Italy v. Argentina

[zombyshakespear]

I was writing a reply to an old friend who lives in LA (She's okay btw, just annoyed by the news interruptions of local TV) when I realized I had the makings for an overdue LJ entry

Comments

[dark_rogue]

i am partial to argentina due to the people and the latin flavor of life. remember most of sout america is still pleasant towards americans, in italy i am not so sure

Not too worried about the Italians

[zombyshakespear]

From what I hear, people outside the fundementalist muslim world are usually able distinguish between an American and the infuriating policies of the U.S. government. Thanks for the input!

[zodac]

itally all the way bro.

[heralady]

If you like to probe your comfort level, I say go for Argentina. You sound more inclined to Italy, but I think Argentina would challenge you more. If either of you speak Spanish, there is a lot of opportunity in Argentina to do get off the beaten path and do non-touristy stuff. It depends what you want out of the vacation.

Also, on a side note, if you like staying in hostels, Scotland has absolutely great ones.

[breeerose]

Wow, that's a really tough choice. Both places would be totally amazing to visit.

On a practical (and possibly superficial) level, I hate spending too much time en route to places, and I hate dealing with airports. So I would lean towards a situation where I could get around easily. So I would either choose Italy, or figure out a way to minimize traveling when in Argentina.

Re: the hating America thing: when I was in Europe, total strangers would ask me my opinion of George Bush, but people do seem to be able to seperate individuals from the governments that govern them.

[fatgrrrl_k]

I've always wanted to go to Italy, so that would be my vote. Make sue you take a gondola ride in Venice! Manda (do you remember her?) went this summer and loved it.