Current Events > How many countries have you been to? And what's your favorite? >_>

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us, canada, australia, many asian countries but namely around china, many countries in europe, kuwait, and some other middle east countries

place to live would be us. best to travel would be europe because of how close everything is

NeonPhoenix posted...

Alright, I'll keep that in mind. Appreciate it!

No problem :) . Thanks for making this topic. Its a joy reading about the places people visit.

NeonPhoenix posted...

I heard Greece is nice, but the people and economy are fucked up? >_> Like didn't their economy nearly collapse 5+ years ago because the retired people were being too greedy or something? I forget the details

Economy isn't brilliant, but the people are great. Very hospitable and genuinely friendly.

Turbam posted...

The people were all friendly.
Not the... I guess you could say "fake friendly" that we have here in America, no one goes out of their way to talk to you, but when they do it's pleasant.
The economy ain't great, but it's not like I'm rolling in dough here. I'm broke as hell already.

ai123 posted...

Economy isn't brilliant, but the people are great. Very hospitable and genuinely friendly

Alright, that's good to hear then. Everyone is an individual after all and shouldn't be generalized.

But what am I thinking of from years ago with their economy? I know for a hot minute, the country was in dire straits over something >_>

ATfire567 posted...

No problem :) . Thanks for making this topic. Its a joy reading about the places people visit.

Glad you like it!

NeonPhoenix posted...

Alright, that's good to hear then. Everyone is an individual after all and shouldn't be generalized.

But what am I thinking of from years ago with their economy? I know for a hot minute, the country was in dire straits over something >_>

Their economy completely collapsed and they were essentially bailed out by Germany.

They have a problem in that their tax system is riddled with loopholes.

I would need to look at a list in order to count, but the Netherlands is my fav

Also, SMH at the number of places you all have listed that arent countries (lol)

ATfire567 posted...

Some tourists may get frightened of draconian punishments in Singapore due to the Michael Fay incident back in the 1990s, but as long as one isnt committing any crimes, its a really free and happy place to visit (or live in, in my case).

Eh, I fundamentally disagree with that mindset. "If you don't commit any crimes, you have nothing to worry about!" is up there with "if you have nothing to hide, then surveillance shouldn't bother you!" But it doesn't sound like there's much margin for error plus some laws from what I hear are really draconian, like things that would get you a slap on the wrist here, could land you in jail for months there. Do they still have the death penalty?

It's why, as lovely as it might be, I have no plans to go to Singapore. I'm no criminal, but it doesn't sound like they accept "oopsies" there. >_>

A few.

Been to America - shithole, third world country let's be honest.

Malta was fantastic, lovely island, lovely people.

France - fine, if you stay out of Paris. I jest, Paris is fine it's just basically like England and London, different species of people tbh.

Italy - drive like absolute fucking maniacs, but its a nice place.

Poland - some lovely people, very religious country though, Krakow is a cultural hotpot for tourists.

Belgium - also nice.

Netherlands - rude, cyclists are like Conservative Americans in Trucks, will run you over and tell you its your fault, bunch of dickheads. Free tits in the red light district though, equal opportunities employer I tell you, they have little side alleys where you can get disabled prostitutes and stuff, and you can light some weed up and have fun whilst you're at it. Their cyclists should use the prozzies and partake in the weed to chill the fuck out tbh.

Greece - very passionate people, lovely place, went when it was pissing down with rain which ruined it a bit.

The Gran Canaries - proper tourist hotspot thesedays, nice little spot for the sun really.

St Lucia (Caribbean) and Barbados - stunning places tbf, mind you do get some areas of awful poverty - but this was decades ago, so might have changed.

Ireland - expensive for what it is, wouldn't recommend it, if you're American, please do go and tell them that you're Irish, it's fucking funny to watch them eviscerate the shit out of you for being a moron.

I know drug use is like HYPER-criminalized in those asian countries and should absolutely not be fucked around with lol. I don't use anything personally.

I heard in some of those countries, you can just bribe the cops no prob >_> Is that true?

I've been to about 48 different countries. Favorite is probably either France or the Bahamas.

Oh, and my fav of the countries I visited was France.

Not Paris tho.

I kid.

Or do I?

Ivynn posted...

Oh, and my fav of the countries I visited was France.

Not Paris tho.

I kid.

Or do I?

I was in Straussberg, France and a bit around it while I was in Germany, but didn't get to see Paris either in France. Definitely want to see that city too I heard it's kinda dirty though lol

The french accent is so fucking beautiful! I can't go into anymore detail on my feelings cuz it might spill over into hornyposting territory though.

I voted 1. I've 'been' to Canada but I don't think it should count because I was a really little kid when that happened, I barely remember it, and for all I know it was New Jersey, and my family just said it was Canada, I would have no way of telling the different.

But I'm working to get my passport, so I can start seeing the rest of the world, time to start auditioning some other countries, USA sucks.

hmnut7 posted...

But I'm working to get my passport, so I can start seeing the rest of the world, time to start auditioning some other countries, USA sucks.

That's great! Yeah, definitely experience other cultures. It's good to actually get perspective about life from different parts of the world and see how weird and fucked up the US is sometimes lol

Live in the US.
Been to Canada many times.
About to take my second trip to Mexico.
Been to Costa Rica - absolutely my favorite trip, would love to go back.

Fiancee and I have looked into doing a Mediterranean cruise, hopefully do that within the next couple years and add at least a handful of European countries to the list.

Ivynn posted...

Eh, I fundamentally disagree with that mindset. "If you don't commit any crimes, you have nothing to worry about!" is up there with "if you have nothing to hide, then surveillance shouldn't bother you!" But it doesn't sound like there's much margin for error plus some laws from what I hear are really draconian, like things that would get you a slap on the wrist here, could land you in jail for months there. Do they still have the death penalty?

It's why, as lovely as it might be, I have no plans to go to Singapore. I'm no criminal, but it doesn't sound like they accept "oopsies" there. >_>

There are certain things about Singapore that might scare people off. For example, littering, if found out, would constitute a fine. Jaywalking is technically a crime, but the law enforcers close one eye if traffic isnt busy. Chewing gum is technically illegal, but this is another close one eye case, as long as you arent sticking it under seats or on walls etc.

Bribery and corruption are serious crimes and can constitute a prison sentence, and it is very easy to get found out in Singapore.

The biggest no-no for regular people is drugs though. Smuggling drugs over 10mg is an automatic death sentence.

And of course, murder, sexual assault, molestation etc. are crimes, just like in any other country.

Is prostitution legal there or am I thinking of a different Asian country?

NeonPhoenix posted...

Is prostitution legal there or am I thinking of a different Asian country?

Prostitution is legal in a town known as Geylang. Honestly, this is quite a stain on Singapores reputation, in my opinion, but Singapores government considers it a necessary vice lingering from the old days.

I've been to:
Canada
US
Mexico
Cuba
Turks and Caicos
Aruba
Costa Rica
Panama
Ecuador
Portugal
France
Italy
Switzerland
Austria
Germany
Luxembourg
Belgium
Netherlands
Greece
Romania
Serbia
Bulgaria
UAE
Afghanistan

Tough choice.
My top 3 in no order would be:
Portugal
Costa Rica
Serbia

ATfire567 posted...

Prostitution is legal in a town known as Geylang. Honestly, this is quite a stain on Singapores reputation, in my opinion, but Singapores government considers it a necessary vice lingering from the old days.

Ah I see. Thanks for the info >_>

Nice, we are HOT:

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NeonPhoenix posted...

Ah I see. Thanks for the info >_>

No problem :)

I'd say over 20, I really like Singapore and Dubai!

ATfire567 posted...

There are certain things about Singapore that might scare people off. For example, littering, if found out, would constitute a fine. Jaywalking is technically a crime, but the law enforcers close one eye if traffic isnt busy. Chewing gum is technically illegal, but this is another close one eye case, as long as you arent sticking it under seats or on walls etc.

Bribery and corruption are serious crimes and can constitute a prison sentence, and it is very easy to get found out in Singapore.

The biggest no-no for regular people is drugs though. Smuggling drugs over 10mg is an automatic death sentence.

And of course, murder, sexual assault, molestation etc. are crimes, just like in any other country.

I could just see myself forgetting and doing those smaller things like jaywalking or chewing gum. But it looks like the worst normal people have to worry about is fines, correct? Drug smuggling, murder etc are crimes everywhere and shouldn't be an issue for normalfolk so I shouldn't worry about those.

OK, maybe I could try and visit Singapore someday after all but I'll have to do a lot of reading beforehand lol

Ivynn posted...

I could just see myself forgetting and doing those smaller things like jaywalking or chewing gum. But it looks like the worst normal people have to worry about is fines, correct? Drug smuggling, murder etc are crimes everywhere and shouldn't be an issue for normalfolk so I shouldn't worry about those.

OK, maybe I could try and visit Singapore someday after all but I'll have to do a lot of reading beforehand lol

Thats right :) . As long as one is not committing major crimes like drug smuggling, all forms of assault, molestation, stealing, vandalism etc., the most that one will get is a fine (which is Singapores version of a slap on the wrist).

Having lived here all my life, I frequently jaywalk and chew gum, and Ive never gotten in trouble with the law :)

I forgot to mention that eating and drinking on public transport would get you a fine too, but Ive done that (drinking water) too >_>

EDIT: Of course, dont do that stuff in front of cops. That would be bad lol.

USA
Canada
Mexico
UK
France
Belgium
Netherlands
Bahamas
Jamaica
Belize
Guatemala
Dominican Republic
Costa Rica
Germany (airport only)
St Kitts
St Lucia

Territories/Other

Puerto Rico
Bermuda
St Thomas
St John
St Maarten
Cayman Islands
Grand Turk

Depends on how you count. Technically, I've been to four but three of them don't really count.

Only 15 come to mind, mostly in Western Europe

Not sure which one I'd call my favourite. Maybe Switzerland, with the caveat that you need to spend money to enjoy it properly

I've wanted to go to Singapore for some time now

Live in Australia. Besides that, only been to New Zealand.

Vengeance29 posted...

Live in Australia. Besides that, only been to New Zealand.

When I was in Japan, there were so many Australian tourists there >_> Even drank with a bunch in Golden Gai. Apparently it's a popular vacation spot since it's a short plane ride for them (compared to my 14 hr flight)

I hear Indonesia is treated like Australia's Hawaii.

Meant to vote 3. Homeland USA, Italy, and Austria.

just US

NeonPhoenix posted...

When I was in Japan, there were so many Australian tourists there >_> Even drank with a bunch in Golden Gai. Apparently it's a popular vacation spot since it's a short plane ride for them (compared to my 14 hr flight)

Ivynn posted...

I hear Indonesia is treated like Australia's Hawaii.

All true. Flights are cheap and Indonesia is cheap in general.

I'd consider going to Japan someday. I'd really love to go to Canada.

USA
Ireland
Mexico
Portugal
Bolivia
Peru
New Zealand
BVI

There are a bunch of countries on my short list that I want to visit. A favorite would be tough to pick, as some locations Ive visited are quite different than others, but I think Im going to give it to New Zealand. I def need to go back there

I've only left the country a few times.

Canada - home
US - once for a work trip, once for dad's work trip, and once for a cruise
Jamaica - work AGM
Mexico and 1 or 2 other countries, I forget - excursions from the cruise