Your favorite countries?

[Jayhawker Soule]

We were in the Netherlands armed with a Holland rail pass for close to three weeks. We stayed at the Flying Pancake B&B in the heart of the Jewish Quarter, and managed to travel all over the city and country. Few things are as breathtaking as Keukenhof in the Spring or as moving as a Yom HaShoah memorial at the Hollandsche Schouwburg.

 

[Jumi]

We were in the Netherlands armed with a Holland rail pass for close to three weeks. We stayed at the Flying Pancake B&B in the heart of the Jewish Quarter, and managed to travel all over the city and country. Few things are as breathtaking as Keukenhof in the Spring or as moving as a Yom HaShoah memorial at the Hollandsche Schouwburg.

Recently found out I have distant Jewish roots somewhere in Holland-Belgium-France axle but no clues what they they were doing there except that they received protection in Sweden.

 

[LuisDantas]

I would dearly love to live in Sweden - or any of the Scandinavian countries really.

I am also fond of Canada, Australia, and the UK.

Once upon a time the USA would have made the list. Then I saw the reaction to 9/11.

 

[Jumi]

I would dearly love to live in Sweder - or any of the Scandinavian countries really.

What I know from you, you probably should scratch Denmark from that list at the moment. You'd probably feel at home in Sweden very nice people in both Sweden and Denmark though!

 

[Augustus]

Huh. When I went, it seemed like very few people knew English. It could have just been one big prank, but probably not.

Out of interest, where were you? Did you limit your conversations to rural farmers over the age of 65?

I used to live there and most of the population can speak at least basic English, and almost all under 40s as it is a compulsory part of secondary education.

 

[columbus]

Yeah? I've had one of my more distant cousins move there, it does sound like a paradise in many respects.

And when the Chinese eat the Eastern Pacific, they'll eat New Zealand last. Because New Zealanders can make egg drop soup with mammal eggs. How exotic is that?
Tom

 

[Sakeenah]

Out of interest, where were you? Did you limit your conversations to rural farmers over the age of 65?

I used to live there and most of the population can speak at least basic English, and almost all under 40s as it is a compulsory part of secondary education.

True, majority of Dutch people speak English. I had 4 years of English classes in secondary school, but our English isn't as good as native english speakers.
Where did you live?

 

[Sakeenah]

We were in the Netherlands armed with a Holland rail pass for close to three weeks. We stayed at the Flying Pancake B&B in the heart of the Jewish Quarter, and managed to travel all over the city and country. Few things are as breathtaking as Keukenhof in the Spring or as moving as a Yom HaShoah memorial at the Hollandsche Schouwburg.

I agree, keukenhof is beautiful . I visited both Hollandsche Schouwenburg and the Anne Frank Museum in Amsterdam. What did you think of the bycicle culture in the Netherlands?

 

[Mock Turtle]

Perhaps I shouldn't mention my Amsterdam experiences.

 

[Sakeenah]

Perhaps I shouldn't mention my Amsterdam experiences.

Let me guess..coffeeshop?

 

[Mock Turtle]

Let me guess..coffeeshop?

Unfortunately not - never have - next thing?

 

[Sakeenah]

Unfortunately not - never have - next thing?

Ah okay, I can't really think of something else. When foreigners mention an experience they can't talk about in Amsterdam it mostly involves a visit to a coffeeshop.

 

[Mock Turtle]

Ah okay, I can't really think of something else. When foreigners mention an experience they can't talk about in Amsterdam it mostly involves a visit to a coffeeshop.

I almost was tempted to pop into one - never having partaken of such - but Amsterdam is also well known for its female offerings - coming from a wide range of countries too. I met two nice Thai ladies there.

 

[sandy whitelinger]

What are some of your favorite countries? It's of course fine to say your own country, but it'd be more interesting to hear about countries where you don't live.

Since I seceded from the Union, the Mighty Living Kingdom of Me is my favorite country

 

[Jayhawker Soule]

I agree, keukenhof is beautiful . I visited both Hollandsche Schouwenburg and the Anne Frank Museum in Amsterdam. What did you think of the bycicle culture in the Netherlands?

It's amazing. I remember the first time I walked out of the train station and saw the parked bicycles.

More curious were the outdoor, open-air urinals dropped at various intersections on Queen's Day.

 

[Jayhawker Soule]

... and, speaking of the Netherlands, the country has a couple of outstanding art museums, particularly in Amsterdam and The Hague -- the Escher in Het Paleis shouldn't be missed.

 

[Sakeenah]

It's amazing. I remember the first time I walked out of the train station and saw the parked bicycles.

More curious were the outdoor, open-air urinals dropped at various intersections on Queen's Day.

Those urinals are unique

 

[Jayhawker Soule]

Those urinals are unique

Did I mention that there's a tremendous amount of beer consumed on Queen's Day. Fortunately, I'm not much of a beer guy.

 

[metis]

Sweden, Canada, Norway.

 

[Shushersbedamned]

Austria, has to be - the mountains, cities and culture. Malaysia also has a special place in my heart. Germany is like a second home to me but eastern Europe is like licking honey off a razor's edge, sweet and painful at the same time.

Explain please