What should I do???

[faithsdaddy]

Hi everyone

I sorted out my work holiday sheet today and it turns out I've got June off and a couple of weeks in September (I have other time off, but this will definitely be with my family). There is a good chance that I won't be able to go anywhere with my family during this time, so I was was wondering where I might go?

My default would probably be somewhere in Europe on my motorbike, but I'd like other ideas to consider (non- bike). I would want to do something different- I don't know what, but think more 'cool/ spiritual' and less 'getting drunk'.

I would go to Thailand, but that's something I'd do with my wife, when she can come. I've always fancied learning Thai massage and would 'pad out' the trip with a cooking course, Muay Thai and staying at a Monastery. A few friends have been on sex holidays, but I think that time has passed for me Seriously though, that's the kind of 'cool' thing I'm looking at. Am flexible and open to suggestions.

I would appreciate ideas for 2 or 4 weeks, since I'm not sure which of these I may be free for. It would need to be fairly cost effective- I don't have a budget in mind, but I don't want to spend $10, 000 or anything soppy My start point would be from Britain (I'm an English gent, don't you know ), if that makes a difference.

I guess what I'm asking is- where would be a great place to get a good life experience, which is not too expensive?

Many thanks and happy new year to y'all

[faithsdaddy]

Hello.... is there anyone out there?

[desertrat]

If you come to the U.S.A. we have a lot of things to see and do hear in Arizona. The grand cayon , Sedona , painted desert , petrified forest , and a bunch more . Calf. has the golden gate bridge, holly wood and a lot of wild people . Nevada has Lost Wadges , sory I mean the city of Las Vegas . All these places have turist info web sites . If you do get drunk , park your bike untill your sobor . desert rat

[Wax Frog]

Pretty useless advice-wise, but I will say I sure hope you were making a Pad Thai pun!

[faithsdaddy]

Originally Posted by Wax Frog

Pretty useless advice-wise, but I will say I sure hope you were making a Pad Thai pun!

I was. Thank you for noticing

Cost will probably be prohibitive for me coming to the States. It's a trip I'd like to do one day though. I read once that it takes 2 years to see America properly.

A common holiday for us Brits is to come over for a fortnight and do Disneyworld, swim with the Dolphins, etc. It's the 'one' to do. Not relevant, but I thought I would mention it anyway

[Green Lady]

Originally Posted by faithsdaddy

I was. Thank you for noticing

Cost will probably be prohibitive for me coming to the States. It's a trip I'd like to do one day though. I read once that it takes 2 years to see America properly.

A common holiday for us Brits is to come over for a fortnight and do Disneyworld, swim with the Dolphins, etc. It's the 'one' to do. Not relevant, but I thought I would mention it anyway

I'm not sure if this is your "scene" but spiritual/cool for me is a place called Sintra in Portugal (I am "Green Lady" for a reason...to me spirtual has to have "green" in it, that is nature and preferably some historic feel). Check this out: Quinta da Regaleira

Plus, you're near Lisbon (for night life) and near the sea, as well.

If you'd like a holiday by the sea to sit back, meet people and see the world go by then head for the Algarve.

My next place to visit, hopefully, will be Lugano in Switzerland...but I chase green stunning landscapes (hence my nick ).