Travel in Europe?

Even as a qualified psychotherapist with a PHD under my belt, I don't feel qualified to psychoanalyse sf members. Nor would it be appropriate for me to do so.
 

applecruncher said:
A relative lived in UK (London) for several years. I have been to a couple of other countries. I have friends who now live in Europe, and another friend who moved to South America. None of us have ever been obsessed with trying to prove to ourselves or anyone else that the country we live in is superior nor have we spent any time (online or off) telling others that their country is crap. I also know people who have never traveled outside their native country and I have no burning desire to taunt them about it. That makes no sense whatsoever to me. :shrug:

However, looking at it from a humanitarian point of view, I guess most of us can kinda/sorta understand some of the rage. Someone lives the first 50 yrs of their life in the US, mostly in a crime-riddled area. Lots of guns there, among other things. So, when the opportunity came to leave and travel – anywhere – hooray! Most people would just be grateful to live a better life – (a life they were unaware is common in the US). But in some cases the memories and bitterness about their homeland obviously linger and the compulsion to attack an entire country never goes away. Sad. (sigh)
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If you are assuming it's me that lived in a crime ridden area for 50 years you are way off base. You are making totally incorrect assumptions and haven't a clue what you are talking about.

You have no clue why I left and why I live where I do.

And yes you have bashed other countries many times so don't play innocent. We aren't stupid.
 
mitchezz said:
I was disappointed in the food.......... I only had one memorable meal................Dover Sole......I'd never had it before and it was cooked perfectly.


I actually think the food is better in Australia...........much more colourful and fresh and a wider variety.
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I loved all the food in France. Also loved Aussie food. And totally love the food in Thailand.
 
Why can't some people on here debate without making personal attacks? ..It spoils the forum for those who would genuinely like to join in what could be an interesting debate if it wasn't for the enjoyment which is diminished due to the petty name calling when another point of view is proffered !!
 
For those who have been to Europe which countries have you been to and which are your favourites and why? (If you have no desire to go this question is not for you.)
 
I live in Scotland and of course it's my favourite country in Europe. And of course I've been to England and Wales.
Also:
Ireland
France
Belgium
Italy
Switzerland
Luxembourg and Germany and the Netherlands (okay just a drive through on a coach)

Second favourite is France although I love something about all of the ones I've visited. What I love about France aside from the great food and the accent is the architecture, especially medieval. I like the cheek kissing as a greeting. Love the countryside, the sunflowers, etc etc.
 
My youngest son and family lives in Belgium, I was there for about three weeks last September/October and am going again in the middle of February, not sure how long for this time, I only have a one way ticket at the moment.:bigwink:..............I absolutely love Belgium, although having said that I like to split my holiday time between my son in London and my son in Belgium.:D
 
I like Belgium too. Not so keen on Brussels, but I like Bruges. I also like to see the historical battle sites like Ypres and Kemmel from WW1 and of course, Waterloo. If you visit Ypres, you really must go to the Menin gate for the 'Last Post' at 8pm every evening. The gate is inscribed with the names of the soldiers killed in action at Ypres, but who have no known grave. My grandfather's regiment (6th Scottish rifles) is among those listed there.

I'm planning to visit the continent this April. No firm plans made yet, but hope to travel Newcastle to Amsterdam (Ijmuiden) and then tour round.
 
Capt. I would love to visit Ypres and visit the Menin Gate for the last post, maybe one time I am over there I will get there.....my father served in The Royal Scots Greys during WW1.

The last time I was in Belgium we did visit the site of The Battle of Waterloo.
 
Capt Lightning said:
I like Belgium too. Not so keen on Brussels, but I like Bruges. I also like to see the historical battle sites like Ypres and Kemmel from WW1 and of course, Waterloo. If you visit Ypres, you really must go to the Menin gate for the 'Last Post' at 8pm every evening. The gate is inscribed with the names of the soldiers killed in action at Ypres, but who have no known grave. My grandfather's regiment (6th Scottish rifles) is among those listed there.

I'm planning to visit the continent this April. No firm plans made yet, but hope to travel Newcastle to Amsterdam (Ijmuiden) and then tour round.
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Sounds like a good trip.
 
I've been to:
Luxenbourg
Belgium
France
Spain
Portugal
Italy
Switzerland
Austria
Germany (East and West)
The Netherlands
Sweden
Norway
Denmark
England
And, since part of Turkey is in Europe...Turkey

Besides Turkey, of course, my favorite European countries were Italy, followed by Portugal and Denmark.
 
jujube said:
I've been to:
Luxenbourg
Belgium
France
Spain
Portugal
Italy
Switzerland
Austria
Germany (East and West)
The Netherlands
Sweden
Norway
Denmark
England
And, since part of Turkey is in Europe...Turkey

Besides Turkey, of course, my favorite European countries were Italy, followed by Portugal and Denmark.
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What, no Scotland?! Which ones were your favourites?
 
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