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It might not mean he's well traveled, but I bet it means he knows a thing or two about geography.
I just returned from China and South Korea two days ago. Im overseas 4-6 times a year for my job and its taught me a thing or two. That is NEVER assume anything about any place until you have been there. For example, the people in Beijing are some of the nicest of any major city Ive ever been to. I never would have expected that there. Conversely, there are parts of Japan that are extremely slow. With Tokyo in mind, you wouldnt expect that there. Sao Paulo, Brazil is alive with Asian (particularly Japanese) culture. You wouldnt expect that in South America. I could go on and on.
North Korea was the real eye-opener of all my travels. My guide was making claims that I knew were absolutely stupid, yet I had to keep a straight face. He told me that Kim Il Sung invented the desk, that when Kim Il Sung died, 1 million cranes carried him to heaven, etc. I also learned that making eye contact with a foreigner for too long is punishable by years in a labor camp. At schools, they teach kids that they must not rest until all Americans are dead and South Korea is no more. The whole country is a facade based on showmanship. Yet, even with all of this said, I dont regret my trip at all. I had to go anyway for work to see if the consulate would allow some of my clients in for work.
If you havent been a place, the truth is, you know nothing about it. You can tell yourself you know about it, but you dont.
Excellent post, and what a fascinating trip that must have been!
I'd like to see everywhere at least once. If I'm not having fun, then whatever...it's all apart of the experience.
I'm surprised people have mentioned Detroit as a place they'd never want to go. I mean, it was formerly one of the most powerful cities in the country. I'd definitely want to see it if for no other reason than to see the skeleton of a formerly amazing city. Where else can you get such an experience?
Hell I'd even go to Phoenix. Worse comes to worst, I'll go ride out into the desert and pretend I'm in Red Dead Redemption.
I agree.Detroit truly interest me.I think people a lot of times let the reputation of a place proceed it prior to even someone visiting the place.I truly think some people dwell in ignorance.
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Only place I have been to in the US that I want to see again is Las Vegas. I've always gone back to Boston and Philadelphia multiple times too. I don't get tired of being in those cities. The biggest reasons I go back to Philly is to go to concerts, see the Braves (it's cheaper to go to Philly than get tickets locally at Citifield, lol) and also get cheese steaks, lol.
Only place I have been to in the US that I want to see again is Las Vegas. I've always gone back to Boston and Philadelphia multiple times too. I don't get tired of being in those cities. The biggest reasons I go back to Philly is to go to concerts, see the Braves (it's cheaper to go to Philly than get tickets locally at Citifield, lol) and also get cheese steaks, lol.
Las Vegas is pretty one-sided. Been there done that. Only reason I would go again is if I want to have a drink with friends who are otherwise blowing their money.
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