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JaniceSW

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Have You Traveled Abroad?
« on: October 02, 2019, 11:18:11 am »
Has anyone traveled to Eastern or Western Europe in the last 10 years?  If so, or you know anyone who has, what was the biggest thing that surprised you/them?  What would you have brought or not brought along on the trip that you didn't/did? Literally asking for a friend!!!

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Re: Have You Traveled Abroad?
« Reply #1 on: October 02, 2019, 11:30:23 am »
I traveled to Germany in 2004.  I was surprised by:
*  the autobahn road system...everyone drives so fast.  Also, the signage isn't as informative as in the USA
*  the many castle ruins up on the mountainsides
*  the housebarns...literally dairy cows in the barn/house where the people lived.  Open manure pit inside the
    town limits, right on the sidewalk....and NO flies.  How do they do that!?

I'd take a crossbody purse/bag if I was going to travel anywhere today.
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Re: Have You Traveled Abroad?
« Reply #2 on: October 02, 2019, 11:51:47 am »
No I have not but would love too.

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Re: Have You Traveled Abroad?
« Reply #3 on: October 02, 2019, 03:06:35 pm »
Yes, West Africa, Germany and several caribbean islands.

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Re: Have You Traveled Abroad?
« Reply #4 on: October 02, 2019, 03:10:14 pm »
Just recently went on a cruise! First time I have ever traveled! We went to Mahogany Bay, Cayman Islands, Belize and Mexico!
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Re: Have You Traveled Abroad?
« Reply #5 on: October 03, 2019, 12:47:45 pm »
I've gone on 3 different cruise ships in the Caribbean, and traveled through a few European countries.  We were in England, Germany, Holland, Switzerland, France, italy, and Belgium.  There are too many unique things to mention, but what amazed us the most was the Red Light District in Amsterdam.  I had never seen anything like that before or since. lol
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Re: Have You Traveled Abroad?
« Reply #6 on: October 03, 2019, 12:52:20 pm »
I've gone on 3 different cruise ships in the Caribbean, and traveled through a few European countries.  We were in England, Germany, Holland, Switzerland, France, italy, and Belgium.  There are too many unique things to mention, but what amazed us the most was the Red Light District in Amsterdam.  I had never seen anything like that before or since. lol

I am thinking of accompanying my friend to Holland and Belgium.  Did you take much cash or did you rely on a credit card?  I've heard to be sure and check on international rates that your credit company may charge.  What was your experience?

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Re: Have You Traveled Abroad?
« Reply #7 on: October 03, 2019, 01:04:53 pm »
No and have no real interest in doing so I guess because of the fear of not being safe.  I don't even like leaving my house and don't travel outside of my state so I guess you see my position.  My mother traveled extensively after her retirement but that was her thing not mine.

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Re: Have You Traveled Abroad?
« Reply #8 on: October 03, 2019, 01:42:11 pm »
I mostly only take cruises but I no longer go overseas.  Years ago I went to France and the UK but hanging off the Florida
coast on a cruise is my thing.

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Re: Have You Traveled Abroad?
« Reply #9 on: October 03, 2019, 04:47:07 pm »
No, not really. Not been many places.

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Re: Have You Traveled Abroad?
« Reply #10 on: October 03, 2019, 07:07:34 pm »
I am from Lebanon so flying here was my first overseas trip.  I been here USA since 1975 and have travelled back to Lebanon twice, been to Canada, Hong Kong, Italy, Jordan, Cyprus.  I love to travel i Have visited every state but 4.  I am currently working on the 4 I need.  I need California, New Jersey, Hawaii, and Alaska.

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Re: Have You Traveled Abroad?
« Reply #11 on: October 03, 2019, 07:11:32 pm »
Several years ago I went on a cruise to the Bahamas but I'm hoping to be able to travel more in the new year.

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Re: Have You Traveled Abroad?
« Reply #12 on: October 03, 2019, 11:18:59 pm »
In Europe I've been to France, Germany, Spain and Italy.  I was surprised how bad the hotels are.  I don't stay in fancy hotels because I can't afford those so I try to stick with hotels that are decent but cheaper.  The elevators are tiny you can only fit one person with one luggage at a time.  The showers are awful it's like trying to shower in a phone booth.

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Re: Have You Traveled Abroad?
« Reply #13 on: October 04, 2019, 01:34:17 pm »
 Not yet but I plan to visit Jamaica, Paris, Italy, and Japan.

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Re: Have You Traveled Abroad?
« Reply #14 on: October 04, 2019, 01:35:19 pm »
I certainly understand,  I cut my travel wish list from 20 countries to 4 for this very reason.

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No and have no real interest in doing so I guess because of the fear of not being safe.  I don't even like leaving my house and don't travel outside of my state so I guess you see my position.  My mother traveled extensively after her retirement but that was her thing not mine.
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