10 latest experiences http://www.hereorthere.com/members/greenhippo en-us Monte Carlo, a city of glamour, fast cars and playboys. And there is no better time to see all of these things than during the last weekend of May when the city is throbbing with the roar of the Formula 1 car engines. Many people do not even make it as far as the town itself - they are stuck in their rented Renault Modus' on the A8, having expected to be able to drive and park in the town. Park in Monte Carlo? You cannot even find somewhere to park in this town when the roads are open to traffic! So, a word from the wise - take the train! This was my first year at the GP itself. I have been before but did not have tickets and was too miserly to pay the Euro 600 for the two day pass. This time I was invited by a friend who owns an apartment with a terrace that overlooks the track. At least I did not have to sit on those rather uncomfortable pastic seats all day (and did not need to pay Euro 600 for the pleasure). The noise of the cars has to be experienced - although... Monte carlo, Monaco GreenHippo Thu, 31 May 2007 17:19:01 +0100 http://www.hereorthere.com/members/greenhippo/experience/122 http://www.hereorthere.com/experiences/122 If someone had told me that Vancouver would be the most stylish city that I would ever visit, I would have laughed! What did I know about Vancouver before I came here? Well, it is consistently in the top 3 places to live in the world, is close to one of the best skiing areas in North America (Whistler) and has plenty of rain... Well, those three things are all true - especially the rain one. However, there are a number of other lesser-known points about Vancouver that makes this high up on my list of places to live / own a home. Vancouver people love coffee - there is a coffee house on every corner. Even the kids choose the coffee places to hang out over the bars and clubs that other nationalities would choose. The city is so European in style - the people are more trendily dressed than they are in London. Not in a faddish way, but with a true Parisian feel which makes it seem that they are leading the way fashion-wise and not being dragged along. The air is clean ... Vancouver, Canada GreenHippo Tue, 17 Apr 2007 21:21:19 +0100 http://www.hereorthere.com/members/greenhippo/experience/22 http://www.hereorthere.com/experiences/22