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Jan 15, 2014 09:13AM
(trips to Outer Space excluded). Your dream location must be on Planet Earth
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I would take a REALLY slow around the world trip and I would stay everywhere for weeks, so that I could see as much as possible.
I would take connecting around the world cruises so I could stop at most of the regions of the world and a lot of different places.I would do the cruise-wise as would not have to pack and unpack, and go through airport hassle/customs multiple times. And I would have down-time when crossing oceans to just read and relax and prep for the next stops.
Oh, wow @RitaSkeeter, previously I had never even considered Antarctica, but you have a point. There are probably very few pristine environments like that. Smart plan @Beverly (time for prep)
@Annina - I have been working on that since I am 15... it is the best goal but not easy to reach - LOL
If I had only time for a short trip my #1 location is Machu Picchu - I had watched "Dream road of the World" as a child, in 1972, and ever since, I have been hooked:
http://www.emovieposter.com/agallery/...
I have traveled the US, Europe, and Asia extensively, though even traveling 1/2 combined means nothing in Asia. Thus if I have 6-12 months I'd like to explore Africa by plane + jeep.
Haha... your 5 yr old? That's awesome... Russia is very interesting, the people are incredible friendly. But it is huge. I have been there 3 times and feel I have seen nothing in comparison to the whole country. I liked Moscow a lot, the historical treasures are amazing!
I would take a world tour over a several year period, traveling from place to place in friendly countries all the while making memory books along the way. I'm thinking I'd start in Europe but who knows.....I could shift my arrow into another direction. No doubt I would do my best to see it all.Money's no object, right.....so reach for the stars.
@Powder River RoseIf you allow me some advice: I would not start with Europe, as it basically does not change.
Come to think about it, one should probably start with the remotest locations first, where societies can and will change, and with it life in general. (When I traveled Kashmir in 1988 there wasn't a single soda can to be found, and no sun glasses... That was because the only way up was crossing the Zoji-La Pass, which could not be passed for 6 months out of the year because of snow. Only absolute necessities were transported up the pass. By now that has changed:
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/s... )
Over the course of my life I have often thought that time is almost more of a problem than money. If you get stuck while traveling (e.g. strikes, weather or transportation issues) you spend money while you are waiting and at the same time you lose opportunities to see something. And, with all these new anti-terrorism measures you lose even more. These days you have to sit for at least 1 1/2 hrs in an airport before you can even board a plane. :(( Sometimes I wish I would have taken off 2 years when I was in my twenties and just traveled, the whole two years...
To Greece, to see my family.
:) @Athena That is such a beautiful answer. Your parents must have known that when they named you after the Greek Goddess of Wisdom
Gisela wrote: ":) @Athena That is such a beautiful answer. Your parents must have known that when they named you after the Greek Goddess of Wisdom"
Probably, but my mother said she didn't want to name me Maria because her name is Maria and all my other cousins names are Maria.
@GiselaAs money would be no problem then time (other than my own eventual death) would be no problem. I might take family or friends if they were available or travel alone to wherever the wind took me. As far as waiting 6 months for a pass to open or some such thing I would not lose any sleep to worry or frustration as it would give me more opportunities to meet people and share in the history of their lives and surroundings.
By now if folks aren't prepared for delays in airline travel well...I'll be the one reading, making new friends and maybe even playing a game of checkers, chess, cards or dice with them.
Whether it took 2 years or 10 would make no difference in the whole scheme of things as my journey is just that, mine. I would go to the places I've found to be lovely in books and then to the places found by chance's good fortune.
Thank you for the advice and, if you have time, stop by and visit with me and those I call friends.
Thank you @Powder River Rose, that is such a wonderful invitation. Same here, I live in Greenville SC. Don't have too many friends yet, as I just moved here 3 months ago, but I love the town. It is a beautiful place and after 26 years living close to the Atlantic I am happy to see mountains again. I had to get used to using the parking brake in the car. LOL
Oh, wow I have never heard about Yakutia... Thanks for sharing, am going to look it up right away. :))Happy Weekend, @Hamish
If money and time (and safety) weren't an issue, I would travel to every country of the world.
@DianeHow'd you go about it?
1) Systematically, like I used to do or
2) in order of importance on your bucket list or
3) in order of how soon the region might be changed by societies? (e.g. when I traveled Tibet 25 years ago, it had not advanced much from Heinrich Harrer's Tibet, but now they have a railroad going there, 5-star hotels, taxis [I still had to walk everywhere by foot] etc...
Gisela wrote: "@DianeHow'd you go about it?
1) Systematically, like I used to do or
2) in order of importance on your bucket list or
3) in order of how soon the region might be changed by societies? (e.g. whe..."
I would prefer to travel systematically, even though there are certainly places I would rather see more than others. I think I would get a better feel for the regional culture that way.
It would be nice to start with the most
Aren't you so right, @DianeIn the foreground of the second picture from top on my tumblrr blog is the hotel I stayed in 1987, it was the second best hotel in town. http://giselahausmann.tumblr.com/page/4
This is how hotels look today: http://tinyurl.com/mqxp3u2
Page 3 at tumblrr shows more pics of Tibet - then.
"Everything changed in *only* 25 years"
Gisela wrote: "Aren't you so right, @DianeIn the foreground of the second picture from top on my tumblrr blog is the hotel I stayed in 1987, it was the second best hotel in town. http://giselahausmann.tumblr.co..."
Wow. Although I appreciate the revenue that tourism brings, it can have such a negative impact on the preservation of culture.
@Diane,I think the key is to do it tactful and in unison with culture and history of a location. Of course, it is Beijing's intend to integrate Tibet completely into China, but when you look at the pics the hotels look like as if they could be anywhere in China and not specifically in Tibet. It is so sad.
When I traveled there I was trembling of whether I would make it, would the weather be ok, would the Chinese authorities let tourists in or not... today:
http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/908...
and have you seen the railroad (finished in 2006)?
http://tinyurl.com/o4oko57 (it's one of the craziest rail road projects ever, distance wise and even more when it comes to elevation) We don't even have rail roads like that in the US.
Gisela wrote: "@Diane,I think the key is to do it tactful and in unison with culture and history of a location. Of course, it is Beijing's intend to integrate Tibet completely into China, but when you look at t..."
The pictures are amazing.
Antarctica for me too. (I've been north of the Arctic Circle, so I'd also like to go south of the Antarctic Circle.)And, there are so many other places I'd love to go too...
@StaciaThat's a cool concept. Where have you traveled to, north of the Arctic Circle?
Wow! If money was no object, my suitcase would NEVER be emptied. I don't think I would ever run out of places I would love to visit! What a thought…unlimited travel.
Glenda wrote: "Wow! If money was no object, my suitcase would NEVER be emptied. I don't think I would ever run out of places I would love to visit! What a thought…unlimited travel."Me, either. That would be the ultimate experience.
Maui,Ireland,Italy,and New Zealand.All because of their beauty,climate,and except for Italy because they are English- speaking,plus no venomous snakes in all, except one type in Italy.
So happy to meet that many adventurers. Let's face it, some people live perfectly fine with never owning a passport, I have even met people, who have never even left their state. I have moved 7 times in Austria, then to the US [FL -> NC -> SC) and if I could I'd be on the road non-stop now that my kids are grown. If I would have been born in the 15th century I would have disguised myself as a man and joined Christopher Columbus' expedition as a seamate.
I would love to travel the whole world...i want to experience different cultures and I have this dream to attend (and experience myself) weddings of different nations. I also want to lay in a bed of cherry blossoms and pour tea like a geisha
@GlacebelThat is such a cool idea... In theory you could get married in every country to the same partner... whereas bigamie is bigamie even if you marry two different persons in two different countries. I think Greek Orthodox weddings are so beautiful (friends of mine has one )
[ ttp://www.weddingwire.com/wedding/UserViewW... ]
Ok, here is a location, which would I would love to travel to RIGHT NOW! This is amazing, I have never seen anything like it:http://www.sunnyskyz.com/blog/68/He-W...
Glacebel & Gisela, you may like this link about a couple that has held wedding ceremonies for themselves in many different countries:http://www.viralnova.com/married-arou...
Also, Gisela, your link in post 33 is broken (missing the "h" in the http part).
Love your link in #34, Gisela. What beautiful snow designs! I would love to travel there too! (Have been close as I've been skiing in the Italian Dolomites, so not too far from where he's creating his designs.)
Gisela wrote: "Ok, here is a location, which would I would love to travel to RIGHT NOW! This is amazing, I have never seen anything like it:http://www.sunnyskyz.com/blog/68/He-W...-..."
Wow, that is spectacular!
Stacia wrote: "Glacebel & Gisela, you may like this link about a couple that has held wedding ceremonies for themselves in many different countries:http://www.viralnova.com/married-arou...
Also, Gise..."
Thanks for making me aware :) of the issue with the link, I guess I was in a hurry - LOL
Stacia wrote: "Glacebel & Gisela, you may like this link about a couple that has held wedding ceremonies for themselves in many different countries:http://www.viralnova.com/married-arou...
Also, Gise..."
Oh, wow, if I ever find "Mr. Right" again, that's what I want to do!!! At least, I have done one thing from the list; my late husband and I got married in Las Vegas, at the "Circus Circus". We figured that'd be a great motto. LOL - Thanks for sharing this @Stacia
If money was no object....First I would to to places I've always wanted to (and if I save up in real life may actually get to go there), such as: Australia, NZ, Botswana (for a safari), Russian + Ukraine, ?somewhere I probably am forgetting!
Then I would go to all of the islands in the world - and there are a lot. I would like to sail to them.
that is tough,...i think now, I would go to the island of Capris for wine and food, and then Austria, for the opera!
@Gerald:You would visit my hometown? That is so sweet and awesome! I was born in Vienna and used to live there for many years. http://giselahausmann.com/PICTUREFUN....
First picture (top right) I almost look like an extra from "Sound of Music". Third pic on the left: me working at my fiance's company. He was an aerial photographer. On the wall is our famous poster "Vienna" (all aerial pictures). I have visited the opera often (using a "Stehplatz-ticket", which cost only $1.00 at the time, however, since lots of people wanted them you had to stand in line for the ticket and then - through the ENTIRE PERFORMANCE. For some performances people camp out in front of the opera. LOL
RitaSkeeter wrote: "Vienna is my favourite city in the world. Gorgeous. Plus I got addicted to 'Mozart balls'."OMG! Those are so good!
Thank you so much guys :))I had the unbelievable pleasure and honor to design an aerial photography coffee-table book about Vienna. Unfortunately it is out of print. You can see it here: http://giselahausmann.com/BOOKS.html
(bottom of page, the book's dimensions are 12"x12") The hardest part about designing the book was "what to leave out". I guess you understand.
Tahiti. I probably will never be able to afford this trip, but I can always dream...
@Angelica You could also buy a DVD of "Mutiny on the Bounty" with Marlon Brando. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEmZ_A...
The movie was filmed in 1962. Tahiti was pretty untouched then; tourists had not really found it. At the time Marlon Brando bought one of the islands for himself.
OK: money not a problem?? I would go straight back to London and stay in a swanky hotel. I was there last summer for the first time for a wedding and I really didn't get to experience the city. I would hit ALL of the museums and go to see the Queen's Mews, the horse sculpture at Marble Arch and go riding in Hyde Park, anything equine related. I would walk every square inch of the city, taking in as much as I possible could. In the evenings I would study French until I was fluent and then move on to Paris. Wash, rinse and repeat until I have visited every European country on my "to do" list!!! Thanks for the question- that was very cathartic!
Australia...it is farther than I have ever travelled. I would like to see kangaroos, the outback, as well as coastal areas. I guess it makes sense to start and end in Sydney. @Tracie...I love London, as well as the English countryside. I was there 5 times in the 1980's, but haven't been back since then. For museums, I especially liked the National Gallery and the National Portrait Gallery. The parks are great, my favorites are St. James Park near Buckingham Palace and Queen Mary's Garden. Oh...and a visit to Harrod's is an experience. I don't want to interfere with your French studies, but be sure to take a few evenings to go to the theater in the West End. Fortunately, money is not an issue, right.
Oh, but more recently my idea has been cruise on the Rhine in one of the updated state of the art cruise ships. I am not a fan of cruise ships out on the open ocean, because of bad experiences with high seas. BUT, if I took a cruise on the Rhine, I figure the ride would be smooth, I could see some countries that I have not visited, and I would not be hauling luggage in and out with every stop. But, if money is no issue then I really do need to visit Italy...
And I would love to see the northern lights
And I always wanted to spend some time in the South Pacific, being an ocean loving person.
