Where would you go if you could go anywhere in the world?

[aynmar]

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We were having sushi today going over application requirements, research, volunteering, etc.....and my husband menioned that he wanted to move to another country (half serious, half joking). So I got to thinking......where could you go that would be viable in medicine if he really DID want to move to another country.

I was reading an article about Dr. Daphne Miller's research on the health of people in other countries, and how their food source plays a huge part in it, and I think that is why my husband is thinking about moving someplace more nutritious, lol.

So my question is, does anyone know? Any adventurers out there who itch to travel foreign lands? Is there someplace warm with good cities and good food? My first was Australia though I have never been there. Just for fun, just curious.

 

[spiderpete]

Yes, yes and yes! Travel! See the world and work and live in it.

My girlfriend (now wife) and I hitchhiked around the world in 89-90 - 22 countries in 10 months. It changed everything... for the better. We've been waiting for the chance to do it again. We are trying now to see where we can go for 6 months before med school starts. The kids (12, 9, 6) are all versed in Spanish. So we are thinking Dominican Republic, Argentina, Central America... preferably somewhere where we can do service too. Mexico was the top choice until the drug wars got outa control.

That said, favorite countries:

New Zealand - friendliest people in the world (at least what I've seen). Great geographic diversity in a confined place. Nice climate, lots to do. Random fact, sheep outnumber people 30 to 1.

Italy - Gorgeous! Great people, food, culture. We argue where we will retire, Italy or Austria. Amazing!

Austria - Even prettier than Italy, a bit more provincial. Simple.

too many to list...

This year my favorite country will be whichever one I end up in.

My advice would be prioritize what you want out of your trip and how much you can spend. Wherever you go, get out of the hotels and into the markets, and the towns, and the countryside. There is so much to see!

(sorry for going crazy here, but I really love to travel).

 

[drimpossible]

The wife and I are planning a Thailand-Laos-Cambodia adventure for next year. Can't wait!

 

[badb100d]

The wife and I are planning a Thailand-Laos-Cambodia adventure for next year. Can't wait!

NICE 👍

Hopefully I'll get an acceptance this cycle, if so I'm going to Disney World!! 😀
Dead Serious. One more romp at the mouse house before burying my nose in the books. Went before starting post-bacc, seemed to work well.

 

[spiderpete]

The wife and I are planning a Thailand-Laos-Cambodia adventure for next year. Can't wait!

Very cool. Im Jealous.

 

[Dianyla]

New Zealand - friendliest people in the world (at least what I've seen). Great geographic diversity in a confined place. Nice climate, lots to do. Random fact, sheep outnumber people 30 to 1.

I always used to think that Kiwis were the friendliest, but then I went to Iceland. Where they also have lots of sheep, and geographic diversity. And incredibly, almost unbelievably friendly people.

Mmmmm, Iceland. 😍

 

[cabinbuilder]

So my question is, does anyone know? Any adventurers out there who itch to travel foreign lands? Is there someplace warm with good cities and good food? My first was Australia though I have never been there. Just for fun, just curious.

Australia is a super fun place to be. They love americans. I lived there for a year in 1985 - during high school exchange. They have both good food and terrible food depending on where you go. Remember that is is a British colony so you get all that greasy meatpies, sausages, cold weather food in the 100 degree heat. However, the fresh fruits and seafood are to die for if you look for it especially on the street. Depends on where to go. Their meat looks way different - the hotdogs are neon orange or pink cuz of the dye in the food casings!! The pizza meat looks different and they serve tons of lamb/mutton which I couldn't take. Go for the scenery, the people, the culture, the history - not the food.