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I got married in Carmel - couldn’t recommend it more. Obviously quite a drive from SF
Your Next Vacation Destination.....?
I got married in Carmel - couldn’t recommend it more. Obviously quite a drive from SF
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I’d check out Sausalito (which is in Marin County) because the rest of Marin itself is extremely residential. Take a ferry from the piers if you can; you can go through a scenic route in the Bay without dealing with traffic and parking. If you want to check out Muir redwoods, you’ll need a car though.
The downside of the good things to do around the Bay Area/California in general is that you need to have a car and deal with horrible traffic if you want to do anything outside of the main parts of the city. There’s no easy transport to take you to Muir, Big Sur, or Carmel. The semi efficient public transportation like BART and Caltrain are geared towards just getting people to work and back. Even within SF, MUNI is very hit or miss outside of the city center. I used to take it to work, and it was broken down or late so often that I just gave up, drove, and parked illegally in my secret “free parking” spot every day.
If you can rent a car, I’d go to all the scenic nature places on early Saturday/Sunday mornings before lunch time; roads are generally empty.
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Didn’t post this while in Paris - but seeing the Eiffel Tower every time I visit Paris, will never get old.
- Feb 25, 2004
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my favorite road trip so far. I stayed in a luxury yurt one day off the ocean cliff
- Jan 12, 2005
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Zimbabwe is a really nice place. The people are very friendly and welcoming. Second time being here, I did not explore as much the first time. Shocked to see so many mansions and exotic cars. Almost everyone have a nanny/gardener/maid. Even the maids have maids. I can see myself spending 2-3 months out the year here.
It’s beginning of rain season now so it’s a bit cloudy. Few weeks ago the sun was blazing.
It’s beginning of rain season now so it’s a bit cloudy. Few weeks ago the sun was blazing.
- Jul 18, 2012
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In Scotland at the moment.
Dean Village in Edinburgh
Edinburgh Castle
St. Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh
Scott Monument
Whisky and chocolate tasting at The Clydeside Distillery in Glasgow.
The Kelpies
Falkland
The Scotia, oldest Pub in Glasgow
Dean Village in Edinburgh
Edinburgh Castle
St. Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh
Scott Monument
Whisky and chocolate tasting at The Clydeside Distillery in Glasgow.
The Kelpies
Falkland
The Scotia, oldest Pub in Glasgow
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Has anyone been to Croatia? And if yes, any recs would be greatly appreciated
kdawg
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I've never been but people tell me Dubrovnik is the place to visit.
My brother-in-law just bought a house there with his friend (who is from there) - we're planning to visit next September. Not sure exactly where in Croatia but he says it's nice.
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Appreciate it!
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Bought a house there for what? To live, to rent out?
kdawg
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His college classmate is from there. I’m not sure of the whole story but it was something like she had the chance to buy a deceased relative’s place for not much and they went in on it. It’s not huge but good to visit with a few people. I’m not sure what they’re going to do with it the rest of the time - but I get the impression that it wasn’t expensive and they don’t expect it to be an investment. They’re both single pharmacists and can afford it.
Since I posted that I found it it’s near Dubrovnik - and we’re planning to go in August.
- Jan 12, 2005
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Currently in Portugal. We flew out of Dubai (connecting flight).
11 hours later we made it. 8 hours flight time and almost 3 hours going through immigration.
Snapped a picture so I can remember to come back to this place.
11 hours later we made it. 8 hours flight time and almost 3 hours going through immigration.
Snapped a picture so I can remember to come back to this place.
- Apr 2, 2007
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I was supposed to be in Australia last week.
I’ve been stuck in Nola do the past 2 weeks dealing with family shenanigans.
Hopefully, I can get out there soon.
I’ve been stuck in Nola do the past 2 weeks dealing with family shenanigans.
Hopefully, I can get out there soon.
kdawg
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Currently in Portugal. We flew out of Dubai (connecting flight).
11 hours later we made it. 8 hours flight time and almost 3 hours going through immigration.
McDonald's chicken wings?
- Jan 12, 2005
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Yup! I had to order it out of curiosity. It was really good.
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Here’s some McDonald’s waffle fries from my recent travels to Guatemala! The McDonald’s and Starbucks there are third spaces where people hang out for hours.
calibeebee
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Some Banff Canada stuff yesterday
calibeebee
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cs02132
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Banff and Patagonia are my 2 dream nature trips. They look amazing
cs02132
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You still going to this game? I actually am too, I ended up getting a ticket for this and the CL game a couple days afterDouble click on whatkdawg said - I LOVE Scotland
Which match are you hitting? I’ll be out there for the return leg @ Emirates vs Man U in Jan
- Jul 29, 2001
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This reminds me. I need to start cross country skiing. I did it as a kid and hated it, but I think I'd like it more now as an adult. There are so many places around here that have it, and it's often super cheap or even free. Downhill is just so damn expensive and crowded now. No thanks.
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