1) I've travelled in many places INSIDE Rio de Janeiro state (Brazil), that may not sound like much, but the state is pretty much the size of Portugal and has 3 times the number of people; Also travelled through most of north and central Portugal; Spain (very briefly); and recently I have been to Germany (Frankfurt and Hannover), mainly to attend to International Faire (where me, my bro and my father went to receive the IF Design award for this product we developed: <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.granitato.com.br/">http://www.granitato.com.br/</a><!-- m --> ).
I was born in Rio so there I feel very confortable, and all my family is there, so going there is such a pleasure to the heart. Still, it's getting so freaking dangerous it's crazy, and you have to be pretty cold to conveniently avoid all poverty and enjoy yourself. <!-- s:( --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" title="Sad" /><!-- s:( -->
Portugal has the advantage of being a pretty naiive country (specially like 5 years ago), with almost no hard crimes or specialised gangs and the sort.
Spain looked very very nice, but I have been there for too few days, whishing to know more...
As for Germany, I was impressed. I had the most crazy train travel from Frankfurt to Hannover HBF station, people there were really friendly (I mean REALLY), I had a great time visiting the old region, it was really a relief to take a break from Porto and check out interesting, beautiful people, and a very modern, friendly place. There was a GORGEOUS girl who helped us find a reference at 1:00 AM!!! (Literally took us there) How she didn't get scared by two desperated foreign dudes asking information late in the night, I will never know, but those are things that really touch you...
2) There are millions of places I want to go, specially in my future (hopefully) as an arhitect. Right now I really want to know more Scandinavian countries (specially Sweden for the sustainable architecture), and also Itally (almost went there this year to participate in a architecture contest, but fell short on money, as always).
I WILL know Africa, more of Brazil (Amazon) and also really want to get to know Asia too, so yes, I guess I'll also have to visit pretty much all continents like you Class. <!-- s;) --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_wink.gif" alt=";)" title="Wink" /><!-- s;) -->