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gurkhawarhorse
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Astronuc said:Mt. Everest, called the top of the world, is the highest.
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Nominate: Top 10 places in the World
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around participants nominating their top 10 places in the world, with a focus on personal preferences and experiences. The scope includes natural wonders, urban locations, and dream destinations, inviting subjective opinions and reflections.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Debate/contested
- Conceptual clarification
Main Points Raised
- Some participants suggest that the nominations should be based on personal feelings towards a place, encompassing both natural beauty and urban experiences.
- Others propose narrowing the criteria to places participants believe they will visit in their lifetime or dream destinations they may never reach.
- A participant lists various locations including national parks in the U.S., mountains in Europe, and regions in New Zealand and Antarctica, expressing personal connections to these places.
- Another participant shares experiences in Namche Bazaar and the Khumbu region, emphasizing the emotional impact of the scenery.
- Some participants mention specific landmarks and natural wonders, such as the Pyramid of Egypt, Forbidden City in China, and Niagara Falls, as their nominations.
- There are discussions about the feasibility of planning trips years in advance, with some expressing skepticism about long-term planning.
- Participants share images and links to locations, enhancing the discussion with visual references.
- One participant humorously suggests their bed as the ultimate destination, highlighting the subjective nature of the discussion.
- Another participant discusses the geographical context of the K2 region, clarifying its location in northern Pakistan and its significance in the mountain range context.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express a variety of opinions on what constitutes a top place, with no consensus on specific criteria or a definitive list. Multiple competing views remain regarding the nature of the nominations and the significance of different locations.
Contextual Notes
Some participants note the need for clearer definitions of the criteria for nominations, indicating that personal interpretation plays a significant role in the discussion.
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darkar
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Ivan Seeking said:In the middle of town sits a small cemetary. I would guess that the average age of death indicated was around twenty-five.
Wow, that's surprising low! Is there a reason behind that? is it due to accident?
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Number 1:
http://www.nwrc.usgs.gov/world/images/mars.jpg
Number 2: The northern areas of Pakistan:
http://www.pakistanpage.net/gallery/main/mountains/np.jpg
http://www.nwrc.usgs.gov/world/images/mars.jpg
Number 2: The northern areas of Pakistan:
http://www.pakistanpage.net/gallery/main/mountains/np.jpg
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hypnagogue
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The Big Sur area of California is incredibly beautiful, idyllic even. I've attached a few pictures from a trip I took last summer.
I think Utah is also underrated in general in terms of natural beauty. Astronuc got it right, Zion and Bryce Canyon national parks are gorgeous. Yellowstone is also astounding in the depth and variety of its natural beauty.
As far as areas outside of the USA mainland go, I haven't been to many places, but Iceland has some really nice and impressive geography.
I think Utah is also underrated in general in terms of natural beauty. Astronuc got it right, Zion and Bryce Canyon national parks are gorgeous. Yellowstone is also astounding in the depth and variety of its natural beauty.
As far as areas outside of the USA mainland go, I haven't been to many places, but Iceland has some really nice and impressive geography.
