kamui Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 1. New York 2. Tangier 3. Tel Aviv 4. Wellington 5. Valencia 6. Iquitos 7. Ghent 8. Delhi 9. Newcastle 10. Chiang Mai If Chiang Mai were a person, it would be Bob Dylan. With a history dating back further than anyone can remember, its influence remains enormous. And despite its great age, there’s still a bohemian chic that makes it as relevant and hip as ever. Culture capital of Thailand, Chiang Mai was once the heart of the Lanna kingdom. Today those wanting to flee the bustle of Bangkok visit to lounge in coffee shops and drink in the city’s artisanal atmosphere. With a friendly, cosmopolitan feel, this is one easy, safe and pleasant place to explore. There are dozens of well-preserved temples here, too. Many new ecotours and adventure trips are appearing, and with a choice of river rafting, elephant rides, trekking and off-road cycling, even the biggest adrenaline junkie will be sated. rink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allistar Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 Don't forget to visit between Marcha and April, so you can experience the ambiance of massive burning/smog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lazyphil Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 newcastle ....whats this red herring for, to keep it real? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coss Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 Wellington? you gotta be kidding, that's why the knowing call it the Looney Planet Guide. I was born in Wellington I spent time there, I love the place, but top 10? never. Coss Speaking the minds of sane people everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamui Posted January 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 4. Wellington Wellington is Cool-with-a-capital-C, crammed with more bars, cafes and restaurants per capita than New York, and a slew of gourmet producers including some 10 independent coffee roasteries. Year-round you’ll find arts and cultural events in abundance. Likewise, its film industry, ‘Wellywood’, centred on the Miramar Peninsula, is booming thanks in large part to the success of Wellingtonian Sir Peter Jackson (executive producer of the 2011 and 2012 Hobbit movies currently being made here). This little capital will be front-and-centre on the world stage in 2011 when New Zealand hosts the Rugby World Cup. 9. Newcastle Is it Australia’s most underrated city? Anyone surprised to see Newcastle on the list of 2011′s hottest cities (and there’s a few of you, right?) probably hasn’t pulled in off the Pacific Highway, or at least not for a while. Newcastle flies under the radar of Aussies and international travellers in part because it’s overshadowed by its bigger, bolder and better-known sibling, Sydney, 150km south. But, at around one-tenth the size, Australia’s second-oldest city has Sydney-like assets: surf beaches, a sun-drenched subtropical climate, and diverse dining, nightlife and arts. Not only is Newcastle ideally located just two hours by road or rail or 30 minutes by plane or seaplane from Sydney, it’s less than an hour’s drive west to the Hunter Valley wineries, south to sailboat-filled Lake Macquarie, north to whale-watching and sharkfeeding at Port Stephens and to sandboarding at Stockton Beach (the southern end of the 32km-long beach is a five-minute ferry ride across Newcastle’s harbour). :content: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lazyphil Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 ah that newcastle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bust Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 9. Newcastle Is it Australia’s most underrated city? Anyone surprised to see Newcastle on the list of 2011′s hottest cities (and there’s a few of you, right?) probably hasn’t pulled in off the Pacific Highway, or at least not for a while. Newcastle flies under the radar of Aussies and international travellers in part because it’s overshadowed by its bigger, bolder and better-known sibling, Sydney, 150km south. But, at around one-tenth the size, Australia’s second-oldest city has Sydney-like assets: surf beaches, a sun-drenched subtropical climate, and diverse dining, nightlife and arts. Not only is Newcastle ideally located just two hours by road or rail or 30 minutes by plane or seaplane from Sydney, it’s less than an hour’s drive west to the Hunter Valley wineries, south to sailboat-filled Lake Macquarie, north to whale-watching and sharkfeeding at Port Stephens and to sandboarding at Stockton Beach (the southern end of the 32km-long beach is a five-minute ferry ride across Newcastle’s harbour). :content: I have for a long time believed Lonely Planet lost all credability once it began buying it's content from hack writers. This just confirms it. It did have the Pasha Bulka for a while though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stickman Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 Another Wellington-born Kiwi here but like you, Auckland is home. I quite like Wellington. It has a charm to it, is easy to get around and the people are much nicer than you find in Auckland. Throw in the Rugby World Cup and it could be lively for a while. But yeah, top 10 in the world? Hmmm.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coss Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 Another Wellington-born Kiwi here but like you, Auckland is home. I quite like Wellington. It has a charm to it, is easy to get around and the people are much nicer than you find in Auckland. Throw in the Rugby World Cup and it could be lively for a while. But yeah, top 10 in the world? Hmmm.... "This little capital will be front-and-centre on the world stage in 2011 when New Zealand hosts the Rugby World Cup." F'n Auckland is the Rugby World Cup, with few other centres being allowed to have the overflow games. Who ever wrote this pap is being paid to market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Hippie Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 ah that newcastle I thought they meant New Castle Delaware, USA... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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