I’m wanting to do a few camping trips with friends and I’m also going back to school for a second degree! It’s gonna be packed, but I really wanna get outside more this summer, before the smoke rolls in. Do y’all have any fun plans?

  • pbjamm@beehaw.orgEnglish
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    2 years ago

    Moving from USA to Canada.

    Not sure that qualifies as fun but it is exciting.

    • Wahots@pawb.socialOPEnglish
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      2 years ago

      You are gonna have a blast! We did that about a decade ago and l still think about my time there. I got a Philmont shirt, and random people still walk up to me and ask me two questions:

      1. Is that a Philmont shirt, like the scout ranch?

      2. Did you make eagle scout?

      And I can say yes to both. Enjoy scouting! Those are the types of adventures that really stick with you :)

  • StrahdVonZarovich@beehaw.orgEnglish
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    2 years ago

    Me and my family try to go to Cape May, New Jeresy every year. Been going there since I was a kid. Beautiful beaches, lots of great restaurants, its a fun time. Plus they have the best hot dogs on the East Coast: Hot Dog Tommy’s. He’s a really nice guy too (although he retired and now a new guy wears the hot dog hat).

    A few weeks ago I also went to New Orleans. Amazing food, but The Simpson’s werent kidding about how bad it could be. The French Quarter really does smell like garbage 24/7, and it gets really busy and hectic at night. Reminds me of a tourist trap boardwalk. But I loved everything else about it, and the National WW2 Museum is there. Although the museum didnt go in depth as I thought it would, and they really focus on the U.S. A tour through there made me realize why so many Americans think we won the war single-handedly.

  • wildeaboutoskar@beehaw.orgEnglish
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    2 years ago

    I’m going to the Edinburgh fringe in August. I try and go every year but it’s more expensive this year so only staying for a few days this time. Love exploring the city as well as going to the comedy, it’s so beautiful and filled with history.

    Also seeing Sigur Ros in London next week which is exciting. They’re performing with an orchestra so it will no doubt make me cry

  • ffmike@beehaw.orgEnglish
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    2 years ago

    I suspect a lot of folks might not think of this as “fun” but I’m hoping to hike another 300 miles or so by September, on my way to 1,000 (planned!) for the year. Currently I’ve put in about 525 miles for 2023, all on trails within easy driving distance of southwestern Indiana. Tomorrow I’m off to the One Horse Gap trail system in Illinois for another 25 or 30 as an overnighter.

    • Wahots@pawb.socialOPEnglish
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      2 years ago

      Backpacking is so fun! I just moved and can’t wait to go Backpacking again, now that I’m living in a state that won’t be cooking half the year!

      • ffmike@beehaw.orgEnglish
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        2 years ago

        I’m usually of the school that says “there is no bad weather to be outside, just wrong clothing choices”…but it certainly gets much more challenging in extreme heat or cold! Whereabouts did you end up, if you don’t mind me asking? Any trails you’ve got an eye on?

  • TechnicolorRex@beehaw.orgEnglish
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    2 years ago

    We are laying low this summer. Simply saving up for a bigger vacation in a year or 2.

    That said, we still plan to bring the kiddo to an amusement park, some hikes, and Michigan Renaissance Festival.

  • mrmanager@lemmy.todayEnglish
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    2 years ago

    I’m going to Italy!

    Second time I’m going (third if you count Sicily). It’s just the best country… Amazing food and people.

    But important to stay away from tourist areas. That’s not Italy… That’s capitalism. :)

  • mint@beehaw.orgEnglish
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    2 years ago

    Currently waiting to board my flight for my two week trip to Japan :D

    • wildeaboutoskar@beehaw.orgEnglish
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      2 years ago

      Lucky! Not been for a few years but I still always get a twinge of sadness around Glastonbury weekend.

      Who are you looking forward to seeing?

      • amscan@feddit.ukEnglish
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        2 years ago

        Probably most excited for Arctic Monkeys, but really looking forward to Blondie as well. Last went in 2017 so it’s been a while.

  • thegiddystitcher@beehaw.orgEnglish
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    2 years ago

    We’re going on a cruise at the start of August, which is the sort of thing I could never justify the cost of but has been on my bucket list since I was a kid and thought a cruise was the height of fanciness. In this case, it’s with husband’s family and it’s mostly paid for, so definitely can’t turn that down!

    Lots of summery sewing to do in preparation. And luckily I already knit and cross stitch as well so should get on fine with the old biddies who I assume make up at least 70% of cruise passengers.

      • thegiddystitcher@beehaw.orgEnglish
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        2 years ago

        Ocean. Mostly around Greece, and I’ve never been to Greece so it’s double exciting 😄

        Already been pricing up river cruises though just in case we really take to it and decide cruise life is the life for us!