Dubai - honestly I thought it was completely soulless. Lacking in any sort of decent history albeit it was luxurious.
Dubai - honestly I thought it was completely soulless. Lacking in any sort of decent history albeit it was luxurious.
me too! I was glad when I "got out".Specifically Amsterdam. Very trashy.
I agree. Russians may seem rude because they look at everyone new as a potential enemy (true story). But once you beat through this, they become the most loyal and devoted friends.The country I wish to re-visit again and agin is Russia. Contrary to many believes the people were very welcoming.
I realize: people are my most important criteria.
me too! I was glad when I "got out".
I met so many rude people. I guess it is a different attitude, very different from the Viennese way of life.
I got almost depressed and this says a lot.
So no Netherlands for me any more.
I realize: people are my most important criteria.
Sadly, my two "origin" countries left something to be desired. The first was Peru: the people were very sketchy, the food was questionable, and the whole experience was borderline dangerous. Driving was the sketchiest thing--seriously, taxi drives and bus drives were a gamble with your life. I'm not sure I'll be returning to Peru.
The second was Italy: granted, we were only in Florence, but the people were SO rude, and they frankly left me embarrassed to be Italian. Perhaps the rudest thing I can think of was that people in Florence do not respect/use lines! It was so odd. But...I will happily return to Italy--and even Florence--because it's so darn gorgeous, and the food is amazing.
It's interesting how personal experiences really shape people's perspectives of a country. I would say the exact opposite about Amsterdam and the Netherlands in general. Everyone I met and dealt with was super friendly and helpful and welcoming. I loved it there.
Same thing about Peru. It was one of the most luxurious trips I've ever had. The best hotels, the best restaurants and food, not sketchy at all and one of the safest Latin countries I've been to.
Re: lines, if it bothered you that much in Italy, be warned, you will go crazy in most of Asia and South America. I'd say Japan is pretty much the only exception of the places I've been to.
It's interesting how personal experiences really shape people's perspectives of a country. I would say the exact opposite about Amsterdam and the Netherlands in general. Everyone I met and dealt with was super friendly and helpful and welcoming. I loved it there.
Same thing about Peru. It was one of the most luxurious trips I've ever had. The best hotels, the best restaurants and food, not sketchy at all and one of the safest Latin countries I've been to.
Re: lines, if it bothered you that much in Italy, be warned, you will go crazy in most of Asia and South America. I'd say Japan is pretty much the only exception of the places I've been to.
It's interesting how personal experiences really shape people's perspectives of a country. I would say the exact opposite about Amsterdam and the Netherlands in general. Everyone I met and dealt with was super friendly and helpful and welcoming. I loved it there.
Same thing about Peru. It was one of the most luxurious trips I've ever had. The best hotels, the best restaurants and food, not sketchy at all and one of the safest Latin countries I've been to.
Re: lines, if it bothered you that much in Italy, be warned, you will go crazy in most of Asia and South America. I'd say Japan is pretty much the only exception of the places I've been to.
Besides Japan, there are many Asian countries where people are respectful and mindful about lining up in an orderly fashion... Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Taiwan, Hong Kong and S. Korea come to mind, based on my personal experiences...
It's interesting how personal experiences really shape people's perspectives of a country. I would say the exact opposite about Amsterdam and the Netherlands in general. Everyone I met and dealt with was super friendly and helpful and welcoming. I loved QUOTE]
I agree with you. I absolutely loved my 2 visits to Amsterdam. People were incredibly helpful and pleasant.
Even when I've been to places that initially weren't welcoming to visitors, with effort I've managed to get to an agreeable place with them. The only places that were negative from beginning to end were Paris (sorry to all the Francophiles) and Geneva. It felt like they really didn't want visitors.