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Ask HN: Where should I go on vacation

2 points by mikelikespie 14y ago

I know this is a bit of a weird question, but I haven't taken more than a 3 day vacation to Portland in the last 3 years. I'm stumped. Seriously... Need some time off. I'd love some suggestions. Only requirement is amazing food. Thanks, Mike

byoung2 14y ago
I just got back from a trip to Southeast Asia in February, and the dim sum in Hong Kong and the noodles and seafood in Thailand were amazing. In October, I went to Europe, and Marseilles, France has amazing seafood, and Palermo, Sicily has amazing food on literally every corner.
- mbenjaminsmith 14y ago
  I'd agree with Hong Kong and Thailand as food destinations. Don't focus on "regional" or "local" cuisine in those places though. Population density (and mix) along with food culture and infrastructure conspire to create multicultural food meccas. I'd probably rate Thai food #2 or #3 in Bangkok, with Japanese, Chinese or maybe Italian having an edge. Hong Kong is marginally more expensive than Bangkok but both offer excellent value. They've also both developed strong wine and beer cultures. I've been enjoying a wide variety of high value Bordeaux here in Bangkok. Both have growing supplies of Belgian and German beers as well. Go to Hong Kong for Belgian beer and mussels. Go to Bangkok for Italian or Japanese or even the steakhouses. Yes, you can also get really good Chinese and Thai in these places.
checker659 14y ago
If amazing food is a requirement, then you should go to Singapore. If you're interested: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBjKOqBxHcc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBjKOqBxHcc Enjoy!
RollAHardSix 14y ago
I have some friends who have toured the US and enjoyed that. Also, had some friends who have taken cruises. Neither is really my thing, instead I much enjoyed Paris, Berlin, and London. Agadir, Morocco was also fun and not TERRIBLY expensive. Gibraltar on paper seemed to be an affordable week-long vacation though it was ~6 months last time I looked at my travel plans for there. I haven't been to Moscow yet but I'd always love to go. Keep in mind during your planning stages there are TONS of places out there and even a 3 day vacation to somewhere like Paris is fantastic. Wherever you go, fair travels and have much fun. And remember, be excellent to each other.
staunch 14y ago
Watch the show "No Reservations" until you see a place that looks good to you.
gspyrou 14y ago
Spring and early summer are great periods for visiting Greece http://www.visitgreece.gr/deployedFiles/StaticFiles/Brochures/gastronomy_visitgreece.pdf http://www.visitgreece.gr/deployedFiles/StaticFiles/Brochure...
- R_Symtex_II 14y ago
  HAHAHA! I think its you who has to step out of the cubicle bubble. What's your plan B, Montenegro, Libya or Bahrain? .
ifrins 14y ago
You could visit Barcelona and some other cities around. There are lots of good restaurants in Barcelona and Catalonia in general (http://www.barcelona.com/barcelona_city_guide/where_to_eat_barcelona/top_10_best_restaurants_in_barcelona http://www.barcelona.com/barcelona_city_guide/where_to_eat_b...) Moreover, Barcelona is very nice, the city has got amazing architecture and so on... 100% recommended.
ryanherman 14y ago
Napa Valley! Best food you'll ever eat.
justliving 14y ago
Albania! Beautiful as Spain and other Mediterranean countries, extremely cheap, fantastic food, nice beaches, beautiful girls ;-) and very welcoming, curious and friendly people! For more details: http://albaniatourism.info http://albaniatourism.info or shoot us an email at info@albaniatourism.info, we'd be happy to help you organizing your trip!
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2 points by mikelikespie 14y ago

byoung2 14y ago

I just got back from a trip to Southeast Asia in February, and the dim sum in Hong Kong and the noodles and seafood in Thailand were amazing. In October, I went to Europe, and Marseilles, France has amazing seafood, and Palermo, Sicily has amazing food on literally every corner.

mbenjaminsmith 14y ago
I'd agree with Hong Kong and Thailand as food destinations. Don't focus on "regional" or "local" cuisine in those places though. Population density (and mix) along with food culture and infrastructure conspire to create multicultural food meccas. I'd probably rate Thai food #2 or #3 in Bangkok, with Japanese, Chinese or maybe Italian having an edge. Hong Kong is marginally more expensive than Bangkok but both offer excellent value. They've also both developed strong wine and beer cultures. I've been enjoying a wide variety of high value Bordeaux here in Bangkok. Both have growing supplies of Belgian and German beers as well. Go to Hong Kong for Belgian beer and mussels. Go to Bangkok for Italian or Japanese or even the steakhouses. Yes, you can also get really good Chinese and Thai in these places.

checker659 14y ago

If amazing food is a requirement, then you should go to Singapore. If you're interested: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBjKOqBxHcc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBjKOqBxHcc Enjoy!

RollAHardSix 14y ago

I have some friends who have toured the US and enjoyed that. Also, had some friends who have taken cruises. Neither is really my thing, instead I much enjoyed Paris, Berlin, and London. Agadir, Morocco was also fun and not TERRIBLY expensive. Gibraltar on paper seemed to be an affordable week-long vacation though it was ~6 months last time I looked at my travel plans for there. I haven't been to Moscow yet but I'd always love to go. Keep in mind during your planning stages there are TONS of places out there and even a 3 day vacation to somewhere like Paris is fantastic. Wherever you go, fair travels and have much fun. And remember, be excellent to each other.

staunch 14y ago

Watch the show "No Reservations" until you see a place that looks good to you.

gspyrou 14y ago

Spring and early summer are great periods for visiting Greece http://www.visitgreece.gr/deployedFiles/StaticFiles/Brochures/gastronomy_visitgreece.pdf http://www.visitgreece.gr/deployedFiles/StaticFiles/Brochure...

R_Symtex_II 14y ago
HAHAHA! I think its you who has to step out of the cubicle bubble. What's your plan B, Montenegro, Libya or Bahrain? .

ifrins 14y ago

You could visit Barcelona and some other cities around. There are lots of good restaurants in Barcelona and Catalonia in general (http://www.barcelona.com/barcelona_city_guide/where_to_eat_barcelona/top_10_best_restaurants_in_barcelona http://www.barcelona.com/barcelona_city_guide/where_to_eat_b...) Moreover, Barcelona is very nice, the city has got amazing architecture and so on... 100% recommended.

ryanherman 14y ago

Napa Valley! Best food you'll ever eat.

justliving 14y ago

Albania! Beautiful as Spain and other Mediterranean countries, extremely cheap, fantastic food, nice beaches, beautiful girls ;-) and very welcoming, curious and friendly people! For more details: http://albaniatourism.info http://albaniatourism.info or shoot us an email at info@albaniatourism.info, we'd be happy to help you organizing your trip!

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