle area - so places like outback canada/alaska, iceland, norway, siberia etc
Deep Amazon (did national park in Peru recently which was amazing)
Patagonia
Antarctic
Gobi Desert
Steppes in china
Probably half because of photography and half because i love getting away from places where there are people.
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12/16/2007 03:10:44 PM · #197 |
Well, that's arguable imo (and if there are any Scotsmenor Welshmen around they'll probably hate me for this)...
Scotland, Wales and England are all parts of The United Kingdom which I would consider to be one country. I know each of the three countries have their own soccer team and they compete as separate countries in the European championship and the World Cup, but besides that I would say one country - and as neither Scotland nor Wales are UN members (but The United Kingdom is) it seems to be the correct definition.
Ireland on the other hand is a republic and a member of the UN.
(unless of course you are talking about Northern Ireland which is a part of the United Kingdom too).
Originally posted by salmiakki:
No. Four seperate countries.
Originally posted by wavelength:
Originally posted by Falc:
England,
Scotland,
Wales,
Ireland,
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Aren't those all the same place? :P |
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12/16/2007 04:33:31 PM · #198 |
They are four separate countries, albeit they are all part of The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Great Britain is England, Scotland and Wales. It's a very common mistake many people make, including, sadly people who are natives of the United Kingdom. It goes a bit further than having individual sports teams.
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland all have their own governing bodies. Scotland also has it's own legal system, which is very different in many ways to the legal system in England and Wales. So although there is the main governing body in London, these are all separate countries.
Originally posted by silverscreen:
Well, that's arguable imo (and if there are any Scotsmenor Welshmen around they'll probably hate me for this)...
Scotland, Wales and England are all parts of The United Kingdom which I would consider to be one country. I know each of the three countries have their own soccer team and they compete as separate countries in the European championship and the World Cup, but besides that I would say one country - and as neither Scotland nor Wales are UN members (but The United Kingdom is) it seems to be the correct definition.
Ireland on the other hand is a republic and a member of the UN.
(unless of course you are talking about Northern Ireland which is a part of the United Kingdom too).
Originally posted by salmiakki:
No. Four seperate countries.
Originally posted by wavelength:
Originally posted by Falc:
England,
Scotland,
Wales,
Ireland,
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Aren't those all the same place? :P |
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Message edited by author 2007-12-16 16:35:17. |
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12/16/2007 05:55:06 PM · #199 |
Originally posted by salmiakki:
They are four separate countries, albeit they are all part of The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Great Britain is England, Scotland and Wales. It's a very common mistake many people make, including, sadly people who are natives of the United Kingdom. It goes a bit further than having individual sports teams.
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland all have their own governing bodies. Scotland also has it's own legal system, which is very different in many ways to the legal system in England and Wales. So although there is the main governing body in London, these are all separate countries. |
Yes OK - they are separate countries. But, they are not independant countries (again except for Ireland which was the country in the original post). They are part of The United Kingdom, as you say. And even though they all have their own governing bodies they can't do entirely as they want without asking in London first (There wouldn't be much need for the Separatist Movement in Scotland if the countries were separated already). |
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12/16/2007 06:14:06 PM · #200 |
USA
Mexico
Russia
Zimbabwe
South Africa
Switzerland
Austria
Ecuador
Panama
France
Germany
I'd like to visit several Asian countries as well as Ireland, New Zealand, and Antarctica.
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