Where I'm at right now in South Beach ain't too shabby.

No pics available, but probably a tie between The Isle of Capris (Italy) and somewhere around the bases of the Alps, like Montreux (Switzerland).

SCNDLS said:

Are you there solo or with friends?

Ottensen said:

With one of my homegirls.

SCNDLS said:

Y'all should try to check out the Sunday Inspirational Brunch at the Astor on 9th & Washington. It's campy and fun with this New York sista named Maryel Epps, she's a total insitution on South Beach who's sung or recorded backround for every star since baby jeezus. It's a 15 year thing, supported by locals and the occasional celebrity pops in. Mind you, this ain't our mother's version of gospel brunch, she performs in a choir robe with feather boas, the is audience a cross section of black, white, latin, Christina,Jewish, straight and gay. She's very fun and engaging, spoils her audience silly. When she see yo shoes she's going to make a beeline straight for you, watch!

Where y'all staying?

Ottensen said:

Girl thanks for the tip. I love Sundays in SoBe. Gotta add that to the itinerary. We're at the DeSoleil. My room opens to the pool so I'm out here already sipping Mojitos. Heading out to Bal Harbor Shops soon. Now, that's a TRULY beautiful place. Last time I was there I ran into Lenny Kravitz.

SCNDLS said:

Oh I forgot, it is still early there . But shoot, we start drankin' in Miami Beach, early so it's alllll good. . You know, Lenny has lived there forever (well he lives a buncha places...). But he has family there (I used to run around with some of those fools circa '89-92) Maybe 9-10 years ago I worked on a photoshoot in his ranch house off of Biscayne Blvd, it's close to the other News Cafe on across the bay on Miami's upper east side. That shit looks like the the movie 2001 meets Battlestar Gallactica, he really has amazing taste. His interior design firm does some hot shit, too, with his lil' compact ass

Ottensen said:

Girl, you was doing tha damn thang! I do love his taste. One of my best friends was a model and lived in Miami and was good friends with him. The stories she tells of kicking it with that fool are hilarious! And you ain't playing he's almost Prince-sized. When I saw him I thought about tackling him but I couldn't decide whether I should hump him or steal his Roberto Cavalli shopping bags.

Byron said:

Yeah, it's amazing. I just hope we'll preserve our wonderful nature, our culture, our towns... Because I'm not sure whether we're being led by responsible people who care about those things... Anyway, I'm glad you like it
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I've seen many great places, Phang Nga Bay, Thailand, sure is one of them:





It's close to Phuket
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KoolEaze said:

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I have been trying to get to Croatia forever! I tried to go when I was in the Czech Republic during a long holiday, but it appeared that Croatia is a vacation hot spot for a lot of Czechs so all of the flights were booked up. I've heard it is a really beautiful country...

Shawnt26 said:[quote]

KoolEaze said:

It is beautiful, but it would not be on my list of the most beautiful countries I have been to.

Serious said:[quote]

Shawnt26 said:

Actually, I should dig up the pictures of the areas surrounding
Salzburg, Austria. The drive from Salzburg to Halstatt was
breathtaking in places. The Austrian country side is
just amazing, really.






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You will be judged by your actions and not your intentions. You may have
a heart of gold, but so does an egg.

3 weeks and counting...

Imago said:

Yeah Austria is really beautiful .

Serious said:

Austrian cities and country drives are a few of my favorite things.





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You will be judged by your actions and not your intentions. You may have
a heart of gold, but so does an egg.

3 weeks and counting...

Imago said:

Why the emoticon ? Please tell me you are not listening to you know what !

Shawnt26 said:[quote]

KoolEaze said:

Really? It is beautiful indeed. In the part of Croatia where I live, which is the most developed part of the country (it hasn't been directly affected by the war and it was a part of Italy and Austria until 1945) you can have a real Mediterranean experience - clean sea, ancient Roman monuments, great food - fish, truffles, olives, figs, grapes, wine...
I hope your wish will come true

Aelis said:[quote]

Shawnt26 said:

There are parts of Croatia that belonged to Austria until 1945? I never heard about that. There was not even an independent Austria at that time, but we were part of Germany.

Serious said:

No no,I wasn't reffering to the independent Austria. One part was under the rule of the Habsburgs while the other part belonged to Venice and later the whole area was given to the Kingdom of Italy. Here's a link with a historic overview of this small corner of the world http://www.istra-istria.h...php?id=860 in case you want to know more or if I haven't explained it well

Aelis said:

Ah okay, I see .

KoolEaze said:

Me too, I want to go back to Paisley Park.

KoolEaze said:

Yea for Cahuita!!

I was there a couple of months ago. Indeed a very special space!

Got a picture of the same palm tree as you! Not as beautiful weather tho'.




I loved the little town of Cahuita. Has such an enchanting atmosphere.

The tourist office:



just some ordinary Cahuita streets

The Pacific coast is also very pretty, but doesn't have the people and culture of the Caribean...

Tremolina said:

These palm trees all look siimilar . This is me on one in T&T:

Byron said:

that ass

I have lived in / been to some beautiful old cities too, like Salamanca, absolutely stunningly beautiful Spanish medieval university town. Great atmosphere, great weather, great nightlife, great life in general. Lived there 9 years ago and still miss it sometimes.

The 'Golden' City:

View on the town and old cathedral from the river



The 'new' cathedral



The 14th century public university



The Catholic university




Convento de san esteban



Plaza mayor by night

Christopher said:

Tremolina said:

Beautiful, love the architecture

Prague...

Perhabs not the most beautiful, but so fairytale like and a nice and fun town it's high on my list.










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Tried to Google for Paris and all I got was Paris fucking Hilton.