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Comment by Clarence Dember on May 3, 2011 at 5:37pm

The hydro-electric generator at Niagara False!

Comment by Gecko, Seth...brother of Richie! on May 3, 2011 at 12:19pm

 Im an OTR driver..Over The Road...who will be going back out very soon and wass delighted to be invited to this group!! THANKS 

Comment by Prog Rock Girl on April 19, 2011 at 9:47pm

I also really loved Denmark, especially the countryside.

Comment by Riomarcos on April 19, 2011 at 9:05pm

Just got back from Holland and Belgium, it was so good! I recommend both, good food, good beer, good chocolate, cool people, good times!http://www.flickr.com/photos/slapshotcapsmascot/sets/72157626277302...

 

Comment by Prog Rock Girl on February 5, 2011 at 2:20pm

I'm wondering if Canadians get more vacation than Americans? I know that Europeans do. I don't care one way or another if some Americans don't want to travel, though. It's their money and their free time. I've also heard that French people vacation within their own country.

Comment by Riomarcos on February 4, 2011 at 1:24pm

This is sad:

 

Why more Americans don't travel abroad

http://www.cnn.com/2011/TRAVEL/02/04/americans.travel.domestically/...

 

The 'we don't border enough countries excuse is ridiculous. Canada only borders one country, the US, yet 60% of Canadians have passports, whereas only 30% of Americans do. Canada is also a much bigger country with a lot more and diverse natural sites to visit, but Canadians still value going abroad as a part of their education and self-edification. The problem here is cultural. Americans have 'God bless America, wealthiest country in the world, everyone imitates our constitution, etc.' shoved down their throats as kids, and many (certainly not all) believe it their whole lives...

 

Comment by idcollapse on December 16, 2010 at 5:30pm

nice idea...

Comment by Jack Butler on October 23, 2010 at 11:56am

Sicile,
I totally agree with Tom's comments. Normal reasonable commonsense precautions in place, you have nothing to fear.
If travelling from Derry to the Giants Causeway, could I suggest you take the longer coast road. The views (and the road itself) on the Antrim coast are beautiful. As for the causeway itself, try to plan a visit at low tide as there is so much more to see. Allow time to take the cliff walk which will permit you to see the whole vista (about 90 minutes). As an aside, the site gave me the weirdest feeling (I can't describe the feeling in any other way -I lack the words) that I've ever had, and as an atheist I cannot explain it. If you visit, you might let me know what you think.
You may also wish to consider a day-trip to Rathlin Island.

Comment by Tom Harris on October 21, 2010 at 6:13pm

Sicile - I actually like the wilder areas MORE than the SE, to be honest. I wouldn't worry too much about your safety in Northern Ireland, other than common-sense safety precautions you'd take anywhere. The Good Friday Accords have made a real difference up there. Obviously, if you're in a social situation with strangers (such as going down the pub), I would avoid religious or political conversations, because you never know where folks stand or what they've been through. Belfast has this thing called the Black Taxi Tour, which I highly recommend, and you will get a very nuanced picture of all of the sectarian troubles over the years.

Comment by Sicile on October 21, 2010 at 9:09am

Tom -I did swing up to Connemara when I was there last- it was so rocky and rugged. Very unlike the SE - I agree. The western coast along Dingle and Galway were just amazing. I really want to go back there too, but I've never seen Northern Ireland - I would love to see the giants causeway and check out some of N Ireland's history. Im a little concerned about safety though...And I wondered if that part was as pretty as the western shores. Thanks for the input!

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