no balls Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Over twenty replies and not sarcastic fucker has mentioned avoid travelling with Muslims to avoid a lengthy queue on arrival. Standards and humour is slipping on here folks. I was stopped by customs in JFK once. He apologised and said it was a random check and wouldn't take long. He hardly looked at my luggage and off I went. It did get me thinking maybe them muslamic terrorists should try bleaching their hair and getting a boob job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancWanderer Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 New York, Vegas and Denver are ace. Loved Denver - really chilled, great bars/restaurants and great location for a drive up into The Rockies. eird though when you step off the plane - its so high up (Mile High city) that I felt like I had asthma for the first two days Palm Springs - dull as dishwater Didn't like LA, and Hollywood is a particular shit-tip New Orleans - now that is one place that I would pay to avoid ever going to again. Downright scary. Got hustled in a street scam - walked out of a shop, bloke approached me, next thing there's eight of them all around me demanding money. Bourbon Street was revolting. Think Bradshawgate or Deansgate Locks and throw in 100's of septics throwing beer around chanting "USA, USA, USA". That said, the French Quarter serves the finest food I've ever had which makes it such a shame that the place is so horrendous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter MickyD Posted February 22, 2017 Site Supporter Share Posted February 22, 2017 I was stopped by customs in JFK once. He apologised and said it was a random check and wouldn't take long. He hardly looked at my luggage and off I went. It did get me thinking maybe them muslamic terrorists should try bleaching their hair and getting a boob job. Blonde, big boobs and a hijab? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bolty58 Posted February 22, 2017 Members Share Posted February 22, 2017 Done a few of the bigger cities - Chicago, Phoenix, L.A., Tampa, Orlando. All alreet in their own way but had many more enjoyable times off the beaten track so to speak. Madison, Green Bay (obviously!), Milwaukee, Auburn, Mesa, Tempe. Had good times in all of those places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The True Marple White Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Doing a road trip this year - SF, NAPA, Sacremento, Tahoe, LA, Venice beach, Malibu, then up with coast back to SF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ani Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Done a few of the bigger cities - Chicago, Phoenix, L.A., Tampa, Orlando. All alreet in their own way but had many more enjoyable times off the beaten track so to speak. Madison, Green Bay (obviously!), Milwaukee, Auburn, Mesa, Tempe. Had good times in all of those places. Have to agree. We did Tuscon after being in Phoenix. Tuscon was miles better and it is a long way off a small place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bolty58 Posted February 23, 2017 Members Share Posted February 23, 2017 Have to agree. We did Tuscon after being in Phoenix. Tuscon was miles better and it is a long way off a small place Didn't get to Tucson mate but the next time I am in Phoenix I will make sure I take a look. One thing I will say about that area, some of the Hispanic women Fell that wall! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_spencer Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 (edited) I loved Atlanta when I went. All the MLK stuff is really interesting, Downtown has the Coca-Cola museum, a massive aquarium and the CNN tour. Little five points is a brilliant place. As for California, Balboa Island and Santa Monica are well worth a visit. If you are doing cali to Vegas make sure to drive through the Mohave desert along I15 through Baker, CA(and the world's largest thermometer) and Primm Casino just as you cross in to Nevada. Edited February 23, 2017 by frank_spencer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghana White Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Santa cruz is worth a visit and definitely do the big sur.. The Thrills were right.. actually they might have been wrong on Big Sur. Went to memphis as well. That was one of the scariest places I've been to in america, I felt far safer in new orleans and harlem. Still worth a visit though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Biggish Dave Posted February 23, 2017 Site Supporter Share Posted February 23, 2017 I get what you say about Memphis, weekends on Beale Street are not the place for the faint hearted. I don't think i'd rush back there yet I still feel like I've got unfinished business there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Wailea on Maui is my favourite place on earth. Closely followed by Big Sur. Both absolutely stunning Was underwhelmed by Big Sur. It was the day after we'd been up in Yosemite though, was probably comparing apples with oranges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghana White Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 With memphis we drove to graceland and it was grim all the way there from down town. Pulled in to get petrol and it felt like we were going to get done over, blokes trying to see us stuff and then scoping the car. When we arrived the night before in downtown it was dead but as we got out two blokes claiming to be parking attendents tried fleecing us. They showed us their prisoner ID as proof they were parking attendents. Just felt like the blacks were cut off and living in shit seemed a bit of a pressure cooker. We got racially abused in harlem and I nearly got in a fight with a black bloke trying to sell me drugs in new orleans but there wasn't the menace there like memphis. We went to a minor league game in downtown memphis and it seemed like you were thousands of miles away from just outside the stadium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zico Posted February 23, 2017 Moderators Share Posted February 23, 2017 Know what you mean re memphis Beale Street was grotty and the surrounding area wasn't great Though We stayed in cooper young neighbourhood which was v nice and safe and would happily go there again And yeah the drive to Graceland was a bit run down But worth going to Memphis just for graceland fer me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birch-chorley Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Anyone done Canada? Fancy Vancouver and up that way as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyldesley_white Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Vancouver is very, very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnoopJohnnyJohn Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 I can't recommend where I live - it's nice, but definitely not touristy. Of all the places I've been, I can definitely say New York is worth seeing, perhaps LA and/or San Diego. Las Vegas is ok, San Francisco is pretty nice.I've always wanted to go to Nashville, personally. Either way, same as I'd say to anyone on here, if you're passing by Reno give me a shout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancWanderer Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Toronto is superb. Went for the BWFC preseason game amongst other things a few years ago. Humidity is stifling in the summer and the thunderstorms are spectacular. Spring and autumn are best apparently. Plenty to see and do - CN Tower, Niagara, the wineries. Decent restaurants and bars (Wayne Gretzkys is great), nice people, and good transport systems. Bolton Wanderers Soccer Club is only a short trip away as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Biggish Dave Posted February 23, 2017 Site Supporter Share Posted February 23, 2017 Did a bit of Canada last summer but was a bit whistlestop. Enjoyed Quebec, lovely quaint city and well worth a visit. Ottawa around the market area is very good too. Would like to spend more time there for sure. Toronto we only had 1 night so will have to go back there. Montreal didn't impress though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_spencer Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Anyone done Canada? Fancy Vancouver and up that way as wellGot family in Saskatoon and my mum enjoyed her visit at the end of the year.I've been to Ontario and the lakes around there. Went on a canoe trip amongst the lakes for a few days camping under the stars which was breathtaking. Niagra is a shit blackpool. Toronto was very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birch-chorley Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 I've also got an uncle who lives over in Saskatoon He emigrated about ten years ago now, loves it Should go over and see him, it's out in the sticks though I believe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules_darby Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 I can't recommend where I live - it's nice, but definitely not touristy. Of all the places I've been, I can definitely say New York is worth seeing, perhaps LA and/or San Diego. Las Vegas is ok, San Francisco is pretty nice. I've always wanted to go to Nashville, personally. Either way, same as I'd say to anyone on here, if you're passing by Reno give me a shout. In fairness aren't Burning Man and Lake Tahoe quite a draw? I'd defo head up your way for those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnoopJohnnyJohn Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 In fairness aren't Burning Man and Lake Tahoe quite a draw? I'd defo head up your way for those Burning Man is definitely a draw, but it's super hard to get tickets and you get to see far FAR too many man-parts for my liking. Tahoe is BEAUTIFUL, summer or winter. Some of the other things are very time-specific, such as Hot August Nights and Street Vibrations, and the Reno Rodeo is a lot of fun. I would definitely say there's something for everyone here, especially if you're into outdoorsy stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_spencer Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 I've also got an uncle who lives over in Saskatoon He emigrated about ten years ago now, loves it Should go over and see him, it's out in the sticks though I believe My Nans sister married a Canadian wheat farmer who grew for hovis and warbies. Apparently farms for miles and not much else outside of Saskatoon or Regina. Some distant relative has a place in the rockies 'close' to Saskatchewan and that looked beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Never get further than New York in recent times Like to try Miami New Orleans Memphis Blue Ridge Mountains Alaska Hawaii LA Enjoyed San Francisco a million years ago Loved the west coast of Florida Want to try The Keys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big City Girl Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Has anybody been to Santa Barbara? I'm stopping there for a couple of nights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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