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Another American city I suggest for urban, dense, walkable, vibrant, nightlife, European-influenced architecture, visitor attractions,... etc. is: New Orleans.
I went there recently for the first time and stayed in the French Quarter. It's smaller than the other cities I mentioned. However, I was impressed by what the city offers given its size. It actually "felt" bigger than it is. It also has an appealing streetcar system. Very unique food and culture.
Another American city I suggest for urban, dense, walkable, vibrant, nightlife, European-influenced architecture, visitor attractions,... etc. is: New Orleans.
I went there recently for the first time and stayed in the French Quarter. It's smaller than the other cities I mentioned. However, I was impressed by what the city offers given its size. It actually "felt" bigger than it is. It also has an appealing streetcar system. Very unique food and culture.
Yes, judging by the videos and pictures I've seen New Orleans seems like a great city. I don't find NYC or LA that appealing, I'm much more drawn to the smaller cities. Portland, Oregon sounds wonderful as well.
Yes, judging by the videos and pictures I've seen New Orleans seems like a great city. I don't find NYC or LA that appealing, I'm much more drawn to the smaller cities. Portland, Oregon sounds wonderful as well.
I have not been to Portland or the Pacific Northwest. The closest I've been is northern California. That whole area has beautiful natural scenery. Most people from Portland do like to tell everyone how great their city is. So, I guess they must be right. lol.
Actually I see North America be more family-oriented than western Europe.
Then you don't know much about Western Europe.
Is their divorce rate hovering at 50%?
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No I'm not. European children have more freedom regards to going out by themselves and taking public transportation or walk to their sports or places they want to go to, while North American children usually get a ride from their parents and do not go out on the streets alone or with them friends as much as European kids do. It's different lifestyle.
That's just one example.
And a flaming bad example, at that.
It's safe in Europe and parents want their kids to grow up to be responsible.
I drive past 6 school bus stops every morning. Parents wait with their kids.
Parents also don't live in faux fear and panic about their kids; and they don't hover like they do in the US.
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First of all you will in Alaska, a state far away from mainland USA. So don't tell us how "Life in America" when you live in Alaska LOL
So, Alaska is no longer part of the US? I guess Hawaii isn't, either.
You can't dismiss geography to fit your agenda.
Facts are facts.
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I'm from Germany and I would love to live in USA anytime.
It is very depressing here and the weather is bad all over western and northern Europe most of the year :/
Funny, I'm from the US and live in Germany.
Perhaps you're depressed and it has nothing to do with the country.
Weather is simply weather.
Are you saying that you had bad weather this weekend?
It was 28 in deep dark Bavaria.
Another American city I suggest for urban, dense, walkable, vibrant, nightlife, European-influenced architecture, visitor attractions,... etc. is: New Orleans.
I went there recently for the first time and stayed in the French Quarter. It's smaller than the other cities I mentioned. However, I was impressed by what the city offers given its size. It actually "felt" bigger than it is. It also has an appealing streetcar system. Very unique food and culture.
Is New Orleans done up again or is some of it still affected from the hurricane? I dont know much about New Orleans just that it was badly hit by the hurricane.
Is New Orleans done up again or is some of it still affected from the hurricane? I dont know much about New Orleans just that it was badly hit by the hurricane.
New Orleans actually has Katrina tours of the areas that were badly hit. But I didn't do those. The main tourist areas of the city show no signs of being affected any longer. Louisiana (and the other gulf states) is actually trying as hard as it can to get mass tourism back into the area. It seems to be working as there were a lot of people there when I went.
New Orleans actually has Katrina tours of the areas that were badly hit.
So that just proves that you can make money out of anything
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