going world-wide!

[spirit]

Ok. Since we could call it a "cosmopolitan" anime site, and most of the members are spread world-wide... it got me to think of what are the other places like... where you're at. But most of all, I wonder how many of you had a chance to go abroad? I know from experience, that a lot Americans haven't gone outside the state they live in, some even never left their city or town.
I'd like to know if you travel(ed), if so - what places did you visit. If not, what places you wish to visit? ^^ Likewise, you may write about the most amazing place you've been to...^^ I hope you're going to enjoy this topic, and I'm looking forward to see some interesting replies!

[Corwin]

Well currently I live in California, but before that I was in Virginia, and then before that I was a military brat, so South Carolina, Louisiana, Wyoming, Central America, Spain, Germany, Italy, France, I was living in Germany when the Berlin Wall came down so I got to go up and see that and knock a few chunks out of the wall myself, that was fun even if I didn't completely understand it at the time, but now what I really want to do like a lot of the self respecting otaku out there is go to Japan and over indulge in my anime obsession

[spirit]

You know, that scared me! I haven't post my thread yet... and I already got your reply!! How? can other ppl read it while I have it on "Preview" ? ^^"

[spirit]

Well currently I live in California, but before that I was in Virginia, and then before that I was a military brat, so South Carolina, Louisiana, Wyoming, Central America, Spain, Germany, Italy, France, I was living in Germany when the Berlin Wall came down so I got to go up and see that and knock a few chunks out of the wall myself, that was fun even if I didn't completely understand it at the time, but now what I really want to do like a lot of the self respecting otaku out there is go to Japan and over indulge in my anime obsession

You must have been VERY young back then! I can't imagine you over there... You're pretty young right now ;)

I wonder what's so fascinating about Cali... I'm only afraid that when I finally get there... I'm going to get disappointed ^^"

[leerock89]

Let's see for the US I've lived in California Virginia Colorado Oregon and Washington. I've traveled to Idaho Kansas Utah New Mexico Nevada Texas Ohio Kentucky West Virginia Maine Road Island New York New Jersey Illinois and Minnesota. I've been to S. Korea Beijing and Bangkok for Asia and London Paris and Rome for Europe. I want to go to Brazil next.

[spirit]

Let's see for the US I've lived in California Virginia Colorado Oregon and Washington. I've traveled to Idaho Kansas Utah New Mexico Nevada Texas Ohio Kentucky West Virginia Maine Road Island New York New Jersey Illinois and Minnesota. I've been to S. Korea Beijing and Bangkok for Asia and London Paris and Rome for Europe. I want to go to Brazil next.

Very impressive ^^ What would be your the most fav. state you used to live in?

[leerock89]

Oregon and Washington were both great! So much forest and wild country out here and the weather was great too cause I was raised in southern California and the weather there is sunny all day every day every year. Well Seattle was gloomy though, rained like everyday.

[archangle]

i have lived most of my life traveling i have been to China, Norway, Switerzland, Canada, Denmark, Bangledesh, nepal, sweden, poland, and Japan where i had lived for three years....that where i think i got started to watch anime...and now i live in US....have seen new york, new jersey, california and i have setteled in texas

[spirit]

i have lived most of my life traveling i have been to China, Norway, Switerzland, Canada, Denmark, Bangledesh, nepal, sweden, poland, and Japan where i had lived for three years....that where i think i got started to watch anime...and now i live in US....have seen new york, new jersey, california and i have setteled in texas

Are you kidding me!? No way! I'm speechless!! Ok. So from what I understand the only country you've been living outside the States was Japan? ahh ^^
Why did you go to Poland? Most ppl don't even know where it is on a map, they think it's a part of Russia, haha xD lol

[archangle]

because of my dads job we had to move alot u know....and i know what u mean nobody knows wheres poland on the map

[Minato]

i lived in philly but then moved to puerto rico and then came bacm and thrn again i went back to Pr and again and again and after that i went to florida too visit and then went to b.c i was so tired of traveing so now im in philadelphia chillin here till i go to college which is in florida.....:)

[spirit]

because of my dads job we had to move alot u know....and i know what u mean nobody knows wheres poland on the map

I didn't mean you, or anyone from this site. I meant ppl I know in a real life, from high school or whatever... just random ppl. I have Polish roots in my family, therefore everytime when someone asks me where do my family come from, they have no idea where's Poland.... it's funny how I try to explain.. that Poland is in central Europe, between Germany and Russia, 'cause some ignorant ppl belive that Poland is a part of Russia... lol

[leerock89]

Yea I was an avid fan of WW2 so I know about Poland.

[Minato]

oh ok i was confused so i just put that LOL!!!!

[leerock89]

huh?? what?? Now I'm confused.

[Minato]

yea me too..
forget this my head hurts of thinking......LOl...

[spirit]

oh ok i was confused so i just put that LOL!!!!

ehh? hmmm? lol ^^
......

[leerock89]

LOL! Yes I'd also like to go to Ibiza when I get the chance.

[Minato]

i would like to go too japan that anime kingdom u walk and all u mostly see is anime stuff

[analogZero]

I've done mostly short range traveling. I've been through a good chunk of canada, various places in the states too. the only plane ride adventures I've had were going to meet my aunt in the virgin islands when I was little, and going to south korea (as a result have been in japan transfering airports so I got to drive through, but didn't have any fun:( ). I want to try and get to england next though. I have a lot of relatives over there. after that Japan for sure, and possibly other places following. I need the money to travel first though.

[Rock]

i live in Latvia, but have been traveling around several times, all i like is really beatiful landsapes and cool places^^ nature sweet nature =]

[alsharid]

Well I live in the United Arab Emerates, I visited Thailand, Germany, France, Austria, Switzerland, Syria, Egypt, Lebanon, Iraq, and Oman.

[Koopaking]

Well I live in Georgia in the US, I have traveled around the country, to Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, the Carolinas, Kentucky, Virginia, Maryland, Washington DC, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Illinois, West Virginia, Missouri, Kansas, and Washington(the state). I'm moved a lot but mostly just around in Georgia. I have lived in Arkansas and Florida before though. Never been to another country, but I WANT TO GO TO JAPAN!!! ESPECIALLY TOKYO!!!

[tripletres]

i live in the US and have never travelled out of my country, but i would really, really want to visit Japan

[Sun Tzu]

Story of my life, was 2 weeks old and I was stuffed into a car and dragged to northern california. Spent the next 8-10 years traveling up and down the coast a few times a year before finally settling down where I am now for another 10. At the age of 3 I traveled to Europ for the first time to visit my grandpa (bastard runs a cult, hehe you think Im joking) then again at 8 or so, and finally spending 6 weeks alone up there with them at 10. Since then I havent been back but I am going to Europe in 2 weeks for a 3 week long trip with a couple buddies.

Im a traveling man. And I have no urge whatsoever to visit Japan... Yet. I want to bicycle along the entire length of the Great Wall first.

[spirit]

Well I live in the United Arab Emerates, I visited Thailand, Germany, France, Austria, Switzerland, Syria, Egypt, Lebanon, Iraq, and Oman.
Hmmm, Very... very interesting!!
I would even dare to say that in my opinion, The United Arab Emirates are one of the richest places in the world... Emirates are full of splendor richness but at the same time their reality contrasts with an extreme poverty. In other world ppl are like "sheikhs" or have nothing.
It is one of the places I am really interested to visit. My cousin has just returned from there. He was living and working in The United Arab Emirates for several months. He also has traveled through out the whole world, and in his opinion Emirates are one of the kind - the most beautiful but at the same time diverse place. He said "There is nothing in the world that can surprise me anymore" - that's what he said after seeing Emirates ^^

So maybe I should ask you what car are you driving? hee hee ' cause I've heart that it is pretty "common" to see teenagers driving Lamborghini or Maserati over there ^^
And are you a citizen of Arab Emirates? I assume, that you are 'cause you didn't mention that you've been in States... that means.. you never been, therefore you're not a US citizen? Am I right? ^^

[a2ng0d]

This is an interesting thread. I am a Vietnamese-Chinese born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. I've been to Saigon, Vietnam and Seoul, Korea. I have also traveled around the U.S. , visiting Florida, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Louisiana, and I currently live in Georgia. Oh, and I've been in Hawaii. I would like to visit London, Amsterdam, and Hong Kong. I would also like to meet my brother who lives in Paris one day. One of my best friends is Japanese, so I would like to visit him in Tokyo someday. Oh, and I would die to visit Honolulu again.

[DocHack]

Will lets see i live in Milwaukee Wisconsin atm, just moved back here again like a 9 months ago. I used to live in North Carolina for a long time, I also used to lived in Californina and Florida. For the traviling I visit Washington DC, West Virginia, Chicago, South Carolina, New York City, and Las Vegas. I want to go to Vietnam, Cambodian, and also Japan later on when ever I have the chance too.

[alsharid]

Hmmm, Very... very interesting!!
I would even dare to say that in my opinion, The United Arab Emirates are one of the richest places in the world... Emirates are full of splendor richness but at the same time their reality contrasts with an extreme poverty. In other world ppl are like "sheikhs" or have nothing.
It is one of the places I am really interested to visit. My cousin has just returned from there. He was living and working in The United Arab Emirates for several months. He also has traveled through out the whole world, and in his opinion Emirates are one of the kind - the most beautiful but at the same time diverse place. He said "There is nothing in the world that can surprise me anymore" - that's what he said after seeing Emirates ^^

So maybe I should ask you what car are you driving? hee hee ' cause I've heart that it is pretty "common" to see teenagers driving Lamborghini or Maserati over there ^^
And are you a citizen of Arab Emirates? I assume, that you are 'cause you didn't mention that you've been in States... that means.. you never been, therefore you're not a US citizen? Am I right? ^^


Yes I am a citizen of the UAE, but I dont think I would say that there are Sheikhs and nothing, I'd seperate people in 4 categories: Sheikhs, Richmen(They work for Sheikhs or have big companies known in all 7 Emirates), Aristrocats, and then well people that have more than nothing(but half of them are ok with this, as they are living in the poor Emirates like Ras Al Khayma or Fujaira). Teens here mostly drive Jeeps, Land Cruisers(Toyota), and Hummers(Richmen/more than nothing). It's "comman" to see people who drive Lamborghini(s) but they probably own 15 other cars(I rank these people Sheikhs/Aristocrats), so you don't get to see there cars a lot. Sheikhs here have really cool cars. There number plates' are in red, and they range from 1 to something I forgot what.

Your cousin probably visited Dubai(Richest Emirate), Abu Dhabi(Second Richest Emirate, but it is the capital), Sharjah(Third Richest Emirate), or Ajman(Starting to get rich). I am living in Dubai, but went to other Emirates for trips. In Dubai, there are a hundred malls, and they are building a thousand more, but there is a huge traffic problem in dubai. I'd rank myself in the Richmen category. The average UAE teen likes to play football(soccer) and has bad english. But there are few, like me who like ATVs, Anime, Video Games, etc. and have good english and there are some that do a little of both and have good english. But there are very few who I dont know when they get the time like a guy in my class(He's an aristrocrat). He has ATVs, Computers , PS3s, Wiis, XBOX 360s, ATVs, and many Drivers(two take him from a place to another, the other three are delivery boys if he forgot something which is mostly money) and yet all this he watches anime(he watches Bleach, Naruto, and One Piece). He never studies he has the lowest grades in the entire 9th grade. I dont drive, I am still under 18, although I am planning to buy a Land Cruiser.

[AyumiBee]

I live in Hungary as u can see. I was in Greece 6years ago (Stavros and one day in Tessaloniki), 3years ago in England (mostly in London) and for one day in Brugge (Belgium), last year i was in Itlaly (Toscana-> Verona, Firenze, Lucca, San Gimignano, Venice ect.) at the beggining of July i go to Barcelona (Spain, horray Costa Brava! :D ). I have finnish penfriend i hope my school will visit them so i can see Finnland :) I want to vistit Ireland, Tunezia,Japan ofc, the USA, France and once my friend in Moscow ^^

[Minato]

idk japn is way better then any other state or country it ROCKS!!!!!!!
im bored

[Raven]

Lived in California, Washington (Best place I've ever been), Missouri (twice), and North Carolina. Visited most of the other states in the continental US. I currently attend a University in Michigan and work in Ohio. My biggest regret is that I have not been able to travel outside the US :( I want to visit Russia, Italy, Germany, China, Greece and, well... the rest of the world! Traveling has been my biggest dream and it is cool to see where everyone else has been, thanks for posting!

p.s. I know where Poland is too :)

[leerock89]

Yea traveling outside of the country you call home is a good thing. It allows you to see the world for what it really is and give you a greater appreciation for life. Oh yea, I want to go to Canada too. Funny how I've been almost everywhere in the US and a good part of Central America and I haven't even touch Canada yet. I heard B.C and some other places were beautiful.

[Ariya]

I want to go to France. I'm probably going next year, so I'm a bit excited. :3 I have family in Japan, so we take turns visiting every year. This year they are coming here. I lived in Vietnam, and I still go to visit family. They don't know English, so we have no choice but to go visit them. I went to Norway to visit my friend's family. It was pretty fun. I tend to go visit Caribbean islands a lot. I'm going to the Dominican Republic this year. :3 I've been to Aruba, The Bahamas, Jamaica, Cozy Mel, The Virgin Islands (US and British), and I think that's it.

[spirit]

I want to go to France. I'm probably going next year, so I'm a bit excited. :3

Mmmm, France? France and Italy are the countries I have visited the most, each 10 times... I'm in love with Italy, especially the architecture, ancient art etc. On the other hand... with France I have different memories... including that once I went there with my high school... and with the boy of my "dreams" (haha)... Therefore, (back then) that was the most wonderful time in my life... While we were in Paris, this boy confessed his love to me... ^^
I have visited most of Europen countries... including Germany, Czech and Slovak Republics, Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands (loved it!), Denmark, Spain (it was kind of fun but weird, 'cause most of the ppl I met and made friends with were Germans and Hungarians!)...
Then I have seen some of the African continent: Marocco & Egypt.
Almost forgot, I visited Greece - (have great memories of that time)
hmmm... Canada, Bermuda... hmmm *thinks*... I forgot what else ^^ ahh, Poland.

When I was a child, I used to love family "road" trips... it was kinda exhausting, but at the same time I could see lots of different places...
So we used to take a trip from CT down to FL ^^ Then we would stop in each state to enjoy our time.

[kitty-kat]

does it count if it was work related?

[spirit]

does it count if it was work related?
Sure!! I don't see a reason why not!

[Russkie]

I currently live in America, but used to live in Volkhov with my family. My father and I visit my uncles every few years.

[spirit]

I currently live in America, but used to live in Volkhov with my family. My father and I visit my uncles every few years.
So, when did you leave Russia... and moved to States? Did you move w/ your entire family or just your father? An how do you like States so far?
Besides, would you like to see some other places?

[Lynumeah]

Hmm, I live in The Netherlands <.< I haven't even seen the whole country, even though it's a small one. The city where I live is so boooorrring. x.x; Oh well, at least not everyone knows each other.

Hmm, I haven't seen many places, since we never go somewhere in the holidays. My parents have to work etc, and I don't want to go with my sis, or going with other relatives/acquaintances.

I went to China with my sis, and stayed at my grandparent's. I don't like my grandparents -.- or family xD. Well, the older generation at least. Hmm, I went to Berlin and Prague with school. The only holiday with my whole family was to Paris, 2 days.

[spirit]

Hmm, I live in The Netherlands <.< I haven't even seen the whole country, even though it's a small one. The city where I live is so boooorrring. x.x; Oh well, at least not everyone knows each other.

Hmm, I haven't seen many places, since we never go somewhere in the holidays. My parents have to work etc, and I don't want to go with my sis, or going with other relatives/acquaintances.

I went to China with my sis, and stayed at my grandparent's. I don't like my grandparents -.- or family xD. Well, the older generation at least. Hmm, I went to Berlin and Prague with school. The only holiday with my whole family was to Paris, 2 days. Wow, China sounds impressive. I wish I could go there some day. And Paris, ahhh... I loved Paris, too ;)
Even though, it reminds me of my ex boyfriend.... :mad:
I don't know where exactly you're living... but I've seen Holland... and I think it is one of the most special places I've been to ;)

[Shigami]

Never been to another country,but when i get a job,i'll propably go to a lot of 'em.

I wanna do something like "Where the hell is matt"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNF_P281Uu4

[Blooddrunk]

I've been to many countries but only inside Europe, like France, Spain, England, Switzerland, Germany and Italy!

[spirit]

Never been to another country,but when i get a job,i'll propably go to a lot of 'em.

I wanna do something like "Where the hell is matt"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNF_P281Uu4
Wow, I know this song.... btw, I've never seen this on youtube... thanks for posting it... it was a pleasure to watch it ^^
I've been to many countries but only inside Europe, like France, Spain, England, Switzerland, Germany and Italy!

So, where are you from? I assume you live in Europe, right?

[Rincewind]

I wanna see, at least Japan and maybe some countries in europe, going to the states next year :D

[spirit]

I wanna see, at least Japan and maybe some countries in europe, going to the states next year :D
you never told me you were planing to visit US! When and where exactly will you be goin to?

[hanahime16]

Well, as for America I live in ohio, all over Ky, Gatlinburg, Atlanta, New York, Memphis, chicago, myrtle beach, hilton head, washington dc, west virginia, virginia and florida...
My dad used to live in Houston, TX so I know all about that crazy place lol..
The only place outside of the country that Ive been is Sao Paulo, Brazil.
My sister and her husband are missionaries (ironically enough) that run an orphanage for the street children down there, so Ive been to visit her twice. They also pastor a church that is basically part of the orphanage but is open to everyone. They actually have a pretty good sized congregation.
And about sao paulo...there are suprizingly large amounts of japanese that live there. The shopping is amazing, but if you go to the bad parts of town and see the utter poverty, you wont be able to spend a dime on yourself. Well, at least thats my experience. I just wanted to take the kids home with me, they were so precious. Especially the babies. <33

[Ariya]

Oh I've been out of the country a bunch. I have family in Japan and Vietnam, so I go and visit them a lot. I go on vacation every year to a Caribbean island (This year was Dominican Republic), which is nice a relaxing. I've been to Europe a few times. Went to Germany, Spain, and France.

As for the US, I've been loads of places. Florida, New York, NC, SC, California, Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, Texas (Of Course lol), and Washington.

OH, and I've been to Canada once.

[BlueSano]

well i've been to lebanon (another country in the middle east) which is absolutly beautiful ... been to the UAE (united arab of emirates) ..but i would love to go to italy and japan and spain ^^

[Klard]

I currently live in the US in the state of Illinois. I never been outside of the country but I would love to travel. I have been to Missouri, Ohio, Iowa, Maryland, North Carolina, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and of course I've been to D.C.
My favorite state was North Carolina. I loved it. My family and I go there every summer and chill on the outer banks of North Carolina, you know, the islands that used to be old naval bases, that very few people live on? Well anyway, the funny thing was that one of the people there asked me where I was from. I said Illinois. He goes, well what do you do when it snows. I thought that was funny. I came to learn later that the people on Cape Hatteras(that's where we stayed, not in a hotel like pansies either, mind you) don't really know how to drive in the snow, since it rarely ever snows there.

But anyway I liked it there because it was beautiful. I got up every morning to watch the sunset, it was so beautiful coming up over the ocean like that.

I liked West Virginia as well. I stayed up in the mountains there and got to see the sun come up over the mountains. I actually dream about those states, it just struck me as so beautiful there.:happy:

[Lynumeah]

Wow, China sounds impressive. I wish I could go there some day. And Paris, ahhh... I loved Paris, too ;)
Even though, it reminds me of my ex boyfriend.... :mad:
I don't know where exactly you're living... but I've seen Holland... and I think it is one of the most special places I've been to ;)

Eh, our stay in China wasnt that impressive. Hopefully, if there will be a next time, it will. Lol, only thing we did in Paris was going out to eat with family.

I live like 10 min away from Amsterdam. Going to Rotterdam tomorrow, yay <3

[spirit]

well i've been to lebanon (another country in the middle east) which is absolutly beautiful ... been to the UAE (united arab of emirates) ..but i would love to go to italy and japan and spain ^^
Ahhh, Ahhh, Ahhh!
I am so excited. I mean I've never been to those places... but still.. those are like "must see" on my list ^_^
This is just SO great! that you could travel there... Hmm makes me wonder, where are you originally from, hmm?
Well, an economic teacher I know, she is from Lebanon. She is a wicked smart lady, and of course the national language... is arabic-origin... - I would say the hardest language to learn (at least for me). Now, we have a couple of members here, who are from UAE. Ooooohhhh, this is like the richest country of all.. I mean they are "soaked in luxury" ;) My cousin works for GE, therefore he was transfered for a couple of months to work in Dubai. After he came back, he said, there's nothing in this world that could possibly surprise him, anymore... In other words this is how much he was impressed. ;)

Eh, our stay in China wasnt that impressive. Hopefully, if there will be a next time, it will. Lol, only thing we did in Paris was going out to eat with family.

I live like 10 min away from Amsterdam. Going to Rotterdam tomorrow, yay <3
Well, I don't mind... if i would go to China and live in some kind of village, still it would be an amazing experience to me... to associate with different culture and nature. I don't know where did you go, but regardless if that was some huge city or little town, still i wish to go and see... Traveling isn't always about the comfort and getting rest/relax. Sometimes, those are very tiring "expeditions".... It depends on what is your purpose...
And I am sooo jealous of you going to Rotterdam- my the most favorite city in Holland ;)

[MelBrooks]

dose a trip outside my state count

[spirit]

dose a trip outside my state count
Ummm, did you even read the first intro to this thread?
YES. I Think I have mentioned it a couple of times in this thread... that any trip counts... (unless you're talkin about talking a "trip to WalMart" then don't waste your time to post it here, haha ;))
Any trip... it can be either a "business" trip... or "pleasure"... lol...
And since USA is such a huge continent... yeah... I've never seen our entire country ;)

[puppetz]

indiana is kinda boring. i live like 10 mins away from chicago though. i wanna go to japan. and i know where poland is! only cuz im polish and i pay attention in school. but i dont know how well americans fit in in japan.

[spirit]

indiana is kinda boring. i live like 10 mins away from chicago though. i wanna go to japan. and i know where poland is! only cuz im polish and i pay attention in school. but i dont know how well americans fit in in japan.
um, so were you born in Poland... or you have Polish roots?

[puppetz]

polish roots. along with german and american indian. born in munster indiana.

[spirit]

polish roots. along with german and american indian. born in munster indiana.
Wow, Indian? that's something ; ))))

[puppetz]

yeah i take pride in it. im one of the only white people that stay tan in the winter :)

[carolyn07]

...ive already got out of towns and some cities and provinces,.

but not out of the country!,.

i want to travel around the world!,.♥

[Mugen]

I slept when going past the Alps. I win, I win.

[Axe Man]

Places I want to go pretty much over most of Eroupe and Japan.

[jyuukai]

Well I have left Trinidad, I've been to Florida and Washington DC but that's the furthest I've been. I plan on going to France, Japan and Russia. I might choose to live there depending on my experiences...