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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2012 21:31:11 GMT -5
Iqaluit!! Poor people having to live there with so much cold  I vastly prefer it when you talk about this kind of cities, instead of Paris, New York or other well known cities  |
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Post by FreakyFlyBry on Jun 19, 2012 23:56:52 GMT -5
Wow, had no idea that Atlantic City was that small in comparison to other New Jersey cities, and that gambling hasn't been legal there that long!  Still, I'd like to visit there sometime, would be a great experience for sure, especially walking down the boardwalk... and all those $2,000 rents with a hotel.  Just had to do a Monopoly mention, of course! Just have to make sure I don't lose all my $200 from passing Go at the casinos. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2012 21:09:33 GMT -5
Iqaluit!! Poor people having to live there with so much cold I vastly prefer it when you talk about this kind of cities, instead of Paris, New York or other well known cities Yeah, Iqaluit makes my winters look warm by comparison. And thanks! A lot of times, the cities that are lesser known are more intersting to me as well. Wow, had no idea that Atlantic City was that small in comparison to other New Jersey cities, and that gambling hasn't been legal there that long! Still, I'd like to visit there sometime, would be a great experience for sure, especially walking down the boardwalk... and all those $2,000 rents with a hotel. Just had to do a Monopoly mention, of course! Just have to make sure I don't lose all my $200 from passing Go at the casinos. I thought gambling had been legal there a lot longer, too. Unfortunately for Vegas, gambling resorts on the Eastern side of the country are becoming more and more common, which takes away from their mystique (and reduces the urge that so many people have to travel there). And LOL, I love Monopoly. To see some of the streets in person would be really interesting. I've been to the Ocean City boardwalk so I have a feeling what theirs would be like. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2012 2:24:58 GMT -5
June 21st, 2012 - Bangkok, Thailand          A type of taxi called a tuk tuk:  A "River Taxi" is seen here:  The Robot Building:  A very gaudy shopping mall in Bangkok:  The Grand Palace:  The Floating Market:  Lumphini Park, similar to New York's Central Park:   7 Facts About Bangkok: 1) Bangkok is a huge and densely-populated city, home to over 8.2 million residents. The metro area has a population of over 14.5 million. 2) Bangkok is notorious for being one of the most congested cities on earth. Traffic jams are all too common here, even with an advanced public transport system in place. 3) The city is divided into 50 districts! 4) Bangkok is arguably the most consistently hot city on the planet. While the mercury never climbs to the levels it does in many other cities, afternoon highs are at or above 90F (32C) for most of the year, and these temperatures are often coupled with high humidity. 5) The city hosts the most famous transsexual beauty pageant anywhere in the world, Miss Tiffany's Universe. Thailand is by most accounts the most trans-friendly nation on earth, and such people are a common sight in Bangkok. 6) Street food is very popular here. It fits in with the fast pace of the city. 7) The full name of the city in Thai is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahinthara Yuthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchaniwet Mahasathan Amon Phiman Awatan Sathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukam Prasit. Now say that five times fast!
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Post by FreakyFlyBry on Jun 21, 2012 2:38:18 GMT -5
Bangkok looks like a great place to visit, surely one of those Southeast Asian cities I'd most be interested in.
Those traffic jams are quite intense though, of course present in every major city of its size!
Despite all the traditional stuff there, it does appear fairly modern with a vibrant nightlife!
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Post by mikeespinho on Jun 21, 2012 18:06:00 GMT -5
It's possible to get there this summer and maybe I would visit Dresden and Leipzig too. You're very fortunate that, living in Austria, you're close to so many other historic European countries. Makes me jealous! And especially since you can visit so many without border controls! I remember back in 2006 visiting France and Germany and everything just changed going across the Rhine, it felt so different, and to have so many historic countries in such a small area really is something people from large countries like Canada and the USA envy! I guess that's one reason why we often refer to our provinces and states individually; that, and since both are federal countries, that the individual units can often have differing laws from each other. Yes, we are in Europe in a very fortunate situation. Since we have no border controls it is easier to see those places. And for us Austrians is history traditionally a part of our lifes. Especially because the Habsburg Empire influenced Europe for centuries. Above all you can see these influences in Vienna, but also in some "smaller" towns like Wels you can find statuary with references to our history. So I can understand why people from countries like Canada and USA envy us Europeans, but on the other side the "American Way Of Life" and the large countries is something that impress many Europeans. We have a lot of beautiful landscapes here in Central Europe, but these landscapes surely can't be compared with those in Canada or the USA. And I can't evaluate if the historical countries are a reason why you often refer to our provinces and states individually. And even not as a history teacher, because US or Canadian history before the two world wars is neither an important topic in school nor in University. At leat here in Austria. Back to the topic. Bangkok is definitely an interesting place. Nice pictures. The traffic reminds me to the traffic in Rome. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2012 2:53:36 GMT -5
June 23rd, 2012 - Prague, Czech Republic         St. Vitus Cathedral:  The Dancing House:  This part of Prague looks like it would be further east in Europe:  Prague Castle:  Inside the castle:    Old Town Square:   The Lennon Wall:  The Žižkov Television Tower, notable for the crawling babies:  The most narrow street in Prague:   7 Facts About Prague: 1) As you probably notice from the pictures, Prague has a very old world feel to it. Unlike many major cities in Europe, Prague was not destroyed by wars throughout the centuries and thus it is still possible to enjoy its vintage look. Many of the buildings in Old Town date back to the 13th century! 2) Prague is the 6th most-visited city in Europe. Only London, Paris, Rome, Madrid and Berlin see more tourists every year. 3) Beer is a big deal in Prague, probably more so than any other city you could think of. It is home to various breweries, bars and beer festivals. Beer is a big part of Czech culture; the average person there drinks 43 gallons a year, more than anywhere else in the world! 4) Prague found itself on the eastern side of the Iron Curtain during the Cold War, and was thus under Soviet oppression for several decades. A large resurgence in Czech culture has been taking place in recent years. 5) Prague Castle is listed in the Guiness Book of World Records as the world's largest castle. It sits on 18 acres, which is more than any other castle. 6) Pork is a very important meat here. Many restaurants across town focus on pork, and street vendors are selling sausage products. 7) The city is known for its alleys and squares that become dark and desolate at night. Folklore suggests that these produce eerie sounds.
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Post by FreakyFlyBry on Jun 23, 2012 3:03:45 GMT -5
Prague would definitely be a fascinating city to visit, especially given its history... all those pictures you posted really feel like a living museum!
Had no idea their castle was THAT big though!
Hmm all of the top 6 most visited European cities are capitals... I wonder what the most visited non-capital is?
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Post by mikeespinho on Jun 23, 2012 4:12:23 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2012 23:45:04 GMT -5
^Interesting stuff there...I would have guessed Barcelona would have been the highest non capital on the list, since it's a major beach resort and all.
I'm guessing history has to be part of the reason that Prague and London have the longest overnight stays, according to this list. There is probably more to do and explore in those cities than there is in Berlin, for example.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2012 2:56:49 GMT -5
June 24th, 2012 - Stockholm, Sweden         Mårten Trotzigs Gränd, famous for being the narrowest alley in town:   City Hall:  Inside City Hall:    7 Facts About Stockholm: 1) Stockholm is the capital and largest city of Sweden, home to around 864,000 residents. It is the most populated urban area in Scandinavia. 2) The earliest known mention of the city was in 1252, and many of the city's Old Town indeed dates back to the 13th century. The old time buildings, narrow streets and mysterious alleyways are a key tourist attraction in Stockholm. 3) The city sits on 14 islands at the mouth of Lake Mälaren. 4) The city experiences chilly winters, sometimes accompanied by hefty amounts of snow. Temperatures are definitely bearable during the wintertime, with overnight averaging only a few degrees below freezing (although highs tend to be below freezing as well). Summers in Stockholm are relatively cool, with average highs in July only a modest 71F (22C). 5) The city is considered to be one of the cleanest in the world thanks to its lack of an industrial side. 6) There are over 100 museums in Stockholm, more than most cities anywhere on earth. These museums are visited by millions of people each year. 7) Small cars are abundant here, as they make it easier to drive on narrow streets. Very few people in Stockholm drive trucks or large SUVs.
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Post by FreakyFlyBry on Jun 24, 2012 3:47:31 GMT -5
Stockholm is another one of those European cities I'd love to visit sometime. ;D Looks like it's a trend around Europe to have narrow streets, mostly due to how old some of the cities are! As I'm used to cold winters, I doubt I'd have problems in Stockholm especially as it's a coastal city. Had no idea they don't have industrial areas there though! |
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Post by FreakyFlyBry on Jun 25, 2012 1:37:52 GMT -5
^Interesting stuff there...I would have guessed Barcelona would have been the highest non capital on the list, since it's a major beach resort and all. I'm guessing history has to be part of the reason that Prague and London have the longest overnight stays, according to this list. There is probably more to do and explore in those cities than there is in Berlin, for example. I've noticed that, in Europe, the national capitals are almost always the most significant/largest city/top tourist destination/etc. Of course, there are rare exceptions (Switzerland and Turkey come to mind here as their capitals are far from their largest cities!) Contrast that with U.S. state capitals, which in many cases, are rather insignificant compared to larger cities within the same state! Of course, there are also exceptions here (Boston, Atlanta, Nashville, Phoenix, Oklahoma City, Indianapolis, Honolulu, Des Moines, Salt Lake City, Denver, etc. are all significant state capitals/largest cities/metros within the state) |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2012 2:18:02 GMT -5
June 25th, 2012 - Richmond, Virginia, United States    Am I the only one finding these nighttime shots to be strange?  City Hall:  The Virginia State Capitol Building, designed by Thomas Jefferson:   Main Street Station, a National Historic Landmark that dates back to 1901:  One of the statues on Monument Avenue, another National Historic Place:   7 Facts About Richmond: 1) Richmond serves as the capitol city of Virginia, and with a population of over 200,000 is the state's third largest. The metro area is home to over 1.2 million people. 2) For many years, Richmond was considered to be one of the nation's most dangerous cities. However, crime rates have dropped off big time over the last 10 years. 3) Richmond has been named the third most tattooed city in the nation by MSNBC. Only Las Vegas and Miami Beach ranked higher. 4) Richmond celebrates iconic Confederate soldiers with statues on Monument Avenue. Interestingly enough, Richmond's population stands today at over 50% black. 5) The city experiences all four seasons, and has average temperatures only slightly higher than Washington, D.C. Summers are hot and humid, while winters are cool with an average of 1 foot of snow per year. 6) The city is home to Richmond International Raceway, which hosts two major NASCAR races each year. I decided to go with something kind of bland this time. 
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Post by FreakyFlyBry on Jun 25, 2012 2:49:59 GMT -5
Speaking of state capitals... Richmond would be an interesting place to stop over in if I found myself in Virginia, mostly to explore the history, especially that from the Civil War. Interesting lighting on some of those buildings at night though! |
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Just had to do a Monopoly mention, of course! Just have to make sure I don't lose all my $200 from passing Go at the casinos. 
I had to go check out that song