International friends? Check in and tell us...

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I think a good idea would be for members to check in and give possibilities about whether or not they could contribute to the show via friends/family overseas. I've seen quite alot of comments directed towards this so why not have a spot where people can post their connections. Kind of a check-in.

Why not exactly? It could be really cool, especially if you have a friend like the one person who (Oh God, don't hate me cause I forgot who you are) who has a friend who runs a charitable school overseas. Which is EXACTLY what the show wants to showcase. Don't be shy. Let's just throw it out there and see what happens.

w0rd

Foo is this something you wrote or a blog you came across?

I hope my question did not come off as rude. I just wanted to know if I missed something.

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I don't know many people directly that live overseas. My sister lived in Israel for 4 years and my best friend's sister lives in New Zealand. But, that is about it. I do have a really good friend studying chimps in Uganda, but she can only use her computer once a week.

I think it sounds like a great idea FtF. I wish I knew someone in a different country to help.

Me!! Me!! ME!!!!!!!!!

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Fortian wrote:

Me!! Me!! ME!!!!!!!!!

Jeff would love to go to Australia! Perfect match... but you have to send him back lol!

Mappy wrote:

Jeff would love to go to Australia! Perfect match... but you have to send him back lol!

Bugger... Are you sure I can't keep him and send my Hubby around the world instead??

Liz (Country24), and I would take VERY good care of Jeff- we'd even share photos with you all!! demon banana

Fortian wrote:

Mappy wrote:

Jeff would love to go to Australia! Perfect match... but you have to send him back lol!

Bugger... Are you sure I can't keep him and send my Hubby around the world instead??

Liz (Country24), and I would take VERY good care of Jeff- we'd even share photos with you all!! demon banana

You always make me laugh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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I have family in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil... I just don't know what to say to them. Um, yeah, I know this guy from reality tv, who is traveling around the world, can he stay at your house? You know what I mean?

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Is New Jersey considered foreign? lol!

Moody wrote:

I have family in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil... I just don't know what to say to them. Um, yeah, I know this guy from reality tv, who is traveling around the world, can he stay at your house? You know what I mean?

I feel the same way. I was the one with the friend in Paraguay with family that run a school and I just don't know the right way to ask about it. Cause then I have to get into a whole awkward conversation about inner creepers (embrace them, BTW) and reality TV and blah blah blah. I may forward her the video on FB and see if she comes up with the idea herself, but other than that, I don't feel comfortable forcing it on her.

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xubaby2000 wrote:

Moody wrote:

I have family in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil... I just don't know what to say to them. Um, yeah, I know this guy from reality tv, who is traveling around the world, can he stay at your house? You know what I mean?

I feel the same way. I was the one with the friend in Paraguay with family that run a school and I just don't know the right way to ask about it. Cause then I have to get into a whole awkward conversation about inner creepers (embrace them, BTW) and reality TV and blah blah blah. I may forward her the video on FB and see if she comes up with the idea herself, but other than that, I don't feel comfortable forcing it on her.

I'm the same way. My parents live in Ramstein, Germany on an airbase, my aunt and uncle live in Hamburg, Germany, and my sister lives in Izmir, Turkey. I also have a really good friend that lives in Damascus, Syria. My mom would welcome him no questions asked (she watched BB and TAR this last season at my insistance, but would have done it without any idea about who Jeff was), my dad would role his eyes through the phone at me ... my aunt and uncle are always super busy with work so the logistics would be hard to work out... my sister is a little slutty, (okay a lot) so out of respect for Jordan I wouldn't even tell her about it... and my friend in Damascus would probably do it if I asked, so if Jeff is stranded in Syria I can hook him up woth a place to stay.

That's all I've got! My peeps aren't the paying airfare for strangers type Smile

blondie, did you say you lived in Gerrmany at one time also?

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Well, if not New Jersey, how about Nevada or Arizona? lol

Darn family travels overseas but doesn't live there... which is probably a good thing cause I'd be on their doorstep lol

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HAPPY4LIFE wrote:

blondie, did you say you lived in Gerrmany at one time also?

No, I never lived there. My dad's hometown is Hamburg so I spend a lot of summers as a kid there, and with my parent's living in Ramstein (which is in the south about 40 mins from the French border) I still spend most of my vacation time in Germany.

blondie55 wrote:

HAPPY4LIFE wrote:

blondie, did you say you lived in Gerrmany at one time also?

No, I never lived there. My dad's hometown is Hamburg so I spend a lot of summers as a kid there, and with my parent's living in Ramstein (which is in the south about 40 mins from the French border) I still spend most of my vacation time in Germany.

My mom's family was born there and I am dying to visit.

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HAPPY4LIFE wrote:

blondie55 wrote:

HAPPY4LIFE wrote:

blondie, did you say you lived in Gerrmany at one time also?

No, I never lived there. My dad's hometown is Hamburg so I spend a lot of summers as a kid there, and with my parent's living in Ramstein (which is in the south about 40 mins from the French border) I still spend most of my vacation time in Germany.

My mom's family was born there and I am dying to visit.

If you get the chance you should definitely go. In my opinion, Germany is the PERFECT mix of modernism mixed with old-world charm. Where abouts is your family from? As I said, my dad's family is from the North, and Hamburg is beautiful in the spring, summer, and fall... but it is a coastal city so the winters can be harsh. It's huge, and there is SO much to do. They have an observatory that is out of this world amazing. They show movies in a theatre where the screen is on the ceiling, and your chairs recline to a full laid down position (to mimic laying on the grass looking up at the stars). There Red Light District is completely family friendly, even at night, as long as you stay in the public areas. All the neon lights make it look like a a mini Las Vegas. The harbor is HUGE, and Hamburg definitely embraces its port city status. There are tons of Tall ships and Relic ships that you can board so that you can look around. The Zoo is awesome, they have elephants that will take money out your outstretched hand and then dance for you! There is SO much more, if you ever do go let me know and I'll give you all the details. (Can you tell I love it there lol)

My Mom's family is from Bavaria in the south of Germany. She is from a small town about an hour south of Munich, right on the Austrian border (about a 20 min drive to Salzburg). The views of the Alps and all the lakes is truly breathtaking... and I find it especially beautiful at Christmas time. There is a concentration camp near there (I think it's called Dachau?) that is almost completely intact. It's heartbreaking, but worth the trip... I've been to several former camps, and I never felt the sorrow quite as deeply as I did there. (But I'm going to Auchwitz in October, and something tells me that will be harder to get through).

My parents currently live on an miltary base just over the French border in the Southwest portion of Germany. It's awesome because it is centrally located to alot of Europe, with Paris, Brussels, Frankfurt, Koln, and Amsterdam only a few hours drive away.

As you can see I'm pretty passionate about my love for Germany, so if you ever have any questions let me know!! happy dance 2

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I just thought of something now that we know Jeff will be gone until probably November:

I'll be in Germany on and off from Oct. 8th - Oct. 31, but in between there I'll be in Poland, Italy, and Spain... how awesome would it be to run into Jeff? I know it's unlikely, but you never know. I'll totally be following him online to see where he is just in case!

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blondie55 wrote:

I just thought of something now that we know Jeff will be gone until probably November:

I'll be in Germany on and off from Oct. 8th - Oct. 31, but in between there I'll be in Poland, Italy, and Spain... how awesome would it be to run into Jeff? I know it's unlikely, but you never know. I'll totally be following him online to see where he is just in case!

I hope you get to see him, that would be really cool. Of course just going to Poland, Italy, Spain and Germany is amazing.

blondie, I forgot to say thank you for taking the time to write about your time in Germany! I saved your post and will use it if we plan a trip there. Thanks again ! Smile

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Hope wrote:

blondie55 wrote:

I just thought of something now that we know Jeff will be gone until probably November:

I'll be in Germany on and off from Oct. 8th - Oct. 31, but in between there I'll be in Poland, Italy, and Spain... how awesome would it be to run into Jeff? I know it's unlikely, but you never know. I'll totally be following him online to see where he is just in case!

I hope you get to see him, that would be really cool. Of course just going to Poland, Italy, Spain and Germany is amazing.

I'm soo excited for Poland. My mom and I are going to see Auchwitz concentration camp, and we're going on a tour of the sites Schindler's List was filmed at.

I've been to Italy a few times, but it's definitely awesome EVERY time!! I've never been to Florence before though, and that's where we're spending the majority of our time, so that will be fun.

I've never been too Spain before, and we haven't made any reservations yet because I can't make up my mind on where I want to go. Does anyone have any suggestions? My sister has been to Mallorca and Ibiza and loved it there, but I kind of want to see Barcelona or Madrid. My mom has only ever been to Seville, and she didn't love it. I talked to a guy who said Marbella is the place to go... I'm so confused. We only have four days to spend there, so I only want to do one general location.

Happy, no problem at all. I am definitely passionate about travelling. I could talk about it all day, and I'd go anywhere I haven't been before in a heartbeat. My goal is to see as much of the world as I possiblity can.

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blondie - I recommend going to Barcelona. It is the most whimsical, creative, beautiful place. Do you like architecture, food, crazy performers, beautiful night life, museums, history, there is so much to do and see there. Architecture all of over town by Gaudi - La Sagrada Familia. Walking along La Rambla and seeing all the incredible performers, walking through the narrow backstreets and running into crazy dressed up puppets on stilts, running into violinists playing for money outside of beautiful cathedrals, eating paella at the quaint restaurants, and the people are so nice.

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Washed Up wrote:

blondie - I recommend going to Barcelona. It is the most whimsical, creative, beautiful place. Do you like architecture, food, crazy performers, beautiful night life, museums, history, there is so much to do and see there. Architecture all of over town by Gaudi - La Sagrada Familia. Walking along La Rambla and seeing all the incredible performers, walking through the narrow backstreets and running into crazy dressed up puppets on stilts, running into violinists playing for money outside of beautiful cathedrals, eating paella at the quaint restaurants, and the people are so nice.

Thank You!!!!!! I was already leaning towards Barcelona, and I think your review sealed the deal! Are there any nice beaches around there?

Washed Up wrote:

blondie - I recommend going to Barcelona. It is the most whimsical, creative, beautiful place. Do you like architecture, food, crazy performers, beautiful night life, museums, history, there is so much to do and see there. Architecture all of over town by Gaudi - La Sagrada Familia. Walking along La Rambla and seeing all the incredible performers, walking through the narrow backstreets and running into crazy dressed up puppets on stilts, running into violinists playing for money outside of beautiful cathedrals, eating paella at the quaint restaurants, and the people are so nice.

I seccund this!!!

Sounds beautiful Washed, where else have you been?

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blondie55 wrote:

Washed Up wrote:

blondie - I recommend going to Barcelona. It is the most whimsical, creative, beautiful place. Do you like architecture, food, crazy performers, beautiful night life, museums, history, there is so much to do and see there. Architecture all of over town by Gaudi - La Sagrada Familia. Walking along La Rambla and seeing all the incredible performers, walking through the narrow backstreets and running into crazy dressed up puppets on stilts, running into violinists playing for money outside of beautiful cathedrals, eating paella at the quaint restaurants, and the people are so nice.

Thank You!!!!!! I was already leaning towards Barcelona, and I think your review sealed the deal! Are there any nice beaches around there?

Well, you know Barcelona is right on the coast, the cruises of the Mediterranean leave from there so there are lots of cruise tourists hanging out. But as for beaches, this article link pretty much tells the story the best - yes, there are beaches - it's just which one is best for you?

http://www.aboutbarcelona.com/barcelona/beaches.asp

Blondie,

Thanks for telling about your background and all of your travels. I always think about the places I want to visit.

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Tracy wrote:

Sounds beautiful Washed, where else have you been?

I haven't been to Antarctica, Africa, Japan, Iran, Iraq, Russia, Iceland or South America, but pretty much everywhere else - give or take a few. Ha ha - I like to travel.

Oh, and my favorite place of all time is still Turkey!!!!

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Washed Up wrote:

Tracy wrote:

Sounds beautiful Washed, where else have you been?

I haven't been to Antarctica, Africa, Japan, Iran, Iraq, Russia, Iceland or South America, but pretty much everywhere else - give or take a few. Ha ha - I like to travel.

Oh, and my favorite place of all time is still Turkey!!!!

Have you ever considered adoption of "older child"

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mimTN wrote:

Washed Up wrote:

Tracy wrote:

Sounds beautiful Washed, where else have you been?

I haven't been to Antarctica, Africa, Japan, Iran, Iraq, Russia, Iceland or South America, but pretty much everywhere else - give or take a few. Ha ha - I like to travel.

Oh, and my favorite place of all time is still Turkey!!!!

Have you ever considered adoption of "older child"

Only if the older child is you!!!

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Washed Up wrote:

Only if the older child is you!!!

Oh, Goody!

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Washed Up wrote:

Well, you know Barcelona is right on the coast, the cruises of the Mediterranean leave from there so there are lots of cruise tourists hanging out. But as for beaches, this article link pretty much tells the story the best - yes, there are beaches - it's just which one is best for you?

http://www.aboutbarcelona.com/barcelona/beaches.asp

Thanks again! That site was a good read.

Jessalyn wrote:

Blondie,

Thanks for telling about your background and all of your travels. I always think about the places I want to visit.

Where's the one place you'd like to visit most? I've always wanted to go to Australia. That would be a trip of a lifetime for me.

Washed Up wrote:

Tracy wrote:

Sounds beautiful Washed, where else have you been?

I haven't been to Antarctica, Africa, Japan, Iran, Iraq, Russia, Iceland or South America, but pretty much everywhere else - give or take a few. Ha ha - I like to travel.

Oh, and my favorite place of all time is still Turkey!!!!

My mom LOVES Turkey too.

I have always wanted to go to Australia, England, Italy, Greece, and countless other places.

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Jessalyn wrote:

I have always wanted to go to Australia, England, Italy, Greece, and countless other places.

Me too, Australia and British isles are top of my list.
LOL, What am I saying? at this point just north of Mason-Dixon would feel foreign to me.

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Jessalyn wrote:

I have always wanted to go to Australia, England, Italy, Greece, and countless other places.

Well while were both dreaming of Australia, if you every decide to go to any of the other places listed let me know. I have tons of opinions lol!

blondie55 wrote:

Jessalyn wrote:

I have always wanted to go to Australia, England, Italy, Greece, and countless other places.

Well while were both dreaming of Australia, if you every decide to go to any of the other places listed let me know. I have tons of opinions lol!

Ok I definitely will.

Oooh travel wish lists are so fun....

Italy, Greece and Ireland are tops on my wish list

Washed and mim, I am so jealous. Washed I envy all your travel, it just sounds so exciting. mim I envy that Washed is going to adopt you. lol!

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I am pleased as well. I will make her proud.

Blondie and Washed next time when in Europe you must go to Prague, Budapest,and Adriatic coast of Croatia, esp. Dubrovnik.