Which destination would you prefer?

@maximax8 (31053)
United Kingdom
September 15, 2008 2:30pm CST
1. Egypt: Cairo, Luxor, Aswan and a cruise on the River Nile. 2. South Africa: Cape Town. 3. Canada: Vancouver, Vancouver Island and the Rocky Mountains. 4. Philippines: island hopping and snorkeling. 5. Australia: Sydney, Ayers Rock and The Great Barrier Reef. 6. New Zealand: Auckland, Northland, Wellington and Christchurch. 7. Peru: walk the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. 8. India: Delhi, Agra for the Taj Mahal and Goa for the beaches 9. China: Beijing, the Great Wall and Xian. 10. Japan: Tokyo and Kyoto. Which would you choose and why?
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• Canada
15 Sep 08
I would choose Egypt. I have always been obsessed with Ancient Egyptian. I even know how to properly mumify a body! I have 2 tatoos of hieroglyphics on me. I'd love to see the pyramids and the culture and everything. Egypt has always caught my attention more so then other places. Though, it would be nice to go to all of them!
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@maximax8 (31053)
• United Kingdom
15 Sep 08
I have seen the pyramids from the air and that was special. I would love to see Egypt from the ground level next time. It is wonderful that you are obsessed with Ancient Egypt. You have tatoos of hieroglyphics on you, wow. I really hope that you will go on Egypt one day because it would be the perfect destination for you.
@allurejan (197)
• United States
15 Sep 08
My husband and I were talking about going back to the Philipines. There are many snorkeling spots there and beautiful natural spots. The beaches are lovely also. Then next is going to China because we like to go to the Great Wall.
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@maximax8 (31053)
• United Kingdom
15 Sep 08
The Philippines sounds like my sort of destination because I love going snorkeling around coral reefs. I am sure seeing the Great Wall of China would be fascinating.
@James72 (26790)
• Australia
15 Sep 08
For me it would be a tough decision between Peru and China! Australia and Philippines would also be great so my wife and I could see both of our families; but I have heard from a number of friends that Peru is one of the most beautiful countries they have ever seen and I have always wanted to see the Great Wall of China.
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@maximax8 (31053)
• United Kingdom
15 Sep 08
It is fine for you to choose more than one because you have some wonderful reasons for doing so. The Great Wall of China would be an amazing sight and I have always wanted to go there. I would hopefully travel on the train from Moscow to Beijing and so that would be a very long train journey. It would be superb for you to meet your wife's family in the Philippines and for your wife to meet your family in Australia. Yes, I have seen photos of Peru and it looks spectacular James.
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• China
16 Sep 08
i will choose the Great Wall ,because i was born in china and i had been there many times .the Grwat Wall was built by old chinese ,they spent lots of time in it and they lived a very drudge lives everyday ,though they made a great article and the following people can inspect it .
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@Miziou (35)
• Poland
16 Sep 08
Hi, As I've always been fascinated with japanese culture, I'd definitely go to Japan. It's this mixture of tradition and hi-tech world makes it so interesting for me. Also that japanese people are so eager to learn and get to know new things. So Japan - it was the easiest pick of my life :) BTW - no Europe? ;)
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@mbilal91 (22)
• Pakistan
15 Sep 08
First of All I would like to go to England.. 1.England : London,Birmingham 2.America : New York,Washington 3.France : Paris 4.Australia : Sydney,Perth. I would like to go to these places... first.. and than other....
@maximax8 (31053)
• United Kingdom
15 Sep 08
It is excellent that you have made up your own ideas about where you wish to go. I have been to London and Birmingham in England. I have been to Paris in France. I have been to Sydney and Perth in Australia. I hope that you will go to all those places.
16 Sep 08
I would probably say China just because I really would want to walk the great wall - however Ne Zealand comes a close second as I hear it is beautiful and the scenery is stunning! x
@maximax8 (31053)
• United Kingdom
16 Sep 08
I hope that you will be able to walk along some of the Great Wall of China. I know that you would love in in scenic New Zealand and like me would take lots of photos. I thought the North Island was stunning and the South Island was gorgeous. I climbed a mountain, stood next to a glacier, saw yellow eyed penguins and fairy penguins. x
16 Sep 08
Sounds fab! x
• Finland
15 Sep 08
4 because I don't like huge towns very much...
@maximax8 (31053)
• United Kingdom
15 Sep 08
The Philippines has some lovely unspoilt islands that I am sure you would enjoy seeing.
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• Finland
16 Sep 08
Yeah, I'm sure it has
• Philippines
16 Sep 08
Hmm. I'd love to go to all places. To travel around the world has always been one of my biggest dreams. First of all, I'd love to visit India to see the Taj Mahal. From what I learned from my History class Taj Mahal was built by an emperor in memory of his wife. It's a symbol of love and since I'm a love love I want to see the magnificent work of art for myself. Then all the rest in no particular order. I love traveling...;D
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@SaintAnne (5453)
• United States
16 Sep 08
I would have Peru on the top of that list. I think because every person I know who has been to Peru only has good things to say about it. Cuzco interests me and visiting Machu Picchu is one of the things I want to do in my life. I think being up there would be a very spiritual experience. Then I would go for India and Egypt because I have always been fascinated with these two and the people and their culture.
@maximax8 (31053)
• United Kingdom
16 Sep 08
Yes, I have also heard wonderful things about Peru. I hope that you go to Cuzco and then spend a few days there before going up to Machu Picchu. It would be spiritual and really memorable I think. I hope that you see the pyramids in Egypt and the Taj Mahal in India Saint Anne. The world is full of fascinating destinations.
@SaintAnne (5453)
• United States
16 Sep 08
Thank you maximax! I hope I see them too, wait, let me rephrase that, I will see them in the future!
@tonytt2009 (1706)
• China
16 Sep 08
WOW,Some many interesting and attractive places,can I make multi-choice? For me,first destination I like to visit will be Canada:Vancouver,Vancouver Island and the Rocky Mountains.I always saw the beautiful pictures from the blogs and album of my friends,which make me totally lost--good feeling.As well,one of my Canada colleague told me that the enviroment is wonderfully well there and quite a lot of fresh food~~Therefore,my next abroad travelling will definitely Canada; Let me tell the 2nd one,I will choose Egypt,the mystery places in my mind. LOL~~ Furthermore,if have enough money on hand,I would like to visit all the places you mentioned,of coz not include China--I'm been here~~
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• India
16 Sep 08
Well i choose Amsterdam.... That is one place i would love to go again and again...
@maximax8 (31053)
• United Kingdom
16 Sep 08
I have been to Amsterdam a few times and think the canals and old buildings look lovely.
@carmela0210 (1591)
• Philippines
16 Sep 08
i would say i would explore first my country Philippines cause im from here i havent visited spots here, so why come to other countries,lol, next would be china, you know i have chinese blood and it would be great to be with my ancestors, and also i have relatives their, next would be england, this place for me is very awesome!!!next would be egypt, just love those pyramid, and i want to see real mummies,lol
@gracie04 (4549)
• Philippines
16 Sep 08
i agree... =) i'd like to visit Palawan, Panglao, Vigan, Batanes, Siargao and other places that offer distinctive environment.. i've been to Boracay and the first time i saw this place, i instantly fell in love with it... The pristine white beach is truly a paradise!
• Philippines
16 Sep 08
Yes we have a lot of beautiful scenery here in the Philippines.. To name a few we have the rice terraces in Baguio City, the chocolate hills in Bohol, hundred islands in Pangasinan, Mayon volcano in Albay, and who would never knew the famous Boracay beach... And there's a lot more to see.. A lot of beautiful places in the Philippines... Happy mylotting..
• Philippines
16 Sep 08
thank you!!yeah you bet we have!!!and by the way 4 of our beautiful sceneries here such as mayon volcano and chocolate hills are part of the 7wonders, why not visit the website, and vote for our own beautiful places??
• India
16 Sep 08
I would prefer Canada where the memorable moments of snow capped mountains of vancouver will alwaz be thrilling. It will be so cool n romantic atmosphere when i walk through the beach and beside the rivers and lakes which i have seen only in photos....anywaz i will njoy with my hubby there...
@maximax8 (31053)
• United Kingdom
16 Sep 08
Thanks for your wonderful response. I know that you would love it in Canada and perhaps you might go walking in the green forests and see fast running rivers. There are some stunning looking lakes that you might wish to bathe in if the water is not too cold.
• India
16 Sep 08
thank you for ur reply...i will surely visit canada n wil r'ber ur suggestion too...
@LittleMel (8742)
• Canada
16 Sep 08
normally I would say just any tropical beach but seeing the list I can actually second that and go with Egypt or Peru in fact, both ! if i can afford it and I have time, these are the places I will go Tropical beach is perfect to have a lazy holiday but there is something about old cultures and history that attracts me probably because the civilization no longer exists
@maximax8 (31053)
• United Kingdom
16 Sep 08
I also have a love and appreciation for tropical islands and I tend to mix a visit to one of those with some history and culture. It is lovely that you would like to go to Egypt and Peru. If you fly to Lima why not stop off in the ABC Islands in the Caribbean. I really like the way you describe why you are interested in ancient civilization.
@ellie333 (21016)
16 Sep 08
Hi Maxine, they all sound really wonderful places to visit but for me I think it would be Australia or Peru so a choice between these two really. As you know my daughter has visited Australia so my first choice would be Peru as none of the family have travelled there so it would be a toally new experience to come home to be able to share. Ellie :D
@maximax8 (31053)
• United Kingdom
16 Sep 08
Hi Ellie. Yes, Peru would be an exciting and new destination for you. I know that you would have an enjoyable time in Australia and your daughter would be able to guide your choices of destinations. It is a huge country so traveling by bus and train takes a while so are great on a long holiday. It is superb to fly around on a short holiday. Sydney is my favorite city. Wow! I would love to walk the Inc Trail in Peru, that would be my first choice. Maxine
@Virgie60 (556)
• United States
16 Sep 08
Canada definitely. I have been to a couple different areas of Canada and really loved it. Would definitely love to go back. The area that we were at seemed so clean and pretty. So you can send me a ticket. I'll go :-)!
@maximax8 (31053)
• United Kingdom
16 Sep 08
It is excellent that you have been to Canada and loved it so much that you would like to go there again. It is a huge country so it better to go there a few times than see it all on the first trip. I would love to go to Vancouver, Vancouver Island, The Rocky Mountains, Prince Edward Island and Halifax. If only I could send everyone a ticket to their dream place! I wish! Happy traveling.
@gracie04 (4549)
• Philippines
16 Sep 08
New Zealand.. because i wanted to see my aunt who is currently working somewhere in NZ.. I have seen her photos and the sceneries were lovely... i'd like to see the green pastures, the mountains and of course some unique places that i've never seen before..
@maximax8 (31053)
• United Kingdom
16 Sep 08
I know that you would really enjoy visiting your aunt and seeing some areas of New Zealand. I went there in 2001 and 2002. I had such an amazing time. The landscape is as beautiful as the photos show. I thought wow every time I saw a new view there. The Abel Tasman Walkway is so special and I met a guy that goes there every year from Germany.
@warrior_777 (1392)
• Philippines
16 Sep 08
I choose my first destination would be Tokyo Japan. Aside from there beautiful scenery, delicious cuisines, I love to go there to buy a lot of my favorite gadgets and appliances... My second destination would be in Beijing China to see their Great Wall...
@maximax8 (31053)
• United Kingdom
16 Sep 08
It would be great for you to travel around Japan with a rail pass. You should bring a large bag to fit all your purchases in because that is the place all the best gadgets come from. Yes, it would be amazing for you to see the Great Wall of China on a day trip from Beijing.
• United States
16 Sep 08
Can we choose more that one? I'd totally choose China and Japan because I love Asian food XD Who can resist the alluring taste of dim-sum and sushi!! Not to mention "little dragon" buns and so much more!
@maximax8 (31053)
• United Kingdom
16 Sep 08
Yes, you can choose China and Japan. Yes, you would enjoy the food in both countries and if I went there I would eat a lot of rice.