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Originally Posted by Tiger Beer
I disagree.
But, as a person who has lived in Asia for many years, and Europe for a year, and South America for a year. I found Europe to be the most boring. When I lived in Hungary, and again later in Spain (and briefly Austria)...I kept thinking, 'if I wanted to live among a bunch of monocultural white people, I could go to the American Midwest or somewhere.
When you are just living in 'Hungary' for example. It's very, very monocultural. Granted, you can travel to another country easily, but day-to-day, you're just around a bunch of Hungarian people all the time.
While the U.S. has GREAT swaths of land that is exactly the same thing as that concept but more widespread. There are also tons of real interesting pockets throughout the U.S. as well.
For example, give me NYC anyday, where I can get on the subway, and end up in Greenpoint (Polish neighborhood), and just be surrounded by all things Polish everywhere i look - all the magazine racks, the stores, etc. Than get on the subway again, and LIttle Bombay, and again and KoreaTown, etc. Than again, the same could probably be said for London, etc.
But, as a person who has lived in Asia for many years, and Europe for a year, and South America for a year. I found Europe to be the most boring. When I lived in Hungary, and again later in Spain (and briefly Austria)...I kept thinking, 'if I wanted to live among a bunch of monocultural white people, I could go to the American Midwest or somewhere.
When you are just living in 'Hungary' for example. It's very, very monocultural. Granted, you can travel to another country easily, but day-to-day, you're just around a bunch of Hungarian people all the time.
While the U.S. has GREAT swaths of land that is exactly the same thing as that concept but more widespread. There are also tons of real interesting pockets throughout the U.S. as well.
For example, give me NYC anyday, where I can get on the subway, and end up in Greenpoint (Polish neighborhood), and just be surrounded by all things Polish everywhere i look - all the magazine racks, the stores, etc. Than get on the subway again, and LIttle Bombay, and again and KoreaTown, etc. Than again, the same could probably be said for London, etc.
"Asia" and implying it's not mono-cultural in one sentence is a little ridiculous, don't you think. Same with South America.. it's not exactly a magnet for immigrants.
You were talking about how isolated Oz is and then cultural proximity? By cultural proximity we are closer to the US.
^ Still, a lot closer to places like Tokyo, Hong Kong, Singapore. What major world cities are within a 10 hour radius of Seattle?
Yes, exactly. Culturally Australia is close to the US and Europe, but geographically it is closer to Asia. So if I wanted to go to a place of similar culture, I would feel isolated in Australia.
I don't understand your obsession with world cities frankly, most of real life on this planet does not happen in world cities.
Yes, exactly. Culturally Australia is close to the US and Europe, but geographically it is closer to Asia. So if I wanted to go to a place of similar culture, I would feel isolated in Australia.
I don't understand your obsession with world cities frankly, most of real life on this planet does not happen in world cities.
Really ??. Can you provide evidence? Half of THE WORLD lives in Cities, as per the UN. Hard to beleive everything that happens onh does so in rural areas.
Really ??. Can you provide evidence? Half of THE WORLD lives in Cities, as per the UN. Hard to beleive everything that happens onh does so in rural areas.
He or she was talking about MAJOR WORLD cities, just like in other threads, as if life were about NYC, London, Tokyo, and Paris.
If he meant just cities, I could present a long list of cities within a 10-hour radius of Seattle.
Why would anyone even want to leave Seattle if they were lucky enough to live there? Seattle is a way better place than any of those huge world cities mentioned.
Location: The western periphery of Terra Australis
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Originally Posted by Neuling
He or she was talking about MAJOR WORLD cities, just like in other threads, as if life were about NYC, London, Tokyo, and Paris.
If he meant just cities, I could present a long list of cities within a 10-hour radius of Seattle.
Why would anyone even want to leave Seattle if they were lucky enough to live there? Seattle is a way better place than any of those huge world cities mentioned.
Anyone who says something like that is not to be taken seriously when discussing world geography.
Anyone who says something like that is not to be taken seriously when discussing world geography.
What people tend to forget is that cities' attraction is limited, there are only so many attractive things a city may have. And when cities grow beyond a certain size, they don't get more interesting anymore, just bigger, more and more of the same further and further away from the historical city center, if there is one in the first place.
I would prefer Seattle to NYC or London anytime. The cost of living is lower, the landscape is more spectacular, it is greener, newer, cleaner, better for families, etc.
United States is the greatest country in the world. Agreed
You gotta admit though it's lacking the mysteriousness and
aura that other countries have though. Disagree
Just my opinion and feel free to agree or disagree.
There is no doubt that all that you say about the history and architecture of other countrie have a long and proud tradition and certainly beautiful. That being said...the world's architecture has been brought here as well and we have more than a few of our own bragging rights in that department as well; think Frank Floyd Wright and his contributions.
The Proud culture you originally reference of a particular nationality has been brought to the beautiful shores of this country since our very inception here by every country and people in the world.
Mystery and aura you say...I don't know about that, afterall we do have the CIA; just saying!
I am a proud American whose ancestry is from the 1600's in this country whose ancestors wanted out of Scotland, Ireland and Britain so much they came as indentured servants to the eastern shores of this country and trekked through the Appalachians to acquire land and farm. We won't get into the Cherokee or Black American side of the family, the history as you call it is far too long and fascinating...hugely fascinating.
I guarantee you that ALL the immigrants who have endured hardship to get here and remain here (legally and otherwise) TOTALLY DISAGREE with your observations and commentary.
With all due respect...educate yourself first and then reconsider your thoughts and comments and then move on, sincerely.
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