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By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:51:30 +0000

I could totally see that, it’s a ridiculous display of wealth. I feel somewhat similar when I go to the British Museum. Amazing stuff there, but it’s all stolen…
.-= Stephanie´s last blog ..Ljubljana- The Cutest European Capital You Can’t Pronounce =-.

By: Bobbi Lee Hitchon

Bobbi Lee Hitchon — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 21:44:22 +0000

Don't agree with them all, but it is annoying when that happens. Mine personally was Vatican City. Art and architecture was beautiful, but it just made me sad to think that this is where all the religion's money went at the time, with so many people starving and homeless. .-= Bobbi Lee Hitchon´s last blog ..Chapati rising =-.

By: Farnoosh

Farnoosh — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:28:45 +0000

Cornelius, what a great distinction! I wanted to say I was hugely disappointed with Montreal – and I was (What is the big deal about that city!) but I really think your way of describing it……disappointed in ourselves for not better handling a bad situation.
Note to self: More patience!

By: Steph

Steph — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:38:27 +0000

I can understand that. I have some travel regrets too, like not experiencing the nightlife in Belgrade more fully or being too sick in Amsterdam to… you know.

By: Steph

Steph — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:37:25 +0000

I think if I lived in Florence I might be more satisfied .

For me most dissapointments have occured when a location doesn’t quite live up to the hype surrounding it. Still, a dreary rainy day in Venice is better than most days elsewhere.

By: Cornelius Aesop

Cornelius Aesop — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:34:38 +0000

I think I've been more disappointed with myself or a situation during a trip than the trip itself. Like sand scratching my eye on South Padre Island, too hung over to meet Selaron in Lapa, Rio de Janeiro or not flinging poo at some loud mouth tourist who hit all the stereotypes. .-= Cornelius Aesop´s last blog ..2012 A New Beginning =-.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:46:19 +0000

I think I most agree with Joel. I’ve done my best to always find the silver lining no matter where I find myself. The mere act of travelling and being out of your element is addicting. So maybe this is why I don’t get it when I’ve heard people complain (by the way, I live in Florence, Italy) along the lines of “This isn’t how we do it at home”. If we’re unhappy when we’re at home and we’re unhappy when we’re somewhere new, when will we ever be satisfied?

By: Steph

Steph — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:39:19 +0000

Well glad that’s settled.

By: Adam

Adam — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:31:19 +0000

Austin rocks!

That’s all I’ve got to add to this conversation
.-= Adam´s last blog ..On Leaving Wonderland =-.

By: Steph

Steph — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:27:25 +0000

Yeah I was a little disappointed by Venice as well. I think your theory holds some water- the more in depth you get to experience a place the harder it is to hate it!

By: Steph

Steph — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:25:36 +0000

oh god you are so right. I’d rather be just about anywhere then my office right now. Except maybe Baltimore.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:47:26 +0000

Love this idea Stephanie – I wish I would have thought of it! I lived in Dublin for a summer, and loved it. My newest theory is that the longer you stay somewhere, the more you start to love it. My most disapointing place was probably Venice, Italy. I think you are right though, very circumstantial. Rainy day, short trip, etc.

By: Nomadic Chick

Nomadic Chick — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:56:37 +0000

It's all perception. Sickness, exhaustion, or expectations all play into it. I heard Dublin isn't worth a stop (nice, Candice), but there's some romantic notion in my head about it. Gotta let that go. A bad day on the road is 20 times more interesting than where I'm sitting right now (office, inert, bored). .-= Nomadic Chick´s last blog ..Gypsy Wednesday – My Travel Pillow Book =-.

By: Steph

Steph — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:58:24 +0000

I’m totally with you on London; it’s my favorite city of all time. Different strokes, different folks I guess…

By: ehalvey

ehalvey — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:02:44 +0000

It’s okay, I know people say the same thing about Pittsbugh, and I used to live there. I went in September, and I felt like it was dodgy to walk from the Westin to the Hockey Hall of Fame. The museum itself was in a nice building, but walking near empty lots and under overpasses was a little disconcerting. The harborfront was nice, but I thought that it was odd that no one was walking around in that area. It was pretty dead during the day and evening.

By: Travelmaus

Travelmaus — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:19:08 +0000

I so agree with Joel, above. I’ve never been disappointed in any city I’ve been to because I find it fascinating to explore a new destination. I loved London more than anything; loved being on the eye and seeing all of London spread before me. I felt almost like one of London’s famous pigeons. London at night was so beautiful. And what would London be without some rain
As for Toronto. Hmm..I’m taking that one rather personally since I live here. And I live about 2 blocks from where ehalvey talks about. I’m not too sure what time of year they were here, but the harbourfront is one of the nicest things about Toronto. It’s clean, has a lovely boardwalk, marina, parks, a wetland, and it is so safe that I would walk home at 2 or 3am and not even think twice. Of course there are parts of every city that are dodgy but they are not in the area that ehalvey described.
Sorry, had to jump to our defence:) and I so agree with Cari , above !!

By: Steph

Steph — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:04:46 +0000

Haha I got more comments on that blog post than I think any other one ever. You ARE complainers!

By: Candice

Candice — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:22:26 +0000

Well aren't we a bunch of whiners! Hehe. I suppose I should have pointed out that my very FIRST night in Dublin, when I wasn't sick, I participated in a pub crawl that turned out to be the most fun night I had my entire time I was studying abroad. Kinda balances out a little. .-= Candice´s last blog ..A Newfoundland Language Lesson: Using the Word “B’y” =-.

By: Garrett

Garrett — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:34:46 +0000

My past just won’t leave me alone!

Steph – great piece! Thanks for bringing us into the fold.

- Garrett
.-= Garrett´s last blog ..Real Backpackers Shirt =-.