Your favourite place in the world (outside of Ireland)

the_monkey · 29-09-2014 12:09AM

Grand Canyon

Something magic happens to me when I see those views ...

Borracho Feliz · 29-09-2014 12:22AM

Fraser Island, Queensland, Australia.

Lalealynn · 29-09-2014 01:08AM

France, Spain or Berrick.

Sorry to pick three I'm greedy :-)

Daveysil15 · 29-09-2014 09:21AM

snowstorm445 wrote: »

Really? I've been there many times and I love the place. TBF certain areas are very run down, and if your not into history then its not really the place for you, but I think its a pleasant spot. The trams, the miradouros, and the general feel of the place is great, and its much more bearable climatically than Barcelona.

Not my favourite city as its quite dirty and dilapidated in parts, but still much better than some places I've been to. Glasgow was an absolute dive IMO.

I was surprised by how much of it is actually run down though. A lot of the buildings are dirty and dilapidated. I like my history but other than a couple of interesting pieces of architecture there was nothing that really stood out.

I thought the people were generally unfriendly too. And to top it off, a lot of drug dealers selling hash and cocaine. In a busy touristy area in broad daylight too which really surprised me. They keep hassling you and following you around. I won't be going back in a hurry.

shamrock55 · 29-09-2014 09:34AM

New zealand, if you have been you will know why

bnt · 29-09-2014 10:11AM

Daveysil15 wrote: »

I was surprised by how much of it is actually run down though. A lot of the buildings are dirty and dilapidated. I like my history but other than a couple of interesting pieces of architecture there was nothing that really stood out.

To be fair Lisbon has an excuse for its lack of medieval architecture: it was completely destroyed in 1755. I had a wander around about ten years ago and thought it was OK.

Porto, on the other hand ... I got the heebie-jeebies walking down the main shopping street on a sunny Sunday morning. I was just passing through on the way back from Esposende, a little resort town to the north, which I'd say is my favourite place in Portugal.

Colonel_McCoy · 29-09-2014 10:53AM

Florence

anto9 · 29-09-2014 11:06AM

Pattaya beach ,Thailand ,or second up , Kuta Beach Bali .;-) My ambition is to do a train journey from Jakarta to the far end of Java near Bali ,stopping off at many places .A VW Camper van trip around the whole coast of Australia would also be awesome .

Balmed Out · 29-09-2014 11:09AM

anto9 wrote: »

Pattaya beach

I hope its changed as I thought it a seedy unpleasant hole, pi pi across the way was much nicer.

dr.bollocko · 29-09-2014 11:36AM

smurgen wrote: »

Ya,the lake is so clean. Love the mountain food they serve in the restaurants too,lots of cheese,bacon and spuds.there's also a massive casino at the end of the town.so much packed into a small place.anyone I've told to visit the place has loved it.

Tartiflette. Needs the Reblochon cheese in it for perfection but damn it was amazing there.

afatbollix · 29-09-2014 11:38AM

The highlands in Scotland would be my favourite place.

Sleeper trains, skiing, cheap food and drink and a weee dram to help the night go down.

Sephiroth_dude · 29-09-2014 12:00PM

New York for me.

29-09-2014 12:11PM

South Africa

supersean1999 · 29-09-2014 12:17PM

Yosemite national park, And California in general, from Big sur to Lake Tahoe ,and onto the Grand Canyon and vegas best 3 weeks iv ever had,

Meangadh · 29-09-2014 12:24PM

London. No hassle to get there, loads to do, great shopping. A bit expensive but most big modern cities are.

Honourable mention to Italy- I've been all the major touristy areas bar the lakes in the North, and I've been to a few places off the beaten track and I loved all of it. The most beautiful country.

donegaLroad · 29-09-2014 12:26PM

Vancouver Island, & Tuscany a close runner up.

tinyk68 · 29-09-2014 12:30PM

Tuscany and in particular Siena. There's just something magical about it.

tonto24 · 29-09-2014 12:32PM

Ibiza....I like to party
Labadee...google it = Paradise
Monte Carlo

Dj Stiggie · 29-09-2014 01:03PM

Daveysil15 wrote: »

I'm thinking of going to Copenhagen next. What are some good things to see and do there? Is it expensive?

I live in Copenhagen and love it. It is seriously expensive but the people and city are beautiful. It's worth a visit, but not if you're on a shoe-string.

MonkeyTennis · 29-09-2014 01:08PM

For those who mentioned Prague as having gone downhill ( I must agree) I would recommend Olomouc in the Czech Republic. Lovely city all year round. Really nice coming up to Christmas

Greg81 · 29-09-2014 01:17PM

donegaLroad wrote: »

Vancouver Island, & Tuscany a close runner up.

Vancouver Isalnd is awesome. Visited 2 months ago.

My favorite place is Iceland. Visited already twice. Breath taking views and great people.

I am pie · 29-09-2014 02:03PM

anto9 wrote: »

Pattaya beach ,Thailand ,or second up , Kuta Beach Bali .;-) My ambition is to do a train journey from Jakarta to the far end of Java near Bali ,stopping off at many places .A VW Camper van trip around the whole coast of Australia would also be awesome .

Kuta beach has to be the worst part of Bali. Much nicer places on the island.

mad m · 29-09-2014 02:15PM

Balboa Island, California......Each street is named after a precious stone, emerald, coral ave etc.....

RayCon · 29-09-2014 02:21PM

Orlando in Oct & Nov

Berlin in the Summer

uch · 29-09-2014 03:45PM

Douglas, Isle of Man, got me hole there when I was a young lad.

anto9 · 30-09-2014 01:14PM

I am pie wrote: »

Kuta beach has to be the worst part of Bali. Much nicer places on the island.

Ha HA , i said that tongue in cheek ,to see if i would be pulled up on it .The same with mentioning Pattaya in Thailand .I do enjoy both places for 2 or 3 days though .Kuta has many bars and restaurants but is over populated with young Aussie people ,and extremely aggressive Hawkers .Ubud or even Sanur are much better .In Thailand i like the quiet Island of Koh Chang in Trat province near the Cambodian border.