by faolan228 » Wed Dec 12, 2012 5:37 am
Currently in the Philippines for college, so it's quite a trip. Gonna be hitting up Boracay at the end of this week to celebrate the end of finals with beaches, kayaking, and island hopping. Might go to Mt. Banahaw over Christmas break, as it's a spiritual hotspot. Visitors are reported to have visions, encounters, etc. Maybe also Siquijor Island, which has a reputation going back generations of being an island of sorcerers and magicians. Maybe I'm too Willow for my own good. Never could resist the call of some ole black majicks.
As for back in the States, California is where I'm from, though I did a few years in Brooklyn, New York when I was really tiny. Both are great places with their own flavours of people, history, and of course, food. Just, the whole area around New York, the original 13 and all. Gorgeous in it's own way, especially the further North you go. Visit as many old places as you can, take all the historical tours you can. Visit every museum, every monument, every zoo you can.
Florida's great too, though I may be a little biased when I say I feel like California's beaches are superior. Still, I fell in love with the food. And also the JFK space station(are we allowed to say the K word when we're talking about historical figures?).
Canada is also great, and you should all visit Victoria in British Colombia. Absolutely gorgeous, and you should check out the botanical garden, too.
@morningstar, just gonna give the SouthEast Asia rundown, though in your case this is only if you're in Bangkok: Passport, wallets, IDs should be kept in a safe place, not even in your backpack. Most places will sell little sachets for such purposes to fit around your neck and under your shirt. Bottled/filtered water only. If you have dogs at home, be absolutely sure of what you're eating in Thailand. Dogs can recognize if you've eaten dog, even just once. You don't want to come home only to have your furry friend snarling and terrified of you. In hotels, never leave your bags just lying around. If you have a guide, stick with them and be sure you can trust them. Cops are kinda dirty, and if you're found to be a Westerner, will purposely make up some bull excuse to scare you into paying to get out of whatever trouble they've fabricated. It'd do you good to carry a few 50's or 100's, and if anything like this happens, pay them quickly before you get taken to the station, lest you be forced to bribe more people.
But all that aside, the floating market and Chiang Mai are musts! Absolutely gorgeous, and tons of shops. There are also numerous hot springs and beautiful islands. I guess the same rules apply as everywhere else: Be safe and have fun.
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