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Title: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on October 09, 2018, 03:39:59 PM
My laptop has a browsing system on it that provides some good pictures that show up as my computer turns on.

This morning it had another picture of a place I'd like to visit and see ... and it reminded me of W-E in a bit of a fantasy like way ... and so I've started this thread for folks to share ... Random Places To Visit and See ...

Ashness Bridge near Keswick in Cumbria, England

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/borrowdale-and-derwent-water/features/ashness-bridge-wildlife-and-a-surprise-view

https://www.keswick.org/explore/not-to-miss/ashness-bridge

https://keswick-launch.co.uk/explore/listing/ashness-bridge-surprise-view/
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: Feanor Fire Heart on October 09, 2018, 03:46:58 PM
Looks wonderful!  :Ohmy:

I get the same type of pictures show up on my work computer and have seen many gorgeous places. Next time I see one I'll post it  :happy:
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: Padre on October 09, 2018, 05:35:42 PM
You like your pack horse bridges, GP? Here's me as a highwayman leading a stolen horse across a pack-horse bridge near to Marsden, West Yorkshire.

(https://i.imgur.com/nNgVFjU.jpg)

I liked the bridge so much I took my kids there for a walk over it and around the hills a couple of weeks later.
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on October 09, 2018, 05:48:45 PM
Cool! :icon_biggrin:

I like those stone walls!  And the purple feather on the hat! :icon_cool: :::cheers:::

Here's some info and more photos of that bridge ... including a old church and cemetery nearby ...

http://www.transporttrust.com/heritage-sites/heritage-detail/mellor-bridge-marsden
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: Padre on October 09, 2018, 06:04:58 PM
I tell the kids that I wanted a dark colour for my panache, not a white one, because I am a highwayman. With a dark panache I can hide in the shadows, but with a white one pursuers would see me as I fled, like a willo-the-wisp dancing between the trees, or a jack-o-lantern advertising my presence to all and sundry.
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: Artobans Ghost on October 09, 2018, 06:28:36 PM
@ GP : awesome bridge.
@ padre : definitely not the desire of a highwayman 😸 although I like the description of the flight
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: Padre on October 09, 2018, 08:30:09 PM
Found a pic of my boys on the same bridge - you can see the bridge a lot better from this angle ...

(https://i.imgur.com/pKw70pO.jpg)
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on October 19, 2018, 02:43:16 PM
That is a great picture! :icon_biggrin: :::cheers:::

Here's one from what was being shown this morning ... Whilemina Bay ...

https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8248/8664082911_2b88680887_z.jpg

Not sure I'll ever make it there, although I think it wouold be neat to see. :icon_cool:
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on October 23, 2018, 03:52:04 PM
Ranwu lake in Tibet

(http://www.chinatravelpage.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Ranwu-Lake-3.jpg)
(http://www.chinatravelpage.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Ranwu-Lake.jpg)
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on October 23, 2018, 10:43:04 PM
Gorgeous. :icon_biggrin: :::cheers:::
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on November 04, 2018, 10:09:50 PM
Oooh!  I like this ... the Viaduct in Sussex ...

https://www.bing.com/search?q=ouse+viaduct+sussex+england&filters=IsConversation%3A%22True%22+BTWLKey%3A%22OuseValleyViaductSussexEngland%22+BTWLType%3A%22Trivia%22&FORM=EMSDS0
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: Midaski on November 05, 2018, 09:53:32 AM
Oooh!  I like this ... the Viaduct in Sussex ...


About 10 miles from me - when I was working I'd go under and past it about once a week on my way to customers.  :biggriin:

………… and as you saw in the picture - my location details are accurate.
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on November 05, 2018, 01:27:48 PM
Well then, at least three things to visit in your area ... the Viaduct, a trip out to Battle Abbey, and Midaski himself.

England is high on my list of places to visit, and there seems to be so much to see!
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: Warlord on November 06, 2018, 01:30:48 PM
Venice. Always.

Monet’s Garden Giverny.

Fontainbleu (second largest chataeu in France after Versailles).

St Niklaas (to visit old friends)

Copenhagen - pretty cool place. 1 week is good, not in winter!

Lisbon - also a very cool place. Lots to do, and the timeout market is actually very good food, even though its on the lists, its worth it. My wife even said she preferred the tarts there, than at the famous tart shop in Belum.

Modena (make sure you book Osteria Francescana ahead of time) Modena itself is cute to walk around and explore.

Sydney - the harbour and Rocks area are touristy, but for good reason. Suggest trying to book Quay or one of our other 3 hat restaurants well in advance) plus you can visit me!

Tasmania (beautiful place, I fell into one of the famous waterfalls as a child)

Uluru (its expensive to get to, but pretty special)

Kyoto (those old castles and hilltop temples, plus really good bakery in the main station complex)

Harajuku (Tokyo) awesome gyoza place off the beaten track - very highly rated, but pretty traditional and fun.
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on November 16, 2018, 02:18:19 PM
This place looks very good ...

https://www.bing.com/search?q=bruges+belgium&filters=IsConversation%3a%22True%22+BTEPKey:%22Encyclo_WL_BrugesBelgium%22&FORM=EMSDS0
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: Warlord on November 17, 2018, 04:19:19 AM
It is. Visited there after St Niklaas. Beautiful. Loved it very much.
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on November 22, 2018, 04:00:48 PM
Wilderness ... the Brooks Range in Alaska ...

https://www.bing.com/search?q=Brooks+Range+mountains%2C+Alaska%2C+USA&go=Search&qs=ds&form=QBRE
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on November 24, 2018, 11:14:02 PM
This has always sounded like a good area to explore ... Lakes District U.K. ...

https://www.bing.com/search?q=Lake+District+National+park%2C+UK&go=Search&qs=ds&form=QBRE
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: Mathi Alfblut on November 25, 2018, 01:02:12 PM
My workplace! The BEST must see ever!

Just north of Gothenburg

I am sad none of you lot have draged yourselves over to Gothenburg to enter into the halls of the New Mountain.
http://www.aeroseum.se/history-and-background/


Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: Artobans Ghost on November 25, 2018, 01:39:20 PM
That is totally cool!👆There looks to be a tunnel going off to nowhere on the left. Is that the special alien garden?
We have a 1950’s era nuclear bunker called the Diefenbunker built to house all our ‘important’ people in a nuclear war. It’s now a museum just down the road from us. I love stuff like this
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on November 25, 2018, 03:18:10 PM
Looks like a neat place to visit!  I enjoyed the map of the place in the lower right corner of the page.
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on November 26, 2018, 01:13:10 AM
This looks good!

Saint Mary Lake, Montana ...

https://www.bing.com/search?q=Saint+Mary+Lake%2C+Montana&filters=IsConversation%3a%22True%22+BTEPKey:%22Encyclo_WL_StMaryLakeMT%22&FORM=EMSDS0
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: Artobans Ghost on November 26, 2018, 05:35:14 AM
This looks good!

Saint Mary Lake, Montana ...

https://www.bing.com/search?q=Saint+Mary+Lake%2C+Montana&filters=IsConversation%3a%22True%22+BTEPKey:%22Encyclo_WL_StMaryLakeMT%22&FORM=EMSDS0

Incredible. When I was 12-13 a buddy and me wanted to move to Montana, have a ranch and raise horses. The dreams of youth 😺
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on November 26, 2018, 12:22:25 PM
I dream of living in Montana, but age being what it is, I'll probably just visit.  I recall seeing the movie "A River Runs Through It", and besides getting me all hyped for fly fishing (figured if it was half as good as in the movie it had to be very good, and it is), it also got me wanting to go to Montana.  Haven't been yet, but it's going to happen. :icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on November 27, 2018, 02:02:02 PM
Fjađrárgljúfur Canyon, Iceland ...

https://www.bing.com/search?q=Fjadrargljufur%2C+Iceland&filters=IsConversation%3a%22True%22+BTEPKey:%22Encyclo_WL_FjadrargljufurCanyonIceland%22&FORM=EMSDS0
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: Padre on November 27, 2018, 02:47:05 PM
Wow! I would love to take my boys there.
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on November 27, 2018, 03:36:55 PM
Yep looks lovely!

Here's some more pictures ...

 https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=fjadrargljufur%2c+iceland&qpvt=Fjadrargljufur%2c+Iceland&FORM=IGRE
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: warhammerlord_soth on November 27, 2018, 04:39:23 PM
St Niklaas (to visit old friends)


Aaaawwww...


Hey, who are you calling old ? :Ohmy:
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: Realjuan on November 28, 2018, 11:32:07 AM
Just came back from a little trip to a desert like area in Colombia. I expect this house to be quiet boring, but the design was amazing.

Constructed by an old classmate from my father for 15 years (1999-2014) and built entirely out of mud and cooked after to add strength and water resistance. Whole house has a Gaudí style, and from the side you can see that the structure has a fish shape. Everywhere you can find little decorations or designs of real or fantasy creatures (elephants, dragons, etc). I couldnt find a good picture of the house online, so when I get the ones we took I will post more if you want.

(https://files.lafm.com.co/assets/public/2018-08/hotel_casa_terra_colombia.jpg)
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on November 28, 2018, 12:51:42 PM
That is different.  Wouldn't mind seeing more photos.
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: Warlord on November 28, 2018, 01:33:22 PM
Gaudi was inspired by natural structure strength and design. I see parts in the picture you sent, but also not as well. Though that may he the medium used. Definitely looks intended to be organic shaped though. Looks underwatery.
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on December 17, 2018, 07:14:43 PM
Rock formations in Capital Reef National Park in Utah ...

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Capitol+Reef+National+Park%2c+Utah&FORM=wsbs01&filters=IsConversation:%22True%22+BTEPKey:%22Encyclo_WL_RockFormationCapitolReefUT%22&trivia=1
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on December 19, 2018, 01:34:47 AM
Pemiquid Point, Maine ... been here several times ... it is lovely ...

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=pemaquid+point+light+maine&FORM=wsbs01&filters=IsConversation:%22True%22+BTEPKey:%22Encyclo_WL_PemaquidPtLighthouseME%22&trivia=1
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: Artobans Ghost on December 19, 2018, 01:45:55 AM
I think I could handle living in the red cottage. Only been to ocean park Maine before. I was 13 and a friends family rented a beach house for a month and I was invited. Totally fell in love with the place. I really think I could live there, new hampdhire, Vermont or Nova Scotia if I was ever to pack up and leave.
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on December 19, 2018, 02:34:53 AM
Do your homework if you go to New England ... VT his hilly with some mountains, NH is Mountainous with some lakes, ME is spacious with lots of ocean front and back woods wilderness further inland.
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: Artobans Ghost on December 19, 2018, 03:02:26 AM
Do your homework if you go to New England ... VT his hilly with some mountains, NH is Mountainous with some lakes, ME is spacious with lots of ocean front and back woods wilderness further inland.
Been to them all ....
And I love them all 😺
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: Dihenydd on December 27, 2018, 06:49:45 PM
Some of my favorite places on my side of the world.  When I visit here, I am happy.

Tofino/Long Beach - Vancouver Island, BC.  Always rainy, always spectacular (when I'm there anyways).  Food, wine, seafood, happyiness.

http://www.nationalpost.com/life/exotic+canada+grey+escape+visitors+tofino+hope+rain/4491594/story.html (http://www.nationalpost.com/life/exotic+canada+grey+escape+visitors+tofino+hope+rain/4491594/story.html)

Haida Gwaii (formerly Queen Charlotte Islands) Friendliest, spookiest, most awe inspiring place I ever visited.  Kayak'd once as a teenager and went to see old First Nations villages/poles.  Life altering visit for those who are open to a different experience.

http://www.gohaidagwaii.ca/blog/kayak-haida-gwaii (http://www.gohaidagwaii.ca/blog/kayak-haida-gwaii)

K-Country, Alberta.  The rural mountain experience that isn't a tourist trap.  What ever you like to do outdoors, you can do here.  Seriously.

https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/kananaskis-country/ (https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/kananaskis-country/)

Sentry Box, Calgary AB - Your favorite game/GW/mini's store will fit within the fiction section of this store (I'm not kidding).  That's not including the Historical section (larger than most entire stores), board games, and mini's.  So big they eventually pawned off the CCG section into an entirely different store to be able to keep expanding the mini's section.  Motto "If it's in print, we'll try to stock it." Not an idle saying.  I have spent untold amount of hours there, playing many many things.  Check out the "About us" tab for images.  The News/Events tab will have you visiting every day.

https://www.sentrybox.com/ (https://www.sentrybox.com/)



Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on January 21, 2019, 02:03:06 PM
With the frigid temperatures around here today, this might not be the first place one would think to go, but it is a place I'd love to go see ...

https://www.bing.com/search?q=skj%C3%A1lfandaflj%C3%B3t+river+Iceland&filters=IsConversation:%22True%22+BTWLKey:%22GodafossIceland%22+BTWLType:%22Trivia%22&FORM=EMSDS0
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: Artobans Ghost on January 21, 2019, 02:30:05 PM
 Beautiful👆
Would love to visit and warm up a bit 😸
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on February 01, 2019, 01:19:19 PM
Another place in Scotland …

https://www.bing.com/search?q=argyll+and+bute+Scotland
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on February 02, 2019, 01:47:46 PM
Always wanted to go here …

https://www.bing.com/search?q=venice%2C%20italy&cbir=sbi&imageBin=&qs=n&form=QBRE

Didn't know there was a bridge to drive there or take a train.
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: BAWTRM on February 02, 2019, 07:35:10 PM
Sentry Box, Calgary AB - Your favorite game/GW/mini's store will fit within the fiction section of this store (I'm not kidding).  That's not including the Historical section (larger than most entire stores), board games, and mini's.  So big they eventually pawned off the CCG section into an entirely different store to be able to keep expanding the mini's section.  Motto "If it's in print, we'll try to stock it." Not an idle saying.  I have spent untold amount of hours there, playing many many things.  Check out the "About us" tab for images.  The News/Events tab will have you visiting every day.

https://www.sentrybox.com/ (https://www.sentrybox.com/)

Holy crap. Now THAT'S a game store! :icon_eek:
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on February 04, 2019, 10:48:46 PM
This looks great ...

https://www.bing.com/search?q=grisons%2c+switzerland&FORM=M400CM&OCID=M400CM&wt.mc_id=M400CM

 :icon_biggrin: :icon_cool:
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on February 06, 2019, 12:37:25 PM
A place in Sweden ...

https://www.bing.com/search?q=scania+province+sweden&filters=IsConversation%3A%22True%22+BTWLKey%3A%22ReedBedsPathSweden%22+BTWLType%3A%22Trivia%22&FORM=EMSDS0
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: Padre on February 06, 2019, 10:58:25 PM
Ha ha, GP. You're joking with us. As if there really is a place called Sweden, named after the vegetable Swede. Next you'll be telling us there's a place called Carrotland, or that there are places named after Brussel Sprouts or Tangerines or Turkish Delight or Black Forest Gateau! Hang on, I may have weakened my argument.
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: Captain Dob Van Dwi on February 06, 2019, 11:32:10 PM
Bar Harbor Maine.

Yeah I have have played to much Fallout 4...  :unsure:

https://acadiamagic.com/bar-harbor/
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on February 07, 2019, 05:08:03 PM
Swede = Rutabaga :icon_mrgreen:

And yes, Bar Harbor is a great place to visit, been there several times.  It is actually a National Park too.  Wonderful place!

Here's a different location …

https://www.bing.com/search?q=Maasai+Mara+National+Reserve%2C+Kenya&filters=IsConversation%3a%22True%22+BTEPKey:%22Encyclo_WL_ZebrasMasaiMaraKenya%22&FORM=EMSDS0
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on February 12, 2019, 10:44:02 PM
Oooh! This looks good ...

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=assiniboine%2C%20Canada&qs=n&form=QBIR&sp=-1&pq=assiniboine%2C%20canada&sc=8-19&sk=&cvid=BEB40E6645AE49AE806B365B10524B95
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on February 14, 2019, 12:59:43 AM
I'd like to visit this place ...

https://www.bing.com/search?q=Tulum%2C+Mexico&filters=IsConversation%3a%22True%22+BTEPKey:%22Encyclo_WL_BeachYucatanMX%22&FORM=EMSDS0

Probably wouldn't find Grutch visiting it. :icon_wink: :icon_lol:
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: Captain Dob Van Dwi on February 14, 2019, 04:02:25 AM
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/ethiopia/northern-ethiopia/travel-tips-and-articles/trekking-ethiopias-simien-mountains/40625c8c-8a11-5710-a052-1479d276f642
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on February 14, 2019, 10:24:03 AM
That does look like a neat place to go.  I liked seeing the picture of the bearded vulture, don't recall seeing one of those previously.
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on February 17, 2019, 04:02:50 PM
Looks like a nice place in Australia …

https://www.bing.com/search?q=hallett+cove+conservation+park+australia&filters=IsConversation%3A%22True%22+BTWLKey%3A%22HalletCoveAustralia%22+BTWLType%3A%22Trivia%22&FORM=EMSDS0
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on March 17, 2019, 07:47:17 PM
Almodovar Castle in Cordoba Spain ... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castle_of_Almodóvar_del_Río
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on March 21, 2019, 11:17:17 AM
This mountain trail looks like an adventure …

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=madeira+portugal&FORM=wsbs01&filters=IsConversation:%22True%22+BTEPKey:%22Encyclo_WL_MountainTrailMadeira%22&trivia=1
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on March 23, 2019, 01:39:00 AM
On of my absolute favorite places ...

https://www.bing.com/search?q=Yosemite+National+Park%2C+California%2C+USA%3B+El+Capitan%3B+Bridalveil+Falls%3B+Merced+River%3B+National+Park+&qs=n&form=QBLH&sp=-1&pq=undefined&sc=0-99&sk=&cvid=83E61CB8984440A39AB81B110271037C
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on April 08, 2019, 01:53:20 AM
This looks good ...

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=eibsee+germany&FORM=wsbs01&filters=IsConversation:%22True%22+BTEPKey:%22Encyclo_WL_GermanAlpsBavaria%22&trivia=1
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on April 08, 2019, 04:17:15 AM
I don't know how this will work, since I've never shared IG pics via forum before, but I recently made an unplanned visit to White Sands, NM (USA) and was really moved by its beauty.

I'm disappointed I couldn't have waited around a few more days, since twice a year (including the first Sat. in April) they open up the Trinity Test ground zero monument! I'd like to plan a return trip to not only see the monument, but also spend a night camping on the dunes. The night sky is supposed to be beautiful there.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv0bPFsHaIR/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet

Info: https://www.nps.gov/whsa/index.htm
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on April 08, 2019, 10:40:06 AM
Wow, thanks for sharing that!  It looks like a cool place to visit someday. :::cheers:::
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on April 18, 2019, 11:26:06 AM
Here is a place I'd like to go see …

https://www.bing.com/search?q=torres+del+paine+national+park&filters=ufn%3a%22torres+del+paine+national+park%22+sid%3a%22206d89bf-f773-a8b1-2032-4e34b08b3e1d%22+catguid%3a%222b71b1f8-844b-334b-bd77-a082d450a83d_75b2a3ee%22+segment%3a%22generic.carousel%22&FORM=SNAPST
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: Feanor Fire Heart on April 22, 2019, 05:30:12 PM
This popped up on my desktop as the locked screen for my PC today. Looks awesome. Its in Patagonia China.

(https://i.imgur.com/QO5cxsh.jpg)
https://i.imgur.com/QO5cxsh.jpg (https://i.imgur.com/QO5cxsh.jpg)
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on April 22, 2019, 08:46:53 PM
I saw that one too, yet didn't get around to posting it before it didn't show up further.
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on April 27, 2019, 04:41:37 PM
impressive sight in Trollstigen Norway

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Trollstigen+Norway&form=PLLSB1

(https://www.bing.com/th?id=OIP.9EOb8KPsgJTAA7LxYSJvLAHaEI&w=264&h=160&c=7&o=5&pid=1.7)
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: Warlord on April 27, 2019, 09:26:19 PM
Bing backgrounds are great aren’t they. Its the best thing about Bing.
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on May 01, 2019, 05:51:49 AM
Another great one, I and my family actually have been here on holiday on the south end of the lake, with a day rip to this place. Still 2 hours drive!..Great place to be!

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Nago-Torbole%2c+Italie&FORM=HDRSC2

(https://content.tui.co.uk/adamtui/2018_4/25_10/495e8794-8dd7-4205-a9c2-a8cd00b3ff7c/ITA_TOR_F0084WebOriginalCompressed.jpg?i10c=img.resize(width:658);img.crop(width:658%2Cheight:370))
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on May 02, 2019, 12:00:50 AM
I believe Patagonia is in South America.

Going to be in Fairfax, VA for a work trip soon. Won't have much time, but wonder if there is anything nearby (outside of DC) worth seeing. Anyone been to the Manassas battlefield? Other suggestions?
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on May 02, 2019, 08:19:53 PM
Patagonia is in South America ... Argentina & Chile.

Unless one counts the business, which is in Ventura CA. :icon_wink:

And yes, I've been to Manassass Battlefield a number of times.  I have enjoyed it.  It is a smaller overall park then say Gettysburg or Antietam, although I've enjoyed exploring the area where the 1st Battle was fought which is the most accessible, and I've hiked through a good portion of the 2nd Battle area north of the main area that was fought over in both as well.

- - -

Here is another place I'd like to go see ...

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=mono%20lake%20california&cbir=sbi&imageBin=&qs=n&form=QBIR&sp=-1&pq=mono%20lake%20california&sc=8-20&sk=&cvid=6235B8C6567B4D15AF99CAD3AD9A5A18
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on May 03, 2019, 09:39:49 PM
Would love to go here ...

https://www.bing.com/search?q=himalaya%2C%20Gokyo%20Ri%2C%20Sagarmatha%20National&qs=n&form=QBRE&sp=-1&pq=undefined&sc=0-39&sk=&cvid=78C8F6017A2648F4B5E1D99EADD18C9A
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: Fidelis von Sigmaringen on May 04, 2019, 11:51:27 AM
(https://i0.wp.com/www.powerlineblog.com/ed-assets/2019/05/image046.jpg?w=395&ssl=1)
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on May 22, 2019, 03:47:14 PM
Would enjoy seeing this ...

https://www.bing.com/search?q=vieste+italy&filters=IsConversation%3a%22True%22+BTEPKey:%22Encyclo_WL_PugliaItaly%22&FORM=EMSDS0
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: Captain Dob Van Dwi on May 22, 2019, 11:30:21 PM
If things go bad for gun owners here in Canada this is where I'm going.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canton_of_Glarus
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on May 23, 2019, 01:53:26 AM
That looks gorgeous! :icon_biggrin:
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: Captain Dob Van Dwi on May 24, 2019, 05:30:08 PM
Yeah it's something else eh?
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: Fidelis von Sigmaringen on May 24, 2019, 06:26:15 PM
How about Dara Adamkhel? https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/darra-adam-khel
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on May 24, 2019, 09:26:28 PM
I'd like to go here ...

https://www.bing.com/search?q=Flatanger%2C+Norway&filters=IsConversation%3a%22True%22+BTEPKey:%22Encyclo_WL_FlatangerNorway%22&FORM=EMSDS0

And I like the shield design there! :icon_cool:
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on June 09, 2019, 01:53:41 PM
If a visit to Boston is in the future, especially during the spring, summer, or fall, folks often here of Boston Commons, although right along side of it is the Boston Public Garden ...

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=boston+public+gardens&qpvt=boston+public+gardens&FORM=IARRSM

... this can be a special place to visit if you're into natural atmosphere and relaxation.
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: Midaski on June 22, 2019, 05:35:01 PM
Here's somewhere that looks worth a visit.
Ł25 for an adult ticket to the show I understand, and there are side attractions to see as well as the show.

7.5 acre stage - Yes that big!


https://www.kynren.com/

Hope this works outside the UK?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tp1Gbn55lVs


Quote
This is probably the best English history lesson you'll ever see. Kynren is the biggest outdoor spectacle in the UK since the 2012 Olympics. Set outdoors, below Bishop Auckland Castle, with over a thousand actors performing, this show tells the story of a thousand years of British history in an incredibly immersive way. With limited performances this summer (2017), Kynren by Eleven Arches is worth a special trip to the North East for.
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on June 22, 2019, 10:23:44 PM
Looks like quite the spectacle.

Midaski ... have you been to it?
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Post by: Midaski on June 23, 2019, 08:15:36 AM
Looks like quite the spectacle.

Midaski ... have you been to it?

No - I'm on the South Coast, and Bishop Auckland is way up North.
My sister lives fairly close, so if I am up that way on a visit, I might give it a go.

If anyone has it may well be Padre - He's a lot closer, and he is a historical buff.
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on July 04, 2019, 07:40:09 PM
This looks like a neat place to visit, although it is in Russia ...

https://www.google.com/search?q=Acheshboki+mountains,+Bolshoy+Thach+Nature+Park,+Adygea,+Russia&tbm=isch&source=hp&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwis3MragZzjAhWIdt8KHavvBQMQsAR6BAgJEAE&biw=1366&bih=625
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on July 12, 2019, 01:46:47 PM
This looks like a cool place to visit ...

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=phare+du+petit+minou+france&FORM=wsbs01&filters=IsConversation:%22True%22+BTEPKey:%22Encyclo_WL_MinouLighthouseBrittanyFR%22&trivia=1
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on July 19, 2019, 05:06:00 AM
I've been traveling for work quite a bit for the past few months, though most of it has been uninteresting. All of my time has been spent working.  :| The best place I've been so far was Kennewick, WA, which was unexpectedly a desert environment. I was expecting Twin Peaks, but got dry 100 degree days. But they were quite tolerable, and the people and restaurants were all very nice! Sadly, no time to explore. I'm hoping I go back there for a folllow-up and get a chance to see more.

I am contemplating a return trip to camp for a night or two in White Sands, which I posted about earlier in the year. It was such a beautiful place, I'd love to spend more time there and I understand the view of the galaxy at night is pretty good....

https://www.jwfrank.com/whsa/h925F628#h925f628

Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on July 19, 2019, 06:56:09 AM
Looks like a joy!
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on July 29, 2019, 12:01:10 PM
Boyle River area in New Zealand ...

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=boyle+river+new+zealand&qpvt=boyle+river+new+zealand&FORM=IARRSM

Maybe one day. :icon_cool:
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: KTG17 on August 02, 2019, 12:47:26 PM
You like your pack horse bridges, GP? Here's me as a highwayman leading a stolen horse across a pack-horse bridge near to Marsden, West Yorkshire.

(https://i.imgur.com/nNgVFjU.jpg)

I liked the bridge so much I took my kids there for a walk over it and around the hills a couple of weeks later.

This is freakin awesome.
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: KTG17 on August 02, 2019, 02:27:36 PM
I kind of have some places I would like to visit, but they are all typically remote from where I am and the cost and time to get there is pretty steep and I can't bring myself to work on it. Part of the reason is that I don't like the 'traveling' part of traveling, unless its by car. I am a control freak and I really don't like flying since I am not the one flying if that makes sense. Nor do I like being dependent on a mechanic making sure a 10-cent washer was screwed in properly or some important fuse doesn't blow. I know I have to get over it. As well as stop watching airline disaster shows.

That being said, I have been to some 30-odd countries. I traveled a lot as a kid. Even though I am from the US, I spent much of my childhood in South East Asia during the 1980s. I lived in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. I didn't realize it till recently, but I believe I lived in that area of the world when it was still exotic, but starting its exotic decline. I went to India, Nepal, Sir Lanka, Maldives, Australia, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea as well. And as kid I appreciated little of it, although now I fully grasp how awesome it was. I say that, because for example, when I lived in Indonesia at the time, there was nothing. I mean, like an hour of TV each day, and few imports from our home countries. There was so little to do, and I hate the culture, my friends and I used to jump the fence to the school we went to (Jakarta International School) on the weekends to find things to do. Imagine that. I lived there for three years, and couldn't wait to leave. Now they have McDonalds and cable TV with 400 channels like everyone else.

However, I went to an international school. Just about everywhere we lived had one, so I had friends from everywhere from Denmark to Brazil to Australia. I grew up around a lot of different people and it was awesome. I also saw part of the world untouched by man. I mean, we visited islands you only see in magazines where I was sure the fish were seeing a human for the first time. I caught an octopus with my hands 10 feet from the shore, played with him for half and hour, and let him go. Try finding that anywhere in the coastal US. And now, unfortunately, a lot of those places I went are probably polluted or built up by now. I could go on and on about some of these places and what I saw.

Within the last few years, I got the opportunity to go back to India (Mumbai) for work, and also back to China (Hong Kong) for vacation. The changes over the years didn't escape me. The two things that floored me where the amount of people in both places (and therefore lack of space), and how much everyone wants what the west has. I was surprised walking around the financial district in Hong Kong, how all the ads and billboards feature western (white) models showcasing Rolex to Tiffany's, almost saying, if you want to appear successful, you have to look western and buy western products. What was gone was many of the older buildings with asian architecture, handmade arts and crafts, and everything else that made it exotic. The only thing that made Hong Kong different from any other city was the racial make up of the population. Granted, I spent a lot of time walking around Mong Kok and that certainly has an older Hong Kong feel, but give it time. McDonalds, Nike, Columbia, all over the strip in Kowloon, you would have thought I was walking in a US mall. And in the case of India, right outside our offices there was a Dominoes Pizza, Chili's Bar and Grill, and something else I can't remember. The point is, this part of the world no longer felt exotic. I even picked up a magazine showcasing interior design in Hong Kong, and everything looked like it was bought from Ikea. And the handmade arts and crafts are long gone, replaced by cheap cellphone covers and other cheap plastic crap mass produced in the Chinese mainland. They have lost their 'art' if that makes sense. The guy who made figures our of clay in his fishing village has a son who doesn't want to make clay figures, he wants a job at the iPhone factory. That kind of thing.

The world is getting small. I have seen the future, and its pretty overpopulated with people. Sci-fi writers of the 1960s nailed it. And where humans go, poverty follows. Poverty that is impossible to describe. Children growing up in trash who don't know any better. Entire slums manufacturing whatever they can from the crap thrown aside by the upper classes. And this is everywhere. I don't care how hard you have it in the US, you don't know poverty. The fact you can turn on your tap and out comes potable water is a luxury BILLIONS on this planet will never have. We really live in another dimension here. Its no wonder so many want to come here.

I have been to Europe, Central America, the Caribbean as well, although I haven't been to Greece or Italy, which I probably would love. I have been all around the US too. I traveled around parts of the US just in my SUV by myself, sometimes with a girlfriend, and it was some of the best times of my life. I have owned three Mustangs, but my Ford Explorer is my favorite car of all time:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48438996032_d3d2df8d2e_z.jpg)

I would typically stick to campgrounds, but if I couldn't make it to one, my backup plan was:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48438853721_7ee5270980_z.jpg)

Breakfast in Utah:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48438809827_9781eef51e_z.jpg)

Breakfast in the Smokeys:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48438845951_e531eb451f_z.jpg)


My problem with arriving somewhere is that I don't want to see tourists. I don't want to rush through tour bus stops. My ideas of travel is to rent an SUV and drive around on my own like I did in the US. Eat where the locals eat, drink where the locals drink. But that isn't always safe either. I don't really want to go to countries that don't speak English either or have a corrupt legal system, so that rules out a lot.

I guess I am drawn to places where I could rent an SUV for three weeks, and bounce around staying at small hotels or campgrounds and taking in the country and landscape. I would love to drive around New Zealand, Australia, and Scotland if I could, and visit the more-remote places in those countries.

And I think bouncing around the islands in the South Pacific would be cool too. What more would you need besides a backpack?

And Cuba before Starbucks and McDonalds moves in.

I guess I have come to realize that the last exotic places on earth are the ones not built up by man. And with all the pollution, trash, climate change going on, I don't know how much longer these places will remain as they are, and those are the ones I seek out the most. And so much of it is fenced off private property.

If you think like me, I can make a few recommendations... one of which is Grand Teton. I love this place. Its right outside of Jackson, WY, and even has Jackson Hole Airport pretty much in the park. Lots of campgrounds there. It gets overshadowed because Yellowstone is just north of it. The best part is most of the visitors don't hike deep into the park, so once you get away from the crowds its an amazing place. Here is a pic of me in Cascade Canyon on the way to Solitude lake:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48438656286_57c1a27a96_z.jpg)

Grand Teton is worth googling. And since I mentioned Yellowstone. . . let me say this. Yellowstone is a unique place. You will see some crazy things there, from the Geysers to literally boiling mud. I came across boiling mud on a trail and it freaked me out. I learned later a wolf fell in some, and eventually died a painful death a week later. It can be a dangerous place. But that is what makes Yellowstone great. Its getting off the figure 8 and the morons stopping traffic because they see a wolf 2 miles away. Its not a zoo but people treat it like one. Def spend some time at places like Old Faithful and so one, but set time aside for lesser known trails, and that is where the magic is at. And that is the problem with Yellowstone, its just too big. You could spend a month there and only scrape the surface. And if you just stick to the road, you'll miss 99% of it.
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: KTG17 on August 02, 2019, 03:14:09 PM
Found one of my fav pics on my phone. This was taken in Arizona. I love northern Arizona. I have been to the Grand Canyon 4 times. Camped at it, stayed at the el Tovar, and hiked almost down to the bottom (getting out is one of the hardest things I have ever had to do).

But driving on the open road, with a full tank of gas... no traffic. I didn't see another car for miles at a time. I had to take this picture as I was driving along.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48438821337_3dc4e23dba_z.jpg)

But now when I look at it, I only see the fences on either side of the road. All that space, and you are limited to a strip of it. This is what I mean about the world getting smaller. And lame!
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: Padre on August 08, 2019, 12:03:38 AM
Wow KTG17. That last pic. Wow.

This morning my boys agreed to help me with a bit of research for my warhammer campaign. The Skaven are making an appearance so I took my lads down into the under-city of Chester to find out what we could about life down there!

(https://i.imgur.com/NOfY3Jp.jpg)
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on August 10, 2019, 12:47:08 AM
Yes, cool!  I want to visit Padre, or at least where he's been exploring lately.  :icon_biggrin: :::cheers:::
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on August 10, 2019, 01:38:03 PM
This looks like a cool place to explore ...

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Gaztelugatxe%2c+Spain&form=wsbs01&filters=IsConversation:%22True%22+BTEPKey:%22Encyclo_42%22&trivia=1
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: Warlord on August 12, 2019, 12:36:41 AM
Thanks for sharing KTG. You are right in the way the world is getting a bit more samey. We went to Singapore 6 years ago and it was kinda like that - more standardised.
Where is Australia did you go/live?

Cool picture (and place to explore) Padre!
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: Padre on August 12, 2019, 10:01:44 AM
It's the canal side beneath the city walls of Chester. My dad lives there and whenever we go to visit the boys want to do an early morning circumambulation of the city's circumvallation! This time we did stretches below the walls also instead of staying on the parapet. Of course, being boys (me included),  we always stop at a certain wooden park to play for half an hour or so. All this buys time for Ruth to do what women like to do at the start of the day!
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: Von Zorn on August 12, 2019, 11:19:47 AM
The under-city looks like a fun place to explore. I assume your adventures didn't escalate into hunting Skaven in the actual sewers!

There are meant to be catacombs beneath our Cathedral, which I'd love to explore! Speaking of which, I was there Friday evening as my sister was in a show that was on there, specifically the musical Oliver Twist. I do love these old buildings at dusk:

(https://i.postimg.cc/L4nVpR67/WP-20190809-20-56-14-Pro.jpg)
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: Padre on August 14, 2019, 09:44:14 PM
Oomph. That is nice. In response to your medieval Holy Place, Von Zorn, I'll show you another 'holy place', the stone circle (in Albion) I took my boys to a couple of weeks ago (actually in the woods near Masham, Ripon, called the 'Druids Temple' and built by a Victorian magnate to give the locals some paid work to do!)

(https://i.imgur.com/dulMPmh.jpg)

The pile of stones you see here went all the way up to the heavens. Honest! You believe me, don't you?
(https://i.imgur.com/kOlRXXt.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/s9dJ3Rh.jpg)

My brave boys even entered the dark cave of an inner sanctum beyond the second layer of circle, where a great sacrifice stone lay! (I told the boys the stone was where the faeries and goblins had their feasts.)
(https://i.imgur.com/UykToU4.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/osmrxl4.jpg)

Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on August 14, 2019, 09:48:30 PM
Wow, Padre is taking his boys to visit that island place off the coast of Marienburg somewhere up there. :icon_eek: :icon_wink:
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on August 17, 2019, 01:39:48 PM
This looks nice ...

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=ice+lake+basin+colorado&FORM=wsbs01&filters=IsConversation:%22True%22+BTEPKey:%22Encyclo_WL_IceLakesBasinCO%22&trivia=1
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on August 25, 2019, 10:23:32 PM
This looks like a good reason to visit Belgium ...

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=wallonia+belgium&FORM=HDRSC2

The W-E Bash over there is another. :icon_wink:
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: Feanor Fire Heart on August 28, 2019, 03:45:00 PM
My wife is being head hunted for a job potentially in Thousand Oaks CA. I did a google of Thousand Oaks CA and found this home on the market for $29.9 mil

It looks like a Roman Senator lived here! Or a Spanish Count.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/100-W-Potrero-Rd-Thousand-Oaks-CA-91361/96115130_zpid/? (https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/100-W-Potrero-Rd-Thousand-Oaks-CA-91361/96115130_zpid/?)

Seriously, go through those pictures. I live as a caveman in comparison.   :Ohmy:

(https://photos.zillowstatic.com/cc_ft_1536/ISib4eou2qvm3q1000000000.webp)
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: KTG17 on August 28, 2019, 05:19:51 PM
Damn, you would need a whole staff to take care of that house. Imagine all the dusting that would have to be done.

I spend a lot of time looking at rich people's houses in Colorado. Here's a sample:

https://www.christiesrealestate.com/sales/co-usa/price-high-sort

I dream of owning my own valley, with owning the peaks around it, so I am the only one it it, and I see no lights from other houses.

(https://images.gtsstatic.net/reno/imagereader.aspx?imageurl=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.photos.sparkplatform.com%2Fags%2F20180613171555298452000000-o.jpg%3F2018-06-19&option=N&idlisting=listingmedia&w=640&permitphotoenlargement=false)

(https://images.gtsstatic.net/reno/imagereader.aspx?imageurl=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.photos.sparkplatform.com%2Ftel%2F20190730231040797034000000-o.jpg%3F2019-08-05&option=N&idlisting=listingmedia&w=640&permitphotoenlargement=false)

(https://images.gtsstatic.net/reno/imagereader.aspx?imageurl=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.photos.sparkplatform.com%2Ftel%2F20190730231217979514000000-o.jpg%3F2019-08-05&option=N&idlisting=listingmedia&w=640&permitphotoenlargement=false)

(https://images.gtsstatic.net/reno/imagereader.aspx?imageurl=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.photos.sparkplatform.com%2Ftel%2F20151216184954705324000000-o.jpg%3F2017-12-28&option=N&idlisting=listingmedia&w=640&permitphotoenlargement=false)

(https://images.gtsstatic.net/reno/imagereader.aspx?imageurl=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.photos.sparkplatform.com%2Ftel%2F20151216184928772246000000-o.jpg%3F2017-12-28&option=N&idlisting=listingmedia&w=640&permitphotoenlargement=false)

The houses aren't even what I am looking at, although its nice then there is a nice house. But I would happily live in a trailer for some of these views and properties.

I don't need much! Just like $50 million!
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on September 01, 2019, 02:05:58 PM
Been to Colorado a couple of times.  Once when I was too young to really appreciate it and hardly recall it.  Second several years or more after college when the trip wasn't enough, and would love to return at some point.

- - -

This looks like a nice place to visit ...

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Yorkshire%2c+England
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: Midaski on September 01, 2019, 05:04:16 PM
Padre country GP  :biggriin:
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on September 01, 2019, 10:04:22 PM
Oh I am well aware.  Can't wait to make the trip some day.  And when I do, a visit to Padre ... the man, the myth, the legend.
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on September 09, 2019, 10:04:23 PM
Here's a wonderful spot ...

https://www.bing.com/search?q=acadia+national+park+maine&filters=IsConversation:%22True%22+BTEPKey:%22Encyclo_WL_MilkyWayAcadiaNPMaine%22&FORM=EMSDS0

I've been several times, it is gorgeous, and worth going again.  Only National Park in New England too.  Although the White Mountain National Forest ain't bad either. :icon_cool:
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on September 14, 2019, 09:14:56 PM
Australia is still a country I would love to visit, this should be added there to go see..

https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=windjana+gorge
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: orcyboy on September 15, 2019, 05:03:57 AM
Carrizo Plain National monument in California is a nice little gem I found years ago. 90% of the time its a desert but if the rains are right and you hit it in right time of the year (February-early April) you might get lucky and see the whole valley spring to life with wild flowers.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48735212572_72e09bea63_b.jpg)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48735170171_47fa597a8a_b.jpg)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48735353072_ed23d9bb27_b.jpg)


At least once a year I also make a trek to Parkfield CA and the surrounding Diablo/Temblor Mountain range. Something about the rolling golden hills spotted with sage oaks really does it for me. If you're ever in the Paso Robles or San Luis Obispo area I recommend a drive along the Parkfield Grade road.

My old photo really doesn't do it justice:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48735277862_ca70a76387_h.jpg)

https://duckduckgo.com/?q=parkfield+california&t=chromentp&atb=v149-1&iax=images&ia=images
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on September 16, 2019, 12:19:18 PM
Wow, lots of flowers there, looks wonderful!

- - -

Here's another spot on the Maine coast ...

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Sunrise+at+Portland+Lighthouse%2c+Maine
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on September 18, 2019, 03:19:18 PM
Speaking of coastlines ... this looks like a wonderful place ...

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=henningsvaer+islands%2c+lofoten&qpvt=Henningsvaer+islands%2c+Lofoten&FORM=IGRE
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: Realjuan on September 22, 2019, 07:44:34 AM
Colorado looks really nice, @KTG17

This our from our last hiking trip in southern France + a little bit of the area around Turin, Italy.
(https://i.imgur.com/a2pJZ64.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/M0hYco5.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/HgfwvMI.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Ye4ewsa.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/yBBG9VL.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/FsaYWMW.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/KCCqEQ7.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/SRHy6CA.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/xstuqjx.jpg)
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on September 22, 2019, 07:51:51 AM
Turin Italy looks gorgeous! :icon_biggrin:
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on September 23, 2019, 02:48:38 AM
I would love to go see this ...

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=rupea+romania&FORM=wsbs01&filters=IsConversation:%22True%22+BTEPKey:%22Encyclo_WL_RupeaCitadelRomania%22&trivia=1

I'm in the process of slowly developing fluff for this thread, including some amendments to the time line in the first post.

For now ... I would love to go see this ...

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=rupea+romania&FORM=wsbs01&filters=IsConversation:%22True%22+BTEPKey:%22Encyclo_WL_RupeaCitadelRomania%22&trivia=1

This location is almost how I picture the Citadel for my Averland characters who live on the Aver River across the ferry from cattle market in the Stirland town of Scheibbs.

I have yet to give the main small town a name, but the town is situated at the corner of where a stream flows into the Aver River from the south (not on most maps) and into the hills to the southeast, and the dirt road from the ferry leads down along the east bank of the stream, past the Citadel on the rocky knoll to the east, and all the way south to a small vassal village protected by a two towered keep with a double gate and a small moat surrounding it, and from here a footpath extends out to the Town of Bieswang on the main northerly east to west road from Averheim to Pfungzig.  Forming the center of the main small town near the Aver River is the road that goes west crossing the stream via a small stone bridge and into the woods where there is a logging camp with another vassal village, and the road goes east along the Aver River to the town of Sauerapfel in The Moot.

Besides lumber from the logging camp, and cattle from the local farms in the hills, the main small town is surrounded by vineyards which are the primary source of the wealth in the area. The main white grape is Reisling, although Sauvignon Blanc is also a specialty, while the primary red grape is Cabernet Sauvignon, with Cabernet Bretonnia grown as well.  Since 2401, one grower has been giving a go to Tilean Primitivo, yet rarely has their been a very good year.  For some reason, red raspberries also grow well here, and this helps provide a lucrative trade with the halflings of The Moot.

The Aver River Regiment is based at the Citadel and has the responsibility of patrolling the Aver River to the edge of the woods in the west all the way along the Aver River and along the border of The Moot, frequently traveling through the southern edge of Mootland, and to and along the Blue Reach all the way to the World's Edge Mountains.  They've often found themselves battling bandits, beastmen, orcs and goblins, undead, and of course unruly Stirlanders.  The latter has been known to hurt the cattle trade from time to time.

Going to post this in my fluff thread on my Averland characters ...
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: Realjuan on September 23, 2019, 05:46:28 AM
yeah, that looks reallly nice. Perfect for some fluff locations. I'll check your fluff thread, since I have not visit it in a while.
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: KTG17 on September 23, 2019, 08:15:48 PM
@Realjuan

Awesome pics man, I can almost feel the cool air and breathe in the pure oxygen.

I am always amazed that Europe has vast open areas that aren't developed. Considering how long its been around for, I would just think everywhere is over-developed by now.

I was looking at pics of Montana just before I saw these. I have such a bug to move out west. I live in the South though, and aren't really sure I could handle the winter year after year. I used to live up in the North East, and it got old really quick. But I am so tired of people and congestion that all I want is to be where few people are now. I can't imagine how bad ass it would be to wake up, make a cup of coffee, walk out to my patio overlooking some mountains in the distance, and watch elk graze.

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH SOMEONE GIVE ME 50 MILLION SO I CAN GO BUY MY REMOTE DREAM HOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on September 25, 2019, 10:47:49 AM
I like this bridge ...

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=besalu+catalonia ...

It would be neat to make a small scale model of something like  that.
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on September 29, 2019, 03:08:16 PM
This looks lovely ...

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=maroon+bells+colorado&qpvt=Maroon+Bells+Colorado&FORM=IARRSM
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on October 02, 2019, 10:07:12 AM
Not considered going to Sri Lanka before, although this might be neat to see ...

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=nine+arch+bridge+sri+lanka&FORM=wsbs01

However, not on the high priority list.
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on October 03, 2019, 10:52:38 AM
I'd like to go here some day ...

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=ecola+state+park+oregon&qpvt=ecola+state+park+oregon&FORM=IARRSM

And this would be interesting to see ...

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=wuling+mountains+china&FORM=hpbap1
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on October 06, 2019, 02:16:41 PM
This is in Denmark, and I think it would be neat to see it in person ...

https://www.effekt.dk/camp
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: Warlord on October 07, 2019, 08:18:16 PM
Just had dinner here:

https://images.app.goo.gl/gN2WCDQ2eS8yuBTV7 (https://images.app.goo.gl/gN2WCDQ2eS8yuBTV7)

Ammoudi Bay. Beautiful. At night also crazy spectacular.

Been in Santorini this week. Fly out in 24 hrs back to Athens.
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: KTG17 on October 07, 2019, 08:23:30 PM
What did you have to eat?!?

Looks awesome.
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on October 08, 2019, 01:46:44 AM
Looks like quite the spot. :icon_cool:
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on October 08, 2019, 12:50:21 PM
Here's a gorgeous looking place in Norway ...

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=senja+norway
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: Warlord on October 09, 2019, 12:21:51 AM
What did you have to eat?!?

Looks awesome.

Octopus. So yummy and fresh.

They sun dry it there, then cook it over coals and put it in a little sauce. Yum. Miss it already.


It was pretty special there.
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: KTG17 on October 09, 2019, 02:41:06 AM
Oh man, octopus are such cool creatures.
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: Warlord on October 09, 2019, 05:56:38 AM
I know. Makes one hesitant. But yeah.
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: Fidelis von Sigmaringen on October 09, 2019, 08:18:25 AM
Oh man, octopus are such cool creatures.

Octopuses or octopodes.

(https://static.wixstatic.com/media/93380d_39b8b24ba0e741b3801090cee6af6b8b~mv2_d_1800_1800_s_2.jpg)
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: Artobans Ghost on October 09, 2019, 10:20:56 AM
Santorini is a magical place. Did you sit on the cliff face, have dinner and watch the sun set over that harbour?
I had a mousaka and wine there. I had an octopus stew casserole in thessolonika that was really good. I was travelling with a couple of Germans and a guy from Saskatoon. The Canuck was full boar till I told him what he was eating and the fork stopped halfway to his mouth and that was it. Good laugh to be had for me and the Germans.
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: KTG17 on October 09, 2019, 01:24:45 PM
STOP EATING OCTOPUSES!!! 

Try the fish!
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: Artobans Ghost on October 09, 2019, 01:39:28 PM
STOP EATING OCTOPUSES!!! 

Try the fish!

Lol!
I’m gonna pull a Trudeau and say that was in 1985 and I was 21 so any possible mistakes I made should be forgiven on the basis that I was young and didn’t know better 😺
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: KTG17 on October 09, 2019, 02:26:07 PM
Okay its official. I am doing one of my week-long exploring trips to Colorado next year around April/May. I have been obsessing over Colorado the last year and just going to fly into Denver, rent an SUV, and explore the state for a week, jumping from campground to campground if I can, otherwise hitting whatever I can find at the end of each day.

Been hitting Google Street View checking out random places and I just are amazed at what I am finding.

Take Ouray for example, a town like 5 blocks by 6 blocks in the mountains:

https://www.google.com/maps/@38.0228855,-107.6715225,3a,75y,196.91h,82.56t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1szocUknnSC8tjMqXdUdTPtg!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

I have no idea what these people do for work.

Ouray is on the Million Dollar Highway, so miles and miles of this:

https://www.google.com/maps/@38.0000628,-107.6611669,3a,75y,134.75h,92.43t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sOOSAlb4uBTWkyexX6fo0cg!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

Telluride, which might be a touristy place as I think skiing is popular in the area, but another tiny town:

https://www.google.com/maps/@37.9377241,-107.8129009,3a,75y,112.33h,85.58t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s39PkHRM02oK8BmvmbFLkvQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

I would like to sit on this spot for a few hours, or one like it, which there seem to be hundreds:

https://www.google.com/maps/@39.921569,-105.672444,3a,75y,38.64h,92.95t/data=!3m8!1e1!3m6!1sAF1QipPH-H7wTriSiFGaXcq6UzaRtI0ThVjOMH-AAMxR!2e10!3e11!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipPH-H7wTriSiFGaXcq6UzaRtI0ThVjOMH-AAMxR%3Dw203-h100-k-no-pi0-ya340-ro-0-fo100!7i9000!8i4500

or here

https://www.google.com/maps/@39.3961807,-106.5113777,3a,75y,282.46h,89.34t/data=!3m8!1e1!3m6!1sAF1QipOIgqAMGanjY2uxCcqIT3cOVGkKd8FXutZxiUN8!2e10!3e11!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipOIgqAMGanjY2uxCcqIT3cOVGkKd8FXutZxiUN8%3Dw203-h100-k-no-pi-10-ya351-ro-0-fo100!7i8000!8i4000

or here

https://www.google.com/maps/@39.426684,-106.4497872,3a,75y,326.45h,86.47t/data=!3m8!1e1!3m6!1sAF1QipOhyLZibDTqgNALbE8Py8qVqySX38rMe0EtHASu!2e10!3e11!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipOhyLZibDTqgNALbE8Py8qVqySX38rMe0EtHASu%3Dw203-h100-k-no-pi0-ya261-ro-0-fo100!7i8704!8i4352

or here

https://www.google.com/maps/@40.2823065,-105.6647235,3a,75y,355.33h,88.03t/data=!3m8!1e1!3m6!1sAF1QipPrNDzCdvZLvxs-jHG4UZKzMNzqYpNy1qK2RdVk!2e10!3e11!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipPrNDzCdvZLvxs-jHG4UZKzMNzqYpNy1qK2RdVk%3Dw203-h100-k-no-pi-16.406437-ya346.65182-ro-0-fo100!7i8704!8i4352

or here

https://www.google.com/maps/@40.2139974,-105.6795309,3a,75y,103.5h,80.94t/data=!3m8!1e1!3m6!1sAF1QipMA6aT0YfWeGPuEt2kWcEfTht71B5QTjYo4m12d!2e10!3e11!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipMA6aT0YfWeGPuEt2kWcEfTht71B5QTjYo4m12d%3Dw203-h100-k-no-pi-10-ya328-ro0-fo100!7i8704!8i4352

for gods sake!

https://www.google.com/maps/@40.3361643,-105.6013857,3a,75y,190.15h,71.66t/data=!3m8!1e1!3m6!1sAF1QipOo0E4IR002aq-arnVeT_Tan9x2Bze5pZM5QzoI!2e10!3e11!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipOo0E4IR002aq-arnVeT_Tan9x2Bze5pZM5QzoI%3Dw203-h100-k-no-pi-3.6054182-ya353.2647-ro0-fo100!7i10328!8i5164

essentially wherever the least amount of people are the better.

Honestly if you just zoom in on Colorado itself, and click any of the capture spots off any of the roads, I think you will be impressed.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Colorado/@38.9807315,-107.7935882,7z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x874014749b1856b7:0xc75483314990a7ff!8m2!3d39.5500507!4d-105.7820674

Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on October 21, 2019, 05:18:52 PM
That looks and sounds like fun!

Here's a place I want to go ...

https://www.bing.com/search?q=lake+lugano+switzerland&filters=IsConversation:%22True%22+BTWLKey:%22LakeLuganoSwitzerland%22+BTWLType:%22Trivia%22&FORM=EMSDS0

... badly.
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: Warlord on October 24, 2019, 10:20:35 AM
STOP EATING OCTOPUSES!!! 

Try the fish!

Lol!
I’m gonna pull a Trudeau and say that was in 1985 and I was 21 so any possible mistakes I made should be forgiven on the basis that I was young and didn’t know better 😺

I have no such concern. They were delicious.
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on October 25, 2019, 12:28:01 AM
This looks like a cool place to visit ...

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=stein+am+rhein+switzerland&FORM=wsbs01
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on October 28, 2019, 12:59:27 PM
This looks nice ...

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=na+pali+coast%2c+kauai%2c+hawaii&qpvt=Na+Pali+Coast%2c+Kauai%2c+Hawaii&FORM=IARRSM

Wasn't sure I ever saw myself being interested in going to Hawaii, but after those pictures, maybe.
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: Padre on October 28, 2019, 10:20:12 PM
My boys at the top of Mam Tor in the Derbyshire High Peaks over Castleton today ...

(https://i.imgur.com/qEw03iA.jpg)

And here my boys and Ruth climb down from the top on a shortcut I found. I went ahead to catch them if they fell!

(https://i.imgur.com/Sm0Q4ID.jpg)
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on October 28, 2019, 11:33:30 PM
Looks like they're having too much fun!

Do they have trees there? :icon_wink:
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: Padre on October 28, 2019, 11:37:12 PM
Down at the bottom, yes. The Norman Castle of Peveril by the town is now in the trees. I could see it through binoculars from the top.
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on October 29, 2019, 02:26:24 AM
Well then, have Norman Castle, want to see it!
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: KTG17 on November 01, 2019, 01:49:59 PM
They look like they will turn out to be fine chaps!
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on November 02, 2019, 09:40:27 PM
This would be a neat placer to go ...

https://www.bing.com/search?q=jardim+do+mar+portugal&filters=IsConversation%3A%22True%22+BTWLKey%3A%22MadeiraIslandPortugal%22+BTWLType%3A%22Trivia%22&FORM=EMSDS0
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on November 05, 2019, 08:48:57 AM
I'm going to see this place really soon!

(https://renehoeflaak.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/iphonerene2015tmjan2016-503.jpg)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sint-Niklaas
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on November 05, 2019, 11:56:14 AM
 :icon_cool: :::cheers:::
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: KTG17 on November 08, 2019, 09:07:36 PM
I think you all need to see this property and imagine.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1800-Triple-Creek-Ranch-Rd-Silverthorne-CO-80498/2088806170_zpid/
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on November 08, 2019, 09:21:16 PM
Wow.  :icon_eek: :icon_lol:
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: Warlord on November 09, 2019, 01:38:03 PM
I'm going to see this place really soon!

(https://renehoeflaak.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/iphonerene2015tmjan2016-503.jpg)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sint-Niklaas

Saw this place last year. Was pretty special.
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: warhammerlord_soth on November 12, 2019, 08:14:34 AM
It was. You still hold the distance record...
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on November 13, 2019, 09:35:45 AM
It was. You still hold the distance record...

And will be an undisputed Munchkin victor.. for a long time to come most likely  :-D
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: Warlord on November 14, 2019, 07:08:16 AM
 :happy:
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on November 22, 2019, 01:51:17 PM
I'd like to see this ...

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=besalu+catalonia
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on December 05, 2019, 09:57:25 AM
Looks like a nice covered bridge here ...

https://www.bing.com/search?q=west+montrose+bridge+canada&filters=IsConversation%3A%22True%22+BTWLKey%3A%22WestMontroseBridgeOntario%22+BTWLType%3A%22Trivia%22&FORM=EMSDS0
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on December 08, 2019, 07:53:35 AM

I've got a surprise trip south of Chicago this week. Anyone know of anything interesting thereabouts? I've been downtown, west and north...but never really stopped south of the city....
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on December 10, 2019, 01:14:50 PM
Murlough Bay looks nice ...

https://www.bing.com/search?q=murlough+bay+northern+ireland&filters=IsConversation%3A%22True%22+BTWLKey%3A%22MurloughBayCoAntrimIreland%22+BTWLType%3A%22Trivia%22&FORM=EMSDS0
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on December 10, 2019, 03:31:42 PM
Cape Flattery in Washington ...

https://www.bing.com/search?q=Cape+Flattery%2C+Clallam+County%2C+Washington&filters=IsConversation%3a%22True%22+BTEPKey:%22Encyclo_WL_CapeFlatteryOlympicPeninsulaWA%22&FORM=EMSDS0
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on December 17, 2019, 02:04:56 AM
This looks good ...

https://www.bing.com/maps?q=leavenworth%2C%20wa
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on December 20, 2019, 06:52:02 PM
In northern Italy ...

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=mello%2c+lombardy%2c+italy&qpvt=mello%2c+lombardy%2c+italy&FORM=IGRE
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on December 24, 2019, 02:00:17 AM
Looks wonderful ...

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=river+loisach&qpvt=river+loisach&FORM=IARRSM
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on December 27, 2019, 01:15:50 PM
Although not on my high priority list, this looks nice ...

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Nuwara+Eliya+Sri+Lanka
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on January 11, 2020, 08:07:19 PM
futarasan jinja nikko japan

(https://images.japan-experience.com/guide-japon/2030/s380x280/nikko-shinkyo-bridge.jpg)

(http://www.all-free-photos.com/images/japon/PI90804-hr.jpg)
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on January 18, 2020, 11:29:58 PM
This looks cool ...

https://www.bing.com/search?q=durdevica+tara+bridge&filters=IsConversation:%22True%22+BTWLKey:%22DurdevicaTaraBridge%22+BTWLType:%22Trivia%22&FORM=EMSDS0
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on April 11, 2020, 02:11:17 PM
With all the covid 19 stuff, traveling anywhere soon isn't making much sense.

However, this looks like a neat place to go ...

https://www.bing.com/search?q=Point%20of%20Arches,%20Olympic%20National%20Park,%20Washington

Maybe someday.
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on April 14, 2020, 04:32:44 PM
Have always wanted to go to Iceland.  And now I have another reason ...

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Kerlingarfj%c3%b6ll%2c+Iceland&FORM=wsbs01&filters=IsConversation:%22True%22+BTEPKey:%22Encyclo_WL_HikersKerlingarfjollIceland%22&trivia=1
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on April 14, 2020, 08:25:57 PM
Jackson Wyoming ...

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=jackson+lake+wyoming&FORM=wsbs01&filters=IsConversation:%22True%22+BTEPKey:%22Encyclo_WL_GrandTetonsJacksonWY%22&trivia=1
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on April 16, 2020, 09:23:27 PM
The pennisula where this is located, the whole area looks like it'd be a wonderful adventure ...

https://www.bing.com/search?q=wharariki+beach%2C+south+island%2C+new+zealand
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on May 02, 2020, 04:38:31 PM
This is in Argentina up on the border near Paraguay ...

https://www.bing.com/maps?q=igauzu%20falls%20argentina
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on May 08, 2020, 03:36:25 PM
In northern Chile ...

 https://www.bing.com/search?q=torres+del+paine+national+park+chilean+patagonia&filters=IsConversation:%22True%22+BTWLKey:%22TorresDelPaineParkChile%22+BTWLType:%22Trivia%22&FORM=EMSDS0
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on May 18, 2020, 04:56:51 PM
This looks like a cool peninsula to visit ...

https://www.bing.com/search?q=porto+venere+italy&filters=IsConversation:%22True%22+BTWLKey:%22PortoVenereLiguriaItaly%22+BTWLType:%22Trivia%22&FORM=EMSDS0
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on May 20, 2020, 01:44:25 PM
Check this out ... http://www.wargearstudio.com/field-trips/york

It even says you can walk all the way around the city on the old walls! :icon_cool: :::cheers:::

Where are some plane tickets to York? :icon_wink:
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: Padre on May 20, 2020, 02:39:41 PM
York is great. Certain wall sections are closed for very long term repairs. Another example is Chester where my father lives. Whenever I visit with my two boys we always get up early one morning and do the full wall circuit.
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: Midaski on May 22, 2020, 03:14:06 PM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-52722380

Not a place you can visit at the moment, but interesting.
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on May 22, 2020, 03:50:34 PM
I presume they let folks walk out on to it?
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on May 24, 2020, 03:17:49 PM
This looks like an interesting spot to see, but not sure I'll be going to such a place in this life time ...

https://www.bing.com/search?q=guatape+colombia&filters=IsConversation:%22True%22+BTWLKey:%22GuatapeColombia%22+BTWLType:%22Trivia%22&FORM=EMSDS0
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on May 28, 2020, 02:40:06 AM
This looks like a place I'd like to see ...

https://www.bing.com/search?q=Sagres%2C%20Algarve%2C%20Portugal
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on May 30, 2020, 01:35:40 AM
This looks like its gorgeous ...

https://www.bing.com/search?q=lake+wanaka+new+zealand&filters=IsConversation%3a%22True%22+BTEPKey:%22Encyclo_WL_WanakaTreeNZ%22&FORM=EMSDS0
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on June 02, 2020, 11:27:09 PM
Vineyards in Germany!

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=w%c3%bcrttemberg+vineyards+germany&FORM=wsbs01&filters=IsConversation:%22True%22+BTEPKey:%22Encyclo_WL_VineyardsStuttgartGermany%22&trivia=1
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on June 09, 2020, 06:33:09 PM
A National Park in Montenagro ...

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=biogradska+gora+national+park+montenegro&FORM=wsbs01&filters=IsConversation:%22True%22+BTEPKey:%22Encyclo_WL_BiogradskoLakeMontenegro%22&trivia=1
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on June 20, 2020, 06:59:59 PM
Probably won't be going here anytime too soon, if ever ...

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=zhangjiajie+national+forest+park&form=wsbs01&filters=IsConversation:%22True%22+BTEPKey:%22Encyclo_WL_ZhangjiajieParkChina%22&trivia=1&first=1&scenario=ImageBasicHover
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Post by: Realjuan on June 20, 2020, 09:21:13 PM
Just saw that you liked Vineyards in Germany.
This is close to my place like 30 minutes, and its a great place to hike in spring when the weather still a little bit cold.
Cant find any good pictures from this year, so this is all I have
(https://i.imgur.com/hArRJiK.jpg)
https://www.google.com/search?q=kaiserstuhl&rlz=1C1CHBF_enDE858DE858&sxsrf=ALeKk025WnJk1duWwhj34mjM5z7YMGd08g:1592687795369&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjJiZ-yqJHqAhXJyKYKHWE1DIMQ_AUoAnoECBYQBA&biw=2560&bih=937#imgrc=SWO1lJcamKXySM
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Post by: GamesPoet on June 20, 2020, 10:07:42 PM
Oh that does look gorgeous.

I can not wait to travel to Europe, so many things to see! :icon_cool: :::cheers:::
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Post by: GamesPoet on June 26, 2020, 04:13:58 AM
This looks grand ...

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=barberino+val+d%27elsa&form=wsbs01&filters=IsConversation:%22True%22+BTEPKey:%22Encyclo_WL_BarberinoValDelsaItaly%22&trivia=1&first=1&scenario=ImageBasicHover

Of course I will have to wait for such traveling dreams to materialize with the current health issue.
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Post by: GamesPoet on July 04, 2020, 04:01:57 PM
Another place to maybe visit some day ...

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=calanques+de+piana+corsica+france&form=wsbs01&filters=IsConversation:%22True%22+BTEPKey:%22Encyclo_WL_CorsicaIslandFrance%22&trivia=1&first=1&scenario=ImageBasicHover
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Post by: GamesPoet on July 05, 2020, 04:02:54 PM
This is in Poland ...

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=morskie+oko&qpvt=morskie+oko&form=IARRSM&first=1&scenario=ImageBasicHover
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Post by: GamesPoet on August 01, 2020, 02:13:54 PM
This looks like a neat area ...

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=murray+river+australia&qft=+filterui:photo-photo&form=wsbs01&filters=IsConversation:%22True%22+BTEPKey:%22Encyclo_WL_MurrayRiverAustralia%22&trivia=1&first=1&scenario=ImageBasicHover
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Post by: Novogord on August 03, 2020, 06:32:29 AM
Another place to maybe visit some day ...

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=calanques+de+piana+corsica+france&form=wsbs01&filters=IsConversation:%22True%22+BTEPKey:%22Encyclo_WL_CorsicaIslandFrance%22&trivia=1&first=1&scenario=ImageBasicHover
A very nice place to go to :-) I've been their once when I was much younger.
The only problem is that they speak French!
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Post by: GamesPoet on August 04, 2020, 09:14:14 PM
I look forward to some day visiting here ...

https://www.bing.com/search?q=Edinburgh+Castle%2C+Scotland
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Post by: Padre on August 04, 2020, 10:05:00 PM
Been to Edinburgh a lot of times. Great place (on a sunny day.)

Here are my two boys at Castlerigg stone circle near Keswick in the Lake District (far north of England). We met an American family there that made me think of a lot of you guys!

(https://i.imgur.com/bXabpz2.jpg)
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Post by: GamesPoet on August 05, 2020, 12:19:15 AM
Looks like a blimey day in England there! :icon_biggrin: :::cheers:::
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Post by: Padre on August 05, 2020, 03:41:23 PM
I don't think 'blimey' means what you think it means GP. It is a colloquial expression of surprise, something like 'jeepers' or ' wow'!  :wink:
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Post by: GamesPoet on August 05, 2020, 03:43:54 PM
Look at the weather pattern behind those two youngsters in that picture. :icon_biggrin:
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Post by: Henerius on August 05, 2020, 06:09:36 PM
Looks like a blimey day in England there! :icon_biggrin: :::cheers:::
Edinburgh  :unsure:
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Post by: GamesPoet on August 05, 2020, 07:34:51 PM
Looks like a blimey day in England there! :icon_biggrin: :::cheers:::
Edinburgh  :unsure:
Padre mentioned Keswick in the description of his picture ... my understanding is that this is in northwest England.  But heck, maybe it was in Scotland at one time, and Henerius is one of those Scottish rebels who still considers it to be so. :icon_wink:
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Post by: Midaski on August 05, 2020, 09:17:58 PM

I thought you were looking for "Cor Blimey, Mary Poppins" ... ...

... ... ... channelling your Dick Van Dyke there, GP.     :biggriin:
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Post by: GamesPoet on August 05, 2020, 09:22:30 PM
I've heard of Mary Poppins, but never read it, nor seen it.  Something to do with a umbrella that allows a lady to fly or some such, one of those rainy English myths I'm sure. :icon_wink: :icon_lol:
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Post by: GamesPoet on August 28, 2020, 10:08:00 PM
Looks like a cool castle to visit ...

https://www.bing.com/search?q=helf%C5%A1t%C3%BDn+castle+czech+republic&filters=IsConversation:%22True%22+BTWLKey:%22HelfstynCzechRepublic%22+BTWLType:%22Trivia%22&FORM=EMSDS0
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Post by: GamesPoet on October 02, 2020, 03:49:58 PM
I like bridges ...

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=sacred+bridge+futarasan+nikko+japan&form=wsbs01&filters=IsConversation:%22True%22+BTEPKey:%22Encyclo_WL_ShinkyoNikkoJapan%22&trivia=1&first=1&scenario=ImageBasicHover
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Post by: GamesPoet on November 29, 2020, 12:06:09 AM
This bridge in Scotland looks like a cool place to visit ...

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=sligachan+old+bridge+isle+of+skye+scotland&form=wsbs01&filters=IsConversation:%22True%22+BTEPKey:%22Encyclo_WL_SligachanScotland%22&trivia=1&first=1&tsc=ImageBasicHover&scenario=ImageBasicHover
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Post by: GamesPoet on November 30, 2020, 09:41:42 PM
Anybody up for a canoe ride :icon_question:

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=george+l+smith+state+park&form=wsbs01&filters=IsConversation:%22True%22+BTEPKey:%22Encyclo_WL_GeorgeSmithStateParkGeorgia%22&trivia=1&first=1&tsc=ImageBasicHover&scenario=ImageBasicHover
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Post by: GamesPoet on December 04, 2020, 08:56:44 PM
No takers on the canoe trip, eh?
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Post by: GamesPoet on December 04, 2020, 08:57:23 PM
This castle looks like a neat place to visit ...

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=bojnice+castle+slovakia&form=wsbs01&filters=IsConversation:%22True%22+BTEPKey:%22Encyclo_WL_BojniceCastleSlovakia%22&trivia=1&first=1&tsc=ImageBasicHover
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Post by: GamesPoet on January 01, 2021, 03:34:20 PM
A different place ... the Badlands of South Dakota with antelope and deer ... music by Thierry David "Silhoettes at Dusk" ...

 ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlSu_bHO61k
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Post by: GamesPoet on January 21, 2021, 09:08:53 PM
Here's a National Park that could be worth visiting ...

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=white+pocket+vermilion+cliffs+national+monument&form=wsbs01&filters=IsConversation:%22True%22+BTEPKey:%22Encyclo_WL_WhitePocketArizona%22&trivia=1&first=1&tsc=ImageBasicHover
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Post by: GamesPoet on January 22, 2021, 11:06:11 PM
I've considered going to Alaska for a visit on and off.  With this location here, it's back on ...

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=brooks+range+alaska&qft=+filterui:photo-photo&form=wsbs01&filters=IsConversation:%22True%22+BTEPKey:%22Encyclo_WL_BrooksRangeAlaska%22&trivia=1&first=1&tsc=ImageBasicHover
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Post by: GamesPoet on January 23, 2021, 03:18:13 PM
I'd enjoy visiting the Cornwall area ...

 https://www.bing.com/search?q=Cornwall%2C%20United%20Kingdom
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Post by: GamesPoet on January 25, 2021, 11:35:03 PM
This looks lovely in Norway ...

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=lofoten&qpvt=lofoten&form=IARRSM&first=1&tsc=ImageBasicHover
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Post by: GamesPoet on January 30, 2021, 07:16:53 PM
Ruins in Guatemala ...

https://www.bing.com/search?q=tikal+national+park&filters=IsConversation:%22True%22+BTWLKey:%22TikalParkGuatemala%22+BTWLType:%22Trivia%22&FORM=EMSDS0
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Post by: GamesPoet on February 16, 2021, 02:22:15 PM
This is a live feed from this morning in Venice, including San Marco Square with the Basilica and the Bell Tower with gorgeous blue sky and wispy clouds in the background ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfPNC2bXAkQ&pbjreload=101

It is Madi Gras, although of course with covid, most everything is not the way it usually is.
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Post by: GamesPoet on February 16, 2021, 02:28:12 PM
Ha! One guy was wearing a traditional pointy nosed plague mask.  How appropriate for the times! :icon_mrgreen: :::cheers:::
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Post by: GamesPoet on February 24, 2021, 12:23:38 AM
I would like to go see this ... Bran Castle in Romania ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHRcQmQ_hK0
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Post by: GamesPoet on March 27, 2021, 02:47:44 PM
Ten lesser visited towns in Italy ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLHRYSJf_pM
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Post by: GamesPoet on March 29, 2021, 10:32:42 PM
This looks like a peaceful spot to visit ...

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=cap+blanc-nez&qpvt=cap+blanc-nez&form=IARRSM&first=1&tsc=ImageBasicHover
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Post by: Orcshield778 on March 31, 2021, 06:20:24 PM
Hey Guys,
I’m dreaming of going to the states one day. As a European I think it is really interesting to visit all the big cities in America. Obviously, we also have some big cities, but they are just not as big as the american ones, espeically when it comes to size etc. I’m kinda scared though, like, how do you pay there? I mean sure with money, but i heard they only like to pay with credit cards. I personally only pay cash to keep track of my money. I read an article about credit cards, and i feel the need to get one before flying to America: https://www.fitformoney.de/kreditkarte-usa-test/ (it’s in German but can easily translated via google translate or other tools/sites for those who are interested).
Greetings,
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on March 31, 2021, 06:57:14 PM
In America they take cash as well.  However, having a credit card for things like hotel and plane reservations could be good, and car rentals.  Nowadays using a debit card is also ok, these get attached to a bank account and a person can use the card like cash with it coming directly from your account, sort of like a check except it is just based off of using the number on the debit card being associated with the bank account number.
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Post by: GamesPoet on April 17, 2021, 11:44:40 PM
In Argentina ...

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid's ranch ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwO7mSQTfog

And the scenery looks fabulous!

Here is another video with visitors apparently on vacation, and taking folks inside the ranch, plus there is lunch before, and lunch the next day during the festival ...

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsjMZx_dZ9Y

Yummm!
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Post by: GamesPoet on April 27, 2021, 02:22:34 PM
Here's a cool looking island off the southern coast of Iceland ...

 https://www.bing.com/maps?q=vestmannaeyjar+westman+islands&filters=IsConversation:%22True%22+BTWLKey:%22VestmannaeyjarIceland%22+BTWLType:%22Trivia%22&FORM=EMSDS0
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Post by: GamesPoet on April 29, 2021, 12:51:19 PM
Hadn't imagined I'd be interested in vsiiting Bulgaria, yet this place looks like it would be neat to see ...

 https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=kaliakra&qpvt=kaliakra&form=IARRSM&first=1&tsc=ImageBasicHover
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Post by: GamesPoet on May 01, 2021, 01:39:22 AM
Quite the landscape ...

 https://www.bing.com/search?q=western+desert+egypt&filters=IsConversation:%22True%22+BTWLKey:%22WesternDesertEgypt%22+BTWLType:%22Trivia%22&FORM=EMSDS0
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Post by: GamesPoet on May 06, 2021, 11:24:37 AM
Not surer where in Alaska the Brooks Range is, but it looks gorgeous ...

 https://www.bing.com/search?q=brooks+range&filters=IsConversation:%22True%22+BTWLKey:%22BrooksRangeAlaska%22+BTWLType:%22Trivia%22&FORM=EMSDS0
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Post by: GamesPoet on May 07, 2021, 12:06:41 PM
New Mexico ... this looks interesting ... think I'll have a planet in one of my 40K systems that looks like this ...

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=bisti%2fde-na-zin+wilderness&qpvt=bisti%2fde-na-zin+wilderness&form=IARRSM&first=1&tsc=ImageBasicHover
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Post by: Artobans Ghost on May 07, 2021, 01:05:57 PM
New Mexico ... this looks interesting ... think I'll have a planet in one of my 40K systems that looks like this ...

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=bisti%2fde-na-zin+wilderness&qpvt=bisti%2fde-na-zin+wilderness&form=IARRSM&first=1&tsc=ImageBasicHover

That would be a good environment for 40K for sure
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Post by: GamesPoet on May 10, 2021, 04:46:32 PM
Moscow ... Idaho that is ...

 https://www.bing.com/images/search?view=detailV2&ccid=qq0lWZF1&id=63C24C78DCCEEE54FC715326ECF3F6A38B5B67E8&thid=OIP.qq0lWZF1CszOrDIG-mtJdAHaEL&mediaurl=https%3A%2F%2Fth.bing.com%2Fth%2Fid%2FRaaad255991750accceac3206fa6b4974%3Frik%3D6Gdbi6P28%252bwmUw%26riu%3Dhttp%253a%252f%252fcdn.shutterstock.com%252fshutterstock%252fvideos%252f2505494%252fthumb%252f1.jpg%26ehk%3D%252bQ%252fsZM%252b1NsrTf4vHClrMQT1vi8ihDBduvRqcIxVhOXc%253d%26risl%3D%26pid%3DImgRaw&exph=480&expw=852&q=moscow+idaho&ck=AB48B90C770C5FE0DD63A81543C08B61&selectedindex=3&form=IRPRST&ajaxhist=0&vt=0&sim=11&pivotparams=insightsToken%3Dccid_0%252BTUf83H*cp_973C7D3E48B811E72F806C415D30E9E8*mid_0F3D5CE391EE081F9E000D1012717A89063F6145*simid_608007703798633183*thid_OIP.0-TUf83HPooozzymVq8AywHaEL&iss=VSI
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Post by: Realjuan on May 16, 2021, 03:03:24 PM
I do enjoy this thread a lot. It would look even better if you put the images instead of the links, and dont worry. You dont have to upload, just right-click on the image copy image link and paste it between the forums
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Post by: GamesPoet on May 30, 2021, 09:56:26 PM
Been here twice ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvW7Q3VzG4c ... looking forward to going again. :icon_mrgreen:
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Post by: GamesPoet on June 18, 2021, 02:56:17 PM
This comes from one of the guys who is producing videos for the current volcano in Iceland, and in this video he shows the views from the summit of Eldfell, in English called Fiery Mountain, which is a former volcano in Iceland ...

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kO_IOIcHvSk
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Post by: GamesPoet on August 06, 2021, 01:42:50 AM
This looks lovely ...

 https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=kosciuszko+national+park&qpvt=kosciuszko+national+park&form=IARRSM&first=1&tsc=ImageBasicHover
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Post by: Feanor Fire Heart on August 09, 2021, 02:38:56 PM
Some day I'd like to go to Switzerland. Seems like a nice place to hike/camp.

(https://i.imgur.com/xPUqUUP.jpg)
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Post by: GamesPoet on August 17, 2021, 10:09:46 AM
Here's a drone video of the Red Hills of Iceland ...

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnwgfEl1bA4

... and it got me imagining some terrain that could be built for 40K.
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Post by: Feanor Fire Heart on August 22, 2021, 07:03:45 PM
Four seasons on a Finnish island, Kotisaari.

(https://i.imgur.com/FPQHEXt.jpg)

Location:
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Kotisaari/@66.4870469,25.7309493,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x442b4be869701def:0x7c0e6b7da9dc986a!8m2!3d66.4872966!4d25.7331188 (https://www.google.com/maps/place/Kotisaari/@66.4870469,25.7309493,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x442b4be869701def:0x7c0e6b7da9dc986a!8m2!3d66.4872966!4d25.7331188)
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Post by: GamesPoet on August 25, 2021, 04:01:30 PM
I like this ..

 https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=scotts+bluff+national+monument&form=wsbs01&filters=IsConversation:%22True%22+BTEPKey:%22Encyclo_WL_ScottsBluffMonumentNebraska%22&trivia=1&first=1&tsc=ImageBasicHover

Been to Nebraska, although not there.
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Post by: GamesPoet on September 08, 2021, 10:09:43 AM
An image of mountains in Peru ...

 https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=cordillera+huayhuash+peru&form=wsbs01&filters=IsConversation:%22True%22+BTEPKey:%22Encyclo_WL_HuayhuashPeru%22&trivia=1&first=1&tsc=ImageBasicHover
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Post by: GamesPoet on October 01, 2021, 06:04:47 PM
A national park in South Africa ...

 https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=blyde+river+motlatse+canyon&form=wsbs01&filters=IsConversation:%22True%22+BTEPKey:%22Encyclo_WL_BlydeRiverMotlatseSA%22&trivia=1&first=1&tsc=ImageBasicHover
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Post by: GamesPoet on October 14, 2021, 09:26:56 PM
A castle in Czechoslavia ...

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=helfstyn+castle+czech+republic&form=wsbs01&filters=IsConversation:%22True%22+BTEPKey:%22Encyclo_WL_HelfstynCzechRepublic%22&trivia=1&first=1&tsc=ImageBasicHover
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on November 16, 2021, 02:55:02 PM
This looks like a great area to see ...

 https://www.bing.com/travel/place-information?SID=45878b81-0ef9-3c3c-babd-09b1fbe40d2f&form=PLACAB
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Post by: Mathi Alfblut on November 17, 2021, 10:13:58 AM
It was a long time since I last promoted my own workplace. So here is a link to my awesome job!

https://aeroseum.se/
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on November 17, 2021, 10:55:41 AM
Glad your still going good with that! :icon_biggrin: :icon_cool: :::cheers:::
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on November 24, 2021, 01:22:24 PM
Fjords in Alaska ...

 https://www.bing.com/search?q=resurrection+bay+alaska&filters=IsConversation:%22True%22+BTWLKey:%22ResurrectionBayAlaska%22+BTWLType:%22Trivia%22&FORM=EMSDS0
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Post by: GamesPoet on November 25, 2021, 03:00:20 PM
A desert in Chile ...

 https://www.bing.com/images/search?view=detailV2&ccid=Z5xbu0oS&id=137309C86BF343B1579CEC14AB5E4E9077904785&thid=OIP.Z5xbu0oSF-0i9oJoyUX9pAHaE7&mediaurl=https%3a%2f%2fwww.turistour.cl%2fimg%2ffotos_atacama%2fvalleluna-07-xl.jpg&cdnurl=https%3a%2f%2fth.bing.com%2fth%2fid%2fR.679c5bbb4a1217ed22f68268c945fda4%3frik%3dhUeQd5BOXqsU7A%26pid%3dImgRaw%26r%3d0&exph=1333&expw=2000&q=valle+de+la+luna+chile&simid=608042046445594343&FORM=IRPRST&ck=5D30DF3C1B18B2AF2BF30C35B32D7CDF&selectedIndex=14&ajaxhist=0&ajaxserp=0
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on December 01, 2021, 12:51:57 AM
I would enjoy seeing this some day ...

 https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=mont+saint+michel+abbey&qpvt=mont+saint+michel+abbey&form=IARRSM&first=1&tsc=ImageBasicHover

There si a bed & breakfast in northeastern France that has a guy who has a wargame room.  He and his wife cater to others, but they encourage wargamers to show up, visit historical sites, and ... play wargames in the wargame room.  Perhaps some day I can add a visit to this abbey wiht such a trip.

 :icon_biggrin: :::cheers:::
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Post by: GamesPoet on December 11, 2021, 01:35:17 AM
Here's a cool bridge ...

 https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=ponte+dei+salti+lavertezzo&filters=IsConversation:%22True%22+BTWLKey:%22LavertezzoSwitzerland%22+BTWLType:%22Trivia%22&trivia=1&qft=+filterui:photo-photo&form=EMSDS0&first=1&tsc=ImageBasicHover
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Post by: GamesPoet on January 20, 2022, 03:00:22 PM
Neist Point Lighthouse in Scotland ...

  https://www.bing.com/search?q=neist+point+lighthouse&filters=IsConversation:%22True%22+BTWLKey:%22NeistPointLighthouseScotland%22+BTWLType:%22Trivia%22&FORM=EMSDS0
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Post by: GamesPoet on March 13, 2022, 05:50:10 PM
Ah! To return to seeing Yosemite ... that'd be a treat ...

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WG1DJPSRvT0
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Post by: KTG17 on March 24, 2022, 02:51:48 PM
Didn't know where else to stick this, but I am constantly looking at properties out west. Most of the time end up drooling over homes I can't afford.

I don't typically care about the home itself, but the views it has.

So I saw this and was just stunned. Imagine working in your garage or something and this is the view when you step outside:

(https://ap.rdcpix.com/a9cf4446b51cb2adb0d9c1d5cb9a2af2l-m1813078522od-w1024_h768_x2.webp)

Some people have all the luck.
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on March 24, 2022, 04:16:25 PM
It might be a dream now, and making it a goal could be in your future. :icon_cool:
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on April 10, 2022, 04:16:01 PM
Up for a great 45 minute drive?

Feel free to take this drive now ... and without even getting into your car ...

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L54SPgp_Ddo

Intend to take it for real some day. :icon_biggrin: :icon_cool: :::cheers:::
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on April 24, 2022, 04:33:24 PM
This look like a neat place to go ...

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJ04voJZVyU

And in Bentonville Arkansa. :icon_eek: :::cheers:::
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on May 25, 2022, 11:31:49 AM
I didn't know this crater area existed ...

 https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=ngorongoro+crater&form=wsbs01&filters=IsConversation:%22True%22+BTEPKey:%22Encyclo_WL_NgorongoroCraterTanzania%22&trivia=1&first=1&tsc=ImageHoverTitle

 ... and in Tanzania.
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on June 20, 2022, 07:00:01 PM
On this page there are some 360 degree panoramic views that can be watched from Yosemite National Park ...

 https://www.bing.com/travel/place-information?q=Yosemite+National+Park&SID=3b9c9bbf-291d-57e3-a3d5-d563b0f0aadb&FORM=IARRTH
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on July 04, 2022, 02:07:26 PM
Not sure this really fits here, but ... a walk through the woods with a cat to a lake in Sweden ...

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QpWjYoFWeg
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on July 23, 2022, 02:46:22 AM
Yosemite is well worth seeing, and the views off the side of half dome in this video are amazing, although won't see me doing the walk along what they call "Thank God Ledge" ... yowza ...

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PA_TJ36Kpg
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on January 25, 2023, 01:10:28 AM
Seven wonderful minutes of the famous Mosi oa Tunya, "The Smoke that Thunders" ...

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iywqpda7d8k
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on February 19, 2023, 08:35:02 PM
Devils Tower ... with prairie dogs, dear, a wolf, and antelope ...

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qi_YHe_zNm4

... would love to go there some day.
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on June 08, 2023, 06:03:16 PM
Sky Line Trail on Mt. Ranier ..

 https://www.bing.com/search?q=Skyline%20Trail%20in%20Mount%20Rainier%20National%20Park,%20Washington&form=SLVHID
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on June 09, 2023, 07:07:34 PM
Another U.S. national park ...

  https://www.bing.com/search?q=Vista%20from%20Grand%20View%20Point%20in%20Canyonlands%20National%20Park,%20Utah&form=SLVHID
Title: Re: Random Places to Visit and See ...
Post by: GamesPoet on January 09, 2024, 05:00:17 PM
This looks like a neat place to go visit in Switzerland ...

 https://www.bing.com/travel/place-information?q=Filisur&SID=b44539f6-3222-9f2f-cdfe-1102edd7350a&form=PLACAB&entrypoint=PLACAB