MangoCon 2017
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@Minion-Queen said in MangoCon 2017:
route 17
Yep, that's a good way to go. The one we take when going into the city, although we catch it in a different spot. There are some really nice views if you know where to look and some really good food if you know where to stop.
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@Ambarishrh If you're into naval history, there is a naval museum on the waterfront in Buffalo, NY that's worth checking out. That's a 1:15 bus/car ride west of Rochester. I stopped on my way to and from Mangocon last year, and will probably stop at least one more time next Mangocon. Of course, I'm driving right by it on the way anyway as well.
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@Minion-Queen said in MangoCon 2017:
@coliver said in MangoCon 2017:
@scottalanmiller said in MangoCon 2017:
No real sights between NYC and Rochester.
Depends how you go.
There are actually lots of things to see. I have done the trip with someone from out of the country and they loved the trip up route 17 from NYC. We stopped a few times and got some great food.
That would be our own @MarigabyFrias
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@scottalanmiller said in MangoCon 2017:
@Minion-Queen said in MangoCon 2017:
@coliver said in MangoCon 2017:
@scottalanmiller said in MangoCon 2017:
No real sights between NYC and Rochester.
Depends how you go.
There are actually lots of things to see. I have done the trip with someone from out of the country and they loved the trip up route 17 from NYC. We stopped a few times and got some great food.
That would be our own @MarigabyFrias
Actually I forgot about doing that with her! But have done it with others as well.
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Has anyone made the drive from Toronto to Rochester? I'm probably flying to Toronto for a couple of days before MC17, and will probably rent a car and drive around the lake (~3 hours).
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@RojoLoco said in MangoCon 2017:
Has anyone made the drive from Toronto to Rochester? I'm probably flying to Toronto for a couple of days before MC17, and will probably rent a car and drive around the lake (~3 hours).
Ah yes, Toronto, and the almost completely unused highway. It's the only place I know of that put in a toll route, but the tolls only apply to local people. The drive isn't bad, the worst part is the stop at customs/immigration.
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@travisdh1 said in MangoCon 2017:
@RojoLoco said in MangoCon 2017:
Has anyone made the drive from Toronto to Rochester? I'm probably flying to Toronto for a couple of days before MC17, and will probably rent a car and drive around the lake (~3 hours).
Ah yes, Toronto, and the almost completely unused highway. It's the only place I know of that put in a toll route, but the tolls only apply to local people. The drive isn't bad, the worst part is the stop at customs/immigration.
I figured the border would be the only sticky wicket, and it looks like a nice, scenic drive.
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@RojoLoco said in MangoCon 2017:
Has anyone made the drive from Toronto to Rochester? I'm probably flying to Toronto for a couple of days before MC17, and will probably rent a car and drive around the lake (~3 hours).
I have made that may times. There are TONS of Wineries on that route to stop and check out. However please do not get a DWI in-between there and Rochester.
The trip along the lake is pretty but it's also rather boring. You can also make a stop to see Niagara Falls as well.
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@travisdh1 said in MangoCon 2017:
@RojoLoco said in MangoCon 2017:
Has anyone made the drive from Toronto to Rochester? I'm probably flying to Toronto for a couple of days before MC17, and will probably rent a car and drive around the lake (~3 hours).
Ah yes, Toronto, and the almost completely unused highway. It's the only place I know of that put in a toll route, but the tolls only apply to local people. The drive isn't bad, the worst part is the stop at customs/immigration.
Texas for the longest time was huge tolls and only for locals. Actually, that might still be the case.
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@scottalanmiller said in MangoCon 2017:
@travisdh1 said in MangoCon 2017:
@RojoLoco said in MangoCon 2017:
Has anyone made the drive from Toronto to Rochester? I'm probably flying to Toronto for a couple of days before MC17, and will probably rent a car and drive around the lake (~3 hours).
Ah yes, Toronto, and the almost completely unused highway. It's the only place I know of that put in a toll route, but the tolls only apply to local people. The drive isn't bad, the worst part is the stop at customs/immigration.
Texas for the longest time was huge tolls and only for locals. Actually, that might still be the case.
It is
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@RojoLoco said in MangoCon 2017:
Has anyone made the drive from Toronto to Rochester? I'm probably flying to Toronto for a couple of days before MC17, and will probably rent a car and drive around the lake (~3 hours).
Lots of us have. We used to do it just for dinner. I've done that drive asleep (literally slept and woke up on the other side of the border!!) I know the drive well.
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@RojoLoco said in MangoCon 2017:
@travisdh1 said in MangoCon 2017:
@RojoLoco said in MangoCon 2017:
Has anyone made the drive from Toronto to Rochester? I'm probably flying to Toronto for a couple of days before MC17, and will probably rent a car and drive around the lake (~3 hours).
Ah yes, Toronto, and the almost completely unused highway. It's the only place I know of that put in a toll route, but the tolls only apply to local people. The drive isn't bad, the worst part is the stop at customs/immigration.
I figured the border would be the only sticky wicket, and it looks like a nice, scenic drive.
If you've got the time, stop and see Niagra Falls from the Canadian side, much better view.
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@Minion-Queen said in MangoCon 2017:
@RojoLoco said in MangoCon 2017:
Has anyone made the drive from Toronto to Rochester? I'm probably flying to Toronto for a couple of days before MC17, and will probably rent a car and drive around the lake (~3 hours).
I have made that may times. There are TONS of Wineries on that route to stop and check out. However please do not get a DWI in-between there and Rochester.
The trip along the lake is pretty but it's also rather boring. You can also make a stop to see Niagara Falls as well.
Keep in mind while that is a big region for wine, it is not a quality region for wine. It's a bulk "sweet new world" wine region and not considered a valuable export wine. If you want wines from that general area, you avoid the Great Lakes and go for the Finger Lakes where normal table wines like in Europe are grown. The GL wine region does not grow vinefera.
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@RojoLoco said in MangoCon 2017:
@travisdh1 said in MangoCon 2017:
@RojoLoco said in MangoCon 2017:
Has anyone made the drive from Toronto to Rochester? I'm probably flying to Toronto for a couple of days before MC17, and will probably rent a car and drive around the lake (~3 hours).
Ah yes, Toronto, and the almost completely unused highway. It's the only place I know of that put in a toll route, but the tolls only apply to local people. The drive isn't bad, the worst part is the stop at customs/immigration.
I figured the border would be the only sticky wicket, and it looks like a nice, scenic drive.
Used to be not a big deal. These days, probably a bit more of a pain.
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The border can be a huge pain getting into the US these days. Into Canada is very easy.
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@Ambarishrh said in MangoCon 2017:
Hi all
I am back!
Looking at the ticket rates now. The cheapest I could find is from DXB to JFK and thinking about driving as mentioned by @scottalanmiller from JFK to ROC (5 hours). DXB to JFK is $1209.91
Cheaper than DXB direct to ROC ( Chepest- Egypt Air $1990.74 and $2020.15 for Air France) I guess with DXB to JFK and then a rent a car would still be cheaper. Suggestions please. But then i need to come back to JFK to end the trip (Unless there is a rent a car system where i can drop the car on a different location!)
Turkish airlines really tempting, but worried about the issues they had recent attacks!
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@Ambarishrh Better to be safe man. It's tough, but you'd lose a lot more time in your life if you're dead.
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@Ambarishrh said in MangoCon 2017:
Turkish airlines really tempting, but worried about the issues they had recent attacks!
Ataturk is probably the safest airport in the world. It's the only one that had attacks that they were able to repel them. Their security was so good that the bombers didn't even make it into the airport. There is no airport in the US that comes close to the security there. Five checkpoints before the plane, including metal detectors before you enter the airport itself. You chose Turkish because of security, not in spite of it.
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@wirestyle22 said in MangoCon 2017:
@Ambarishrh Better to be safe man. It's tough, but you'd lose a lot more time in your life if you're dead.
That's actually a reason that I prefer that airport. It doesn't just appear safe, it's the only one that had a terrorist attack that failed.
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@scottalanmiller said in MangoCon 2017:
@Ambarishrh said in MangoCon 2017:
Turkish airlines really tempting, but worried about the issues they had recent attacks!
Ataturk is probably the safest airport in the world. It's the only one that had attacks that they were able to repel them. Their security was so good that the bombers didn't even make it into the airport. There is no airport in the US that comes close to the security there. Five checkpoints before the plane, including metal detectors before you enter the airport itself. You chose Turkish because of security, not in spite of it.
This gives me some confidence!
