mark_perry1 Posted May 1, 2005 Share Posted May 1, 2005 Hello all, I'm looking for recommendations for a 10-14 day photo tour somewhere outside North America. I've been around the world a lot and I have some favorites already, but I'm just looking for something new. I'm not really into wildlife as I prefer cultures and stunning scenery. I'm willing to go to any continent. May I ask for a list of your top five favorite destinations for photography and cultural interaction? Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicholas_yu Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 I wont bother you with my top 5, but I will just give a vote for Thailand. (or anywhere really in South-East-Asia) Reasons? Culture, stunning scenery, and best of all Cheap! Happy Travels!<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted_sorensen1 Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 My top five (out of places I have actually been), for photography and cultural interaction, culture and scenery: - Guatemala - Viet Nam - Thailand - Turkey - Greece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry_ Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 Japan -- save the recent train mishap -- is the easiest to get around in without flying. The folks there are generally honest, the food and water is safe, and you have a variety of 'cultures' and scenery. You may be a bit late for Cherry blossom season, but the autumn colors in the mountains are super! But it is not inexpensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rene_morin Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 I would say for rather inexpensive destinations : Thailand and Turkey ( the Cappadokia valley is stunningly beautiful in Turkey ). And for more expensive destinations, but just as beautiful and culturally rich : France, Greece and Italy . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen_w. Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 Angkor Wat, Cambodia Asturias and Galicia, Spain Antigua and Tikal, Guatemala Napa Valley, California Chaing Mai, Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulh Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 For everything in one country, France is hard to beat. Easy to get around, good food, great scenery and loads of history. The Basque and Pyrenees areas would rank as my favourite. Outside of the big cities and main tourist spots, Italy has plenty of relatively unknown gems. My preference is the northern parts, say Florence & north. Portugal is also well worthwhile, with some stunning mountain villages, especially near the Spanish border. For stunning scenery and friendly people, you could head down under to Australia or New Zealand. Less man-made monument type history, but plenty of natural & cultural history. For 10-14 days, NZ is a bit easier and has more variety in a smaller area (stick to one island rather than trying to do both). Stunning clarity too. The bad bit is the length of the flights! Happy travels. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephend Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 In no particular order: - Italy, especially Tuscany and Lake Garda - Norway - The Himalayas take some beating if you like scenery! I've seen them from Nepal and sunrise over them from the Tibetan side was beyond words - Cuba. A photographers dream, such amazing colours and diversity. --> Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommy huynh Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 Cuba for cultural photography, Iceland for stunning scenery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.W. Wall Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 Republic of Korea. Great heritage, wonderful people, fine scenery. "Different" culture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank uhlig Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 Earth, Moon, Mars; in that order. And you choose the remaining two as you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watermelon Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 Argentina / Brazil and the Iguazu Falls!! Not going to beat the views anywhere in the world and surrounding towns, jungels, plains etc make it a very special place. Very chilled yet interesting street culture - so gutted I wasnt into photography when I was there..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.whitemountainphoto.com Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 My favorite would definately be the South Island of New Zealand. You can see a few photo's here:<a href=?http://www.whitemountainphoto.com/gallery_new_zealand.html? > www.whitemountainphoto.com/gallery_new_zealand.html</a> Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.whitemountainphoto.com Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 I don't know why that link didn't work. Here it is again:<a href=http://www.whitemountainphoto.com/gallery_new_zealand.html>www.whitemountainphoto.com/gallery_new_zealand.html</> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_lewis3 Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 Lamu, a small island of the coast of Kenya it's a 13th centaury Swahili village under useco protection. The streets are only a few feet wide so there are no cars only donkey's. The locals make their money from fishing, boat building and wood work. They have the most amazing hand carved doorways. New Zealand, 2 weeks isn't long enough for all New Zealand but you could get some good time in on one of the islands. Scotland, what more do I need to say. Malta, 10-12 days is perfect buy a week bus pass and use the greatest buss service in the world. So much to see and do for such a small place. India, again 10-12 days isn't long enough. I have a friend just came back from India took 7000 photo's in 4 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_lewis3 Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 I forgot to add that all these places are English speaking (well if what they speak in Scotland is English) which makes everything a little easier :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark_perry1 Posted May 3, 2005 Author Share Posted May 3, 2005 Thanks to all for your helpful responses. Cuba is indeed at the top of my list, but alas, Americans still aren't allowed to visit there yet. I think Chiang Mai might be my next stop. Thanks again and the rest of you keep 'em coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laura_forbes Posted May 4, 2005 Share Posted May 4, 2005 Northern Italy and Rome are beautiful, and Bavaria is postcard-like. My favorite part about both places is the Alps (ARE the Alps?), and especially the little villages that are seated in pockets throughout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilisweet Posted May 5, 2005 Share Posted May 5, 2005 I'd recommend any part of East Asia to anyone. If you are only going for a short while why not try the Philippines? or Malaysia? Or just pick a specific part of Asia (there's so many to choose from). The culture is so varied and rich and the land itself is beautiful, but communication can be difficult! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolpahof leikonblad Posted May 5, 2005 Share Posted May 5, 2005 For culture and scenery, Lijiang in China is my top choice. http://whc.unesco.org/pg.cfm?cid=31&id_site=811 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julio Fernandez Posted May 7, 2005 Share Posted May 7, 2005 Salvador in Brazil. Paris. The coast of Montevideo. Bariloche in south Argentina. Many other places I have never been to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_interlicchio1 Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 My personal favorites The Lake District in the north of England, Paris, Venice, Florence and Rome - not exactly in any particular order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimberly_smith___anchorage Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 I would second Malaysia. After spending several months there, we didn't have any problems with communication, and I had never been out of the US before.<BR> Although, I suppose a person would have to know several dialects of Chinese, Malay, Tamil, Panjabi, and English to completely be understood, especially in the rural areas.<BR> Most people were very friendly, the food was great, cost of living was cheap, and talk about a variety of cultures! What was amazing to me was how harmonious they lived together.<BR> Enjoy your trip!<BR> Kimberly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole_tjugen Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 For stunning scenery, come here :) Norway, West coast.<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan_verschoote1 Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 Scenery: Pakistan (North), India (Kashmir and Ladakh), Bolivia, Norway, Nepal, Turkey (Eastern), Morocco People(photogenic): India, Myanmar, Nepal, Bolivia, Bangladesh Culture: India, Nepal, China, Italy, Egypt, Morocco, Ecuador Architecture: Italy, Spain, Egypt, Turkey Overall (without ranking): India, Myanmar, Bolivia, Pakistan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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