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My Dream Trips

September 2, 2015

Dream Trips, Bucket List

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We all have a bucket list of places we want to visit. For me, that list isn’t written down anywhere or is formal in any way. It is just a list I keep in my head. Once I learned I was moving overseas and could afford to travel, the list became more a reality and I had to start to pick from the places I have always wanted to go. In the last two years of living in Qatar, I have visited many places and only one of them is what I would call one of my dream trips.

My first dream trip was to Jordan to visit Petra. As I mentioned in my post about this last fall, I have wanted to visit this place ever since seeing Indiana Jones. I think in the back of my mind it wasn’t real until I actually saw Petra in person. As I grew older, the lore of Petra only grew as learned more about it. Built so long ago out of the sides of mountains in a country I knew nothing about, it was truly a desert mirage in my mind. Walking down the Siq to the Treasury, I was not disappointed. In fact, Petra only got better as I walked further into it. I am still in awe of what the Nabateans built. Despite spending a day and a half exploring Petra, I still want to go back and spend more time there.

Dream Trips, Bucket List

Photo courtesy of Max Ruckman, Flickr

 

My next dream trip is the to the Galapagos Islands. This trip tempts every time I hear a report on the wildlife that live there. Not only did Charles Darwin discovery the survival of the fittest there, he sparked a fascination in many. The wildlife is so unique and abundant there, I want to see these animals in their natural habitat. I know that some find it controversial because of conservation issues, however I think we do some good by teaching ourselves and others about the nature and why the Galapagos and other places are so fragile and need our help. The remoteness of the islands is also appealing to me. Since there is so little left to be the first explorer in the world, I feel the need to explore things that not everyone will get to see in their lifetime. I want to be one of the lucky few who get to see a giant Galapagos tortoise, in part because of their ability to live for so long. If we could only see history through their eyes and know what they know.

Dream Trips, Bucket List

Photo courtesy of Franck Vervial, Flickr

 

Cuba is my next dream trip. This trip might actually now that Americans can go to Cuba. And now I am in a race to beat McDonald’s there! But in all seriousness, there is something about a country that is stuck 60+ years back in time. The old cars, the old buildings and even the lack of wi-fi is appealing to me. I feel like Cuba is a place you could visit and actually get to know the locals on a different level since we know so little about their daily lives, you could go with an unbiased outlook. It is also a chance to see how society might have developed without all the technology that we have today. Obviously, not all technology but not the every present connection to each other. I bet people in Cuba still send letters!

Dream Trips, Bucket List

Photo courtesy of Sunova Surfboards, Flickr

 

My last dream trip is Bali. I can’t even tell you in great words or detail about why I want to go to Bali, but I feel drawn to it. Maybe it is how far it is from even where I live now or the exotic people that live there and how different their lives are from mine. It could be the lush greenery surround by the beautiful ocean, but something tells me I need to go. I also feel this is a place that you don’t go to on a week’s vacation. This is definitely a slow trip for me, so I learn about the people and their culture in depth. Maybe once I go, I can tell what it is that I love about Bali.

What are some of your dream trips? Have been you been yet?

This post is part of a travel link up hosted by Emma, Rebecca, Kelly and Liz. The theme this month was Places You Can’t Get Out of Your Head. Please pay them a visit and see what places they love.

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20 Comments

  • Reply Caitlin Jean September 2, 2015 at 11:09 am

    In no particular order 🙂

    Top 5 Travel list –
    *Cuba
    *Argentina
    *Botswana
    *Nepal
    *West Africa (Senegal to Sierra Leone)

    Top 5 Been There –
    *Peru
    *Cambodia
    *Morocco
    *Zanzibar
    *South Africa (home but oh so beautiful to explore)

  • Reply Ayla September 2, 2015 at 12:38 pm

    Petra and the Galapagos are up high on my bucket list of places to visit! I have been dreaming about going to both of these for years! I highly recommend Cuba – Havana is the most awesome, colourful and vibrant city I have ever been to. There is nowhere else in the world quite like it 🙂

    • Reply Tiffany September 2, 2015 at 12:51 pm

      I am hoping Cuba will happen next year. It’s complicated for me being a U.S. Passport holder. Thanks for stopping by!

  • Reply Emma @ Adventures of a London Kiwi September 3, 2015 at 1:20 am

    What a superb list – can you fit me in your suitcase when you do go please!

    • Reply Tiffany September 3, 2015 at 5:33 am

      Thank you! We will see what we can do about that.

  • Reply Esther of Local Adventurer September 3, 2015 at 9:02 am

    We definitely can’t wait to go to Cuba!! I heard they’re starting to open up tourism to the US.. so we’re just waiting for the right moment. I hope you get to make it out to the Galapagos. It is by far one of my favorite destinations because of the wildlife!

    • Reply Tiffany September 3, 2015 at 9:53 am

      Yes I am trying to figure that out as well. Have you been to the Galapagos? So cool!

  • Reply Barb September 3, 2015 at 12:50 pm

    Wonderful list! All these places are on top of my bucketlist 🙂

    • Reply Tiffany September 3, 2015 at 12:58 pm

      Awesome! With everyone wanting to go, I feel like I should organize a tour!

  • Reply Michelle September 3, 2015 at 8:00 pm

    These definitely all sound amazing! I would love to go to Bali one day.

    • Reply Tiffany September 3, 2015 at 8:25 pm

      I am hoping to go to one of them next year! Thanks for stopping by

  • Reply anna parker September 5, 2015 at 11:28 am

    I have heard a lot about Petra recently and am adding it to my ever growing and changing list!

    • Reply Tiffany September 5, 2015 at 11:31 am

      I can’t wait to go back. I hope you get to go. My list also grows and changes all the time. But I think these will always be on the list.

  • Reply Stephanie Drewery September 5, 2015 at 6:35 pm

    Bali is a dreamy destination. It is without a doubt my favourite place and perfect for slow travel as you say. Cuba is on my bucket list too! I am hoping I beat the big M there, I’m off Easter 2016 so fingers crossed!

    • Reply Tiffany September 5, 2015 at 6:57 pm

      Lucky you going to Cuba! I am hoping to go in 2016 but it’s tricky with a U.S. passport. Have fun!

  • Reply kelly September 7, 2015 at 7:26 pm

    What a fabulous selection of dream trips! I totally understand why you’ve added Petra to the list – I never knew what Petra was so you can imagine my surprise and awe of entering the ancient site…it was breathtaking! One of my favourite places in the Middle East xx
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    • Reply Tiffany September 7, 2015 at 9:20 pm

      Thanks so much. I think Petra will be a place I visit a lot!

  • Reply Alana September 8, 2015 at 4:45 pm

    Cuba is also a dream trip for me! I hope to get there in the next year.

    I would definitely recommend Bali. We absolutely fell in love with it. I want to live there!

    • Reply Tiffany September 8, 2015 at 4:49 pm

      So glad to hear that about Bali!

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