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I really don't like Wellington in NZ. True to it's catch phrase, it is windy, and rainy nearly every day (or so it seems). I'd hate to live there, and I'll never go there to visit again if I can help it.

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Originally Posted by sycamore (Post 420279)

Washington, DC...the people were just such pricks. I had never been in such an environment before. Not even Chicago or NYC are that bad.

Seattle...I dunno. Seattleites always seemed cool and friendly to me...April and I must not have met them during our week there.

As a transplant to DC, I love it. I don't think people here are pricks. I love having family here and showing them around. However, traffic is a pain to say the least. Metro = good. Particularly for sight seeing. And there's so much to do and see, whether you're a history buff or love art or want to see a play... Just remember as soon as you give in and buy a cheap t-shirt from a street vendor you'll find a cooler one for cheaper 2 vendors away. lol There are also so many great choices for dining.

Seattle... I thought the people there were quite snobby. Although the people outside the city seemed friendly and helpful. And the airport is one of the worst. I can only think of one I disliked more - Miami.

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Originally Posted by Sundae Girl (Post 412475)

We call it the North, but if you look at a picture of Britain it's pretty much in the middle (the top is Scotland you see)

I am very fond of Bradford, as is Dana (it's on her doorstep) - here's her pictures.

I agree it's all down to personal perception. Any place can seem grim in the wrong circumstances. That said, I don't think I even have a worst city. I dislike some of the suburbs of London, but that's about it.

My friends live in Stanley Village, not the same as Stanley, but close by.

Paterson, NJ
Newark, NJ
Lynn, MA
Passaic, NJ
Camden, NJ
Union, NJ

But Lynn, MA is the only one with a warning poem:

"Lynn, Lynn, city of sin. You never come out the way you came in."
And it's true. Went there once and got mugged.

Don't nobody say shit about the Chi.

This thread is municipally just meant to cook people up.

But if i were to participate, I'd say Nashville. Good music, crappy locale.

Nashville, TN. Country music and whiskey. That's all there is. Welcome to Nashville.

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Originally Posted by Sundae Girl (Post 412475)

I dislike some of the suburbs of London, but that's about it.

yeah but some of them are absolutely ace,
I lived in a suburby part of High Barnet for 17 years... I always felt it was quiet enough to feel peaceful but connected enough to feel... well, connected. Although in saying that I was recently informed High Barnet has a higher crime rate than Hackney. (doesnt suprise me... Hackney is on the rise)

Its not a city but I have a bone to pick with Enfield in London,
what a dive. What a total dive.

Sydney.

Buahahahahahaha!

Best cities you've been to . . .

we've had our run of worst cities. Now let's hear it for the superlative urban centers!

Wait . . . have I ever been to a "best" city? Are large cities inherently bad? Noisy, crowded, crime ridden . . . What's the criteria here, anyway?

Here's my pick: San Francisco: for its beauty and diversity

oops that was supposed to be a new thread. Oh well.

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Originally Posted by Brianna (Post 436444)

Sydney.

Buahahahahahaha!

You little debil, you. :lol:

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Originally Posted by Cloud (Post 436448)

I haven't been to a lot of places, but I fell in love with San Diego the second the plane landed.

why? where did it land?