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Post by FreakyFlyBry on Jan 10, 2012 23:20:42 GMT -5
New York really is an amazing place with an atmosphere like no other ;D Just the feeling of walking through Times Square, among all the bright lights, is incredible, unrivalled anywhere else. The view from the Empire State Building is also incredible and breathtaking. ;D And Central Park is quite beautiful too, like an oasis of nature in the middle of the hustle of the city. Interesting that, among the tourist-type promo shots and WTC remembrance pictures (I was there before they opened up the memorial there so I didn't see it myself), there were some ghetto Bronx pictures there too.  (At least, I'm assuming that's what they are, given how Seb described it.) I did get to see how run down some areas of the Bronx are, but it was mostly on the way to the Bronx Zoo, which I really enjoyed. Of course, the subway system there is very convenient and goes everywhere so it was very easy for me to get around. While I did go around Rockefeller Center a bit, I would like to eventually see it around Christmas, as I'm sure that's when it comes alive. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2012 1:04:54 GMT -5
Between the photos I found of New York last night and the stories you guys are telling, I gotta find a way to visit one day. I included those ghetto pictures because I wanted to show the side of the city that the tourist guides don't talk about. Who is Seb?  |
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Post by FreakyFlyBry on Jan 11, 2012 1:07:41 GMT -5
Between the photos I found of New York last night and the stories you guys are telling, I gotta find a way to visit one day. I included those ghetto pictures because I wanted to show the side of the city that the tourist guides don't talk about. Who is Seb? A Bronxite who posts on this forum from time to time. He used to be here more frequently, but still stops by. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2012 3:43:53 GMT -5
January 11th, 2012 - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia  A sandstorm invading the city:      A couple views of how massive the Riyadh tower really is:   Some views of the shopping malls:    7 Facts About Riyadh: 1) Riyadh is home to over 5.2 million people, making it the largest city in Saudi Arabia and one of the largest in the Middle East. 2) It is widely considered to be the most conservative city in what might be the most conservative country on earth. Some things that are strictly banned in the city include bars, nightclubs, live music, movie theatres, women drivers and Valentine's Day. 3) During the summer, Riyadh is hot. The average high for the month of July is 110F (43C). 4) 40% of the city's population is foriegn, many of whom are temporary residents. 5) Shopping malls are very popular here, especially during the brutal summers. You'll find stores selling things you wouldn't expect, such as lingerie. 6) Public beheadings take place at a place nicknamed Chop-Chop Square. 7) Five times a day, the city shuts down for prayer, just like the rest of the kingdom. Thanks to anyone who checked out any of this. I know I usually feature tourist-friendly cities, but I decided to take a day off from that. This is a city that really interests me.
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Post by FreakyFlyBry on Jan 11, 2012 23:58:17 GMT -5
That tower really does look interesting over the Riyadh skyline, especially at night! Also interesting to see that, even in a place like Saudi Arabia, McDonald's and Starbucks are still ever-present. Aside from such sights, given all that isn't allowed in there, I'd probably get bored really fast! |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2012 0:48:28 GMT -5
Beheadings? What is that?  !!! I think I've enjoyed this city, i mean, reading about it, most than the rest you've posted KP. Touristic places well, they are relatively similar. I wanted to see a different city. Riyadh is an awful city, extremely hot, and extremely conservative and boring. But it's cool to read about it lol |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2012 1:52:22 GMT -5
That tower really does look interesting over the Riyadh skyline, especially at night! Also interesting to see that, even in a place like Saudi Arabia, McDonald's and Starbucks are still ever-present. Aside from such sights, given all that isn't allowed in there, I'd probably get bored really fast! Yeah, it's amazing how many countries those types of places operate in. I guess as long as you're not in a third world country, you are never too far from home in that sense. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2012 1:57:21 GMT -5
Beheadings? What is that? !!! I think I've enjoyed this city, i mean, reading about it, most than the rest you've posted KP. Touristic places well, they are relatively similar. I wanted to see a different city. Riyadh is an awful city, extremely hot, and extremely conservative and boring. But it's cool to read about it lol Thanks!  I know exactly what you mean. As for the beheadings, that is the Saudi method of execution. The way most of the U.S. uses lethal injections in a private setting, the Saudis cut heads off in public. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2012 2:05:56 GMT -5
Oh, so it IS what I thought it was. Ugh, such a horrible thing to do in public... and mostly in every case jajaajjaja. I'm never going to the middle east  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2012 2:21:09 GMT -5
^Beheading in the street does seem horrible, but I'm pretty sure they used to do public hangings in the U.S. I'm sure people who are hanged suffer a lot more.
The middle east is probably the least tourist-friendly region of the world, but I think Dubai is a huge exception to that.
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Post by FreakyFlyBry on Jan 12, 2012 2:22:37 GMT -5
Yeah, a lot of the Muslim countries there I wouldn't want to visit, but for some reason, Dubai would be interesting to see.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2012 3:24:47 GMT -5
January 12th, 2011 - Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada       7 Facts About Vancouver: 1) The city is home to over 600,000 residents, making it the 8th largest city in Canada. The large metro area is the 3rd largest in Canada, with over 2.3 million residents. 2) Vancouver residents eat out more often than any other North American city. 3) The city hosted the 2010 Winter Olympics. 4) The city is one of the warmest in all of Canada. Even in the middle of winter, overnight lows remain above freezing! 5) Vancouver is one of the only places you'll find where you can surf and swim in the sea during the same day. 6) During June of 2011, the city was home to a large riot after the hometown Canucks lost the Stanley Cup Finals. This also happened in 1994. 7) It is one of very few North American cities of its size to have no downtown freeways.
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Post by FreakyFlyBry on Jan 12, 2012 10:47:20 GMT -5
I've been to Vancouver twice, 13 years apart... so each time, I got a completely different perspective on it. One of my favourite regions is Stanley Park, complete with the Vancouver Aquarium and the totem poles. Quite the scenery there! The UBC campus is quite interesting too, I enjoyed the Museum of Anthropology, they have an interesting collection of artifacts there! Of course, just walking around downtown is an incredible feeling too, with all the shopping available, and it does come alive at night too! |
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Post by Dan on Jan 12, 2012 14:22:42 GMT -5
Riyadh tower looks like Barad-dûr  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2012 0:19:20 GMT -5
^I just looked that up...is that from a video game?
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(At least, I'm assuming that's what they are, given how Seb described it.) I did get to see how run down some areas of the Bronx are, but it was mostly on the way to the Bronx Zoo, which I really enjoyed.
!!! I think I've enjoyed this city, i mean, reading about it, most than the rest you've posted KP. Touristic places well, they are relatively similar. I wanted to see a different city.
I know exactly what you mean. 
I had to go check out that song