Where do pharmacists go for vacation?

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Sunny Las Vegas, Nevada, with a party ~365.25 days a year:)

Agree 100%. Midyear seems to be either in Vegas, NOLA, Anaheim, or Orlando. Vegas is the best out of those, NOLA 2nd,

Vegas: everything is totally artificial but it's walkable, amazing gaming/nightlife/restaurants since it's a worldwide destination, and can be done on a budget without getting too s*****.
NOLA: walkable, culture ++, predates the US as a whole, party town and good food. hotels a little pricey and kind of dated but still good.
Anaheim: ummm...you can walk to disneyland? that's pretty much it...much disappoint. and driving to LA? freeway traffic FTL.
Orlando: totally unwalkable outside of I-drive, and even then it's all 5 for 10 t-shirt shops and awful chain restaurants. at least in Anaheim you can walk from convention center to disney...not a chance from I-drive. I guess there's Sea World and Universal though?

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I go where I know people. Chicago, Philly, SF, Austin.

I just had a great weekend in Lexington, KY. It's all about who you're with.
 
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Just got back from a month's vacation backpacking through Europe. That was fun and totally worth it. 12 cities and 9 countries. Now I know which cities I want to spend more time at next time I'm in Europe.
 
Kauai last year. Big Island earlier this year. San Diego in a few weeks. Little overnight trips here and there to Victoria and Vancouver, BC. Just recently bought a house, so vacation plans are stalled for a bit. I'm planning a big trip to New Zealand for January 2015 (special occasion).
 
Just got back from a month's vacation backpacking through Europe. That was fun and totally worth it. 12 cities and 9 countries. Now I know which cities I want to spend more time at next time I'm in Europe.
And what cities would they be?

Living in Europe is awesome too! :)
 
I'm going on a 12 day Mediterranean cruise in October...

I was looking at cruises throughout Europe, but I'm just concerned about traveling alone as a female. Are cruises the safest way to travel if you're by yourself or is it something that should be avoided? I want to go somewhere in Europe for a week or so, but it's hard finding people who can get time off since I do 7 on/7 off.
 
When I graduate I want to go to Barcelona, Ibiza, and The Canary Islands.

Dry heat 105 vs humid 95. Hmmm....

dry heat = recipe for dehydration

My dream is to go to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil! I think it will be phenomenal!

Whattt? They get the World Cup & next Summer Olympics within 2 years of each other? Not fair! Brasil would be amazing to visit though.
 
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I was looking at cruises throughout Europe, but I'm just concerned about traveling alone as a female. Are cruises the safest way to travel if you're by yourself or is it something that should be avoided? I want to go somewhere in Europe for a week or so, but it's hard finding people who can get time off since I do 7 on/7 off.

I have been traveling around Europe alone since I were 19, and I am female. Never had any problems. It all depends on your savvy... and on the countries you intend to visit. There are countries I would never visit unaccompanied... but most Western/Northern European countries are safer than the US. At least, I have never felt uncomfortable there, and there are some ethnic minority neighborhoods in the US where I do feel distinctly uncomfortable if I have to pass through them. The only downside to traveling alone is that it tends to cost more... but advantages of solo travel, when no one is whining to you about being too hungry/tired/lazy/bored by far outweigh it. Cruises I would not do simply because I would turn homicidal if I were confined to a limited space with the same group of people... Plus, I had my group travel experience when I were 12, and I am not eager to repeat it. It's awful when you have to wait for someone all the time, or get rushed all the time, and when you can't choose your own restaurant for a meal or build your own itinerary.
 
I have been traveling around Europe alone since I were 19, and I am female. Never had any problems. It all depends on your savvy... and on the countries you intend to visit. There are countries I would never visit unaccompanied... but most Western/Northern European countries are safer than the US. At least, I have never felt uncomfortable there, and there are some ethnic minority neighborhoods in the US where I do feel distinctly uncomfortable if I have to pass through them. The only downside to traveling alone is that it tends to cost more... but advantages of solo travel, when no one is whining to you about being too hungry/tired/lazy/bored by far outweigh it. Cruises I would not do simply because I would turn homicidal if I were confined to a limited space with the same group of people... Plus, I had my group travel experience when I were 12, and I am not eager to repeat it. It's awful when you have to wait for someone all the time, or get rushed all the time, and when you can't choose your own restaurant for a meal or build your own itinerary.

For someone who's completely new to traveling out of the country, where'sthe best place to start? A travel agent or tour guide places? I mainly want to see Italy (Rome and Florence) but saw some cruises for 12 days that include Greece and Spain, which was why I considered a cruise. Now, you have me reconsidering a cruise, lol
 
For someone who's completely new to traveling out of the country, where'sthe best place to start? A travel agent or tour guide places? I mainly want to see Italy (Rome and Florence) but saw some cruises for 12 days that include Greece and Spain, which was why I considered a cruise. Now, you have me reconsidering a cruise, lol
Well, it depends. Have you ever planned a vacation yourself in the US or in Canada? How do you react when something goes wrong? How comfortable are you in entirely unfamiliar surroundings? Can you read maps well? There are a lot of factors. If you do not enjoy planning and/or would not feel confident or comfortable all by yourself, then an organized tour would be a good option for you. Since you sound really unsure of what you want and need, speaking with a travel agent or two is probably a good idea - at least, they can help you figure out your options and your wants and needs.

By the way, given the current economic situation in Greece, I would not visit that country right now. Countries in the middle of an upheaval are not usually as fun or relaxing.

When I was planning my first trip at 19, I started with a travel guidebook. :D The book helps to allocate days to each city I want to visit, usually three or four for a major city and one or two for a smaller city, depending on the attractions I definitely want to see, with a two-week vacation usually covering three or four cities and a day or two of recovery upon returning home before going back to work. Then I book my hotels online (when I was a student, I booked hostels), and my plane tickets. Usually I don't bother buying local train tickets until I am there... usually better deal can be found at the station, especially if time is not an issue. I almost never prebook visits to museums or other attractions, unless it is necessary to avoid lines or simply to visit (some places only allow a very limited number of visitors and have to be prebooked well in advance). And I tend to talk with locals when I travel, too - they sometimes share great tips.
 
I'm going to Austin for the WVU - Texas game in October.

WVU, I can take you around next time you come to NYC.

NYC is a cultural mecca. I have been to a lot of cities and nothing compares to us. I know that there is going to be some bias but I mean it.

I think the biggest problem is that you are focusing on the wrong things and asking the wrong people. There are locals... and then there are locals like me. A lot of locals are focused on their neighborhood and havent tried enough places to know what is good and what is not. They dont know because they dont know. Sorta like technicians vs pharmacists!

Also, while there is a New york slice... you do not come to NY for pizza. The only thing that makes a slice of pizza a NY slice is nyc tap water.
 
WVU, I can take you around next time you come to NYC.

NYC is a cultural mecca. I have been to a lot of cities and nothing compares to us. I know that there is going to be some bias but I mean it.

I think the biggest problem is that you are focusing on the wrong things and asking the wrong people. There are locals... and then there are locals like me. A lot of locals are focused on their neighborhood and havent tried enough places to know what is good and what is not. They dont know because they dont know. Sorta like technicians vs pharmacists!

Also, while there is a New york slice... you do not come to NY for pizza. The only thing that makes a slice of pizza a NY slice is nyc tap water.

If I had one weekend in NYC, here is what I would do. (Friday, Sat, and Sunday)

Get a donut at NYC donut plant. http://doughnutplant.com/

Visit the NYC tenament and take the tour. http://www.tenement.org/

Get lunch at Congee village http://www.congeevillagerestaurants.com/ (Be bold, order things that you have never tried!)

After lunch, get gelato nearby at http://ciaobellagelato.com/ or try lychee ice cream at chinatown ice cream factory. http://chinatownicecreamfactory.com/. The almond cookie ice cream is good too.

You can either head over to South street seaport, walk over the Brooklyn Bridge, visit the freedom tower, or visit East Village. http://gonyc.about.com/od/toursbr/gr/eastvillagetour.htm

One of the things that I love about the East village is that there is no generic building and that you can walk from busy streets to youur quiet home a block away.

After, head over to 1849 for 20 cent wings and 7 dollar pitchers happy hour. http://www.1849nyc.com/

You can end the night there piss drunk,catch an independent movie at the Lincoln Center, visit union square, or do the Empire state building tower night time view.

Saturday:

Queens: (You might want to get a rental car for this one)

For Breakfast, I would start out in Flushing. Go to a dim sum restaruant. http://www.yelp.com/biz/jade-asian-restaurant-and-caterer-flushing Try some Congee.

After dim sum, get some bubble tea at ten ren.http://www.tenrenusa.com/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=71 (They have a flushing location a block away). I recommend mango bubble tea with tapioca.

From there, you can visit Astoria (middle eastern and greek), Elmhurst ( Hispanic), or drive down Northern Blvd (Korean). Check out the Mets Stadium... or drive up to the Bronx and go to the Bronx zoo. I promise our Zoo is not as boring as most other ones. http://www.bronxzoo.com/

For Dinner, I highly recommend Salt and fat. They start your meal with bacon popcorn instead of bread. Other recommended dish are yellowtail tartare and bacon and foie gras. They also have the best oxtail ever! Dont forget the thai ice tea ice cream for dessert. http://saltandfatny.com/

If you are traveling with a group... check out Hamh Ji Bach. I promise you it will be the best Korean bbq food ever. http://www.yelp.com/biz/hahm-ji-bach-flushing. Drink lots of Soju.

On Sunday if you are still up for it... drop by Katz for pastrami sandwich. Be sure to visit the museum of Natural history if you havent done that. That museum will take all day for you to explore. You can also visit the museum of American Finance http://www.moaf.org/index (they have a pretty cool shop. I got somebody a souvinear of shreaded dollar bills that they really like), or if you are feeling exotic..., museum of sex www.museumofsex.com/.

We also have a Laduree shop from France that makes awesome macarons! Try it!!!!

http://www.laduree.fr/en/maisons/monde-details Dont forget the rose flavor one.

I have more suggestions if needed. Where to get the most authentic tacos, falafels, greek, italian, middle eastern,thai , tibetian/himalayans, malaysian, viet, Japanese, korean, beer gardens, romanian steak houses, etc food.

We have a LOT of great Japanese ramen places that you wont find else where. Ippudo, etc. http://www.ippudony.com/. We also have yakitori places http://kenkanyc.com/. They seve bulls and turkey testicle in an odd but good way. Wash it down with cheap beer.

I have to wake up in a few hours for work... but if you need suggestions on where to eat good for cheap, email me.
 
By the way, given the current economic situation in Greece, I would not visit that country right now. Countries in the middle of an upheaval are not usually as fun or relaxing.
I just went to Greece last month and it was pretty great. There weren't as many tourists around so it was extra relaxing!
I organized my trip to Europe all by myself but unfortunately, some of my plans fell through..however, there were new ones that emerged along the way! If you're a person who likes spontaneity and is not afraid to branch out of structured touristy attractions, I recommend doing the research at home and getting the last minute stuff (train tickets) once you're overseas and see what you like.
 
I have more suggestions if needed. Where to get the most authentic tacos, falafels, greek, italian, middle eastern,thai , tibetian/himalayans, malaysian, viet, Japanese, korean, beer gardens, romanian steak houses, etc food.
Speaking of Malaysian... I have wanted to try that for a while. What's the best place to try it in Manhattan? I might come down to NYC in a couple weeks...
 
I'm gonna take next week to do some research on what sites I'm really interested in seeing... I know I want to go to Italy, but I'd love to add Paris and Athens in there if possible. Got my time off approved so all I gotta do is plan now: cruise or individual planning.
 
Speaking of Malaysian... I have wanted to try that for a while. What's the best place to try it in Manhattan? I might come down to NYC in a couple weeks...

http://www.yelp.com/biz/nyonya-new-york

I recommend the roti canai for appetizer and Beef Rending curry over rice for entree. The bill shouldnt come out to more than 15 after tip and tax and you will be too full to get back to your hotel!

http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/M-od...CFHQF5z06DeUQabhz71S1A#nGRvxLUZis85Q1p6Bv6gpA

http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/M-od...CFHQF5z06DeUQabhz71S1A#Xs0AXjiKCvGNZbBZTvhEXA

If you want a lighter summer dish, get the Hainese chicken.
 
http://www.yelp.com/biz/nyonya-new-york

I recommend the roti canai for appetizer and Beef Rending curry over rice for entree. The bill shouldnt come out to more than 15 after tip and tax and you will be too full to get back to your hotel!

http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/M-od...CFHQF5z06DeUQabhz71S1A#nGRvxLUZis85Q1p6Bv6gpA

http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/M-od...CFHQF5z06DeUQabhz71S1A#Xs0AXjiKCvGNZbBZTvhEXA

If you want a lighter summer dish, get the Hainese chicken.

Roti Canai & Beef Rendang :love: I also love Murtabak...

We have a Malaysian restaurant called Nyonya too... it's not related of course, but I wonder if it is also good. I'll have to try it out because there is another Malaysian & Thai restaurant here that is my favorite... it's also my boyfriend & mom's favorite restaurant. Do you like beef larb & masaman curry?

That is one good thing about living here... even though there is hardly any good Caribbean food, there is a never ending supply of Asian food. Those are really the only two types of food I like. I'm not a big Italian, American-Seafood, or Burger fan... I LIKE most of those things, but I can just make it at home and be happy.
 
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