CostaJambo Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 OK I admit I am at a loose end without the football but what one country have you never been to that you want to see and why? Mine is Thailand, good mix of lovely food, things to see and nice beaches to sit on and just do nothing for a few days, the perfect combination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leginten Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 I really want to go to Chile. I haven’t done much research but it looks like a fascinating place. I’d love to see the Andes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 1 hour ago, leginten said: I really want to go to Chile. I haven’t done much research but it looks like a fascinating place. I’d love to see the Andes. Good choice. Antarctica for me - does that count? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 Russia for me. Fascinated by its history and its vastness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Салатные палочки Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 3 hours ago, CostaJambo said: OK I admit I am at a loose end without the football but what one country have you never been to that you want to see and why? Mine is Thailand, good mix of lovely food, things to see and nice beaches to sit on and just do nothing for a few days, the perfect combination. Food and beaches yeah? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 I can't be arsed with the travel involved in going to places outside of Europe when there's still so many places in Europe I haven't been to. Quite fancy doing a trip around Italy and seeing Rome, Milan, Venice and Florence. Not so much at the moment though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Cockade Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 Namibia for me Amazing wildlife and landscape Namib Desert Skeleton Coast Etosha Windhoek Luderitz etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 The Moon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suso Santana Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 Not arsed about visiting anywhere but the nevada dessert, groom lake, dream land. Tents, beers, fires and grub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ri Alban Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 Canada, New Zealand, USA (New York and Chicago only), Iran if it ever becomes Iran again and most of Mediterranean Europe on Holiday. I've only been abroad to England, three times ( 2 Golf weekends in Washington and a week in Mablethorpe) in the last 28 years (98 the most recent). So it's about time I had a wee trip overseas again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hueyview Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 The Antarctic...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 More a time for me. Pre 9/11. Since then it's all a bit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All roads lead to Gorgie Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 Japan for me. Would love to ride the bullet train and see the temples of Kyoto and experience the energy of Tokyo. Might have to wait a while for that to happen though ☹️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Section Q Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 13 hours ago, Zlatanable said: Albania. Most of an episode of Rick Stein - From Venice to Istanbul was there. Looks like an interesting place. I'd like to see Vienna. Once you know the history of what that city meant, and who was there, it seems interesting. (also featured on a different Rick Stein programme.) Albania is a great spot...Sarande, just 30 minutes from Corfu and much nicer and cleaner....! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 15 hours ago, CostaJambo said: OK I admit I am at a loose end without the football but what one country have you never been to that you want to see and why? Mine is Thailand, good mix of lovely food, things to see and nice beaches to sit on and just do nothing for a few days, the perfect combination. Canada, Well Vancouver actually, got family across there, Montreal isn't too far away for the Canadian Grand Prix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Magic Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 Argentina. Dove shooting and sea trout fishing in the Rio Grande. Had hoped to do both in a single trip with my Dad but he’s too old for such adventures now bless him. Just booked our last trip together to BC Canada. If it goes ahead it will be 15 years since we first went. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambo Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 Russia. West Coast of USA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CostaJambo Posted March 15, 2020 Author Share Posted March 15, 2020 15 hours ago, Salad Fingers said: Food and beaches yeah? Haha nice one. I forgot about the ladyboys, even more determined to go there now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gorgie Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 Australia/NZ. I hate flying so doubt it will ever happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 4 hours ago, Mr 3 Putt said: Australia/NZ. I hate flying so doubt it will ever happen. If you have the money, time and sense of adventure: https://www.seat61.com/Australia-overland.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamhammer Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 Always fancied Cuba. Japan too as I've only heard good things. I'd never go anywhere else in the world if, just once I could see the world from space though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 13 minutes ago, Jamhammer said: Always fancied Cuba. Japan too as I've only heard good things. I'd never go anywhere else in the world if, just once I could see the world from space though 100% agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 I'd like to go to Canada, I'd love ti see some of the wildlife, the fishing looks tremendous too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N Lincs Jambo Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 Cheating somewhat as I have been there on business but for a holiday I would love to go to the Lebanon. Really fancy the idea of skiing in the morning (slopes at over 3000 meters) and sea swimming in the afternoon. Excellent food and the local wine is superb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlandjambo3 Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 South America....only continent I haven’t been to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 Never been to China but always fancied it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gorgie Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 1 hour ago, redjambo said: If you have the money, time and sense of adventure: https://www.seat61.com/Australia-overland.htm Thats a hell of a lot of time and effort but would be epic to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamhammer Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 2 hours ago, Dawnrazor said: I'd like to go to Canada, I'd love ti see some of the wildlife, the fishing looks tremendous too. I've not been to the East of Canada but the West Coast is wonderful. Been to Vancouver 3 times and going again August, (Hopefully). So much to see and do. The island is different again from the mainland. Get the chance you should go. It's like Scotland in colour and way bigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parttimer1874 Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 19 hours ago, ri Alban said: Canada, New Zealand, USA (New York and Chicago only), Iran if it ever becomes Iran again and most of Mediterranean Europe on Holiday. I've only been abroad to England, three times ( 2 Golf weekends in Washington and a week in Mablethorpe) in the last 28 years (98 the most recent). So it's about time I had a wee trip overseas again. You’ve not left Scotland in 22 years? And never been outside the UK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJGJ Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 Eire for a number of good old fashioned pub crawls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 10 hours ago, Parttimer1874 said: You’ve not left Scotland in 22 years? And never been outside the UK? I've been to Corfu (Kavos and Benitsis) twice and Spain(Benidorm and Porto Cristo) twice, all in my late teens. Just circumstance from then. Tho I did rescue a pup in the other side of the Solway firth 8 years ago, if that counts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamb0_1874 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 There's so many places I'd like to visit like Costa Rica, Japan, New Zealand. Am sure a safari would be great also. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locky Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 Didn't go abroad til I was 21 and now have the travel bug. Done 10 countries so far, and I have Spain and Czech planned (I stress the planned part) but still a few I'd like to do. Italy is definitely one. Always loved Italian football, food etc. And would just love to go. It's what city I'd visit first which is the problem. USA, just because. Russia or any ex-Soviet country. Always had a fascination with Soviet stuff. Recently went to Budapest, which wasn't USSR, but you could certainly see some signs of Soviet influence which was quite cool. The Baltic countries would be good as they're dirt cheap too. And visit more of Scandinavia. Namely Norway and Sweden. Just think they're cool as ****. Was in Iceland last year which was cool, if not quirky. And I went to Denmark from there, which was a great place, but it didn't feel overly Scandinavian, if that even makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All roads lead to Gorgie Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 I spoke to someone once who said Slovenia was a great country to visit. Alpine in Character but a lot cheaper than Switzerland, Austria etc. Might add there to my list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Jimbo Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 Right now any deserted Island that has plenty of food, water (beer will do just as well), bog rolls and doesn't have Coronavirus. 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 2 minutes ago, Jambo-Jimbo said: Right now any deserted Island that has plenty of food, water (beer will do just as well), bog rolls and doesn't have Coronavirus. 😄 What, entirely deserted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim747 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 USA, to hike the AT, PCT or the CDT (or all 3 if I had it my way). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Jimbo Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 10 minutes ago, redjambo said: What, entirely deserted? Could be pursuaded to let someone like her stay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All roads lead to Gorgie Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 3 hours ago, redjambo said: What, entirely deserted? With our luck right now Man Friday is more likely to turn up. 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlandjambo3 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 20 hours ago, Jamhammer said: I've not been to the East of Canada but the West Coast is wonderful. Been to Vancouver 3 times and going again August, (Hopefully). So much to see and do. The island is different again from the mainland. Get the chance you should go. It's like Scotland in colour and way bigger Here is an interesting fact (or not)...... To get an idea of Canada’s vastness in comparison to its population.......if you spread each person equally apart, there would be 50miles between each person.... like WOW 😮 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamhammer Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 2 hours ago, highlandjambo3 said: Here is an interesting fact (or not)...... To get an idea of Canada’s vastness in comparison to its population.......if you spread each person equally apart, there would be 50miles between each person.... like WOW 😮 Kaboom! It’s pretty big likes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annushorribilis III Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 6 hours ago, Locky said: Didn't go abroad til I was 21 and now have the travel bug. Done 10 countries so far, and I have Spain and Czech planned (I stress the planned part) but still a few I'd like to do. Italy is definitely one. Always loved Italian football, food etc. And would just love to go. It's what city I'd visit first which is the problem. USA, just because. Russia or any ex-Soviet country. Always had a fascination with Soviet stuff. Recently went to Budapest, which wasn't USSR, but you could certainly see some signs of Soviet influence which was quite cool. The Baltic countries would be good as they're dirt cheap too. And visit more of Scandinavia. Namely Norway and Sweden. Just think they're cool as ****. Was in Iceland last year which was cool, if not quirky. And I went to Denmark from there, which was a great place, but it didn't feel overly Scandinavian, if that even makes sense. Rome, take the train up to Florence/Siena then Milan/Venice. I've still got Venice/Milan on my bucket list. Wonderful country & people. Otherwise, South /Central America : Costa Rica (beach & fab wildlife hols) & Argentina mountains & glaciers). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 I've been lucky enough to have been to a lot of countries with work. Admittedly, the 'with work' bit limits the touristy opportunities but you still get a sense of the culture and, of course, the cuisine. I'd go back to Sri Lanka in a heartbeat but the one country I'd love to add to my list is New Zealand. It just strikes me as a laid back country with spectacular scenery. I've also never been to South America so would like one day to add Peru or Chile to my list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH11_2NL Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 On 15/03/2020 at 11:51, Jamhammer said: Always fancied Cuba. Japan too as I've only heard good things. I'd never go anywhere else in the world if, just once I could see the world from space though Cuba is a real eye-opener. Fascinating history. Incredible people and very proud of their country. Food is god awful though. An island of real contrasts. As much as I hate to admit it, they could do with some American tourist dollars. When you go into Havana, especially old Havana, you get an idea of the poverty. The buildings are literally falling apart. But a great place to visit if you like history and a taxi ride in the old Classic American cars is a must. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locky Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 51 minutes ago, annushorribilis III said: Rome, take the train up to Florence/Siena then Milan/Venice. I've still got Venice/Milan on my bucket list. Wonderful country & people. Otherwise, South /Central America : Costa Rica (beach & fab wildlife hols) & Argentina mountains & glaciers). Would love to do Florence. Would like Verona too. Milan would be on my list, but I've been told there's not much to see and do as a city, but I want to go to the San Siro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Jimbo Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 1 minute ago, EH11_2NL said: Cuba is a real eye-opener. Fascinating history. Incredible people and very proud of their country. Food is god awful though. An island of real contrasts. As much as I hate to admit it, they could do with some American tourist dollars. When you go into Havana, especially old Havana, you get an idea of the poverty. The buildings are literally falling apart. But a great place to visit if you like history and a taxi ride in the old Classic American cars is a must. Yip Havana has clearly seen better days, the people though, some of the most wonderfully friendly & hospitable people I've ever had the pleasure to meet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annushorribilis III Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 57 minutes ago, Locky said: Would love to do Florence. Would like Verona too. Milan would be on my list, but I've been told there's not much to see and do as a city, but I want to go to the San Siro. My thoughts on Milan exactly. My good mate has been to football games many games in Milan , he's says there's not much to see otherwise. PS have a look at cinque terre. I've added that to the Italy Bucket List. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beni Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 4 hours ago, highlandjambo3 said: Here is an interesting fact (or not)...... To get an idea of Canada’s vastness in comparison to its population.......if you spread each person equally apart, there would be 50miles between each person.... like WOW 😮 Can you show your workings for that? According to Wiki the area is 3.8m sq miles, and the population 38.8 million. So with 10 people in every sq mile...🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlandjambo3 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 29 minutes ago, fancy a brew said: Can you show your workings for that? According to Wiki the area is 3.8m sq miles, and the population 38.8 million. So with 10 people in every sq mile...🤔 Hey....it’s JKB....... I don’t deal in facts........ rumours only please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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