Showing posts with label Poll Results. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Poll Results. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Great Barrier Reef: I See You, Outer Space!

5.. 4.. 3.. 2.. Curtain Call.. Drum Roll.. and the winner is: the Great Barrier Reef! What? It has been a long day. Ok, fine - at least dreary.

Our latest poll results reveal that snorkelling in the Great Barrier Reef is the ideal adventure for the majority of our respondents. I must admit, now that I've conquered the camels, it would have been my choice too. I must also admit that I've not yet been to Australia. My sister went abroad there in 2003 - so basically, it's essentially as if I went as well. Maybe that explanation would have worked if we were twinsies?

Aside from winning this poll, the Great Barrier Reef also wins the award for the largest coral reef system in the world. Spanning 900 islands and 1,600 miles, the Great Barrier Reef is located in - you guessed it - the Coral Sea. Take a kangaroo up to Queensland in Northeast Aussie Land and you'll be one step closer to seeing the world's largest single structure made by living organisms.

Trivia Question: Which childhood game guarantees a loss for the Great Barrier Reef when matched up against outer space?

Trivia Answer: Hide and seek!

Yes, that's right folks - our alien neighbors can spot this natural wonder without squinting.

After a bit of research & some suggestions from friends, here are a few sites worth visiting when it comes to pricing for snorkelling & diving along the Great Barrier Reef:

If you've had the pleasure of partaking in these oceanic activities along the Great Barrier Reef courtesy of a reasonable reef adventure company, please do share in the comments below.. and please take me with you the next time you go!

Sunday, October 5, 2008

US Cities: The Results are In!

While I can't help but be slightly offended at the fact that 0% of our poll respondents expressed that Boston would be their US home of choice, I can agree with the desire to live in the winning city: San Francisco, with 57% of all votes. A close second, New York City garnered 42% of votes cast. The ironic thing is that these two cities exude a similar feel. One on the left coast and one closer to the right, San Fran & NYC offer the hustle & bustle, historic landmarks, and unique history that many great cities possess.

Funnily enough, I've been told that Boston & Chicago boast a similar atmosphere. Living the majority of my life in or around Boston and never having visited the Windy City, my understanding is that they both radiate a large town feel rather than that of a small city. Both Beantown & Chi-Town attract a large percentage of college students as well as eager post-grads.

Did You Know...

  • Boston built the first subway system in the US in 1897
  • Chicago style softball is played without a glove and with a 16" softball
  • New York City boasts the largest Chinatown / Chinese enclave in the Western Hemisphere
  • San Francisco features the only moving National Historic Landmark courtesy of its beloved cable cars

Would you most like to visit a US city not listed in this article? If so, where would your heart take you?

San Francisco Skyline