Since going to Malaysia, learning how to smile lots and talking to someone about the many places I want to visit, I'm making a list of places I want to go to and the reasons. For myself really so I don't forget and so I can cross them off as I go along. Therefore I'll be frequently updating this page as I go along and find new experiences and new places to add! I also hope to photograph these places and make photo books of my journeys to look back on. If anyone has any stories of any of these places, I'd love to hear them.
So here we go...
1)
Iceland
I want to be surrounded by snow and ice. Even camp in the middle of nowhere in the freezing cold, staring at the stars and the haze on the sky from the cold climates, sitting by a blazing fire. I've also wanted to see the northern lights, so hopefully I can catch this while there too. I want to go to the blue lagoon and go into hot baths while the air outside is freezing. I also want to find an Ice hotel. But for this one, I want to find someone to take with me.. could get quite cold alone ;)
2)
Cambodia
I've recently found a site which has amazing photos of the temples of Angkor Wat. I now want to visit these and take photos of my own. I want to experience the culture and explore a country I have no idea about.
http://exploreangkorwat.com/angkor-wat
3)
Morroco/Marrakech
I see photos of markets filled with spices, wooden huts with carpets and candles to chill out on and another completely different culture. The scenery, (yes, I know someone will be saying, "you? Scenery?") interests me and I think this could be an amazing place to photograph.
4)
Hawaii
I've always had an obsession with Hawaii. I want to wear a hula skirt and chill on the beach with a cocktail. I don't want to go to any commercial places. I want to see the islands of Hawaii and the culture that goes with them. Sitting in the forests singing and dancing with the natives with my fire torch. Also I hear a lot that I could be Hawaiian. So it would be interesting to go to a place where everyone looks like me. Maybe I'll finally find a place where I fit in?
5)
Canada
I've been to Canada once, last year, with work. My impression of Canada is a city, with huge burgers and Steak and Lobster, as well as an F1 circuit. After speaking to a friend about it and reading about it, I see there is a lot more to it. I need to go and see the mountains, polar bears and drive through Canada exploring what it has to change my impression of it just being a commercialised city like anywhere else.
6)
Thailand
One of my best friends is from Thailand. I love her cooking and I want to go there and stuff my face. When taking time out from eating, I'd like to see the islands, the culture and walk around the markets. As well as see the hussle and bussle of Bangkok. Orrus Wasana Auby, I appoint you as my personal tour guide ;) And when I'm too fat to walk any further I intend to check out the beautiful beaches and relax.
7)
America
I've only been to Vegas... and that was for 4 days. I've never been so drunk in my life, I even managed to last a night in the highest heels ever.. and for those who know me, that's an achievement....
America has never really interested me as much as other places have. But I would like to do the whole drive around America thing and visit some proper hill billy towns on the way. Would have to stop off at Universal Studios too and eat lots of giant cakes :)
8)
Poland/Germany/Brittany
Ok, I'm merging these 3 places as I have listed them for a reason. I have a weird obsession with war. I can't list off facts and figures or tell you much about the war but stories from those times interest me. It amazes me what people went through for us to get to where we are and what they had to suffer for it. Also the mentality of some people and how they dictated. It makes me sad, but at the same time I want to learn more about it. Strange I know...
9)
Japan
Being half Japanese, I want to learn more about where half of my family is from. I've never really explored Japan but I know there are several places which are culturally different from each other and from what I've ever experienced. I want to find out more about the other half of me.
10)
Peru
I want to do the Inca Trail and see the breath taking sights on the way. I don't want to try the local delicacy of gerbil, but I want to experience every other bit of their culture!
11)
Brazil
I want to go and dance in the streets of Rio. I love south american style dancing and music and would love to go out there and be a part of it. Notting Hill just doesn't cut it :)
I went to Brazil last year too with work. I think there is more to it than fast cars, over dosing on meat and Senna's grave.
12)
THE Island
I am in search of the perfect island. Previously in my head this was the Maldives. But I think I can find somewhere even more amazing. I don't want a luxury hotel on an all inclusive island eating a full English breakfast. I want to be out in the open, roasting marshmallows, spending time with my soul mate and appreciating the sunset and the sound of the sea. This is my hardest destination as I have a number of things to find before I can find this one. One day I'll find it though...
“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.”
St. Augustine