Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted August 23, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted August 23, 2021 30 minutes ago, Eco said: I'm not familiar with the area...is it nice? Anything to do? It's a beautiful region in general. Erzgebirge, Vogtlandkreis, Elbsandsteingebirge, Sächsische Schweiz, etc. Great for hiking and wandering. Göltzschtalbrücke is the biggest stone brick bridge in the world and definitely worth seeing. A lot of small nice towns and villages, some castles, and countless natural landscapes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco 3,008 Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 1 minute ago, nudge said: It's a beautiful region in general. Erzgebirge, Vogtlandkreis, Elbsandsteingebirge, Sächsische Schweiz, etc. Great for hiking and wandering. Göltzschtalbrücke is the biggest stone brick bridge in the world and definitely worth seeing. A lot of small nice towns and villages, some castles, and countless natural landscapes. I wasn't aware...as I'm not sure I have really ever heard of this region before and wouldn't have without football. Looks fantastic though! Enjoy it and take a ton of photo @Tommy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted August 23, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted August 23, 2021 Just now, Eco said: I wasn't aware...as I'm not sure I have really ever heard of this region before and wouldn't have without football. Looks fantastic though! Enjoy it and take a ton of photo @Tommy Well, it's not exactly in Aue, but not too far... Aue is just a small town, nothing special, but the surroundings are great! My German side of the family lives in the triangle between Dresden, Leipzig and Chemnitz, and Sachsen is easily my second favourite place in Germany, after Eifel. I know people love to hate it, but it's beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,605 Posted August 23, 2021 Author Moderator Share Posted August 23, 2021 I've never been to Eastern Germany before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted August 23, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted August 23, 2021 6 minutes ago, Tommy said: I've never been to Eastern Germany before. Not even Berlin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,605 Posted August 23, 2021 Author Moderator Share Posted August 23, 2021 3 minutes ago, nudge said: Not even Berlin? I have never ever been to Berlin. It's on my list though, together with the 5453 movies and series I have never watched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted August 23, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted August 23, 2021 Just now, Tommy said: I have never ever been to Berlin. It's on my list though, together with the 5453 movies and series I have never watched. That's great though, because Berlin is easily the worst part of Eastern Germany Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco 3,008 Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Tommy said: I've never been to Eastern Germany before. So crazy to me, but then I meet people who have been to these great areas in the U.S. that everyone seems to go, and I'm like,...'naw, never been.; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco 3,008 Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 54 minutes ago, Tommy said: I have never ever been to Berlin. It's on my list though, together with the 5453 movies and series I have never watched. I mentioned it before, but my Wife did a study abroad in Essen years and years ago. I think it's right near you, so have you been? And is it nice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coma 1,763 Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 My uncle was in the army and used to be stationed in Frankfurt. From what I recall he enjoyed his time there. He lives in London now... can't imagine a worse place honestly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Batard 2,534 Posted August 23, 2021 Administrator Share Posted August 23, 2021 3 minutes ago, Coma said: My uncle was in the army and used to be stationed in Frankfurt. From what I recall he enjoyed his time there. He lives in London now... can't imagine a worse place honestly. I hear Kabul is a bit rough right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coma 1,763 Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 5 minutes ago, Batard said: I hear Kabul is a bit rough right now It's 50-50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Batard 2,534 Posted August 23, 2021 Administrator Share Posted August 23, 2021 2 minutes ago, Coma said: It's 50-50. No it's definitely spelt Kabul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,605 Posted August 23, 2021 Author Moderator Share Posted August 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Eco said: I mentioned it before, but my Wife did a study abroad in Essen years and years ago. I think it's right near you, so have you been? And is it nice? Yea, I've been to Essen. It's okay. Not exactly a city you'd actively want to visit because it's a must see though. But then again it's been some time since I've been there, and the whole Ruhr Region changed quite a bit in the last few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,605 Posted August 23, 2021 Author Moderator Share Posted August 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Eco said: who have been to these great areas in the U.S. that everyone seems to go What are those? Mount Rushmore? Yellowstone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted August 23, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted August 23, 2021 40 minutes ago, Tommy said: What are those? Mount Rushmore? Yellowstone? Combat Zone, Boston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,605 Posted August 23, 2021 Author Moderator Share Posted August 23, 2021 2 minutes ago, nudge said: Combat Zone, Boston. At least I've learned something new today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted August 23, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted August 23, 2021 1 minute ago, Tommy said: At least I've learned something new today. Always happy to help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchalkeUK 402 Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 15 hours ago, Eco said: I mentioned it before, but my Wife did a study abroad in Essen years and years ago. I think it's right near you, so have you been? And is it nice? I was lucky enough to stay with liverbird and hubby in her flat in Essen and eat in a local Italian not too far from the main Rail Station (great food!). One thing was noticeable - the place was neat and tidy and seemed to be well taken care of - no traffic problems and lots of open space - even near the centre. Not a tourist centre, but nice for a City visit if you ever get the chance. If Thea ever turns up again I would want to go back and spend time there again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco 3,008 Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 17 hours ago, Tommy said: What are those? Mount Rushmore? Yellowstone? Off the top of my head? Vegas is the big one that I've never been to. I have been the NYC and LA, but didn't spend much time there so non-Americans are usually a bit surprised by that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco 3,008 Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 17 hours ago, nudge said: Combat Zone, Boston. Been there, and absolutely hated it. Some people love it, but it was easily one of the most unlikable cities I've visited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,366 Posted August 24, 2021 Administrator Share Posted August 24, 2021 37 minutes ago, Eco said: Off the top of my head? Vegas is the big one that I've never been to. I have been the NYC and LA, but didn't spend much time there so non-Americans are usually a bit surprised by that. Pfft, call yourself American. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coma 1,763 Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 54 minutes ago, Eco said: Been there, and absolutely hated it. Some people love it, but it was easily one of the most unlikable cities I've visited. I actually found Chicago to be a great place to visit. It's got a big city feel but without the arrogance of the east/west coast. The wife and I have spent a few weekends up there over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted August 24, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted August 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Eco said: Been there, and absolutely hated it. Some people love it, but it was easily one of the most unlikable cities I've visited. That was a joke anyway... When I think American places of interest I'd like to visit, first ones that come to mind are: Grand Canyon Yellowstone NP Rocky Mountains The Great Lakes Yosemite NP NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral Redwood NP Nashville Memphis Joshua Tree NP Great Smoky Mountains Mesa Verde Route 66 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco 3,008 Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 20 hours ago, Coma said: I actually found Chicago to be a great place to visit. It's got a big city feel but without the arrogance of the east/west coast. The wife and I have spent a few weekends up there over the years. Chicago is great, but I was talking about Boston, which is not so great. 20 hours ago, nudge said: That was a joke anyway... When I think American places of interest I'd like to visit, first ones that come to mind are: Lucas in Atlanta Grand Canyon Yellowstone NP Rocky Mountains The Great Lakes Yosemite NP NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral Redwood NP Nashville Memphis Joshua Tree NP Great Smoky Mountains Mesa Verde Route 66 Marshall Space Center in Huntsville, Alabama is also a nice visit. But that is a solid list.... Was a bit shocked with your #1 TBH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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