Originally Posted by Chad (Post 1669665)

I just got back from my vacation with my girlfriend to Orlando, Florida and a visit with Hogwarts. Needless to say, she's as big of a fan with Harry Potter as I am with History, so this was quite a trip for both of us.

It got even bigger, when, in front of Hogwarts castle...

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Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch (Post 1669673)

I think the Frau (Berbunch, not Kaluen) and I are just going to do a long-weekend city break, whether or not we'll drag the kids along is another matter!

Thinking of York as it's not a million miles to travel, and is still very nice.

Would love to go to the Lakes for the umpteenth time (bar last year - Herefordshire!) but the Frau, despite what she says, really doesn't like either rain, or walking far! :nope:

Have just glanced at couchsurfing.org, and it looks great, would love to just grab a flight and kip on a couch! :yep:

But again, the Frau would disapprove.



PS Congrats, Chad.

Originally Posted by the_tyrant (Post 1669606)

Its all work and no play for me this summer (I have my grade 10 piano exam, and my harmony exam)

but I will have 1 free semester at the end of grade 12, I well use that time to go to Europe, Africa, South America, the places I have never been to.

My family loves to travel, and I can share some tips:

China: Every tourist location is a scam and a rip off, there are tickets for everything, and they cost a lot (some places charge up to 1000 RMB or almost 100 euros)

Philippians: cheap, fun, 5 star hotels, etc. The equipment and stuff are quite bad though, so if you want to do some diving or fishing, bring your own.

Cambodia: Ankor Wat, is worth going to, the rest of the country is not. Inflation is rampant, so don't even bother converting your money. USD is the de facto currency in tourist areas.

Malaysia: average place, the malls are good, but western brands are expensive, nothing much of interest.

Thailand: worth going to, the hotels and stuff are cheap, and there are historical sites of interest.

Singapore: Great place for some shopping, and just general relaxation. Again, the luxury hotels are far cheaper than in Canada or the US

Australia: Must see, I spend a month there, too many good things to do, and i love the seafood and steak. Though its way more expensive than south east Asia

New Zealand: great lamb, great scenery, We spent a week there.

Canada: great if you love the outdoors, but luxury travel is limited and expensive. More expensive than the US

United states: surprisingly, one of the cheapest vacation places. food, hotels, attractions are all the cheapest in developed country.

Anyways, I love to discuss travel, those are the places i have been to

Originally Posted by sharkbit (Post 1669670)

Nice! :yeah:

Congratulations. Hope she said yes.

:)

Originally Posted by Chad (Post 1669676)

Yes, she said yes.

After a few tears rolled down her cheek I asked for one more picture :D

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She was still crying in this picture too but I told her to try to smile, people are taking pictures :rock:

It felt great, and nothing could have been better.

Originally Posted by Vendor (Post 1669666)

In U.S or another country :DL

Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk (Post 1669776)

US beach. Ocean City MD. Been going to this vacation spot since 1973. Loved it when I was growing up. I give my kids the same opportunity to enjoy summer beach time memories like I did. :DL We will do the weekend day trips as well. Generally places of historical significance or learning value. :yeah:

Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk (Post 1669788)

Air temp between 80-100 degrees. Water temp in the 70 degree area. We have a lovely time. Looking forward to relaxing. Last years vacation was a a blistering 5 days at Disneyland. Had an awesome time but very exhausting going to 6 parks in 5 days! We would do it all over again though! :DL

Originally Posted by Platapus (Post 1669811)

Still not clear on the concept. Is this one of them French type words?

Originally Posted by Platapus (Post 1669811)

Vacation? va-ka-shun? :hmmm:

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Latin vac---257;ti---333;n- (stem of vac---257;ti---333; freedom from something; see vacate, -ion); replacing Middle English vacacioun < Anglo-French >

:hmmm::hmmm:

Still not clear on the concept. Is this one of them French type words?

Originally Posted by HunterICX (Post 1669612)

4 - 5 day bike trip in October with my dad and his biker friends :rock::cool:

HunterICX