10. The Maldives
I've been dreaming of going to the Maldives for the absolute longest time. I would do just about anything for one stress-free day in a hut over the beautiful, crystal waters. Oh, and who can forget the absolutely stunning Sea of Stars which is located there?
9. Greece
Ever since I watched The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants when I was 9, I longed to visit Greece, particularly Santorini. If you aren't familiar with the film, one of the girls in the movie goes to visit her family in Greece for the summer. Anyway, I hope I one day get to visit Greece's mainland, and hopefully a few of its isalnds.
8. Morocco
Filled with palaces, mosques, and artisan workshops, going to Morocco seems like a completely spectacular trip into history. Walking down the open markets and diving into the culture seems like a great way to enjoy time.
7. Thailand
My uncle went on a vacation to Thailand a few years back with his wife, and they loved it. My uncle, being a professional photographer, brought back many pictures from his stay and I fell in love. It looks like absolute bliss. Oh, and from what I hear, the food is bomb, which is just another bonus.
6. Brazil
Ok, so this may sound really, really, stupid, but it's the truth. You know that movie about that blue bird, Rio, which just so happens to take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil? Well, that movie - an animated film about birds - sparked my interest to visit Brazil. I would love going during Carnaval, because it just seems like such a blast.
5. Amsterdam, The Netherlands
I remember seeing this city featured on the CBS TV show The Amazing Race, and my initial reaction was that the thin, no-space-between-them buildings were the coolest thing ever. I looked up some information about Amsterdam, and my lust for it grew. A couple years later, once the hit book, The Fault in Our Stars was released, I read and realized that part of the story takes place in Amsterdam. Of course, this sealed the deal for me in being one of the places I would love to go before I die.
4. Argentina
The second South American country on my bucket list was of not much interest to me until my mom brought it up in a conversation one day. She started telling me about how much she wanted to visit there one day, and through her talking it caught my attention. I then learned that Patagonia is located there, shared with Chile, and now I really would love to go.
3. Norway
Heritage, heritage, heritage. For some reason, when you learn that you have ethnicity from some other country, you instantly are more set on visiting. And since I am part Norwegian, visiting Norway is a must. One day, I will be watching the Northern Lights in northern Norway.
2. Italy
I have no consanguineous relationship to anyone Italian, or anything Italian for that matter. All I have is my desire to go there. I would love to visit Rome, and check out the phenomenal Colosseum, and then go to Venice, and ride a gondola (do they even do that, or is that just for movies? I wouldn't know).
1. India
I think that visiting India would be a huge eye-opener for me. The jam-packed streets with cars and tuk-tuks honking at eachother, and then the incredible contrast when you look at the calm and peaceful environment of the 5-star resorts.
Also, taking part in the Holi Festival, also known as the Indian Color Festival, seems like the experience of a lifetime. Oh, and who could forget the Taj Mahal.
My ultimate goal in making this list was to let people know where I would like to visit in the world, and to inspire people like you, reading this, to maybe dream of visiting a place like no other, for whatever reason you would like.
Thanks for reading,
xoxo,
Sylvanna ♥
I've been dreaming of going to the Maldives for the absolute longest time. I would do just about anything for one stress-free day in a hut over the beautiful, crystal waters. Oh, and who can forget the absolutely stunning Sea of Stars which is located there?
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| Sea of Stars, Vaadhoo Island, the Maldives |
9. Greece
Ever since I watched The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants when I was 9, I longed to visit Greece, particularly Santorini. If you aren't familiar with the film, one of the girls in the movie goes to visit her family in Greece for the summer. Anyway, I hope I one day get to visit Greece's mainland, and hopefully a few of its isalnds.
8. Morocco
Filled with palaces, mosques, and artisan workshops, going to Morocco seems like a completely spectacular trip into history. Walking down the open markets and diving into the culture seems like a great way to enjoy time.
7. Thailand
My uncle went on a vacation to Thailand a few years back with his wife, and they loved it. My uncle, being a professional photographer, brought back many pictures from his stay and I fell in love. It looks like absolute bliss. Oh, and from what I hear, the food is bomb, which is just another bonus.
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| A small boat sails away in Thailand |
6. Brazil
Ok, so this may sound really, really, stupid, but it's the truth. You know that movie about that blue bird, Rio, which just so happens to take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil? Well, that movie - an animated film about birds - sparked my interest to visit Brazil. I would love going during Carnaval, because it just seems like such a blast.
5. Amsterdam, The Netherlands
I remember seeing this city featured on the CBS TV show The Amazing Race, and my initial reaction was that the thin, no-space-between-them buildings were the coolest thing ever. I looked up some information about Amsterdam, and my lust for it grew. A couple years later, once the hit book, The Fault in Our Stars was released, I read and realized that part of the story takes place in Amsterdam. Of course, this sealed the deal for me in being one of the places I would love to go before I die.
4. Argentina
The second South American country on my bucket list was of not much interest to me until my mom brought it up in a conversation one day. She started telling me about how much she wanted to visit there one day, and through her talking it caught my attention. I then learned that Patagonia is located there, shared with Chile, and now I really would love to go.
3. Norway
Heritage, heritage, heritage. For some reason, when you learn that you have ethnicity from some other country, you instantly are more set on visiting. And since I am part Norwegian, visiting Norway is a must. One day, I will be watching the Northern Lights in northern Norway.
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| The Northern Lights |
2. Italy
I have no consanguineous relationship to anyone Italian, or anything Italian for that matter. All I have is my desire to go there. I would love to visit Rome, and check out the phenomenal Colosseum, and then go to Venice, and ride a gondola (do they even do that, or is that just for movies? I wouldn't know).
1. India
I think that visiting India would be a huge eye-opener for me. The jam-packed streets with cars and tuk-tuks honking at eachother, and then the incredible contrast when you look at the calm and peaceful environment of the 5-star resorts.
My ultimate goal in making this list was to let people know where I would like to visit in the world, and to inspire people like you, reading this, to maybe dream of visiting a place like no other, for whatever reason you would like.
Thanks for reading,
xoxo,
Sylvanna ♥
Hi Sylvanna. I loved this post when I read it. I thought that the picture you found of the Sea of Stars in the Maldives was really cool. In fact, I hadn't heard of it until I read this post. I think I'm going to do some research on it. I also loved your picture of Thailand. It looks and sounds soooo amazing and the water seems extremely blue. I thought it was pool water at first. This post really makes me want to go there. Oh and good job using a vocabulary word in this post. Dr. Tracy should be proud. LOL. Anyways, I can't wait until your next post.
ReplyDeleteI hope you visit each place and keep a journal. I would love to learn whether your expectations meet your real experience. This post is well written and enthusiastic. Try to find interesting tidbits about each place you mention, next time you discuss travel ideas.
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