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« Reply #15 on: April 05, 2008, 06:54:38 PM » |
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Probably the most beautiful communist country to visit would be Laos. I have never been there but it looks extremely beautiful, cultural and has a nice buddhism element running through it  As Biker worded the question "thrived under unchallenged communism" the true answer would be, there are none. There are maybe 5 or so communist countries left on the planet and all are basket cases. There is a major race on for ex communist countries to get into capitalism. Have a look at the former east Germany, you will hard pressed to find any remainder of their communist past. The wall has been knocked down, and it is virtually impossible to find checkpoint charlie on any maps or roads signs. Germany is more ashamed of their communist past than their nazi past it seems to me. As to favourite european countries, I tell you the hidden jewel in the crown would be Malta. Absolutely beautiful, not expensive and not touristy. It is a mixture of north african architecture with european culture. I thoroughly recommend it |
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« Reply #16 on: April 05, 2008, 07:00:53 PM » |
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Just to counter Scottish tourism's board representative Comrade Joe's remarks, I thought I would post a link to promote the beauty of Scotland. Its a good site to browse through if you are thinking of visiting Scotland http://www.visitscotland.com/ |
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« Reply #17 on: April 05, 2008, 07:53:54 PM » |
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Probably the most beautiful communist country to visit would be Laos. I have never been there but it looks extremely beautiful, cultural and has a nice buddhism element running through it As Biker worded the question "thrived under unchallenged communism" the true answer would be, there are none. There are maybe 5 or so communist countries left on the planet and all are basket cases. There is a major race on for ex communist countries to get into capitalism. Have a look at the former east Germany, you will hard pressed to find any remainder of their communist past. The wall has been knocked down, and it is virtually impossible to find checkpoint charlie on any maps or roads signs. Germany is more ashamed of their communist past than their nazi past it seems to me. As to favourite european countries, I tell you the hidden jewel in the crown would be Malta. Absolutely beautiful, not expensive and not touristy. It is a mixture of north african architecture with european culture. I thoroughly recommend it Ding ding ding! You win the prize Fort, and Comrade missed it. That was the angle to my post indeed. |
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« Reply #18 on: April 11, 2008, 10:42:08 AM » |
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this could funny.
Joe why would you recommend that people avoid your home country? You think its thats bad?
BTW, I've always wanted to visit Rosslyn Chapel.
A cut and paste from something I posted in another forum, neo. In case you're interested. Of course, you are welcome to visit me if you do make it here. I will show you the pretty parts of Scotland...of which there are many.  There is some historic accuracy in the Da Vinci code. I have an interest in history and recognised many accuracies in the story. Rosslyn, here in Scotland, was built by the Templars. It is a beautiful little chapel. Every pillar and every window arch is completely different and they contain things like...one arch is carved with a type of vegetable which is indigenous to the US, but this carving was done before the country was officially "discovered". They ascribe it to the person who built the Cathedral, Sir William St Clair, who was a crusader and widely travelled. It is thought he travelled to the Americas and brought at least the description of the item back with him. The French and Scots have an historic alliance "the Auld Alliance", due to the mutual dislike of England, they allied often and after the crusades French knights did come here with Scottish knights to work and collaborate in building the castles which Scotland is full of. This is what happened with Rosslyn, it was built in collaboration with some of these people. Here is a link to some of the carvings in the chapel. I visited last year and it is really fascinating. The Apprentice pillar is so intricate, it is breathtaking. https://www.rosslynchapel.com/carvings/carvings.htmWhen we visited, the chapel was undergoing work to the roof. There was scaffolding and visitors could walk on it, so we were able to view the chapel from above. This was amazing, even each spire above the building is completely individual and intricately worked... |
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« Reply #19 on: April 13, 2008, 12:00:33 PM » |
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« Reply #20 on: April 13, 2008, 12:08:14 PM » |
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OMG you've got some nice scenery Viv. I've wanted to visit Scotland, my ancestral home...
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« Reply #21 on: April 13, 2008, 01:39:49 PM » |
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OMG you've got some nice scenery Viv. I've wanted to visit Scotland, my ancestral home...
I could sense that Scottishness, Biker...I have a spare room...  It is a beautiful place and there is a lot of history, makes it interesting for people. Joe has a point, all cities have areas which are not pretty and the weather can be unreliable (rainy). But Scotland is known for spectacular scenery. The west where I live, has mountains and wide open spaces (the highlands start here) Glencoe is gorgeous (Harry Potter backdrop is Glencoe, Rob Roy and Braveheart both have scenes there) so people who want that kind of peace come to that area. The east has loads of interesting places like Stirling, Rosslyn and Edinburgh is an historic city, fantastic to visit, castles and so on and heaving with tourists. It's also a small country so you can see everything without travelling very far. |
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« Reply #22 on: April 23, 2008, 10:02:21 PM » |
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Thank you guys for your tips! I would surely enjoy my trip since I now have ideas where and what to do while in the place. |
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« Reply #23 on: May 11, 2008, 11:51:04 PM » |
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Try to go to places other than the capitals.
I liked Prague, but I lived Czesky Krumlov, fantastic little town.
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« Reply #24 on: May 11, 2008, 11:53:31 PM » |
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Cadiz is beautiful, a paradise. My only tip, avoid Scotland.
Why? Sure, Glasgow is dodgy, but if the person doesn't mind rain, Scotland is as beautiful as anywhere else in Europe. and Edinburgh is up there with prague/paris and barca for prettiness. |
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« Reply #25 on: May 12, 2008, 02:52:33 PM » |
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Cadiz is beautiful, a paradise. My only tip, avoid Scotland.
Why? Sure, Glasgow is dodgy, but if the person doesn't mind rain, Scotland is as beautiful as anywhere else in Europe. and Edinburgh is up there with prague/paris and barca for prettiness. How is Glasgow dodgy then? Joe lives in Glasgow but he's anti-Scottish. |
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« Reply #26 on: May 12, 2008, 05:50:12 PM » |
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Comrade Joe, there are scenes in Naples and Paris which are worse than anything you posted. Should people also not visit the beautiful Amalfi coast or the "City of Light" (well personally I would contend that Paris is one of the most overrated cities in the world, but that's a personal thing)?
One can find ugliness and drabness, as well as beauty in any city if one looks hard enough. Feck, there are areas on the outskirts of Prague which are like the clockwork orange. Would you tell people not to go to Prague?
Besides, I doubt if most visitors to Scotland will be hanging around in the Gorbals waiting to get stabbed. They'll be visiting the Highlands, the beautiful lochs and mountains, the stunning city of Edinburgh, which is easily the best looking city in the UK, and the islands like Skye.
Of course, any trip to Scotland DOES need to have an accompanying weather warning. That goes without saying. I spent a week on Raasay once and it rained heavily each and every day. In August.
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« Reply #27 on: May 13, 2008, 02:37:24 PM » |
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And a midgie warning Best time of year to visit Scotland, if you want to be in the outdoors, is around this time until Mid July. After that, the midgies will eat you alive. Although there are now midgie-killer machines which can clear large areas very well. Where are you from, Pengy? |
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« Reply #28 on: May 13, 2008, 04:13:10 PM » |
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Lahndan innit. Still think Scotland is very beautiful, though! If they go independent will we need a visa to visit ? |
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« Reply #29 on: May 16, 2008, 12:52:42 PM » |
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Lahndan innit. Still think Scotland is very beautiful, though! If they go independent will we need a visa to visit ? LMAO...can hear that accent...cockney or where? It is beautiful. Like living in a dream when it is this way, warm and not a breath of wind, river is like shimmering glass, the colours are misty, blue skies and the sea scent in the air...it is lovely. Most English people will require a visa but you can visit anytime, Pengy |
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