The Travel Thread

[IanG]

Thanks for that. Last time I flew my ticket included inflight entertainment so I didn't need it. This year I'm using a different airline

 

[Misanthrope]

Some exciting travel coming up for me.

I've got a week in China's Xinjiang province to start May. Xinjiang borders five countries in China's far west, touches the Gobi, has a view of K2, and is basically completely unlike the rest of China. Excited to explore the desert, barter at the markets, sleep in a yurt, and try me some yak milk.

Even more excited about my month long visit to the States in July. Two weeks to explore Maryland, DC, New York, and Philadelphia - including celebrating Independence Day in Maryland.

Then it's off on a two week road trip through Seattle, Portland, Yosemite, Boulder, and finishing at Disneyland. One last stop in Chicago for a friend's wedding and then back to China. Not a bad run.

Plus my companion for four weeks is a pretty American nympho who can't wait to see me

 

[Griffoshark66]

So far this year have done Cuba, Jamaica, Mexico, Texas, New Orleans and Florida. Highly recommend all destinations.

 

[Misanthrope]

Any tips for Cuba and Mexico, Griffo?

My girlfriend and I are headed to Central America in January. Doing two weeks in Mexico, a week in Costa Rica, and a week in Cuba.

Then we're breaking up... I really need to stop doing these stupid break-up tours.

 

[Springs]

Are you breaking up because she heard about the pretty American nympho?

 

[Rhino_NQ]

Highly rate Canada if anyone is thinking about it

 

[madunit]

Been to NZ twice and travelled around a lot of Australia. I figure its best to check out your own backyard first and then venture everywhere else.

NZ is f**king magnificent. Got married there last year

 

[Twizzle]

agree about Oz, not many places I haven't been particularly the remote places, I prefer them to the cities

 

[Misanthrope]

Heard about the pretty American nympho? She has made a point of trying to surpass her ;-)

Like most of my relationship failures, it has come down to my refusal to grow up and return to the real world. Living abroad and traveling is all I know. Why would I want a desk job?

 

[Jono078]

I'll be having a white Christmas for the 2nd time in my life (last one was a decade ago). Christmas and NYE in Canada

 

[Misanthrope]

Jealous! I spent one Christmas (2007) in the northern hemisphere, but my corner of Korea didn't see snow unyil New Year's. Hopefully this year China sprinkles a wee bit of snow about for me.

 

[Misanthrope]

Anybody got any SE Asia recommendations? Got a month off in January/February and want to spend it someplace warm. Looking for beach time, good food, and some culture/adventure.

 

[Twizzle]

China Town in Sydney

 

[sensesmaybenumbed]

Well played, Twiz.

 

[Earl]

too many asians in china town for my liking

 

[Misanthrope]

You know what? I find myself missing Chinese food. That's a tragic irony given here I live.

EDIT: Technically, China is not in SE Asia.

 

[IanG]

So what do you eat if not Chinese?

 

[Misanthrope]

I eat Chinese. It's just not like the Chinese we had growing up.

 

[Scott Gourley's Lovechild]

Vietnam, brilliant place to visit and not heavily geared towards tourism so you can get a pretty authentic experience. The place caters very well to a younger crowd, particularly Saigon, Nha Trang, and Hoi An. Hue is great to visit too.

 

[Misanthrope]

I've heard such mixed things on Vietnam. Some swear by it and others swear at it and call it Vietscam. Thailand is a front-runner for me, with Vietnam and Cambodia in contention. My girl wants Malaysia or the Philippines.