DavidRyder
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- Jul 23, 2013
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We went to Salem out of season. Very little there, but there was something about the place that I loved. I gather that on Halloween it's chaos there though, so busy.
No, I'm not a big fan of SF. My brother-in-law lives there and we've been about seven or eight times, the last time this summer. I don't find the locals particularly friendly and it is way too hilly. It's also expensive, but you can say that about a lot of California.
East Cobb County, NW of downtown, between Roswell and Marietta.
I'm surprised! For a start, you can walk it, which kind of marks it out as nearly unique for American cities. Also, there are big lakes/ponds you can skate on in the winter. It has proper seasons, it is clean and has an old world (by their standards) charm. Like.
No, I'm not a big fan of SF. .. it is way too hilly.
Is someone from Brighton really dissing SF for being hilly?
There's a lot more other countries i would rather visit, starting with South America. It simply doesn't appeal to me. Never has done.
Ironically, although USA is one country it is so varied and massive it is like a continent and impossible to sweepingly dismiss, whereas South America isn't actually a country, but a continent.
If we stretch things to include the continet of North America, I'd instantly plump for Vancouver. Even though it is much more knowing and massive than in was when I lived there in the 80s, and East Hastings has gone from alcoholic 'rubbies' to roaring junkies, it still has everything from skiing to beaches to forests to culture to food.....
In the USA itself (sorry, OP), NYC is stunning, Boston overrated, SanDiego cracking, Washington DC a bit odd, Cincinnati surprisingly comfy, Pittsburgh surprisingly spectacular....but....everywhere has areas with lovely houses as well as ghettos, nice people as well as Trumpy dickheads. And the food, everywhere, is cheap and plentiful.
Well said! I'll join you with Vancouver if it's North America we're talking about; great place.
No-one gone for anywhere in Alaska yet. Unbelievable scenery & wildlife. Very lucky to have been there a few times; Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan, Seward, Sitka, Whittier, Haines. Not done Anchorage though!
I can recommend a cruise out of either Vancouver or Seattle as a great way of seeing some outstanding scenery.
:thumbs: Know it well. My office is next to the Cumberland Mall and I am down in Fayette County. User name is a clue!
I know my worst though - Las Vegas. In fact, it's the worst city that I've ever visited, I had a week there on business and have rarely felt more miserable. My life is immeasurably better knowing that I'll never go ther again.
Next they’ll be complaining it’s full of hipsters and third-wave coffee shops.
Ironically, although USA is one country it is so varied and massive it is like a continent and impossible to sweepingly dismiss, whereas South America isn't actually a country, but a continent.
If we stretch things to include the continet of North America, I'd instantly plump for Vancouver. Even though it is much more knowing and massive than in was when I lived there in the 80s, and East Hastings has gone from alcoholic 'rubbies' to roaring junkies, it still has everything from skiing to beaches to forests to culture to food.....
In the USA itself (sorry, OP), NYC is stunning, Boston overrated, SanDiego cracking, Washington DC a bit odd, Cincinnati surprisingly comfy, Pittsburgh surprisingly spectacular....but....everywhere has areas with lovely houses as well as ghettos, nice people as well as Trumpy dickheads. And the food, everywhere, is cheap and plentiful.
Haven't yet worked out the clue! I was there from '78 to '83. My sons were born at Northside Hospital.
Looking at a family fly/drive over Easter. San Fran, Yellowstone, LA, Vegas, San Diego/Tijuana day trip. Few days in each although LA I could easily bypass. Any other gems in that part of the world?