agriadam

I'm with you belle I need thirteen more as well... 9 countries in 24 years.... looks like I need to do some work

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-My Dad

"Do we really want to travel in hermetically sealed popemobiles through the rural provinces of France, Mexico and the Far East, eating only in Hard Rock Cafes and McDonalds? Or do we want to eat without fear, tearing into the local stew, the humble taqueria's mystery meat, the sincerely offered gift of a lightly grilled fish head? I know what I want. I want it all. I want to try everything once."
-Anthony Bourdain

“If you can imagine a man having a vasectomy without anesthetic to the sound of frantic sitar-playing, you will have some idea what popular Turkish music is like.”
-Bill Bryson

"The older I get the less likely I feel I will ever figure my life out... I think that might be okay though"
-Me

Legitikick

Yes, its near the Iraqi town of Al Hillah, a little south of Baghdad. Parts of it have been restored, by Saddam's efforts. He really ruined a lot of history because his motive was just to make it look impressive regardless of historical accuracy. For example, there's original archways that haven't been completely unearthed with a new archway built right on top of it. Wild stuff though, you can see the original bricks from Nebuchanezer that say something to the effect of, "From the power of God I am the supreme ruler and you will obey me." And now Saddam had his own bricks saying the same thing, with his name on it. There's still a lot that has been excavated but unrestored, and you can see mounds that used to be buildings everywhere. The first to excavate it was the Germans, who took the Ishtar Gate back to Berlin. It's been rebuilt in Babylon, and after seeing the original in Berlin, I'll say their remake of it was quite accurate.

And the whole location's just beautiful, very very green right next to the river. Interesting place for sure, especially with the war going on there.

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justme

Holy frick. I've seen 11, not bad for only being to five countries counting the one i live in.

ladaz

Wow, I've seen 5, which isn't impressive at all, but when more than I would have thought when I started reading the list. Oh well, I'll have a lot more by next summer.

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justme

My guess would be that put together TPunkers have seen them all... and then some. Yay TPunkers.

rae_of_sunshine

I´ve seen 2: Niagra Falls and Banff National Park...yay for things in Canada!

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Echeverry

i think that crappy list is just like this years maxim top 100, badly placed! but I have an idea, why not make our own list, just write down the most awsome spots you've seen and/or been.

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ChasinJason1313

Wow Omi, only 13? I'm surprised man cuz you seem like you've been everywhere. Maybe you just internalize and reflect on your experiences better than me. Anywho, my number is 20 and about 15 of those were on one big trip. i need to get my shite together.

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omisan

Jason - nah, WWM's the one who's been everywhere.

I just go somewhat often, but not to the most exotic places

I think I could knock off a bunch if I could get a S. America and SE Asia trip in the works, though. Hrmmmmmm...

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iangod

11...although the burj al arab was a bit of an easy one for me, lived about 10 mins drive from it where i used to live in dubai! i could see it from my garden
nver actually went inside though...think they used to charge you just to look around
others on the list:
Colloseum, St Peters basilica, louvre, canals of venice, versailles, pompeii, st marks basilica, florence cityscape, leaning tower of pisa, eiffel tower

worldwidemike

Not everywhere...and despite my couple decades on her, I'm only about a dozen ahead of Florencia...yikes! She's gonna beat me in the long run, at this rate. Then again, Omi, we can say we're on the Lifetime Plan. You know...kind of like the 5 or 6 year plan for college...?

worldwidemike

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omisan

I like the sound of that, Mike - considering I was on the 7 year plan for college!

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