This map makes me feel like I am a real traveler, and that the world is so small. Yet, I have places to go and people to see.
And I need to revisit a few, like Helsinki, Reykjavik, and Budapest.
My trip in May might be my last to Europe (I keep saying this). I need to refocus on SE Asia, Japan, and South America.
Along with a return to Athens to see my Greek brothers, I may also head north to Thessaloniki, in northern Greece, or south to Crete, then up to Slovenia, and the capital city of Ljubljana. After that, maybe Estonia, Slovakia, or Albania. Or maybe all three?
I also want to see some of my European friends again, in France, as well as Portugal, Greece, Switzerland, and England. And don’t forget Barry the V down in Cape Town. He would never forgive me, even though he wrote a book about me and never paid me any royalties!!!
In Asia, I need to visit friends in Bangkok, KL, Siem Reap, and Penang.
My “Water Pail” list must have a few holes, the bucket never seems to fill up!
Destinations were chosen based on factors like the number of reviews for friendly hospitality, and the number of rental properties and hotels in the region. These are from Booking.com, so it is not an independent survey.
This year’s most welcoming places in the world span five continents.
Most welcoming places in the world 2023
La Rioja, Spain
Epirus, Greece
Oberösterreich, Austria
County Down, U.K.
Mures, Romania
Marlborough, New Zealand
Ninh Binh, Vietnam
Limon, Costa Rica
Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada
North Dakota, U.S.
Of all of these places, I have been to all ten countries (and state), but not the specific city or location mentioned above.
I have my own list of friendly places (in their countries or locations) to visit.
Athens, Greece-after all, I have my adopted Greek brother to hang out with.
Hanoi, Vietnam-like a French city but in the far east, with no bullsh*t!!!!
Chiang Mai, Thailand-a typically friendly Thai city with great food and a great night market.
Santiago, Chile-of course, this is where we met the famous barrister, Barry the V!
Amtrak-seating at dinner is entirely random and creates the most interesting conversations.
Munich, Germany-maybe it is the beer, maybe it is the Bavarian sense of enjoyment, but I love it here!
Bucharest, Romania-a great visit with Dirty Pat, and meeting my new travel hero, Katy.
Queenstown, NZ-one of the great fun and adventure spots in the world, an adult playground!
Puerto Banus, Spain-our home for two weeks of golf on the Costa del Sol, home to mega yachts and great nightlife.
I have been so fortunate that most everywhere I have visited, I have found friendly people. The only exception was Belgrade, Serbia, not Moscow or Siberia! As someone once said, “always expect the unexpected!” Someone actually said they hated Americans! Though he backtracked a few seconds later, I did become a bit apprehensive. I found out he is Russian and moved to Serbia to fight for their independence. He closed by saying he loves Chicago!!
A Schengen Visa is a short-stay visa allowing its holder to circulate in the Schengen area, which covers 26 countries without border controls between them. These countries are: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland. When you get a Schengen visa, you get a short-stay visa to 26 European countries. (I have been to countries in italics).
A Schengen visa lets its holder stay in any of the “Schengen States” for 90 days. You can travel freely between the 26 Schengen countries while your visa is valid.
Consider it much like being able to move around all fifty US states as a foreign visitor.
Once you are in Europe, getting from one country to another is usually affordable and easy. Whether you take short flights from one country to another, rent a car, or travel by train, the destinations are not that far apart. Even getting from one country to another, not to mention from one city to another city within the same country, is pretty easy to figure out. If you are able to find a home base.
I prefer using the short flights from discount airlines like Ryanair and EasyJet. And I love using the Eurail system, particularly the high-speed options. I usually choose a central European hub as my home base: Frankfurt, Munich, and Paris, since each have so many transportation options with high frequency.
My recent trips have used Frankfurt as my base, though I much prefer Munich. Both have a quick train from the airport to the Central Bahnhof. Paris is a bit more involved.
When you venture to a non-Schengen country, you will go through their Customs and Immigration process. And most of the time, it is a real pain in the a$$! My last trip to Europe went through Istanbul, but the airport is new and fast. The older airports in central Europe are not built to handle a huge influx of tourists form outside the Schengen zone.
And of course, arriving back in San Francisco, my Global Entry makes re-entry to the US very fast and painless.
Everyone seems to have a bucket list, including Sherman’s Travel. Of course, their motives are to get you to buy their travel packages. I have no motive, other than to tell you what I think about them.
And I prefer to use the term. “Water Pail List” instead!!!
Oahu North Shore-truly spectacular, biggest waves I have ever seen. While you are there, hit Giovanni’s Shrimp Truc or Matsumoto Shave Ice. We also enjoy I Am Paradise (pearls and jewelry).
Kentucky Derby-you must attend at least once, truly spectacular, often called the “most exciting two minutes in sports.” Make sure you bring your best hat, visit the bourbon houses in downtown Louisville, and get to the track early on Derby Day. (pictured)
Las Vegas Strip and Fremont Street-most of you have already done this, but it never gets old. New mega casinos open, new attractions are built, shopping is great, and now the food has improved exponentially.
Hot Air Balloon Fest in Albuquerque-actually never been there in October, but many other times. I actually prefer Santa Fe. And the food is outstanding, as are the area’s artists and natural beauty.
Niagara Falls-not yet, but I have been to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, which is not as spectacular. But the animals in Africa more than make up for the New Yorkers.
The Narrows, Zion National Park-be prepared for the towering walls. Not for the faint of heart. You will get muddy, wet, and cold. I love Zion and other Utah National Parks.
Cherry Blossoms in DC-luckily, we hit peak bloom day several years ago. It is one of the most beautiful scenes I have ever experienced. And best of all, no sneezing! (pictured)
Grand Canyon-as I mentioned before, each visit is magical, no matter how many times I visit. I have hiked, and also taken the helicopter over the canyon. But the best part of the visit is the burger at the El Tovar restaurant on the South Rim.
Pacific Coast Highway-again, no matter how many times, this drive is both beautiful, and daunting. The trip from SLO to Monterey in particular is enjoyable since I get to use the “inside” lane. Many stops along the way for photos and snacks.
Great American ballparks-visiting the two “cathedrals of baseball, Fenway and Wrigley are the best baseball experiences, short of my Giants winning the three World Series in the last decade. Wrigley is my personal favorite.
Diner tour of New Jersey-I have not done this, but I have dined in my share of greasy spoons in my travels.
Mardi Gras in Nawlins-though I have not been there for the actual event, I have been there often enough to understand the excitement and creation of the krewe. One of these days?
Walt Disney World-it was a long time ago, back in the 80s, but memorable. I was ferried around on a wheelchair since I pulled a muscle playing tennis prior to my visit. BTW, wheelchair guests go to the front of the line!
Yellowstone National Park-truly a unique experience, and worth the long trip to see both Yellowstone and Grand Teton. Both the scenery and the animals make the trip a truly American venture.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-one visit is not enough, so I went twice in two days. Any music lover will consider this their “musical mecca.” Cleveland is not much, the HOF is definitely worth a visit to Ohio.
Northern Lights of Denali-yes it was quite a trek (flew up, and bus back) up to the Arctic Circle (Cold Foot) to see the Aurora. Denali is spectacular, even in late winter on the Denali Star Railway, a true flag stop railway. I walked across the frozen Yukon River and followed the Alaskan pipeline for too many miles.
Blue Ridge Parkway-all I can recall is the John Denver song, “Take Me Home, Country Roads” where he says he belongs.
South Beach, Miami-not one of my favorite visit, but I did enjoy Joe’s Stone Crabs and Little Havana nearby.
Ski Aspen-one of my best ski trips ever, a place where I won my very first ski race! Aspen is great fun, a real party town, even though Claudine shot Spider the week before I arrived.
Redwood National Park-giant Redwoods have no match anywhere in the world. It is hard to believe anything living thing can be this old! When friends visit from the east coast, they all seem to want to see the giants.
Freedom Trial in Boston-great fun, if you do it in sections. There are too many famous places along the way, and so many great food choices as well. Plus, your visit should include Hah-vad, Fenway, the Gah-den, and the Pops on the 4th of July.
Pearl Harbor National Memorial-a truly sobering experience, once is enough.
Georgia Aquarium-??
See a Broadway Show-another truly American experience, along with dinner before or after, the deli experience, Mama Leone’s, Sardi’s, Central Park, MSG, Yankee Stadium, and Jimmy Fallon.
Live music in Austin-I would only go to Austin for the Salt Lick Barbecue just outside of the city. You can have Texas music.
Sedona-another truly magical place, and great for food, hiking and photography. One of the favorite places here is the Elote Cafe, one of the best places I have ever dined. Make sure you find your vortex!
Chicago Architecture River Cruise-I much prefer Chicago to NYC, for many reasons: Wrigley, Wicker Park, Mag Mile, Portillos’ beef, the museums, Ravinia, the “L”, Second City, but mostly, “where’s the lake?”
Central Park, New York-just don’t go after dark, as the Simon and Garfunkel song warns. I much prefer Golden Gate Park, but the very existence of large city parks is truly a testament to our forefather’s insight into the cement jungles they built.
Chaco Culture Park, New Mexico-not yet.
Acadia National Park and lobstah-yes, sometimes twice a day. We had a lobster roll for lunch and a lobster dinner late that evening. Acadia is quiet and beautiful. And the people in Maine are truly a hoot.
So, out of 30, I have been to 28. Yet, I think they missed a few. These should be added:
Indianapolis 500 Auto Race (pictured)
Continental Divide
Mojave Desert
Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz
Seventeen Mile Drive, Monterey
Monument Valley, AZ (pictured)
Yosemite National Park
We each have our favorites. Perhaps you would be so kind to share yours?
My trip to the Lisboa area, and Porto are, as they say, “Up in the air” for now. My friend has not yet closed on her beach home in Cascais, due to many issues related to closing the sale. So, as always, I have a Plan B just in case.
So, after a few days in Munich, I will either take the train to Slovenia, then maybe on to Athens, or perhaps make a little side trip to Albania.
The train from Munich to Ljubljana is rather short, just over six hours. And very affordable. It takes about the same amount of time as flying. In fact, travel experts are suggesting I fly into Venice, and take the bus! I don’t think so!
Actually, I ended up in Lisboa on Monday. I decided that heading south was a better idea. The people and food in Lisbon are very interesting. Then after stuffing myself full of lobster, and fresh seabass, I decided to fly up to Porto.
Why? It is the home of Port wine, at one time quite a favorite. In fact, you may remember that Mr. Mike and I chased all over the southern Portugal area for vintage ports. It turns out that one of them, the 1963 Quinto do Noval is the envy of every port drinker in the world!!
I just did not realize Porto is the second biggest city in Portugal, and just seems too busy for my liking. I was expecting a sleepy little port village, but instead, it is the hotbed of growth and construction.
So, I am headed out of here tomorrow for Warsaw (to visit a refugee camp), Munich, then close the trip in Istanbul.
I apologize for not sending this in November while I was in Europe (with a bad cough). I was sick for another two weeks after returning home.
I forgot to send this back in November. I was golfing in Portugal, back in 2002.
Not long after 9-11, my buddy Mike and I went golfing in Spain and Portugal. We decided we were not going to let a bunch of terrorists dictate our lives and travel plans. We spent a week in Spain, on the Costa del Sol (Puerto Banus), and a week on the Algarve, with side trips, including Seville and Lisboa. Since then, I have returned to Spain, but not Portugal. Why has it taken so long to return?
First, why is Lisbon called Lisboa by some people, me included? Many think it is just the translation from another language. Why is Christopher Columbus called Cristobal Colon in Spanish, Cristoforo Colombo in Italian, and Christophorus Columbus in Latin? In French, Lisbon is Lisbonne, and in German it is Lissabon. Others say Lisbon’s name was derived from Allis Ubbo, meaning safe harbor in Phoenician. Or maybe they just decided Lisboa sounds better? Different names for places in other languages are called exonyms and seems very common in Europe.
What do Portugal and Japan have in common, besides tempura? The Portuguese were the first Europeans to reach Japan back in the 16th century. And they left a linguistic mark on the Japanese, such as pan, probably came from the Portuguese pao(bread).
Portugal is also the westernmost point (Cape Roca) of Europe. Look on a map! Portugal also has 17 UNESCO World Heritage sites. And it is the largest producer (50% of the world’s supply) of cork, which we need for wine.
Now, for the first time since 2002, I have a great opportunity to return to Portugal. I plan to visit the Lisboa oceanside suburb of Cascais. Why? A dear friend is buying a home in Cascais. Cascais is often called the finest resort town on the Portuguese coastline (better than the Algarve?). And I plan to buy and leave a bicycle there for now and future use.
Historically, Cascais was a sleepy fishing port. But in 1870, King Luis I declared Cascais would be the summer home of Portuguese nobility. Cascais became a sophisticated and refined destination. Today, it is still a charming town with a strong fishing heritage, with 19th century grandeur, and expectations of modern tourism. Fortunately, it has been responsibly developed into a popular resort town.
The historic center still has cobbled streets, a fort, museums, with many bars and restaurants. To the north is the wild and untamed Sierra de Sintra coastline, with surfing beaches and dramatic natural scenery. And Cascais is just a short 30km train ride into Lisboa via the Linha de Cascais” urban railway.
My route to Cascais is rather circuitous. But I did find an outstanding airfare. I leave SFO and land in Istanbul on Turkish Airlines. From there, I will spend a few days in Munich, before flying to Lisboa and Cascais. I love Munich, from my very first visit back in 1971 to the famous Oktoberfest. On the return, I will have an overnight layover in Istanbul, giving me enough time to shop, eat, and spend the night in the city.
Would you like a souvenir from Lisboa? Their most popular souvenir is canned fish! This would be sardines, mackerel, tune or anchovies.
Ginjinha is Lisbon’s most popular drink. It is a sweet liqueur made from soaking Ginja berries in sugar and alcohol. Little shot shops can be spotted almost everywhere. In my culture, we make a sour plum liqueur by soaking the plums in raw sugar and vodka. It is called ume-shu, and perhaps a distant relative?
Can you believe Lisbon has a Market of Female Thieves? Known as “Feira da Ladra” in the Alfama district, the market is a secret, so they say. It is held twice a week near the National Pantheon.
The weather in November is quite pleasant. Most days are sunny, and a bit breezy. Mostly, the people here are so friendly, and the food is both delicious and inexpensive compared to many of its northern European neighbors.
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As you make your travel bucket list, make sure to put things you would be interested in. May it be adventurous, or to see beaches and cities, make your list your own and enjoy the journey. These 25 travel bucket list ideas are here to help you to create the best list possible.(I will only include those that I have done)
Viva Las Vegas
Probably one of the easiest and closest places to visit. Vegas offers gambling, shows, shopping, golf, dining, nature, and in my case, dear friends. When my Mom was alive, we celebrated her birthday every December in Vegas. How I miss those days.
Santorini, Greece
While it is a couples place, the sunsets, offbeat minerality of the wine, and friendly people make it a unique experience. How many times can you actually stay on a former volcano with beautiful caldera views? If you only get to choose one island in Greece, choose Santorini. The sunsets are simply magnificent.
Paris
After being treated so badly in the 70s France of de Gaulle, I have slowly warmed up to Paris, and mostly the French countryside. I love Bordeaux, Loire, and Champagne. I attended my first French Open tennis last May. I plan to watch the Tour de France one day, and perhaps combine it with the Olympics in 2024. Oh, and the museums are quite interesting as well.
Grand Canyon
This is probably one place a person can visit a multitude of times, and always be overcome by its majesty. My suggestion for a first visit is taking the train from Williams to the South Rim. And make sure you have the burger at the El Tovar, best ever. Just be careful around the rim, or on the trail down to the bottom.
Boat Ride in Venice
I have just awful memories, a stinky, sewage filled city, with overpriced hotels and food. At the time, I thought it was the biggest tourist trap in the world. I vowed never to go back, unless I brought a clothes pin for my nose! Ask me how you spell gondolier? A$$hole!! Maybe the Venetian Resort in Vegas is a better option? Or the klongs of Bangkok, often called the “Venice of the East!” Definitely the klongs.
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Another tourist trap, but a fun tourist trap, with good food, friendly people, great bars, and a beautiful old walled city. Just too many people in a small area. Try to find a quiet hotel off the beaten path and plan some excursions (Montenegro) outside of the city. There are many islands along the Dalmatian coast that are beautiful, with fewer tourists, and nice cycling routes. And decent wines.
An African Safari
We took several, and most of the safaris are well done, safe, and interesting, with decent food. Mr. Mike and I took four different ones, through Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Botswana, followed by a luxurious two week stay with Barry the V in Cape Town, South Africa. These trips are expensive, and it is not worth cutting corners out in the wilderness.
Diving the Great Barrier Reef
The reef is huge, 133,000 square miles, and with over two million visitors per year. The reef is endangered, so tread carefully, with a reputable outfitter. We went to the far eastern side of the reef, where there were fewer people, more sea life, and quite remote. Nearby the Daintree Rainforest is a definite day trip. The seafood in this area is outstanding and cheap!
The Rocky Mountains
Yes, I miss the days when I skied about a dozen days a year outside of Denver. But winter or summer, the Rockies are magnificent. Take the train over the Continental Divide. I spent many winter days skiing with my Denver based buddies. And many après ski activities that cannot be retold.
The Acropolis of Athens
Though it is a permanent state of restoration, it is the most iconic place to visit in Greece. Down below, Plaka is my favorite section of Athens. The food and people will astound you. I am headed there for the fourth time, to see my adopted Greek brothers.
Sail in Halong Bay, Vietnam
While I am not a big boat or water person, Halong Bay was a good introduction to a boat cruise (overnight), with beautiful views, pristine karsts, and the bluest waters. The water is so calm, it does not feel like the ocean. And the cabins and food were decent!
Angkor Wat, Cambodia
One of my two favorite places in the world (the other is Amazonia). I have visited three times, and hope for a fourth. Our friends there now have children, and I look forward to visiting with them again. The temples are magnificent. The people in Cambodia are friendly, and love Americans. The food is very interesting, with a strong French influence, at very affordable prices.
The Roman Colosseum
My visit was so long ago, but all I could think about were the poor Christians being fed to the lions. The Italians need to do a better job of restoration and limiting access to the ruins. Can you believe it would hold 80,000 people?
Machu Picchu
Just too many people here in a small area. The trip to Machu on the train is tedious, the food is just average, and the area is very expensive. But if you feel you need to go, just go once and be done with it! I much prefer the National Parks in Utah, and Monument Valley.
They left off too many great places to visit and experience.
So what remains on my Water Pail list?
The Australian Open (I have made it to the US Open, French Open, and Wimbledon)
The Orient Express (if I win the lottery)
Traverse Japan from the far north to the far south on the Shinkansen (maybe partly by bicycle?)
Visit remaining Canadian provinces (mostly in the east: Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, and Prince Edward Island)
Slide on the salt flats at Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia (world’s largest salt flats)
Another Summer Olympic Games, and my first Winter Olympics.
The Tour de France
Not bad, just seven on the Water Pai list remaining. What about you?
I understand that there can be a weird stigma around eating alone, but that is mostly in one’s head. What dining alone affords you — as I’ve found out over years of being seated solo at tables and bars — is chance. And there’s a lot I mean by that word, “chance.” It could mean an opportunity to meet a person next to you. To linger longer with a bartender and ask questions about the big and small things in drinking (and life). It could also mean just taking a chance to listen, whether that be to your own thoughts or to just bask in the bustle of the city.
From my days of business travel, dining alone never bothered me. But wearing a suit while dining versus wearing Bermuda shorts and a golf shirt are quite different. And these days, everyone has their nose stuck in their cell phone anyway.
But the experience can be enlightening from many viewpoints. First, it is easier to engage the waiter or waitress in conversation. It seems easier to find out which wines, specials or dinners to choose from. Second, it is also easier to engage others in conversation.
A couple tips from a seasoned pro. One, just find a seat at the bar. This is the simplest solution. You will also find other “singles” here. Another tip is to dine at “off hours”, when the restaurant is not busy. Or, if you are really bold ,just sit down at the table of the most attractive person in the restaurant!!
Getting a “to go” order is really a poor excuse to miss some of the most enjoyable parts of your trip. My last trip to Munich was a great example. I was seated on a large table, with what turned out to be two Americans. We started talking about food and football, the two important “F’s”. We started buying each other beer and some shots. Next thing we know, two young German ladies are sitting at the table, buying and drinking shots with us!!! I ended up staying until closing, even though I went for a quiet, early dinner!
Sometimes, dining alone can serve other purposes. The time can be used to communicate back home, make future plans, read a book, or take photos. Or in my case, I try to do all of these things!
But I enjoy trying to establish a relationship with locals, find out what they like to eat, where they hang out, and what they want to know about the U.S. And more often than not, we have a toast to our new friendship!!!
Home to eight of the world’s 14 highest mountains, Nepal has a history of air crashes. According to the Safety Matters Foundation’s data, there have been 42 fatal plane crashes in Nepal since 1946. (Sixty-eight were killed in yesterday’s Yeti Air accident)
The country’s “hostile topography” and “diverse weather patterns” were the major challenges, according to a 2019 safety report from Nepal’s Civil Aviation Authority, also resulting in a “number of accidents” to small aircraft. The report said such accidents happened at airports that had short strips of runway for takeoff and landing and most were due to pilot error.
Yesterday’s crash is yet another chapter in Nepal’s poor track record. Their planes are not allowed to fly into the EU!!!
Here are some brief notes I made when we were in Katmandu, waiting to fly over Mount Everest:
We spent the majority of the second day trying to get a flight over to Mount Everest. It was called Buddha Air, with small 20 seat planes, that took tourists on a 90 minute flight to and over the big mountain. A persistent fog kept us waiting for several hours. When it finally lifted, I think we grabbed the last two seats on the little puddle jumper of an airplane. Needless to say, Everest was magnificent on a beautiful blue-sky day. It was worth the wait, in a huge, totally disorganized waiting room, with only tea and biscuits for purchase.
Looking back on this little adventure, I do not think we were aware of the danger or the poor flight record of the small, local air carriers. But looking back at the little inter-Nepal terminal, it was nothing more than an old hangar, converted into a waiting area. One small stand sold hot tea and some local tea cakes. The toilets were also rather primitive. Very few announcements were made.
We were told to wait, stay in the terminal, and an agent would find us when our flight was ready to leave. As the flights and people started to leave, several hours later, an agent found us and told us to quickly board.We noticed we were on the plane with a group of Japanese tourists, who did not bother to use seat belts, or sit down during the flight. They were so taken with seeing Everest, the plane would lean one way or another based on where the great mountain could be seen from the left or right of the plane. Then, rather surprisingly, the captain said we could take turns and view Everest from the cockpit!!
After yesterday’s plane crash and the recount of airline safety statistics in Nepal, I realize how fortunate we were to survive that day. I think you can see from the photos that our decision to fly over Everest was probably not very wise!
The main reason I am visiting New Orleans is my long-time friend Kenbob. Ken and I have been friends, since meeting in Chicago, on a business trip in 1980. Forty years of friendship can make anyone endure more than they bargain for. In this case, his wife, Nelly, is a lovely Filipina, and loves the Miss Universe pageant.
I was told that the Miss U is a Filipina addiction or built in genetically, a way of life, perhaps even more. When we met up in Hotlanta a few years ago, the Miss U pageant was held in their hometown of Atlanta. Ken is a lifelong Atlantan, and Nelly is a relative newcomer. But they were staying at the Atlanta Marriott, even though they live in Atlanta. Why? To be close to the action!!! I even got a photo with Miss Japan, totally at random!
In fact, they were in Reno in October 2022 attending the Miss USA pageant. That is how important the beauty pageants are to Nelly. I assume Ken goes along just to keep her happy. I admire his fortitude. Kudos to Kenbob!!!
While I will not attend any official functions, I am certain I will get a big dose of Universe fever from Nelly. I intend to consume my fair share of oysters, roam the French Quarter, and watch the festivities from afar. Very far!
So, while they are attending pageant events, I will check out the music and sports. Maybe the NBA Pelicans (originally the Charlotte Hornets) are in town? Tipitina’s has the Radiators Reunion playing. Or maybe I will just sit at Acme or Mr. B’s all evening? Or I will watch the Niner game on a big screen at Acme.
The first, real Miss U contest was held in Long Beach in 1952. The title went to Miss Finland. It was first televised in 1955 by CBS. The contest has become even more famous since host Steve Harvey’s big mistake a few years ago.
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