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Local High School Star
Re: Planning an America trip...
Originally Posted by Kungfro
Do you find a lot of Canadians where you are at? I've know several people that have property down there since it's relatively cheap and the weathers nice.
There are a lot of Canadians that roll in with the snowbirds around winter time.
I prefer them to the old people who increase our traffic accident rates. Delivering in areas that attract a lot of snowbirds is a death wish. You'd think people who are accustomed to driving on snow could manage pretty well on dry asphalt.
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Re: Planning an America trip...
Every Aussie I've met here absolutely loves Austin and have enjoyed Houston and Dallas as well.
But they especially love Austin. So check that out.
There are direct flights from Sydney to Dallas and then direct flights from Dallas to Brisbane so maybe you can work something out like that where you start and end your american journey in Texas.
I've been all over america. I'll elaborate more later.
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I Run NY.
Re: Planning an America trip...
Originally Posted by Rake2204
Oh yeah. I couldn't recommend Detroit as a #1 attraction over many of the other cities mentioned. But as a Michigan resident, I felt it was worth giving my state a mention.
And I apologize, but I didn't understand your second sentence. Are you saying Detroit resembles a war zone? Because what I was trying to say is that for as bad of a rap Detroit seems to get, there's actually a lot of great areas both downtown and metro. One could definitely carve out a Michigan adventure with a visit to the great lakes, perhaps a stop in Ann Arbor, and a Tiger game downtown followed by a comfortable nightlife at whatever may be your fancy (Greektown, casinos, Cheli's, Fox Theatre, etc.).
Again, I'm not claiming Detroit to be a #1 tourist attraction, but I certainly don't feel someone should be scared away by its reputation. The region actually has a ton to offer. It's honestly not all rubble and ruin porn like people like to suggest. So if someone was looking for an underdog USA locale, that's why I threw Detroit into the mix.
As for other parts of Michigan, a lot of natural beauty to behold:
Not detroit as a whole, some areas. There are specific neighborhoods that are the reason the city gets a bad rap, like any bad city. Orlando has neighborhoods that are terribly dangerous. D.C. too.
My point was you said to go to Detroit so you could wear as a badge of honor you went to a dangerous city. Didn't seem fun to me or remotely necessary.
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Re: Planning an America trip...
Originally Posted by niko
Not detroit as a whole, some areas. There are specific neighborhoods that are the reason the city gets a bad rap, like any bad city. Orlando has neighborhoods that are terribly dangerous. D.C. too.
My point was you said to go to Detroit so you could wear as a badge of honor you went to a dangerous city. Didn't seem fun to me or remotely necessary.
Ah, I understand now. The honor portion was tongue-in-cheek to lightheartedly defend the mere mention of Detroit. Tongue-in-cheekness sometimes does not come through well on a keyboard.
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Re: Planning an America trip...
^^ not sure why you are arguing for your state, people who insult Detroit are not worth arguing against. Although Detroit has fallen the last 50 years, it has tons of history and monuments.
Not sure why OP wants to visit the mid-west this time of the year, but you are making a mistake not going to SD when it's only a two-hour drive down the I-5 from LA.
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College superstar
Re: Planning an America trip...
Originally Posted by PHX_Phan
Very good point. I guess I'm so used to it, it doesn't really occur to me that some others find that shit unbearable.
60 minutes from Phoenix and you're in the mountains with beautiful weather in the summer. Much more scenic as well.
Sedona, Flagstaff, White Mountains. etc
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Reds/Bengals/Cavs
Re: Planning an America trip...
Might I also suggest the Tampa/St. Pete/Clearwater area, though Miami probably is the better place to party and have a good time (not that TB is bad), but def. not the better city overall.
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Verticle?
Re: Planning an America trip...
Wow, thanks for all the replies guys.
I might actually see what Arizona has to offer after several favorable replies about it, since I will be visiting around New Years time, hence weather shouldn't be too much of a problem. Austin definitely seems to be getting more love than Houston, and from the little reading I've done last night, it seems to be favored.
As for the Jersey part of the trip, its simply for family. As is San Fran, though that is a highly recommended place anyway.
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Verticle?
Re: Planning an America trip...
Originally Posted by mlh1981
Might I also suggest the Tampa/St. Pete/Clearwater area, though Miami probably is the better place to party and have a good time (not that TB is bad), but def. not the better city overall.
I have heard good things about Tampa, though is it much like Miami? Just a beachy type of town?
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Where Eagles Dare
Re: Planning an America trip...
Originally Posted by plowking
I'll be too busy trying to work my Aussie accent on non stripper girls. Hopefully its a hit.
Seriously dude, i'm ugly as all hell and the accent works bloody wonders on starting up conversations with people.
Also worked in talking down a dude who was going spastic at the hotel I was staying at.
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Local High School Star
Re: Planning an America trip...
If you do opt to hit up Arizona and want to do a couple things in Phoenix, I'm down to lend a hand to ISHers who wanna see what the city is about. Tons of night spots to hit up, great food and beautiful latina's all over the place. I even know some chicks who dig the Aussie accent.
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NBA All-star
Re: Planning an America trip...
Swing through Boston. People will hear your accent and try to drink you under the table. More than likely they will lose and you will have fun.
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Perfectly Calm, Dude
Re: Planning an America trip...
where are you going in NJ?
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Reds/Bengals/Cavs
Re: Planning an America trip...
Originally Posted by plowking
I have heard good things about Tampa, though is it much like Miami? Just a beachy type of town?
Tampa is more working class than Miami. Has a good night life, pro football/hockey, shopping, and great dining. No real beaches in Tampa, contrary to what some might think. Gotta go to nearby St. Pete/Clearwater for that.
Personally, I like St. Pete better than Tampa. It's a great, laidback beach community. It's dangerous in certain spots, but every city has those places.
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Re: Planning an America trip...
didn't read all the responses, but if
LA, NY/Jersey, San Francisco, Orlando, Miami, Washington, Houston, Texas and Vegas are all on my list. I'll be visiting Toronto and Vancouver as well. Grand Canyon as well, etc.
is your plan, you'll be all over. in 6 to 8 weeks that is A LOT of traveling. I would focus either East Coast, Pacific, south or midwest (Rockies). Unless you want to spend lots of time on a plane or in a car, I'd focus. There is more than enough to see just on the Pacific coast alone. Start in Vancouver, rent a car, go down along the coast. You got national parks, can make detours to San Francisco, maybe Vegas, will go past LA and San Diego.
Also, make sure to get a profile on couchsurfing.com. Amzing and cheap way to spend your nights and meet locals.
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