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Let me explain. I'm wondering for those of you who love to visit major cities, or just have visited many, which one was most different than what you expected? For example, I hear a lot of people talk about how they did not realize how dense L.A. is and that not everyone lives in a single-family home.
Seattle surprised me the most. The stereotype is that the people there are aloof, reserved, stand-offish, and maybe even slightly depressed from all that rain. I found exactly the opposite; strangers invited me their homes, showed me around the city, and struck up conversations with me wherever I went. It's one reason I still consider it one of the best places I've ever been.
Phoenix. I've seen described in mostly negative ways. After hiking on South Mountain, eating at several Hispanic restaurants, visiting Tempe and Scottsdale, and watching a Mavs-Suns game, I found it to be pretty nice place.
Atlanta. Another very nice city. Enjoyed being in Piedmont Park, Midtown, Downtown, and catching a couple concerts. The only thing about it that really sucked was the traffic, which is related to the poor road hierarchy.
New Orleans. Never really heard good things about it, but when I got there it was amazing. The best food I've had in the U.S. by far.
I went to Pittsburgh to watch the Leafs play the Pens. I just loved the city and ended up staying for 4 days. It's just totally interesting on so many levels. I was very pleasantly surprised by how much I loved the place.
Phoenix. I've seen described in mostly negative ways. After hiking on South Mountain, eating at several Hispanic restaurants, visiting Tempe and Scottsdale, and watching a Mavs-Suns game, I found it to be pretty nice place.
Atlanta. Another very nice city. Enjoyed being in Piedmont Park, Midtown, Downtown, and catching a couple concerts. The only thing about it that really sucked was the traffic, which is related to the poor road hierarchy.
New Orleans. Never really heard good things about it, but when I got there it was amazing. The best food I've had in the U.S. by far.
Thanks for reminding me. I'd forgotten this. What makes it so good is that you don't have to go to fancy places to find good food in Nawlins like you might in NYC or somewhere else. Food in regular places was great. Every hole-in-the-wall, greasy spoon, or street vendor I ate from was absolutely delicious.
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