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In Travel & Visitors Guide
10 places we'd like to visit before we die
Several OnMilwaukee.com writers picked Australia.
By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers

Published Aug. 17, 2008 at 5:03 a.m.
Tags: australia, japan, new zealand, cameron, vancouver

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Jeff Sherman
President

1. Cameron Indoor Stadium: Duke vs. North Carolina. Say no more; just get me a ticket to Durham, North Carolina.

2. Vancouver: Its population is about that of Milwaukee's, but everyone says this city is dense, diverse and simply of the world's best. Maybe I'll go for the 2010 Winter Olympics.

3. Italy: Not sure which city, but need to get to my family roots somehow.

4. Cape Town, South Africa: Not really sure why, just seems like a place I should go to.

5. Arthur Ashe Stadium at the USTA National Tennis Center: Somehow I'd like James Blake to invite me to cheer him on in his J-Block at the U.S. Open. 22,547 fans in one tennis stadium. It's gotta be awesome.

6. Sydney, Australia: Has to be cool. Long trip, but heard it's well worth it.

7. Austin, Texas: Is it really as cool as most say? I need to find out.

8. Dubai: Why not? Situated on the Persian Gulf coast of the United Arab Emirates, it would be interesting to see its massive developments and check out the world's tallest and most expensive hotel, Buj Al Arab.

9. London: Heard mixed reviews about London. But, drinking in a London Pub is very appealing.

10. Norway: This one's kinda random. But, the northern lights would be pretty amazing. Good snowshoeing, I'm sure, too.

Bobby Tanzilo
Managing Editor

1. Asselheim and Grunstadt, Germany: These are the Rhein-Pfalz towns where the German part of my family comes from. Plus, it's Germany's best wine area (I hear), so that's even better.

2. The "tiny countries of Europe" tour: My wife and I have discussed this many times: Andorra (181 sq. mi.), Luxembourg (999 sq. mi.), Monaco (0.76 sq. mi.), San Marino (24 sq. mi.), Vatican City (0.17 sq. mi.), Liechtenstein (62 sq. mi.).

3. More Italy: Even after about 10 trips to Italy, I have a long list of places I'd like to explore there -- Sardinia, Trieste, the Dolomites, Le Marche, Assisi and other Umbrian towns and cities, Sicily and its satellite islands like Favignana and Stromboli. I'd love to see Alberobello in Puglia because I want to see this city peppered with those awesome stone huts (trulli) with the conical roofs that are native to this area. The next place we'll like go is Val Pellice, Val di Susa, Val Chisone and the other Alpine Valleys of western Piemonte. This is a part of my favorite world region that I've only seen from planes and trains. I'd love to get out and smell the air, feel the stones and check out the views. For a country about the size of Arizona, there's a lot of cultural diversity as well as an amazing variety of topography.

4. Argentina: My great-grandmother was born in Buenos Aires and that has sparked my curiosity for this sprawling, interesting, multi-cultural melting pot of a country.

5. Ireland: I've never been there and I suspect everyone should see Ireland.

6. Algeria: As a high school fan of The Cure, I found Albert Camus and through "The Stranger" and "The Plague," I found Algiers and Oran and rai music. So, I've always had a minor fascination with Algeria. But I'm never sure when is a "good" time to go. Now doesn't seem like it.

7. Sweden: Thanks to books and music once again, I'd love some time to explore this country and its capital of Stockholm, built on dozens of islands.

8. The islands of Scotland: I love the language, I love the literature, I love the music, I love the people (heck, I even love the food! Haggis? Bring it on!) and I love the colors of Scotland which are unlike the colors you see anywhere else. I've never been up to the Orkneys or the Outer Hebrides. Never been to Mull or Skye. I'd happily go to any of those and even to St. Kilda way out in the North Atlantic.

9. New Zealand: Everyone I know that has been there raves about its beauty. They can't all be wrong, can they?

10. The American West: Sure, it's not real far but I've never seen it except from planes.

Andy Tarnoff
Publisher

1. Australia: An entire planet's worth of ecosystem in one continent. And I'd like to see what life is like 9,000 miles from home.

2. London: Missed the U.K. on my recent trip to Europe, and living in New England as a teenager doesn't count.

3. Cuba: The last frontier of unspoiled Latin culture. A must-see before it becomes Florida's weekend getaway.

4. Israel: For historical and spiritual significance, an important trip.

5. Ibiza: Ever since I saw the E! special on this Spanish party place, I wanted in.

6. Antarctica: How many places can one visit that are so untouched by mankind?

7. Japan: I imagine "Lost in Translation" and cell phones I'll never see in the states. I hear the water actually tastes fishy, though.

8. Alaska: I want to meet people who think a Wisconsin winter is balmy. And the unspoiled beauty (for now) is intriguing. Bonus points if I drive there from Milwaukee.

9. Iceland: Natural hot springs in an exotic location -- though I'm not crazy about paying $15 for a beer.

10. New Zealand: See Australia, but without all those pesky Sydney rush hours. Plus, Flight of the Conchords!

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Posted by swami says on Aug. 18, 2008 at 2:42 p.m. (report)

I cannot be the only one to want to go to EGYPT!?!

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Posted by cybershaz on Aug. 18, 2008 at 10:23 a.m. (report)

These are great lists! I looked through and thought it'd be fun to put my 2 cents on some of the places I've been from those lists: Cuba - Havana is probably my favourite city in the world. Been there 3 times and nothing compares to the soul of the wonderful people. Japan - Toyko is a blast, and Harajuku is perhaps the most fun place in the city. Brazil - Been to Sao Paulo and into the country. Beautiful country with great food and people. Just beware some of the crime in SP. Niagara Falls - Growing up 45 min. away on the Canadian side, it's like my backyard. Super-tourity but worth a trip to see it. Ireland - Go to Dublin for St. Patrick's Day - the best way to do it! NYC - Love this city...especially the east village. Vancouver - Great vacation spot anytime of year. Be sure to hit Vancouver Island as well as head inland to some of the wineries. Mediterranean Sea - There are great cruises around the Mediterranean that include stopoffs in North Africa (we visited Libya and Tunisia on one). Austin - One of my fave US cities. Not much more to say. Dubai - Recent trip (and blog) about this ... it's safe, friendly, clean and spectacular. Have tea at the Burj Al Arab. Rome - We spent a day here and went to all the landmarks from Dan Brown's Angels and Demons. Nerdy but fun. London - Second home to me as I spent much of my life here. Camden Town is not to be missed. Blackfriar's is potentially the oldest pub in the city. Grab a pint and watch life go by. Tiny Europe (Luxembourg, Vatican City) - Small countries are fun - want to round out the list as well. Sweden - Did 'around the sound' from Malmo up to Helsingborg. Beautiful country.

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Posted by mitchgat on Aug. 18, 2008 at 8:43 a.m. (report)

Sydney is definitely on my list... SAVE, SAVE, SAVE!!!!

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Posted by High_Life_Man on Aug. 18, 2008 at 8:32 a.m. (report)

Niagra Falls is Wisconsin Dells with giant waterfalls. Very touristy. Stockholm is a beautiful city, but a tad boring. Be sure to see the giant, ancient ship they pulled from the water and rebuilt. It's incredible. Visited Amsterdam for my second time about 6 weeks ago. It's a lot dirtier (physically and morally) than I remembered. It has gotten a lot more corporate...and the red light district is getting smaller. Don't need to go back.

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Posted by arks00 on Aug. 17, 2008 at 9:18 a.m. (report)

@Molly. I can second the Niagra Falls trip, I didnt think it would be anything to spectacular, but my wife and I went there last week on a trip to upstate NY, the falls are amazing(we were only on the US side). What made it even better was riding the "Maid in the Mist" boat directly into the falls on the river... now that was pretty damn cool.

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