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A few months ago, I posted a story called “Oh, the Places We Will Go!’
In it, I listed the 30 countries we have already visited.
Then, I listed my top 10 “dream” places to travel. Believe me, there are many more than 10 on my list of “travel dreams”!
Here’s my “Top 10” list again (in alphabetical order).
We still dream of traveling to . . .
—Croatia
—Iceland
—India
—Israel
—Jordan
—Kenya
—Portugal
—Sweden
—Tahiti
—Thailand
And so many other foreign lands . . .
Top on our list are Israel and Jordan, but those lands will be for a later time—maybe in our 5-year life plan.
My Own “Travel Dream”
As I started filling out (for myself) the “Travel Dream” planning tool I posted last week on Facebook, I tried to think of a place where we could realistically travel in the not-so-distant future.
Immediately, one of my favorite places came to mind—Cinque Terre, Italy! My sister and I discovered this gem, in our early 20s, when we were backpacking together in Europe. That feels like an eternity ago!
We hiked between the villages and stayed in youth hostels along the way. I have never forgotten the breath-taking experience!
“Cinque Terre is a string of centuries-old seaside villages on the rugged Italian Riviera coastline. In each of the 5 towns, colorful houses and vineyards cling to steep terraces, harbors are filled with fishing boats, and trattorias turn out seafood specialties along with the Liguria region’s famous sauce, pesto. The Sentiero Azzurro cliffside hiking trail links the villages and offers sweeping sea vistas.”
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“Cinque Terre” means “5 Lands.” Here’s an introduction to the “5 Villages” of this hidden treasure.
You may have seen pictures of Cinque Terre in travel magazines and books. It’s incredibly beautiful. If the photos in the travel magazines take your breath away, just wait until you see it, feel it, smell it, hear it, taste it!
I’ve talked about Cinque Terre for decades—since the day I first discovered it. Vincent has never been, and I dream of going to the “5 Lands” to hike with him. Now that we are back in Europe, Italy is just a “hop, skip, and a jump” around the corner.
So, Here’s My “Travel Dream.”
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The City and Country I Want to Go to Next:
Cinque Terre, Italy (maybe Florence and Venice too)
The Time of the Year I Plan to Go:
Spring 2020
The Number of Days I Will Be Out Exploring:
5-7 days
The Activities I Want to Do Once I Get There:
Hiking, Swimming, Eating, Riding a Gondola (if we make it to Venise!), Getting Lost, Writing, Photography
Ethnic Food and Drinks I Want to Try:
FRESH pasta, REAL pizza, Ribollita soup, Polenta, Risotto, Ossobuco veal, Italian ice, Limoncello, Latte, Italian wines
Who I Want to Take With Me on This Adventure:
My beloved husband—no children allowed! 🙂
I think I would add two other questions:
Approximately, how much will my trip cost? How can I begin saving money for my “Travel Dream”?
I’m not sure. I need to do more research.
What are the Barriers to My Travel Dream?
Money, Time off work, Childcare, Dog sitting
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What About You? Do You Have a Travel Dream?
Let’s dream together and listen to “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” by Dr. Seuss.
—THE CULTURAL STORY-WEAVER
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LET’S WEAVE CULTURES!
What about you? What is your “Travel Dream”? Where do you dream of traveling? It doesn’t have to be on the other side of the globe. It could be in your own country or state—just a new place you want to explore.
Go ahead . . . book that ticket and plan your trip today—the one you have been dreaming of. “Do It Scared!”
Maybe you have some barriers standing in your way. If so, this story can help you to identify them and push past them.
This story can help you face some of your fears about traveling: “One of the Reasons We are Afraid to Travel.”
I invite you to tell us your own cultural stories and global adventures . . . as you engage with the world, breaking down barriers, building bridges, and “weaving cultures!” Write about them in the comment box below.
