So last month my parents were in town. It was magical and amazing and everything you can imagine when Simon and Eleyse are in close vicinity. I was spoiled and happy and made an ugly scene when they had to leave again. Anyways, while they were here, Dad asked me a fun question that I thought warranted a blog. He asked my 5 favorite places I've ever been and the 5 top places I wanted to go. Woah!! You wanna make this traveler happy....you ask her a question like that. So I stood there looking at a map of the world, thinking about all the amazing places I've been able to go, but also realizing that there is so, so much more to see. Here are my answers (for now at least):
The 5 Favorites Places I've Been:
1. Cape Town, South Africa: This was an easy one. It's been my favorite place in the world for a long time. I know that it's a bold statement....but it's true. It's the best place on earth. I felt like I was in a movie the whole time.....huge mountains that end in a crystal blue ocean filled with whales and penguins on the beach. Yall, I can't even. I would live there in a second!!
2. Thailand: I know I was really confident in my first answer.....but if I'm honest this is a closer second than I let on. Thailand has it all....beautiful beaches, friendly people, elephants everywhere, and the food!! I don't have the words to describe how good the food is. It's such a relaxed and beautiful area.
3. Kenya: This is one of the first places I ever traveled, and it has held my heart for a really long time. I've been so blessed to travel back there multiple times. There are all these quotes about how Africa gets inside of you and never leaves, how you can never quite get all the African dust off your shoes. It is so true. East Africa is such a special place and the memories from there are priceless. The nature is one of a kind and those people are so friendly. It's this special kind of friendly that you hope to be, but know you will never measure up to....the kind of friendly that I've learned to pick out all over the world. I'm pretty good at picking out a Kenyan and it's all I can do to not jump up and hug them after I ask where they are from.
4. Italy: I traveled to Italy in high school and remember loving it, but probably didn't appreciate it like I should. Last summer I went back and good grief...that place is incredible. There is so much history and even though I am no where near a history buff, I can still appreciate it. There are ancient cities as well as amazing natural landscapes....and pizza and gelato that will bring tears to your eyes. The people are friendly and beautiful (dark facial hair everywhere...hello!!!)
5. Greek Isles: Now this is the one area I've spent the least amount of time in, but that didn't stop it from becoming my favorite. I LOVED Santorini and I'm itching to get back there as well as explore the rest of the islands. It is so laid back and beautiful....like every good coastal town should be. People get around by scooter and 4 wheeler. Ugh!! I would live there in a second as well.
As much as would love to just go back to these places over and over....there's something about seeing great places that make you wanna see what else is out there. Yall, the world is awesome...and there are so many places to see, people to meet, and food to taste. I absolutely love it.....anyone know of any travel writer, blogger, etc. jobs out there....cuz I'm all over that...seriously...let me know.
Top 5 Places I want to Go:
1. Australia/New Zealand: Ok I'm already cheating with these two. I realize that they are two different places, but I have too many places I want to go and if I ever get to one of these places...I'm going to the other...so justification! I mean Australia has beaches and animals and people who talk really cool. New Zealand has some of the best landscapes I've ever seen....go watch the Hobbit and you'll understand.
2. Argentina: Believe it or not...I have never been to South America....or Central America for that matter. I choose Argentina because of Patagonia....obviously. Have you seen picture of that place?? Take a break and go do a google image search now....you're welcome. I talk a big game when it comes to hiking (I like it, but I just don't do it a lot), but I'm becoming a mountain climber for that place....good grief it's beautiful.
3. Zambia: I can't stay away from Africa for too long.....and I've always wanted to see Victoria falls. It's also home to the Zambezi river, which is one of 2 rivers in Africa that you can white water raft....I've rafted the other one (cue twinkle in Susan's eye).
4. Iceland: I know....this one sounds random....but once again, a quick google image search will help you understand. It is beautiful...the days last forever....and you can see the Northern Lights. Need I say more??
5. Japan: My East Asia experience is pretty limited unfortunately, but Japan seems like such an interesting place, and different to anywhere I've been before. The fact that it is the birthplace of sushi only encourages me.
Man this blog was fun to write, and the potential adventures are making me a little discontent at the moment. I'm thankful that I've been able to see so many amazing places. I'm thankful that there are so many more places to go see and learn about. This love of travel kinda snuck up on me when I wasn't looking. I feel like the best things do though. I've actually got my next trip already planned and the coolest part is that it involves no where on the above lists...so these favorites could be changing very, very soon. I'll let ya know...
The 5 Favorites Places I've Been:
1. Cape Town, South Africa: This was an easy one. It's been my favorite place in the world for a long time. I know that it's a bold statement....but it's true. It's the best place on earth. I felt like I was in a movie the whole time.....huge mountains that end in a crystal blue ocean filled with whales and penguins on the beach. Yall, I can't even. I would live there in a second!!
2. Thailand: I know I was really confident in my first answer.....but if I'm honest this is a closer second than I let on. Thailand has it all....beautiful beaches, friendly people, elephants everywhere, and the food!! I don't have the words to describe how good the food is. It's such a relaxed and beautiful area.
4. Italy: I traveled to Italy in high school and remember loving it, but probably didn't appreciate it like I should. Last summer I went back and good grief...that place is incredible. There is so much history and even though I am no where near a history buff, I can still appreciate it. There are ancient cities as well as amazing natural landscapes....and pizza and gelato that will bring tears to your eyes. The people are friendly and beautiful (dark facial hair everywhere...hello!!!)
5. Greek Isles: Now this is the one area I've spent the least amount of time in, but that didn't stop it from becoming my favorite. I LOVED Santorini and I'm itching to get back there as well as explore the rest of the islands. It is so laid back and beautiful....like every good coastal town should be. People get around by scooter and 4 wheeler. Ugh!! I would live there in a second as well.
As much as would love to just go back to these places over and over....there's something about seeing great places that make you wanna see what else is out there. Yall, the world is awesome...and there are so many places to see, people to meet, and food to taste. I absolutely love it.....anyone know of any travel writer, blogger, etc. jobs out there....cuz I'm all over that...seriously...let me know.
Top 5 Places I want to Go:
1. Australia/New Zealand: Ok I'm already cheating with these two. I realize that they are two different places, but I have too many places I want to go and if I ever get to one of these places...I'm going to the other...so justification! I mean Australia has beaches and animals and people who talk really cool. New Zealand has some of the best landscapes I've ever seen....go watch the Hobbit and you'll understand.
2. Argentina: Believe it or not...I have never been to South America....or Central America for that matter. I choose Argentina because of Patagonia....obviously. Have you seen picture of that place?? Take a break and go do a google image search now....you're welcome. I talk a big game when it comes to hiking (I like it, but I just don't do it a lot), but I'm becoming a mountain climber for that place....good grief it's beautiful.
3. Zambia: I can't stay away from Africa for too long.....and I've always wanted to see Victoria falls. It's also home to the Zambezi river, which is one of 2 rivers in Africa that you can white water raft....I've rafted the other one (cue twinkle in Susan's eye).
4. Iceland: I know....this one sounds random....but once again, a quick google image search will help you understand. It is beautiful...the days last forever....and you can see the Northern Lights. Need I say more??
5. Japan: My East Asia experience is pretty limited unfortunately, but Japan seems like such an interesting place, and different to anywhere I've been before. The fact that it is the birthplace of sushi only encourages me.
Man this blog was fun to write, and the potential adventures are making me a little discontent at the moment. I'm thankful that I've been able to see so many amazing places. I'm thankful that there are so many more places to go see and learn about. This love of travel kinda snuck up on me when I wasn't looking. I feel like the best things do though. I've actually got my next trip already planned and the coolest part is that it involves no where on the above lists...so these favorites could be changing very, very soon. I'll let ya know...
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