Favorite city other than your own

[patlajan]

I love the big apple of course but my favorite city other than where I live would be Boston. Second after that would have to be Stockholm, Sweeden.

Boston has the big city feel but is not as big as New York, so it has a little bit of a intimate feel to it. Stockholm is the only major European city I've seen that is not a traffic nightmare. The Sweedes make it difficult to obtain a driver's licence so there's less cars on the streets. Gives the city a nice feel I think.

[dusken]

Paris, France. By far.

[ardenik]

well, i actually live in Laval, a suburb of Montreal, so technically, i can say MONTREAL!!! because its the greatest city on the globe...

but if i had to name cities that were more than 5 minutes away...

NEW YORK, NEW YORK!!!
i LOVE new york city. its the only other place i can see myself feeling at home. i MUST live in new york city for at least 8 months to a year at some point in my life before i get much older...

PARIS, FRANCE
since Montreal is the city in north america most resembling europe, id say the city in europe which reminds me of montreal most is Paris.

Boston sucks, i hate boston. i think its the worst & most uptight city ive ever visited in my life & ive had to go there well over 50 times in the past few years.. the ppl are dumb & lazy & wont lift a finger for u. they dont know how to count & have quite a bit of trouble reading too. theyre good at giving u a hard time tho, thats one thing they dont shy away from..

[patlajan]

Paris was a bit of a dissapointment. When I go to places I look at how the city works not so much at the sites. Their traffic was totally insane. For a socialist oriented country they have way too many homeless people. I also imagined the Eifel tower to be taller. Oh well. I think it's because I have heard so much about Paris, when I got there the hype didn't live up to the reality. All and all I'd go again.

[ardenik]

Paris was a bit of a dissapointment. When I go to places I look at how the city works not so much at the sites. Their traffic was totally insane. For a socialist oriented country they have way too many homeless people. I also imagined the Eifel tower to be taller. Oh well. I think it's because I have heard so much about Paris, when I got there the hype didn't live up to the reality. All and all I'd go again.

yea, u gotta make sure u dont get ur expectations TOO high before doing anything or going anywhere... high expectations are the worst thing for one's enjoyment of something.

[dusken]

I had heard just as much hype and it was perfect.

[anileve]

I fell in love with San Diego. I want to eventually move there. It is one of the most beautiful cities I’ve ever seen. Unlike small towns, there are several things to do. The town is tranquil, clean and the people are very friendly. The beaches are breathtaking and cater to various preferences. Some of the beaches are perfect for surfing and playing sports and people watching, others are good for peace and quiet (like Coronado beach which is my favorite), and for dogs and kids (not necessarily in that order). Traffic is a breeze there, and drivers are very respectful. I don’t even have to tell you that the weather there is ideal, constantly sunny, cool in the morning, hot in the afternoon and cool again in the evening without an ounce of humidity.

Torrey Pines area in La Jolla is amazing, the sent of pine trees permeating the air while driving. San Diego is filled with gorgeous architecture and houses that look like they belong in an album with pictures of old Catalonia, and they have palm trees!!!!

The only con is that the choice of restaurants is limited, and the quality of food cannot be compared to New York. Otherwise it’s my paradise.

Isn't this house enchanting? I love architecture.

[dusken]

I hate San Diego. The city and the people are all very boring. It is nothingness. No texture. No life. No passion.

[fIReBuRntInHeLL]

Athens
Yerevan
Los Angeles
Paris
Milan
Kairo
Alexandria
Tokyo
Sydney
New Delhi
Casablanca
Rio De J'Aneiro
Buenos Aires
Machu Pitchu

[dusken]

It is inevitable that these questions regarding a favorite will result in long lists.