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Old 08-07-2015, 10:30 AM
 
Location: State of Grace
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I've travelled all over the world.... from Africa to Latin America to The US to Europe, to Japan, to Australia.

The places where I found myself very bored were:

1. the USA (in 90% of the country if you don't have a car you can't really do anything!!! plus many American cities outside the traditional touristy new york, san francisco etc. lack a vibrant culture, a good nightlife, color, street life!!!).

2. Australia (see the USA)

3. Saudi Arabia (it was an extremely interesting experience, but as a very modern woman it was very claustrophobic after a while)


what about you?

I have to say that I've never been bored in my life. We live on an awesome planet where wonders abound everywhere. How could anyone be bored... anywhere? Naturally, there are some places I like better than others, but bored? Never!

Shalom,


Mahrie.
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Old 08-07-2015, 11:26 AM
 
Location: Polderland
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I can think of about 50 countries where i would rather live than the Netherlands but only a couple where i was rather born.

I don't consider myself lucky to be born here, I like to call it not that unlucky.

Hmm that sounds rather depressed. I'd like to think of 50 countries where i'd rather NOT live than the Netherlands.
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Old 08-07-2015, 12:06 PM
 
Location: Taipei
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I'd like to think of 50 countries where i'd rather NOT live than the Netherlands.
More like 190 or something lol.
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Old 08-07-2015, 12:50 PM
 
Location: Polderland
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More like 190 or something lol.
You liked it that much huh? Nice to hear
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Old 08-07-2015, 02:19 PM
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I can think of about 50 countries where i would rather live than the Netherlands but only a couple where i was rather born.

I don't consider myself lucky to be born here, I like to call it not that unlucky.

Sounds like possibly a case of "the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence".
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Old 08-07-2015, 04:34 PM
 
Location: Eindhoven, Netherlands
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Sounds like possibly a case of "the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence".
Easy to say for a Californian.
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Old 08-07-2015, 09:17 PM
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Easy to say for a Californian.

There are some really nice places in California but it isn't perfect either.
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Old 08-07-2015, 09:31 PM
 
Location: State of Grace
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Easy to say for a Californian.
Nah! A Californian would say that the grass is always greener on the other side of the San Andreas fault line.


Mahrie.
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Old 08-08-2015, 03:24 AM
 
Location: Somewhere below Mason/Dixon
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I loved Germany. Spent 6 months in Munich and still didn't see it all. There is so much history and wonderful places to visit. And when the sun was shining (which wasn't as often as here) ever person in the city was outside enjoying it. What a great place!

I also loved Germany, beautiful country and fascinating culture. I was only there for a short period, part of one of those multi nation European tours. I found no "dull" nations over there, all different and all interesting. I see the USA on many peoples lists, I sure hope outsiders don't see this country like that when they visit. I think we have a lot for folks to see.
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Old 08-08-2015, 03:26 AM
 
Location: Somewhere below Mason/Dixon
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Hell yes.


What about...no.

Minnesota is actually a nice state, cold, very very cold but nice.
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