MY TRAVEL BUCKET LIST

Quick - what's your dream vacation?  If you're like me, your list goes on and on.  Below are the top ten places on my travel bucket list:

1. Cape Town, South Africa

Cape Town has been at the top of my travel list for as long as I can remember.  Not many places offer beaches, hiking, and wildlife. I mean, come on, can you think of a better place to go on a safari?  Cape Town is rich in culture and I hope that one day I am able to see it with my own two eyes.

2. Costa Rica

Don't go chasing waterfalls...or maybe you should. When I think of Costa Rica, I think of hot springs and the jungle and yoga on the beach.  It would be impossible not too since Costa Rica has over 25 national parks and some of the best beaches in the world.  Costa Rica seems to be the perfect tropical getaway.

3. Istanbul, Turkey

The designer in me is dying to see all of the beautiful architecture Istanbul has to offer.  My senior year at IU, I took a course on Islamic Architecture and loved learning about the design and history of the mosques.  Ever since then I've dreamed of seeing them in person.

4. Barcelona, Spain

Two words: Park Güelle.  I mean, have you seen Americas Next Top Model season 7 finale? Barcelona is another architectural hot spot that I dream of exploring.  The bright colors, the tapas, oh my!

5. Alaska

I once read that Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen went on an Alaskan cruise, and I immediately told my parents that I wanted to go on an Alaskan cruise.  But really, how cool would that be? I can't think of a better way to see the glaciers and do some whale watching.

6. Yellowstone National Park

What better place to be one with nature than the first national park.  Home of Old Faithful, Yellowstone boosts over 2,000,000 acres of wildlife and vegetation.  Just talking about all Yellowstone has to offer makes me want to plan a road trip for summer!

7.  Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam is full of history and art (and coffee).  I imagine the perfect day would include a little museum hopping and canal cruising, and of course,  a bicycle ride along the cobblestone streets at sunset.    

8. Machu Picchu, Peru

One of the new wonders of the world, Machu Picchu combines two of my favorite things - hiking and history.  The Inca Trail has quickly become one of the most popular trails in the world, and rumor has it, the views along the trail are pretty spectacular.

9. Glottertal, Germany

Most people have never heard of Glotteral, and to be honest, neither had I until about 10 years ago when my grandparents took a trip to Germany to retrace our family's footsteps.  At the time, I was too young to pay to much attention to the details but since my grandparents passing, I hope to one day make it to Glotteral and learn more about my family's history.

10. The Great Barrier Reef

Sun, sand, and scuba - sign me up!  The GBR boosts crystal clear water and one-of-a-kind views of the world down under.  Spending some quality time in the open water sounds like a great way to spend time to me.

What's on your travel bucket list? 

xoxo

jennifer marie

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