Man, it seems I'm doing a prompt every day now! I guess that's OK, because this is about the only social site my work filter allows, so I'm going to be on here a lot. I think I need to start finding more people to follow. :)
Anyway, it's time for Mama Kat's Writer's Workshop! The prompt I chose this week is "If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?" The only problem with that is, I couldn't just pick one place for that. I want to see everything, and unfortunately I'm a little behind in life because I haven't even been out of the United States, and I don't even own a passport yet... So, I decided to make a travel wish-list!
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My family lineage comes from this area, and I've wanted to see it for years. One of these days I'll make it down to see the country my gypsy blood comes from. Unfortunately I wouldn't be able to do much research on relations, because their hall of records burned down years ago in a big fire. That's kind of tragic.
I'm learning French! One of these days I'll get to go to France and tool around. I don't want to be a tourist, I want to be a traveler. I want to go experience all of the things people don't see, but that doesn't mean I don't want to see things like the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre, I do!
Again, another place I'd like to just go find a back alley pub and hang out. I want to see everything, and one of these days I'll get Josh to take me and show me the sites. It's his home!
Ireland
Ever since I was little I've felt a strong pull towards this country, and I'm dying to see it! Melanie was able to go with the Anthropology department at Weber State, and they toured around and saw everything from old Irish cathedrals to graffiti and religious warfare. It was amazing, and I would love to go see the Giants Causeway and so many other historic sites!
Ever since I was little I've felt a strong pull towards this country, and I'm dying to see it! Melanie was able to go with the Anthropology department at Weber State, and they toured around and saw everything from old Irish cathedrals to graffiti and religious warfare. It was amazing, and I would love to go see the Giants Causeway and so many other historic sites!
I want to go sit in Italy and eat real pizza, and have a glass of real wine. Ken and Kristina lived there, and while they say they hated living there, it was still beautiful to see and there are things they miss. For the record, Kristina says "All roads DO NOT lead to Rome!"
Who doesn't want to go see mummies and pyramids? To see the ancient thrones where Pharaohs sat and run your hand through the hot sand? Well, I want to at least. I want to see the hieroglyphics, and museums and tombs!
A country full of colors. Mostly, I want to walk through a bazaar and see all of the colors, hear all the sounds, and see the sites this amazing country has to offer. I want to meet the people, and see their world. I want to watch belly dancers, and eat authentic curry!
Asia in general, but Japan the most. I'd love to wander around Tokyo and see all of the gadgets and watch the people go about their busy day. Also, real Sushi sounds like heaven.
Ja Mon. I would definitely like to visit and meet all the fascinating people. It would be killer fun!
I am FASCINATED by the old Mayan and Aztec culture, and would love to go see the old temples and pyramids. Absolutely amazing!
It's so quaint and cute, I can't help but want to go and walk down the street looking at the little shops and houses. Copenhagen sounds fantastic.
Amazing. I'd love to go see all of the different historical museums, and even things like holocaust museums and different things like that. This country also has some VERY beautiful scenery.
This is a country that is rich with culture. I think I am most fascinated by the people and their legends. The crisp water and pretty beaches are just a bonus. This is a place I want to wander around old temples and also just sit and watch people as they go about life.
Yes, I want to see the running of the bulls. It's strange, and I'd like to be well out of the way, but it's something I'd like to have seen at least once in my life. My friend Cristin went to Spain a few years back, and she said it was fantastic.
The biggest thing for me here? Architecture. I want to see old cathedrals. Every picture I've seen of their building is beautiful, and I'd love to go... Camera in hand.
This is part of the Czech Republic, but the most fascinating thing for me in Slovakia is Cachtice Castle. That's the Castle of Elizabeth Bathory. It's just ruins now, but I'd still love to go! Blood Bath anyone? I hear virgin blood preserves your youth... lol
Apparently West Morocco is off-limits because of land minds, so I don't really want to see that part. Morocco is part of Africa, and Cristin went a few years back. Apparently you can take a boat over from Spain for pretty cheap, and it's interesting to see the street peddlers and the culture here.
One of my very best friends Cristin (Yes, I've mentioned her a lot, because she's a big traveler and I've known her since I was 7) is from there. She visits her grandmother there. When we were little her grandmother would visit every summer, bringing with her tales and gifts from home. I loved that woman, and she instilled a desire to visit her country in me. Maybe one day I'll get to go see her again and she'll show me her country, as she hasn't been able to make it here for a while now.
There are a lot of other places I'd like to visit, these are just the top few on my list. There are places here in the states I'd still like to see, like the Winchester Mystery House in California, or the Salem Witch Trial museums in Massachusetts. However, I am itching to get out of the country and see other bits of the world!
Most of these pictures were snagged from Lonely Planet, and you should check out their site! It has lots of travel information on it like travel warnings, when to go & whether, places to see, getting there & getting around while you're there, country history, tips/articles/blogs about the country, and much much more! You can also browse lots of beautiful pictures of just about every place imaginable, and you can buy the prints too! I think I'll bookmark it now that I've found it...
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The Winchester house would be cool! I don't have a passport either :)
ReplyDeletecan i come with you !? i really want to travel as well to many of the same places! For me, I don't even care where it is that I travel to, I just want to go and experience new things and different places. MAybe that would help me understand myself better; which is something i'm constantly searching to do. :) Happy Friday! [almost!!]
ReplyDeleteLissaMarie - Yes! Let's do it! I completely understand what you mean, and I'm aching to go. Besides, it would be awesome to have a traveling buddy! :)
ReplyDeleteIf you decide to pack up and go to ANY of these places and you need a buddy...hit me up. No, seriously. I have my passport, as long as you give me time to grab some clean undies and a toothbrush - I'm ready.
ReplyDeleteI have been to see the Mayan temples. My husband and I got to go see them while on a cruise to Mexico. They really are extrordinary!
I'd love to go to any of these places! Beautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteThat's some list! :-)
ReplyDeleteIt's a great list actually. I love that picture of Greece. I've been to Jamaica and Salem MA. Both must sees. The Salem trip was really memorable - you really got a feel for what it was like to live in those times.
Thanks for stopping by my blog! :-)
Lots of great choices...and some Superior Snaps, too. You'll be traveling for a while, I reckon!
ReplyDeleteThat's a lot of places! I love the idea of being a traveler, not a tourist. Some of the best things we've seen/done on vacation were hitting the hole-in-the-wall places that mostly locals know about.
ReplyDeleteheh heh, that is quite the list!
ReplyDeletethanks for stopping by.
I've always dreamt of becoming a world traveler! The cradles of civilization always fascinate me like India, Egypt, China, Greece and Rome. But any place of course will do just to keep my feet burning. Hope the opportunity to travel comes pretty soon. :)
ReplyDeleteIf you end up heading to Pamplona for the Festival of San Fermin, bring a hard hat. Yes, the running of the bulls is an awesome time. But, also yes, to sticks of dynamite being set off in the middle of the sidewalk, a mere 20 minutes into our arrival.
ReplyDeleteNot meant to scare of course. A boring life would not be worth living.