So August shot by pretty quick, luckily the east coast survived Hurricane Irene so we can eventually endure a miserable winter (maybe the Hurricane should have drowned us all....) This pretty much signals the end of summer, which is depressing, but fall weather can be nice (at times). Those of you down south are probably celebrating the end of the dog days of summer, or, if you are Rick Perry, praying for rainfall. For my international readers, well, I can't cover all climate types, so I just hope you have had good weather. What better way to get you through life, no matter what your weather is like, than.......The Four Corners' Next Destinations List!!
You probably thought I had forgotten about you....At 11:59 last night you figured "ah, there it is, August has ended and no FC Next Destinations List. I might-as-well drink myself to sleep tonight". I hope you didn't, but if you did drown your sorrows in cheap beer, I apologize for the delay.
Anyway, lets get down to business:
1. Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada- I know my fellow north-easterners are probably wondering what I am doing starting off an end-of-summer edition with a Canadian city, and not some tropical locale. Well, give Winnipeg a chance. Someone recently mentioned to me that this place is worth checking out, and, upon some cursory research, it does look the part. I mean, Canada has really got it going on, color me envious. Anyway, Winnipeg benefits from a very diverse population, as do many other Canadian cities, and all the great things that come along with it. Outfitted with lots of choices of food, boutiques, museums, and theaters, Winnipeg is also reportedly a good destination for architecture enthusiasts. Count me in.
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/canada/manitoba/winnipeg
http://wikitravel.org/en/Winnipeg
2. Willemstad, Curacao- How about Dutch architecture, but in a place with perpetual sunny weather? Sounds like a party, so lets head to Willemstad, the capital of Curacao. Curacao is actually an overseas territory of the Kingdom of Netherlands (yeah, don't forget that the Netherlands is a constitutional monarchy) located in the Caribbean, off the coast of Venezuela. The city's harbor is supposed to be beautiful, serving as an entrance to the city's Old Town, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Taking a look at some photos, Willemstad has made its way onto my list. A possible winter destination? Yeah, I think so.....
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willemstad
http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/819
3. Kobe, Japan- I am a huge fan of Japan, I had a fantastic time on the island (well, losing my iPod in Kyoto kind of sucked) when I visited there last year, and it ranks highly on the places I would most like to re-visit. When that does happen, Kobe is going to be on the itinerary. Kobe gets overshadowed by Tokyo (but what other Japanese city doesn't?), but the word is that it is a cosmopolitan city with lots to offer, and it definitely looks to have some neat architecture, enough to pique my interest. According to the Wikipedia article, Kobe has a Chinatown, European-influenced architecture, large parks, and wide array of cuisine. I'm not quit sure what else you could ask for.......
http://wikitravel.org/en/Kobe
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2159.html
4. Tbilisi, Georgia- I am hoping that, by now, Americans are catching up to the fact that Georgia "ain't just a state in the South". If they haven't, then they should, because we have a gem on our ands with this Caucasus country (VERY southern Europe maybe? Depends who you ask....). Tbilisi, the country's capital, is fitted with modern infrastructure, an incredible and well-maintained old town, and a bunch of activities. Lonely Planet definitely talks it up "not to be missed" are the terms they use. I will just put it out there that Georgia has some amazing natural scenery, and any visit there will probably require a trip outside the city. I know some of you are thinking "Didn't Russia, like, invade not too long ago"? First off, congratulations for knowing of the country of Georgia, second, yes it is true some parts of Georgia are better left off your travel plans, but Tbilisi is safe, as long as you take the same precautions as in any city.
http://wikitravel.org/en/Tbilisi#b
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/georgia/tbilisi
5. Poznan, Poland- Poland is a great place (I don't say that because it is the land of my forebears, trust me, its a fun place) but I was disappointed to miss Poznan. Krakow and Warsaw usually get top billing for Poland, but it would be a mistake to miss this place. Located on the Berlin to Moscow railway, Poznan is steeped in history, and looks packed with sites and things to do, including Europe's last steam-operated passenger service (ok, that probably appeals to a small demographic, but my dad is probably looking into going right this minute). I remember hearing someone say (A Pole, if I remember) that Poznan is the country's most beautiful city. Well, can't beat that.
http://wikitravel.org/en/Poznan#b
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/poland/wielkopolska/poznan
So concludes this edition. I hope I have helped create some travel itineraries.
Catch y'all back here again soon.
You probably thought I had forgotten about you....At 11:59 last night you figured "ah, there it is, August has ended and no FC Next Destinations List. I might-as-well drink myself to sleep tonight". I hope you didn't, but if you did drown your sorrows in cheap beer, I apologize for the delay.
Anyway, lets get down to business:
1. Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada- I know my fellow north-easterners are probably wondering what I am doing starting off an end-of-summer edition with a Canadian city, and not some tropical locale. Well, give Winnipeg a chance. Someone recently mentioned to me that this place is worth checking out, and, upon some cursory research, it does look the part. I mean, Canada has really got it going on, color me envious. Anyway, Winnipeg benefits from a very diverse population, as do many other Canadian cities, and all the great things that come along with it. Outfitted with lots of choices of food, boutiques, museums, and theaters, Winnipeg is also reportedly a good destination for architecture enthusiasts. Count me in.
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/canada/manitoba/winnipeg
http://wikitravel.org/en/Winnipeg
2. Willemstad, Curacao- How about Dutch architecture, but in a place with perpetual sunny weather? Sounds like a party, so lets head to Willemstad, the capital of Curacao. Curacao is actually an overseas territory of the Kingdom of Netherlands (yeah, don't forget that the Netherlands is a constitutional monarchy) located in the Caribbean, off the coast of Venezuela. The city's harbor is supposed to be beautiful, serving as an entrance to the city's Old Town, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Taking a look at some photos, Willemstad has made its way onto my list. A possible winter destination? Yeah, I think so.....
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willemstad
http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/819
3. Kobe, Japan- I am a huge fan of Japan, I had a fantastic time on the island (well, losing my iPod in Kyoto kind of sucked) when I visited there last year, and it ranks highly on the places I would most like to re-visit. When that does happen, Kobe is going to be on the itinerary. Kobe gets overshadowed by Tokyo (but what other Japanese city doesn't?), but the word is that it is a cosmopolitan city with lots to offer, and it definitely looks to have some neat architecture, enough to pique my interest. According to the Wikipedia article, Kobe has a Chinatown, European-influenced architecture, large parks, and wide array of cuisine. I'm not quit sure what else you could ask for.......
http://wikitravel.org/en/Kobe
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2159.html
4. Tbilisi, Georgia- I am hoping that, by now, Americans are catching up to the fact that Georgia "ain't just a state in the South". If they haven't, then they should, because we have a gem on our ands with this Caucasus country (VERY southern Europe maybe? Depends who you ask....). Tbilisi, the country's capital, is fitted with modern infrastructure, an incredible and well-maintained old town, and a bunch of activities. Lonely Planet definitely talks it up "not to be missed" are the terms they use. I will just put it out there that Georgia has some amazing natural scenery, and any visit there will probably require a trip outside the city. I know some of you are thinking "Didn't Russia, like, invade not too long ago"? First off, congratulations for knowing of the country of Georgia, second, yes it is true some parts of Georgia are better left off your travel plans, but Tbilisi is safe, as long as you take the same precautions as in any city.
http://wikitravel.org/en/Tbilisi#b
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/georgia/tbilisi
5. Poznan, Poland- Poland is a great place (I don't say that because it is the land of my forebears, trust me, its a fun place) but I was disappointed to miss Poznan. Krakow and Warsaw usually get top billing for Poland, but it would be a mistake to miss this place. Located on the Berlin to Moscow railway, Poznan is steeped in history, and looks packed with sites and things to do, including Europe's last steam-operated passenger service (ok, that probably appeals to a small demographic, but my dad is probably looking into going right this minute). I remember hearing someone say (A Pole, if I remember) that Poznan is the country's most beautiful city. Well, can't beat that.
http://wikitravel.org/en/Poznan#b
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/poland/wielkopolska/poznan
So concludes this edition. I hope I have helped create some travel itineraries.
Catch y'all back here again soon.
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