I should have gone in the 80's when I had the chance.  Do you think it would be safe to go there?  Thanks!
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At this point of time the Department of tourism has not issued an American safety advisory, however, judging the violatle condition of Israel & Palastine I wouldn't be surprised if they do so in the near future. I want to tour part of Europe and have been told by an Air Force Major (friend) that if I do indeed want to plan that trip I need to get it done in the very near future.
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I liked there for 4 years and me and my wife loved it.  The people are nice, the cities are beatiful, I'd go back in a heartbeat if I had the chance.  I've been all around europe and liked germany the most.
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yea\nif i had the chance, i'd go ;-)\nit might be hard to adjust to the new country's cultures and customs\njapan, for instance, has very strict customs- if you forget any of them, they would think it was an insult
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Don't let your mind trick you into thinking you're too old if you believe you should go and if you have a real reason. It doesn't matter and your experience will count for something. Some people go back when they're a lot older.
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Iwakuni, japan. The best of both worlds, past and future. Anything electronic is YEARS ahead of the rest of the world and it is a little cheaper. Clothes and fashion however, are a litte behind the times. as much as 3 years or more. Hey, at least you know you won't feel too old. Also, the people were nice..... most of the time.
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Yeah for sure you should go! Have fun with it and just enjoy yourself! You never know what might happen. And if you don't go, you'll never know. You don't want to miss out on something that just might make your life a happier place to be! \n\nPlus, you don't want to resent not going and spending the rest of time wondering "What if......?"\n\nWATCH OUT PARTY BOY - HERE SHE COMES!
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okay, so like want to switch places????!!!!.  Oooh, the memories of those days.  Enjoy it while you can.  \n\n/doc
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I lived in that area for 3 years, its like any other big city its dangerous after dark, but you should be fine as long as you don't go down alleys or alone after dark.
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mid-80's to about 1992.  Yes!  awesome years!
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ye i agree about the 1960's, think that would be pretty fun. I would also like 2 go back and see the ancient egyptians
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dude, i was born to answer this question. i loved the 80s. you really do not realize how much you miss something until it is gone. as with everything, age gives one a perspective. while living inside the decade, i didn't know i really cared. i'm not one to blab on and on, so i'll try keep it short. one of my very first memories is of the miracle on ice. i also remember hearing about john lennon getting shot. the significance of both was lost on me until i was a bit older. flew to LA to see the olympics in'84, the soviets boycotted since the usa did in 1980. Carl Lewis was the man. so was evil kneivel (sp?), that guy had big brass balls! \nwhile in school, the space shuttle Challenger blew up before my very eyes while we were watching the first teacher, christy mccauliffe, lifted into space. There were attempted assassinations of pope john paul II and president reagan.  there was always an air of fear due to nuclear arms and the cold war. the soviets were the enemy, that was that. watch the movie 'red dawn' for a perspective. it blew my mind when the berlin wall fell and so did the soviet union. I knew i was a witness to history, very cool. ronald reagan was the president. and since he was the president during my formative years, and i was taught to respect the office, love or hate the man, he was the example all the others had to live up to. i vaguely remember the iran hostage situation that preceded ronald reagan being elected.  \nmusic wise, my older brother was punk and I loved punk, ramones, dead kennedys and black flag to name a few. i was not a big fan of the electronic music, e.g., flock of seagulls, human league, until i got older and i realized it was a soundtrack to my youth. I was there when MTV started, i saw the first video they aired, video killed the radio star, or whatever. madonna's playboy issue was highly sought after. i used to be abe to run into the store to buy my father cigarettes, and a pack was less than a dollar! so much to talk about, i could go on forever.\ni miss the 80s because of the nostalgia, i was young and innocent and it seemed that the world was too. when you get older, you will miss your past and hopefully be passionate about it as much.
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We used to meet there & Devil worship in the 70's. Frightening stuff! A couple of people died there!
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Gotta live there.  The only way.  Many places seam great when you visit but once you live there, it is a whole new reality.  Trust me I have tones of experience.
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maybe u should check it out just to be safe\n\nbut check out this site
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Personally, no.  But I've had quite a few friends who have gone.  I'd recommend it. I wish I had gone, but was into travelling.\nAnyway, they offer some good courses, you can learn a trade you can get into when you leave, you earn money while you're there. After you "graduate", the money you've earned is given to you in a lump-sum check to get you started, like renting an apartment, etc.
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Your country, music, food, and people.  To the rest of the world Austrailia is a once in a life time experience.  That's is what I'd want to learn about there at 16 or 60. The girl is very lucky indeed to have such a wonderful place to exchage too. I envy her...
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Probably true..wasn't everyone there back in the day!?! haha