One of my favourite quotes is; "We weren't just born to just pay bills and die", and that is utterly true. "The world is a book, and those who do not travel only read a page" is another quote I really like. There is a whole world out there, so many beautiful places to see, different cultures to learn about and people with fascinating stories to meet. We only have one life, and once it's over there's no more chances. We have to make the most of the life we have. No one knows what could happen in the future and no one can control it, and we can't change the past, so instead of worrying about them, focus in the present moments, enjoy them and make memories.
Traveling the world is something I have always wanted to do, but as I'm getting older, I'm realising how short life is and sometimes I just want to drop everything and go, although sometimes that isn't as realistic as my minds makes it out to be. There are however 5 places in the world I will ensure that I see before I die.
#1: Australia
I have some sort of fascination about Australia. I don't know what it is or where it came from, but it is my number one place to visit and the number one thing on my bucket list. If I'm laying on my death bed in the future and I haven't been to Australia, I will honestly feel I've failed in life.
I want to see the whole of Australia from the cities to the outback, maybe I'll backpack it one day, but if I could only go to one place, it would be Bondi. I am a huge fan of the program Bondi Beach, and by that I mean I have seen every episode of every series that has ever aired in the UK. I want to sunbathe on the beach, swim between the flags and see the boys in blue work their magic (and meet them of course, fangirl moment that would be).
#2: Africa
Africa is a huge place, but I want to see it all. I want to see South Africa; the beaches and the big houses, but I also want to see the more deprived parts of Africa; the shelters to sleep under and the miles to walk for water. I want to experience everything, even the toughest situations so I understand what some people have to live like and I stop taking everything for granted.
I did have the chance to sometime last year, but I decided not to because at the time I had too much on, but at some point in the future I would like to volunteer with a charity where I can go and help builds schools and community centres and water pumps, anything that can help the small communities who are struggling. Living as we do, we take so much for granted, and I want to give to them what they deserve more than us, what they will really appreciate.
However, one of my top things to do in Africa is a safari. To go out and see so many beautiful animals in the wild with the sun shining and the fear of danger just sounds like the most amazing experience you could ask for.
(this picture really reminds me of The Lion King West End Show, and I loved that)
#3: Asia
I know Asia is a continent, and a huge place with so many different countries, but the culture in any part of Asia you visit is just so different to anything in Europe, and I want to learn more about every culture out there!
The top places in Asia I want to visit are:
- Thailand: it just looks like the most naturally beautiful place, and nature is one of my favourite things. You look at some natural places and just think wow..
- Vietnam: very similar reasons to Thailand, the fact it's such a beautiful place, but it also holds so much history which I would absolutely love to learn about through speaking to locals.
- India: I want to learn about the Indian culture. I know that's broad, and I know there's probably many different cultures in India, but it's so different to ours that it intrigues me so much and I would find learning about it fascinating.
- China: the food, the attractions and the complete step out of my comfort zone. China just sounds absolutely incredible, and the locals are always so happy, and I want to experience it all myself.
Next year, my best friend and I are hopefully going to India with a company called Camp India. Here, we will be able to travel to three places in India, learn about the culture, volunteer in schools and animal sanctuaries and just have an experience like no other. So far, it looks pretty realistic, and I'm determined to make it happen for myself because it is probably the closest I will ever get to ever going to any of these places.
#4: Florida
Who doesn't want to visit Florida sometime in their life? The sun, the beaches, the food, Disney Land.. What other reasons do you need?
#5: Holland
I don't know exactly what appeals to me about Holland, but it just seems such a beautiful place. Also, one of my best friends in college grew up in Holland, and she said that it's a really flat country so everybody rides their bikes everywhere, and I love riding my bike. Therefore, one day I want to visit Holland and see everything it has to offer on nothing but my bike.
Who knows if I'll ever visit all of these places, but it is my number one priority in life to do so, and if I do, I'll certainly be writing many posts about every adventure I have!
Where are your top places to visit? I'd love to know!
Make every day worth it,
xx
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