GTKY - Travel Edition

[wegrowsheep]

I've been to a bunch of different states and LOVED the FL Keys. Internationally, I've been to Sweden, Finland, and New Zealand. I love farming, and would be in heaven doing an agriculture tour through Australia!

[andreap525]

Oooh fun. But I always get so jealous of all you travel-abroaders..

The most recent trip was down to Palm Coast, FL for our wedding. We stayed in this insane beach house, complete with a movie theater room (Frozen was watched several times ). We were the first occupants as it was newly built, and got it for just under $8k for the week. A month later it was booking for $13k/week. We were a block's walk from the ocean beach. AND I got to go to the WWHP @ Universal which has been a dream of mine since it opened.





Other than that, we haven't been to too many places other than to visit family. We've stayed in Georgia with my in-laws, and we take trips several times a year out to the Chicago area to see SIL and DH's grandpa.

For our babymoon, we're traveling to Niagara CA. I'm so excited!!!

[kemdupuis]

Been to all of the states along the Eastern seaboard of the US, and most of the states in the central part of the country. I need to get to the West coast, though.

Internationally, I've been to Italy and Greece several times. I've also been to Germany, Austria, Switzerland, England, Ireland, Scotland, the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, France, Liechtenstein, Turkey, Canada, and Jamaica. Honestly, they have all been my favorites for different reasons. I love being exposed to new cultures and cusines. The only place I really didn't care for was Poland- but I was robbed of everything I owned in Krakow, so that left a pretty bad taste in my mouth.

I want to go everywhere. Central America, Australia and Egypt are all high on my list. I was bit by the travel bug when I was pretty young- DH has been a bit more difficult to convince to travel. If he continues to be a stick in the mud, I'll just have to go without him!

[Deleted]

Where have you travelled?

Domestic: California (all over), Colorado, New York, New Orleans, Las Vegas, Park City, Chicago, Arkansas, Hawaii (all over), Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands and I live in Florida so I've been everywhere here. 

International: Mexico (all over), Venezuela, Paris, Italy (all over), Germany, Amsterdam, Bahamas (all over), Aruba, Cayman Islands, Canada...

What are your favourite/least favourite destinations? Favorites are Hawaii, California, and Mexico

If you could travel anywhere in the world where would you go and what would you do? I have so many places on my bucket list, but off the top of my head - Peru, Spain, Thailand, Singapore, South Africa

Here's a pic from a helicopter ride we did over Kauai. I cried that day. So much beauty...

[mrsdee1982]

Where have you travelled?
Most of the states, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Vancouver
Mexico
London, Belgium, Amsterdam, Munich, Rhine Valley, Innsbruck, Venice, Rome, Florence, Lucerne, Paris
Bahamas

What are your favourite/least favourite destinations?
Favorite would be Paris, Florence and the Bahamas
Least favorite would be Venice, Italy

If you could travel anywhere in the world where would you go and what would you do?
Australia is our next big trip. I am just going to try and avoid all the things that will try to kill me in Australia.

ETA:  I forgot about Quebec.  I've been there.  It was meh, which is probably why I forgot about it.  

[mrsdee1982]

Here is a pic from one of the craziest nights in my life (in Paris)



And this was the view from our room on our Honeymoon in the Bahamas

[nettje]

In Canada, I've been to all provinces except Newfoundland, Manitoba and Quebec. And I haven't been to the territtories yet either.

In the states, I've been to California, New York, Oregon, Washington, Montana and Idaho.

Internationally Dominican republic, Cuba, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Czech, Hungary, Netherlands, France, Great Britain and the Vatican City.

Favourite place: my heart is in Germany.

Least favourite was Cuba.

I'd like to travel to Asia in the future. I was supposed to go to Japan in 2011 but the tsunami was weeks prior to our departure. It was for a school trip and the tour company gave us other options. We went to Italy instead.

[tiffbot]

Nothing crazy international but most of my travelling has happened since meeting H!

In Canada I've been to lots of places and lakes around Sask, Fernie BC, Banff AB a few times(Rocky Mountains), other Alberta cities usually to visit family and friends, and Montreal for our delayed honeymoon.

In the States we took a huge road trip from Sask, through Alberta and BC, stopped in Seattle for a few days to visit friends, stopped in Oregon and at the coast there for a few days, came up through WA, Idaho, Montana, and Alberta to get back to Sask. That was a really fun thing to do. We've flown to Seattle since and also have been to New Orleans.

Montreal 2012

Drinking in the Space Needle in Seattle 2012

Banff 2010 (My H didn't propose here, but it was the first time he suggested we started looking at engagement rings)

[baileybaileybne]

This is a fun thread! I love how some of you have said you'd like to visit Australia. I know it's a long flight but it's kinda great.

I'm from Australia and have been to most capitals (Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Adelaide, Perth) and on some long road trips across the east coast, plus honeymooned at Hamilton Island on the Great Barrier Reef and I live quite close to heaps of beaches (Noosa, Surfers Paradise).

But internationally I've been to New Zealand, USA (3 trips covered LA, San Fran, Orlando for Harry Potter!, NYC, Yosemite, Washington DC, Dallas, Vegas (Elvis Chapel vow renewal included) and The Grand Canyon) and I've been to Montreal and Quebec too. Most recently I went to The Bahamas where this baby was conceived!

I've also been to The UK (just London and Bath), France, Italy and Hong Kong.

I love love love NYC but we've had such a fun on each of our holidays.

I would love to go to the Greek Islands and Germany. Hawaii would also be great.


Edited because of these damn iphone fingers and then I keep remembering other places!

[baileybaileybne]

Feb 26, 2015 16:44:06 GMT -5 @demanda88 said:

I've traveled to most of the US states, except for a few that I am DYING to go to including New York and Alaska. Oh and DC. I would also love to do a trip to New England in the fall. Outside of the US, I've been to Canada, Ireland, the UK, Poland, France, and Milan. I get to travel to Europe for work and have been fortunate enough to bring my husband along on a few trips. Favorite trips have been Hawaii, Poland, London, and Milan. Least favorite by far was Paris. I would love to go explore more of Eastern Europe, like the Czech Republic, Romania, and Hungary...I had such an awesome experience in Poland that I want to explore more of that area. 

Aww that sucks you didn't like Paris! I had a pretty bad time my first trip because I had the flu and it was January (I'm not used to European winters). I said for years I didn't like Paris but returned in early Autumn 2 years ago and had a re-do. It was lovely. But I know what you mean about there being loads of other cities in Europe which are amazing so the whole hype about Paris gets a bit old.

[tjanca22]

Where have you travelled?
Domestic: I've hit the majority of the US. I'm still missing a handful of states that eventually the goal is to make it to all 50.
International: Canada (mainly around Ontario), Ireland and Mexico. I wish there were more.

Favorite destination?
I loved Ireland, DH and I talk about retiring there.

If you could travel anywhere in the world where would you go and what would you do?
Goal 1: cover all 50 states, Goal 2: cover as many countries in Europe as possible.
DH and I are a taking a Babymoon to the west coast next month. Flying into San Fran and driving up the coast, stopping in the Redwoods, Portland and Seattle, never been to OR and WA before!

[wifedeangel]

I've been to 35 states in the U.S., My goal is to hit all the states. The only other country I've been to is Colombia. But Colombia is a very diverse country, so there's a lot to see there, I've been there 4 times so far.

My dream is to go to Tahiti or Bora Bora and stay in one of those huts over the water. Also England. I'd love to spend a month just traveling around, staying in B&Bs and learning the local history.

[ThePalindromicOne]

Travels: Most of the States (including Alaska and Hawaii), Mexico, much of the Caribbean (love me a cruise! But Dominican Republic and Bahamas for real trips), France, Italy, Fiji, Canada (Toronto, Vancouver, Wistler)

I'm a sucker for the islands and I'm so sad to not get my island fix this year. My absolute fave is Maui.

Places I'm itching to go: Back to Grand Cayman, St. Lucia, Tahiti, Cook Islands, Australia, Ireland, Scotland, England, Germany. Somewhere is South America or Africa but don't know where yet.. probably Chile and South Africa

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Feb 26, 2015 16:54:25 GMT -5 tjanca22 said:

Where have you travelled?
Domestic: I've hit the majority of the US. I'm still missing a handful of states that eventually the goal is to make it to all 50.
International: Canada (mainly around Ontario), Ireland and Mexico. I wish there were more.

Favorite destination?
I loved Ireland, DH and I talk about retiring there.

If you could travel anywhere in the world where would you go and what would you do?
Goal 1: cover all 50 states, Goal 2: cover as many countries in Europe as possible.
DH and I are a taking a Babymoon to the west coast next month. Flying into San Fran and driving up the coast, stopping in the Redwoods, Portland and Seattle, never been to OR and WA before!

 
DH and I did this road trip two years ago, but a little different/shorter - we flew to Los Angeles and drove up the coast all the way through San Francisco and into wine country. It was one of the most amazing and beautiful things I've ever done. I wish we could have done the Redwoods and spent more time in Big Sur I've heard it only gets even more beautiful when you get into the other Pacific Northwestern states. 

[beersandweirs]

Where have you traveled?
Domestic: I have been to all west coast and PNW states (including Alaska and Hawaii), Texas, Oklahoma, Las Vegas and Chicago.
International: Canada (BC & Alberta), Mexico, Costa Rica, England, Spain, Germany, Czech Republic, Portugal, Croatia and we have a brief drive through Bosnia and Herzegovina when traveling in Croatia

Favorite destination?
Split, Croatia was my favorite, though I am sure I would have like Dubrovnik more if it weren't so rainy when we were there!

Least Favorite?
I was not really a fan of Costa Rica, eco-tourism isn't really my thing, and there were a lot of bugs and less than stellar accommodations.

If you could travel anywhere in the world where would you go and what would you do?
I know this isn't that lofty a goal, but I have never been to the east coast and would love to go to New York and DC.

ETA: Sevilla, Spain was also epically gorgeous!

[leenziepops]

Feb 26, 2015 16:25:03 GMT -5 mrsdee1982 said:

Where have you travelled?
Most of the states, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Vancouver
Mexico
London, Belgium, Amsterdam, Munich, Rhine Valley, Innsbruck, Venice, Rome, Florence, Lucerne, Paris
Bahamas

What are your favourite/least favourite destinations?
Favorite would be Paris, Florence and the Bahamas
Least favorite would be Venice, Italy

If you could travel anywhere in the world where would you go and what would you do?
Australia is our next big trip. I am just going to try and avoid all the things that will try to kill me in Australia.

ETA:  I forgot about Quebec.  I've been there.  It was meh, which is probably why I forgot about it.  

Hahahaa trust me australia isn't as scary as they say. Im weak as piss and Im alive after 30 years still!! Our reputation always makes me giggle

[nettje]

Feb 26, 2015 18:27:29 GMT -5 @pcrunk said:

Feb 26, 2015 17:58:16 GMT -5 michyme123 said:

@pcrunk omg now I want german food! Seriously so bad for you but so friggen good. I don't even want to know how many sausages, pretzels, or gravy covered snitzel/spaatzl I had lol must get some now....

 Buttered pretzels ALL freakin' day. SO good. You cannot get a pretzel or butter like that any where here. Also. Flammkuchen with bacon and creme freche. UGH DYING FOR SOME RIGHT NOW. 

Hmmm. Schnitzel. And bratwurst. And German beer. Now I want some yummy German food too. And a beer. Lol.

[baileybaileybne]

Feb 26, 2015 18:55:58 GMT -5 leenziepops said:

Feb 26, 2015 16:25:03 GMT -5 mrsdee1982 said:

Where have you travelled?
Most of the states, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Vancouver
Mexico
London, Belgium, Amsterdam, Munich, Rhine Valley, Innsbruck, Venice, Rome, Florence, Lucerne, Paris
Bahamas

What are your favourite/least favourite destinations?
Favorite would be Paris, Florence and the Bahamas
Least favorite would be Venice, Italy

If you could travel anywhere in the world where would you go and what would you do?
Australia is our next big trip. I am just going to try and avoid all the things that will try to kill me in Australia.

ETA:  I forgot about Quebec.  I've been there.  It was meh, which is probably why I forgot about it.  

Hahahaa trust me australia isn't as scary as they say. Im weak as piss and Im alive after 30 years still!! Our reputation always makes me giggle

Yeah I love it too. I watched the episode of Modern Family where poor Phil kept getting hurt, it was so funny. I loved the indigenous guide - 'yeah, well done, you just answered your own question, again!' At least we don't have bears!!

[mrskblack11]

Where have you traveled? I have visited/passed through a lot of states due to being a military brat and moving a lot. I have been to Canada to see Niagara Falls. I have also been to Cancun, Cozumel and the Dominican Republic.
What are your favorite/least favorite destinations? Cozumel has been my favorite experience. DH and I went on a romantic trip one year. We rented a car and drove around the island. It was a very relaxing and romantic trip.
If you could travel anywhere in the world where would you go and what would you do? I would love to visit Europe: Ireland, England, Greece and Rome are at the top of my list.

[tjanca22]

Feb 26, 2015 17:06:12 GMT -5 @demanda88 said:

Feb 26, 2015 17:03:46 GMT -5 @littlebee said:

 
DH and I did this road trip two years ago, but a little different/shorter - we flew to Los Angeles and drove up the coast all the way through San Francisco and into wine country. It was one of the most amazing and beautiful things I've ever done. I wish we could have done the Redwoods and spent more time in Big Sur I've heard it only gets even more beautiful when you get into the other Pacific Northwestern states. 

I highly recommend a road trip along the Oregon and Washington coast line, up through the Olympic Peninsula. I'm a little biased since I'm a PNW girl but it is so incredibly beautiful.

I'm am so excited for this trip. A few people have told us we are crazy for taking a spring break trip to the West Coast, but honestly a week away from work and temps in the 60s is fine by me. It hit a high of 9 today. I'd take above freezing at this point! Any suggestions on what we should defiantly see in Portland and Seattle?

[flbabychin]

I've traveled through most of the US, but haven't been to northern CA, Oregon, Washington state, or Alaska. I'd love to do the road trip ya'll are talking about. I've lived in Chicago and live in Florida, so I've done most of the Midwest and the south. DH's family is in NJ too, so I've been to NYC and many of the New England states. Internationally, I've traveled to Jamaica, Germany (Berlin, through Bavaria, and Munich for Oktoberfest!), Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary, Slovenia, and Italy.

I loved most of those places, but am biased toward a few. Jamaica was incredible, as this is where DH and i honeymooned. I have many happy, romantic memories. And Italy, Germany, and the Czech Republic were my fave countries. The food was amazing and they were beautiful places to visit. Plus you can't beat the Italian wine and German beer!

As far as where I want to travel, I love traveling so I have a lot of places on my list. I want to do the Northwestern roadtrip, Alaska, Paris, Australia, England, Ireland, China, and maybe someday go back to the European countries I've visited. My dream vacation would be going to Hawaii, Fiji, Bora Bora (sensing a theme here?) and to also stay in one of those huts on the water.

[ThePalindromicOne]

Feb 26, 2015 16:54:25 GMT -5 tjanca22 said:

Where have you travelled?
Domestic: I've hit the majority of the US. I'm still missing a handful of states that eventually the goal is to make it to all 50.
International: Canada (mainly around Ontario), Ireland and Mexico. I wish there were more.

Favorite destination?
I loved Ireland, DH and I talk about retiring there.

If you could travel anywhere in the world where would you go and what would you do?
Goal 1: cover all 50 states, Goal 2: cover as many countries in Europe as possible.
DH and I are a taking a Babymoon to the west coast next month. Flying into San Fran and driving up the coast, stopping in the Redwoods, Portland and Seattle, never been to OR and WA before!

I live in Seattle... my must dos: Space Needle (best on a clear day), Chihuly Glass, Pikes Place Market, Seattle Waterfront, Alki Beach, Golden Gardens Beach, The Underground Tour. Restaurants with amazing views: Salty's on Alki (best seafood brunch around), Palisades, Ray's Boat House. Check out the foodie scene (food trucks included) and microbrewery scene. If you dig ferries (which I do) bop over to Bainbridge Island. You can do wine tasting in Woodinville (just tasting rooms...vineyards are in central and east wa), the most popular is Chateau St. Michelle. You can drive east about 40 miles to some really great hiking. Have fun!!

ETA: gas works park (where they filmed the paint ball fight in 10 things I hate about you and where I took my wedding photos) and take a seaplane ride. If you're here on a Sunday do the Ballard farmers market. tjanca22

[tjanca22]

Thanks for the great suggestions @demanda88, ThePalindromicOne! I love 10 Things I Hate About You, great movie! We will for sure be stopping at as many of these places as possible.

[theBeeMama]

This is such a fun thread!! I have been to nearly every state within the US, and I've also been to Canada, Uganda, Ethiopia, Dubai, Hungary, Italy, Austria, Romania aaaaaaand I have been inside the London-Heathrow airport... Although I realize that doesn't exactly count. Lol

I've never been anywhere tropical though, so I'd love to do that and I'd also like to go to a Latin country.

Probably my favorite places were Rome and Jinja, Uganda. Very different but very awesome. Romania honestly scared the crap outta me because I was working with gypsies there who tried to kill me. Soooooo that one's not huge on my list of places to revisit.

[Widget123]

Where have you travelled? Unfortunately the only places I've been out of the US are Canada and Mexico (multiple times, different cities). DH is my hindrance as he strongly prefers Mexico since he is part Mexican.

What are your favourite/least favourite destinations? Not sure. I guess I didn't like Puerto Vallarta as much because the mountain rain water made the ocean look so muddy. I'm partial to Cancun.

If you could travel anywhere in the world where would you go and what would you do? I would love to go on a Caribbean cruise with the kids are a little older. I also want to go travel around Europe someday but I don't feel like I am at a stage in my life right now in which I would appreciate the more touristy destinations in Europe. I also would love to go to Vietnam as Vietnamese food is my favorite and one of my friends is going there for a 3 year stint in a couple of months.

[Bluedaisy]

Where have you traveled? Most of Canada, a bit of the USA. England, Ireland, Scottland (I realize it is technically part of Britain), France, Italy, Greece, the Netherlands, Monaco,Czech Republic,Belgium Germany, Lichtenstein, Romania, Turkey, Bulgaria, Hungary,Switzerland, Spain, Austria, Egypt, South Africa, Zambia
What are your favorite/least favorite destinations? Favourites were Egypt, South Africa, the UK and Italy. My least favourites were the Czech Republic (Prague- so crowded and I just found it was a lot of hype) and Romania (I felt safer in Egypt and even though I'm glad I went I wouldn't go again).
If you could travel anywhere in the world where would you go and what would you do? My bucket list is to have been on every continent. I also really want to get my scuba license and go to Bermuda (people I know who have dove both Australia and Bermuda say Bermuda is better).

[mcp6286]

Feb 26, 2015 16:39:06 GMT -5 @pcrunk said:

Feb 26, 2015 16:36:06 GMT -5 pbubblegum said:

@pcrunk Windsor is the buttcrack of Canada!

Lol pretty much! Growing up just south of Detroit it was our favorite thing to do nearly every weekend at 18&19.

This made me laugh ladies! My college bestie is from Windsor and she flips shit whenever anyone bashes it. She gets so mad at my DH because he always teases her that all they have in Canada is cows and fields (even though he knows that's not true). Well I went up to Windsor once to visit and I was like, wtf why does she live it here? There were SO MANY COWS lol she did not appreciate me pointing that out!

Domestic travels: most of the states along the East Coast + Nevada (VEGAS), Utah and Idaho

International travels: Bahamas, Jamaica, Poland, Germany, Canada, Mexico

Favorite: Las Vegas & Bahamas (though I don't know if I actually loved the Bahamas or just the fact that being there got me off the damn cruise ship. Cruises & I do not mix).

Least favorite: Mexico...I accidentally ate some lettuce that had retained water, got a parasite, and spent 3 days on the hotel bathroom floor wanting to die before leaving 2 days early and coming home to spend a week in the hospital. Suckfest!

[tatersalad]

Domestic: I've been pretty much everywhere I want to go in the US except Alaska and maybe coast of Maine. I really liked Hawaii but would prefer international travel over going again for how long it took to get there. NYC, New Orleans, and Florida Keys are some of my favorite domestic locales that I hit often.

International: Australia, Paris, Spain, Mexico, Jamaica.

My husband loves the southern coast of Spain and I do too. We have been going every summer for the past few years. I still really want to visit Italy (Lake Como) and Greece on the European front though and he is kind of stuck on our usual spot in Spain.

I'd also love to do some travel in Asia and New Zealand. I'd go back to Australia anytime too!

[tatersalad]

Feb 26, 2015 16:44:06 GMT -5 @demanda88 said:

I've traveled to most of the US states, except for a few that I am DYING to go to including New York and Alaska. Oh and DC. I would also love to do a trip to New England in the fall. Outside of the US, I've been to Canada, Ireland, the UK, Poland, France, and Milan. I get to travel to Europe for work and have been fortunate enough to bring my husband along on a few trips. Favorite trips have been Hawaii, Poland, London, and Milan. Least favorite by far was Paris. I would love to go explore more of Eastern Europe, like the Czech Republic, Romania, and Hungary...I had such an awesome experience in Poland that I want to explore more of that area. 

I am also in the not a fan of Paris group. I'd don't speak a lick of French so I'm sure that has something do to with my level of enjoyment.