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 Dec 29 2007, 03:37 AM
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 Resource Center Tyrant  Group: Official Member Posts: 2,263 Joined: Nov 2007 Member No: 593,306  |
I have intentions of traveling to Europe in the near future for an extended period of time, but the continent is huge, so I'd like everyone's opinions of European countries they've visited and where they had the most fun/what they did/etc. Because I can't see the entire continent, I'm in the process of creating a list of specific places to visit.
If you have been to multiple countries, what was your favorite place? How did you spend your time, and how much did you like it there? So far, I'm considering France, Greece, Italy, Ireland, and Spain, but if anyone has a more "exotic" place in Europe that's underrated, feel free to share. Also, I've been trying to figure out for the past thirty minutes what those rides were wherein you get into a boat-like object, and you start pedaling on the water to move yourself, so it's a pedal-motored vehicle. What are those called? |
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Dec 31 2007, 12:47 AM
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Resource Center Tyrant Group: Official Member Posts: 2,263 Joined: Nov 2007 Member No: 593,306 |
QUOTE(SilentLaugh @ Dec 30 2007, 09:29 PM)  no one's answered your boat question. they're called gondola rides. i learned from mario party 7 =] GOD, THANK YOU. I owe you one. It was killing me, and I had searched Google for all of the terms but I couldn't figure it out. I'm also considering Switzerland, now. Paris is a definite for me. You've all been really helpful. |
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Dec 31 2007, 12:50 AM
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 Miss DIY Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 2,251 Joined: Apr 2004 Member No: 11,294 |
I've been to London twice so far (hopefully more in the future) and I am in looooove with it. I know it's not "exotic" or anything, but London is amazing.
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Dec 31 2007, 02:10 AM
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 ..Michelle Group: Member Posts: 1,002 Joined: Feb 2004 Member No: 3,282 |
QUOTE(MissHygienic @ Dec 31 2007, 12:47 AM) GOD, THANK YOU. I owe you one. It was killing me, and I had searched Google for all of the terms but I couldn't figure it out. I'm also considering Switzerland, now. Paris is a definite for me. You've all been really helpful. I mentioned the gondola ride, but I didn't think you were talking about those... ? Gondolas don't have pedals. A gondolier steers the boat (and oftentimes even sings) while you sit there. It's really romantic :) |
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Dec 31 2007, 02:13 AM
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Resource Center Tyrant Group: Official Member Posts: 2,263 Joined: Nov 2007 Member No: 593,306 |
DAMNIT.
I haven't searched on Google yet, the Gondola rides. Are we on the same page about the pedaling, you know, with your feet as if it's a bicycle? |
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Dec 31 2007, 02:19 AM
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 sleep now, moon Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 2,540 Joined: May 2007 Member No: 526,212 |
are you talking about paddle boating? O_O
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Dec 31 2007, 02:22 AM
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Resource Center Tyrant Group: Official Member Posts: 2,263 Joined: Nov 2007 Member No: 593,306 |
QUOTE(sparrowdust @ Dec 31 2007, 02:19 AM) are you talking about paddle boating? O_O YES. "Paddling." Stupid terms. I searched on Google, and that's it. Brings back memories. Okay, I owe you one. |
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Dec 31 2007, 02:30 AM
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sleep now, moon Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 2,540 Joined: May 2007 Member No: 526,212 |
yay!
we have paddle boating maybe half an hour away from here, and i'm in texas... i didn't know it was an "european" thing. |
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Dec 31 2007, 02:33 AM
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Resource Center Tyrant Group: Official Member Posts: 2,263 Joined: Nov 2007 Member No: 593,306 |
Oh, I didn't think it was a European thing, it just came to mind and I didn't want to make separate topics.
Paddle-boating is awesome, or at least, the way I remember it. It looks pretty gaytastic on Google Images, though. |
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Dec 31 2007, 05:40 AM
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QUOTE(MissHygienic @ Dec 30 2007, 09:13 PM) American "cuisine" is a joke. I wouldn't invite any foreigner to try luxurious, fried, instant American meals. WTF, no! Your Red Lobsters are holy places. |
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Dec 31 2007, 08:49 AM
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 Senior Member Group: Member Posts: 734 Joined: Oct 2005 Member No: 278,251 |
I lived in England for 2 yrs. London was my favorite!
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Dec 31 2007, 08:54 AM
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Addict Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 3,918 Joined: Jun 2007 Member No: 538,522 |
I live in a little village in the Midlands. Lots of green - I don't see the appeal of London at all. Truth be told, that place is scary!
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Dec 31 2007, 10:02 AM
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 The Resident Drunk Group: Head Staff Posts: 8,623 Joined: Nov 2007 Member No: 593,266 |
QUOTE(S-Majere @ Dec 30 2007, 04:33 PM) Visit England. We have tea, scones, nectar points and lots of rain. You also have strawberries and cream and my absolute favorite, WIMBLEDON. |
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Dec 31 2007, 12:58 PM
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sleep now, moon Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 2,540 Joined: May 2007 Member No: 526,212 |
QUOTE(S-Majere @ Dec 31 2007, 06:40 AM) WTF, no! Your Red Lobsters are holy places. red lobster counts as american food?  i guess i don't know anything about food.. |
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Dec 31 2007, 05:34 PM
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 Kimberly Group: Member Posts: 1,961 Joined: Apr 2005 Member No: 121,599 |
Out of all the places I've been (Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Italy) - Germany is by far my favorite. Specifically, Bavaria. Be sure not to miss Munich, but travel to the south into Garmisch... its picture perfect.
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Dec 31 2007, 05:43 PM
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Germany is a beautiful country, but I found the people to be extremely unfriendly when I visited Boppard a few years ago.
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