Cities you WOULD return to...

Roselm

In answer to the other thread, which cities (that you've been to) draw you back?

I love Edinburgh.

MaryAntoinette

Cork

Howjoe1

Roselm wrote: »

In answer to the other thread, which cities (that you've been to) draw you back?

I love Edinburgh.

does this thread not already exist, also?

Roselm

Howjoe1 wrote: »

does this thread not already exist, also?

Oh really? Woops

Roselm

Roselm wrote: »

Oh really? Woops

I can't find another one!?

MaryAntoinette

MaryAntoinette wrote: »

Cork

Again and again and again and again.

They could wipe out every other city in the world, every other area, just leave Cork city, west Cork and South Kerry, and it wouldn't bother me.

jimmy180sx

Bruuge...lovely spot

MarkY91

Krakow.

Amazing architecture with old castle walls around the city centre in parts and other parts are now grass areas.

Great nightlife, beautiful women, cheap beer.
Auschwitz isn't far away and has other attractions like the salt mines and schinders factory.



Las Vegas

Didn't get to see all of the best attractions in my week there. Simply amazing nightlife. It has a hobo problem but they were mostly really nice. Except for the one who called my brother a f*ggot for ignoring him lol.



Liverpool

As a Liverpool fan it's a no brainer why I love it. Aside from the football, they all seem to be part Irish and just like the above two, the nightlife is amazing.

8 Bit Girl

Boston - its cool

The_Valeyard

New York
Dubrovnik
Galway

Rothko

Venice

Pink Fairy

Madrid! Loved the food, the people the architecture and art...has to be my all-time favorite city.

dark crystal

Paris.

We've recently come back from our first visit and loved it so much, we're already planning another visit later this year. Wonderful city.

osarusan

Matsumoto.

Lived there for a year and would love to live there again.

Living in the shadow of the Japanese alps, with loads of fantastic places to visit and great food.

recylingbin

New York, Paris, Peckham.

Aglomerado

Reykjavik Krakow. Bilbao

AnonoBoy

Man City.

I just love dudes.

The Pheasant2

Amsterdam...yanno...for the architecture

KatW4

MarkY91 wrote:

Liverpool

I've been to Liverpool three times and I've loved it each time. It is so much fun. I'd love to go back again.

I'll forever return to London too. I lived there for 3 years and made some life long friends so I love visiting.

John_Rambo

Hanoi. Busy, dizzy, foodie, dirty, mad, traffic, chaos, bamboo, dodgy, honest, amazing smells, disgusting smells, street food, markets, oasis of calm, people bikes, lights... Would love to go back.

(sounds like I'm boasting about being "well traveled"!)

SafeSurfer

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Again and again and again and again.

They could wipe out every other city in the world, every other area, just leave Cork city, west Cork and South Kerry, and it wouldn't bother me.

Cork could even possibly win an all Ireland hurling final.

Wellyd

Paris.

Loved every second. I can't wait to go back. I remember sitting on the steps on the Pantheon looking out and being able to see the Eiffel Tower and my whole body, mind and soul felt light. I can't remember the last time I felt that way. It was the most content I've ever felt in my life. So Paris will always remind me of that amazing feeling.

Charles Babbage

Berlin

JupiterKid

San Francisco. Lived there during my J1 and fell in love with the place. I go back every few years.

Paris. Yes, the suburbs are horrible and Parisians can be snooty/arrogant but the city is a gem.

London - great vibe, great buzz.
Rome - magnifico!

Torricelli

Amsterdam

Pros: Great night life, clubs open until all hours, half naked women in windows to leer at, cheap cigarettes, reliable and cheap transport system and Schiphol airport is one of the best.

Cons: A lot of the taxi drivers are rip off merchants, agree a price before you get in! Shit food and service. Too many Brits. Twats on bikes everywhere, was nearly killed a few times, these fuckers won't get out of your way.

nacho libre

Rio de Janeiro
San Diego
Montevideo
Wroclaw
Berlin

Toots

Hong Kong. Wanted to go since I was about 3 and finally made it there for a big family holiday in 2007 and it didn't disappoint. Went just after Christmas so it was still all lit up at night. I loved every minute.

Paris. Went a couple of times as a child, and also spent my honeymoon there so it has a special place in my heart.

Ciderswigger

Melbourne
Barcelona
Copenhagen

KingBrian2

Cork

StringerBell

I'l stick to outside Ireland

Rome, love the place
Poznan, had some fantastic times there
Edinburgh, just a beautiful place
Berlin is great and Copenhagen has given me some of the best nights out of my life

Dick phelan

Prauge
Amsterdam
Krakow
loved all of them.

Dick phelan

Prauge
Amsterdam
Krakow
loved all of them.

Figbiscuithead

Granada - I think it's my favourite city though I was only there for 4 days. Absolutely magical place with so much to see and with incredible history, people and food.

Cork - not sure if everyone else is serious here, but I am. I've only been once as an adult and it was a flying visit - would like to go again soon as it seemed to be buzzing.

Bogota - loved it though it was a bit rough. Great nightlife and sound people.

Buenos Aires - spent 5 months there 8 years ago and LOVED it. It has the best nightlife of any city I've ever been to and if I was single, I'd have a great time with the men as they're bleedin' rides.

Lisbon - stunning.

New York - only spent 24 hours there years ago. Dying to go again.

Paddyfield

Berlin: the most un-German city in Germany

Las Vegas: Put on your culture blinkers and soak up the buzz. It's all about the money so if you don't gamble, then the city is there for the taking. I blew $300 in an hour and stopped gambling after that...

Barcelona: The complete city. Beach, football, history, food, sunshine, shopping, friendliness

Gothenburg: My memory is tainted by the fact that Swedish girls just seemed to fancy the pants off me. I wasn't even trying. It was my accent more so than my rugged handsomeness

Dublin: I'm from Galway and many people seem to love it here but I enjoy weekends in Dublin. It's compact but busy. It's got no more skangers than you'd get in any other major city. I was in Paris last year and was shocked and the amount of homeless. Dublin is awesome and we should be proud of it. Dublin has a vibe.

Cities that disappointed me: San Fran was filthy. Prague was full of people trying to dodgy characters including taxi drivers and bar staff.

Paddyfield

Berlin: the most un-German city in Germany

Las Vegas: Put on your culture blinkers and soak up the buzz. It's all about the money so if you don't gamble, then the city is there for the taking. I blew $300 in an hour and stopped gambling after that...

Barcelona: The complete city. Beach, football, history, food, sunshine, shopping, friendliness

Gothenburg: My memory is tainted by the fact that Swedish girls just seemed to fancy the pants off me. I wasn't even trying. It was my accent more so than my rugged handsomeness

Dublin: I'm from Galway and many people seem to love it here but I enjoy weekends in Dublin. It's compact but busy. It's got no more skangers than you'd get in any other major city. I was in Paris last year and was shocked and the amount of homeless. Dublin is awesome and we should be proud of it. Dublin has a vibe.

Cities that disappointed me: San Fran was filthy. Prague was full of people trying to dodgy characters including taxi drivers and bar staff.

Pink Fairy

Toots wrote: »

Hong Kong. Wanted to go since I was about 3 and finally made it there for a big family holiday in 2007 and it didn't disappoint. Went just after Christmas so it was still all lit up at night. I loved every minute.

Paris. Went a couple of times as a child, and also spent my honeymoon there so it has a special place in my heart.

There's a thread on here about return flights to Hong Kong for €300 if that piques your interest.

Balmed Out

John_Rambo wrote: »

Hanoi. Busy, dizzy, foodie, dirty, mad, traffic, chaos, bamboo, dodgy, honest, amazing smells, disgusting smells, street food, markets, oasis of calm, people bikes, lights... Would love to go back.

(sounds like I'm boasting about being "well traveled"!)

Thought Saigon/ ho chi mihn was much better.
Loved Cairo but was pre 9/11 not as friendly now but one day would love to go back.
Love Edinburgh and Florence in Europe and think European cities tend to be best.

Aglomerado

Florence is gorgeous.

Venice is wonderful too, just stay away from the tourist traps for food and drink and it's as cheap as anywhere.

Barcelona: Was there with my Mother for the first time last year. Loved it! So much to do. Good food. Great for shopping. Loads of culture. And you can fly there from Cork

London: Was born there and spent the first few years of my life there so it's special to me. Always enjoy returning. Was considering moving there for a while but don't like the idea of being broke constantly!

Glasgow: I know many people hate it but I really liked it there. Nice people and easy to get around the city.

Chania in Crete: Was there a few years ago. Fab little city.

It's pretty bad that there are a lot more cities that I would put in the "wouldn't return to list"...

The_Kew_Tour

Tehran.

Just for the extremes from daily hangings to super night scene and beautiful views.

I have not been there in 10 years or so but always promised I go back someday.

Copenhagen and Stockholm were terrific cities, sadly not so now, but still worth going to.

Reiketsu

Berlin, Cologne, London, Gothenburg, Los Angeles and Chicago. Really enjoyed all of them. I didn't get long enough in LA and Chicago so I really want to go back.

Lollipops23

New York, Toronto (lived there for a year and had the time of my life), London, Bordeaux, Edinburgh (am going there again in May).

Chris_Bradley

Manchester - Love that place.

Valletta was beautiful & if I won the lotto I'd head back to Paris for a weekend

gandalf

Krakow - Went in early December around six years ago. Went with the missus for the Christmas Market which was great but the city had a great vibe about it. It was very reasonable to eat out and we stayed in an excellent five star hotel. Was only there for a couple of days so didn't get to see everything I wanted. Will definitely head back.

New York - It's New York, the place is epic and you can't help but have a good time. Especially if you are a movie buff like me So much to see and so much still to see. Will definitely be heading back here at some stage.

Barcelona - One of the perfect European cities, great sights, great food, great wine and SUNSHINE

Rome - The eternal city. One of the most alive places I have ever experience in the world. This is my favourite city to visit.

Bordeaux - Great and beautiful city to visit with the added bonus of great wine and the ability to take a few vineyard trips into the mix

Most disappointing -

Boston - I just found it drab and boring. Maybe I didn't get to see the best sights but compared to other US cities I'd been to it was nothing special. Only one place was worse.

LA Suburbs - I was over in the suburbs of LA years ago when the job I was in sent me to the US head office. One of the most depressing places I'd ever visited. It was my first trip to the states and the excitement of that was soon knocked out of me by this bland experience.

Munich - Went with work a week after Oktoberfest. That could be colouring my disappointment

Chris_Bradley

Manchester - Love that place.

Valletta was beautiful & if I won the lotto I'd head back to Paris for a weekend

gandalf

Krakow - Went in early December around six years ago. Went with the missus for the Christmas Market which was great but the city had a great vibe about it. It was very reasonable to eat out and we stayed in an excellent five star hotel. Was only there for a couple of days so didn't get to see everything I wanted. Will definitely head back.

New York - It's New York, the place is epic and you can't help but have a good time. Especially if you are a movie buff like me So much to see and so much still to see. Will definitely be heading back here at some stage.

Barcelona - One of the perfect European cities, great sights, great food, great wine and SUNSHINE

Rome - The eternal city. One of the most alive places I have ever experience in the world. This is my favourite city to visit.

Bordeaux - Great and beautiful city to visit with the added bonus of great wine and the ability to take a few vineyard trips into the mix

Most disappointing -

Boston - I just found it drab and boring. Maybe I didn't get to see the best sights but compared to other US cities I'd been to it was nothing special. Only one place was worse.

LA Suburbs - I was over in the suburbs of LA years ago when the job I was in sent me to the US head office. One of the most depressing places I'd ever visited. It was my first trip to the states and the excitement of that was soon knocked out of me by this bland experience.

Munich - Went with work a week after Oktoberfest. That could be colouring my disappointment

turnikett1

Kathmandu. Words can never express the magic I felt while I was there. Ancient and cultural beyond belief. Honourable mentions go to Tallinn, Berlin and well thats it really.

FTA69

Like the above poster I'd have to say Kathmandu. The place is utterly amazing, largest Hindu and Buddhist temples in the world. Absolutely stunning architecture, culture and history and the rest; only a couple of days hike away from the Kathmandu Valley and the base of the Himalayas. Despite being full of tourists there is very little tack and the people are laid back and sound.

Barcelona and Bilbao. Love Barcelona, cannot fathom the complaints about it. Bilbao is magnificent, the Basques are an amazing people and like us in many different ways. Nightlife, food and joints aplenty.

Athens. Cheap as chips, amazing food. Nightlife is cracking and you're at the centre of the ferry network so umpteen travel options available.

Eassouira and Chefchaouen in Morocco. More towns than cities but wonderfully laid back, stunningly scenic and not nearly as much hassle as you get in the bigger cities. I go to one of them every year.

Amsterdam. Still my favourite European capital. Rent a bike and cycle out of the city, within an hour you can be flying past lavender and tulip fields and windmills. Also great for getting off your box.

Beasty

Melbourne

Sports mad, big city, but everything within walking distance. Weather's not bad either...

Went around this time of year 6 years ago, and would love to head back some time

gandalf

gandalf wrote: »

Boston - I just found it drab and boring. Maybe I didn't get to see the best sights but compared to other US cities I'd been to it was nothing special. Only one place was worse.

I went to Boston for Paddy's weekend a couple of years ago. I'd go back for that weekend in a heartbeat. Fantastic weekend!

Paris is my favourite city, I will go back there again, and again, and again, and when I grow up I'd like to live there for a year in a beautiful old apartment near Notre Dame overlooking the Seine.

Galway. Any weekend at all. Just love the place.

There are very few places I wouldn't return to, but at the same time, if I'm going somewhere I'd like to see somewhere new, so for that reason I probably won't return to them all.

Cienciano

Dublin. The best city in the world