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Post by dragonchic on Nov 17, 2011 1:11:51 GMT -5
Oh cool! Raleigh is very nice, probably my favorite of the Triangle cities. I went to Duke, whose host city sadly doesn't compare, lol. NC State is actually coming to play my grad school in basketball this season. Granted, Stanford's basketball team is nothing to write home about, but the Blue Devil in me is going to go anyways to throw some good natured heckling at the Wolfpack.   But for the sake of ACC hoops I'm kind of hoping State beats Stanford, shhhh. |
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Post by tearfuleye on Nov 17, 2011 4:42:04 GMT -5
legoline - well, it's one of the largest cities in switzerland, but it really is quite small not as small as fribourg though, that's true. (also: awww i LOVE fribourg! such a pretty town! i hope you loved it as much as i do)
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Post by legoline on Nov 17, 2011 5:07:04 GMT -5
legoline - well, it's one of the largest cities in switzerland, but it really is quite small not as small as fribourg though, that's true. (also: awww i LOVE fribourg! such a pretty town! i hope you loved it as much as i do) I loved Fribourg. Such a pretty town! I also went to Bern and Genf during that trip :-) Genf is so GORGEOUS. Ah, Switzerland, thou art a pretty country. |
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Post by par on Nov 17, 2011 16:51:13 GMT -5
I'm in the US from the NYC area. Currently live in the suburbs but my grad school is in NYC itself. I lived in upstate NY in college but have actually not lived in another state!
I have been to Budapest! I liked it a lot. I was on a whirlwind tour of Central Europe, unfortunately, so didn't get to stay long, but it was a highlight of the trip.
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Post by valika on Nov 18, 2011 4:43:37 GMT -5
It's fascinating to see how many different parts are vidders from at this place!
par: Budapest has a lots of nice parts indeed. I'M glad you enjoyed your stay in my hometown.
I visited New York City once - when I was young. It was an interesting experience, I've never seen skycrapers before. I liked the city very much, but I can't imagine I would be able to live there.
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Post by littleheaven on Nov 18, 2011 6:30:56 GMT -5
I was born in Croydon in England and moved to New Zealand at age 2. I live in Auckland, the largest city. I've been a lot of places since we came here (Australia, Fiji, New Caledonia, South Africa, Singapore, Los Angeles, England, France, Switzerland) but only for short visits.
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Post by legoline on Nov 18, 2011 6:40:15 GMT -5
@ littleheaven I know someone from Croydon! It's a small world after all, eh?  |
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Post by voodoochild on Nov 18, 2011 9:49:36 GMT -5
Hi, fellow Philadelphian! *waves*
I was born here, I spent a year in South Korea teaching, and then another year in the country of Georgia doing the same thing. I'm back Stateside, and hoping to go to grad school *somewhere*.
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Post by obsessive24 on Nov 18, 2011 11:48:30 GMT -5
How did you find Korea voodoochild? Would you recommend it as a travel destination? |
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Post by voodoochild on Nov 18, 2011 12:41:16 GMT -5
Nicky - It depends where you're going and what you're looking to do. South Korea's a gorgeous country, lots of mountains in the north, lots of beaches and a few islands in the south. Seoul itself is awesome - New York huge, with a lot to see and do. I loved living in Daegu because it was so close to Busan and the beach, as well as all the Buddhist temples.
Plus, it's only an hour flight to Japan or China or the Philippines. All kinds of stuff to see and do there. But for best vacation destination, I have to go with Vietnam - it's just stunning, a lot of amazing sights and places to go.
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Post by obsessive24 on Nov 18, 2011 12:45:58 GMT -5
I have family in China so I go there occasionally, but we don't usually do touristy stuff. It's so close to Japan and Korea though that I feel like I'd be wasting a long-haul if I didn't go on to do other stuff as well. I'd always figured I'd visit Japan rather than Korea, but Korea seems like it would be cool too...
Vietnam should be fantastic to visit. I definitely plan to visit some SE Asia countries, but since we're from New Zealand and are currently in the UK, it makes more sense for us to put it off until we're back home, since it's closer. In the meantime I shall have to console myself with mini trips to European destinations. ;D
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Post by voodoochild on Nov 18, 2011 12:57:33 GMT -5
Both countries are very similar, IMO. I haven't spent too much time in Japan - just a day or so in Tokyo - but Tokyo and Seoul are only distinguishable by the language. They also both feel very much like New York. Oh, much closer if you're from NZ. I always wish I'd gotten down to NZ and Australia when I was on that side of the world. I did get to Japan and Vietnam, which was awesome.  Jealous. I've never been to anywhere in Europe (except for Poland for a layover, and let me tell you, Warsaw Airport is BORING), and I've been dying to go. |
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Post by legoline on Nov 19, 2011 3:51:17 GMT -5
But for best vacation destination, I have to go with Vietnam - it's just stunning, a lot of amazing sights and places to go. Oh, I really, really want to go to Vietnam. But to be honest, the idea scares me a bit since it's so far away and so "different", you know? |
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Post by gnattery on Nov 19, 2011 8:22:27 GMT -5
New Zealand if there are good job opportunities, otherwise probably Melbourne or Sydney. If you end up in Australia we should totally hang out. ;D |
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Post by obsessive24 on Nov 19, 2011 8:27:17 GMT -5
Absolutely! A while ago there was some talk about having an antipodean vid con of some sort, but I don't think it panned out... |
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But for the sake of ACC hoops I'm kind of hoping State beats Stanford, shhhh.
Jealous. I've never been to anywhere in Europe (except for Poland for a layover, and let me tell you, Warsaw Airport is BORING), and I've been dying to go.