Chank's Travel Blog - Richmond

[Leesburg Chankenstank III]

Hello All,

I travel alot and as a side hobby, I have a travel blog consisting of some of the most charming destinations in the country and around the world. Today, we visit Richmond, VA.

Our first day in Richmond started off with a cup of coffee from the local 7-11. I was a bit disappointed that they ran out of big bite hot dogs so I got a bun and put some Slim Jims in the middle with some relish and mustard on it for breakfast. After I vomited, we decided to check out the towns quaint and charming residential district.

The people are so friendly. A gentleman came right up to us and asked us if we wanted any meth. I’m not sure what Meth is, but it’s probably delicious. Unfortunately we had no time for the amazing southern hospitality offered to us.

The picture below is a charming neighborhood in the heart of the Richmond business district. One is immediately taken aback at the free and open attitude of the locals. There were no annoying strict rules on where to park, where to leave your garbage, where to urinate or even as the picture shows, cover a hole on your house with a huge horse blanket. It is certainly a trip well worth it. However make sure to not bring up global warming as the locals have very strong opinions on that topic.

 

[GMUSig03]

Chank, I think including a photo of an upscale area in Richmond is a little mis-leading as to the overall charm of the city. Everyone is going to think only rich people live there.

 

[Leesburg Chankenstank III]

Chank, I think including a photo of an upscale area in Richmond is a little mis-leading as to the overall charm of the city. Everyone is going to think only rich people live there.

I try to highlight the best of any destination.

I narrowed it down to my top 6 best (or least damaging) images to the city and the one I used seemed to be the one.


Here are the other top 5, I had to choose from.

1. The Richmond stock market speculating on Crack futures
2. Naked old man in sandals yelling at hippies about Obama
3. Prostitutes fighting for territory
4. “Anal Row”, a street with the highest concentration of proctologists per capita in the U.S. (Not sure why?)
5. vcu

 

[MasonFanatic]

They have windows now?

 

[Quentin Daniels]

I try to highlight the best of any destination.

I narrowed it down to my top 6 best (or least damaging) images to the city and the one I used seemed to be the one.


Here are the other top 5, I had to choose from.

1. The Richmond stock market speculating on Crack futures
2. Naked old man in sandals yelling at hippies about Obama
3. Prostitutes fighting for territory
4. “Anal Row”, a street with the highest concentration of proctologists per capita in the U.S. (Not sure why?)
5. vcu

Sadly DJ3 will never fully get this joke as he stopped reading halfway through #4 to jump in his car and fire up the GPS.

 

[Washingtonian]

I know it is only January, but this is my early pick for thread of the year.

 

[MasonSAE4]

I eagerly await your column on Amherst, MA.

 

[Leesburg Chankenstank III]

I eagerly await your column on Amherst, MA.

Maybe a whirlwind tour of all the A10 cities?

 

[GMUgemini]

I can't wait to see what gems you can pull out of Olean, NY.

 

[Jack Strop]

Although I have very fond memories of Mason's 1st and 2nd round wins in the 2006 NCAA Tourney, I firmly believe that Dayton should be a top competitor here.

 

[GMUgemini]

Although I have very fond memories of Mason's 1st and 2nd round wins in the 2006 NCAA Tourney, I firmly believe that Dayton should be a top competitor here.

As crappiest cities in the A10? Not anymore. Dayton is about to open the Funk Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

 

[Jack Strop]

As crappiest cities in the A10? Not anymore. Dayton is about to open the Funk Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

Ok, I based my opinion on my visit 11 years ago. It was a dump back then. If they're turning Dayton around then that's just groovy. You see, folks from Richmond, it can be done!

 

[patriot2000]

Next time, try the meth. It's exquisite.

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[Patriot Lawdog]

Anyone ever been to Rhode Island? The whole state is a dump.

 

[sleeperpick]

Anyone ever been to Rhode Island? The whole state is a dump.

I am from there so a little bias. RI in the spring, summer and fall >Fairfax

 

[Jack Strop]

I am from there so a little bias. RI in the spring, summer and fall >Fairfax

Meh. Newport and Block Island are cool, if you're a tycoon. Providence, Cranston, Woonsocket, and Warwick—dump, dump, dump, and dump. Never been to Kingston, but I sense the trend will continue. So I say, "dump."

 

[sleeperpick]

Meh. Newport and Block Island are cool, if you're a tycoon. Providence, Cranston, Woonsocket, and Warwick—dump, dump, dump, and dump. Never been to Kingston, but I sense the trend will continue. So I say, "dump."

Woonsocket and Warwick are dumps for sure. Providence is awesome but just like any semi-city it has bad parts. some of the best italian/portugeuse food in the world. Newport, Barrington, Warren, Block Island are all awesome

 

[Jack Strop]

Woonsocket and Warwick are dumps for sure. Providence is awesome but just like any semi-city it has bad parts. some of the best italian/portugeuse food in the world. Newport, Barrington, Warren, Block Island are all awesome

Yup, outside of Italy and Portugal Providence does well in that regard.

 

[masonjoe]

Anyone ever been to Rhode Island? The whole state is a dump.

This is true actually

 

[phoenix-arizona]

It's tough finding good Portugese food. Good to know about Providence.