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Putting My Lifetime Travel Wish List Down On Paper

Published November 18, 2008 | By Barbara Weibel

The more I travel, the more I want to travel – it’s an addiction of sorts, but a good one, I think. Over the past few years I’ve been able to “check off” a whole bunch of destinations that I was determined to see before I died, but there are still so many places I want to go. I decided that I needed to make a list of the places I’d been and the places I still want to visit (newly updated as of January, 2012):

WHERE I’VE BEEN:

Australia
Botswana
British Virgin Islands
Cambodia
Canada (British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, Alberta and Saskatchewan)
Cayman Islands
China
Costa Rica
Curacao
Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands
England
Gibraltar
Honduras
Hong Kong
India (Mumbai, Ajanta, Goa, Madhya Pradesh)
Indonesia (Bali)
Italy
Jamaica
Laos
Malaysia
Mexico
Morocco
Nepal
New Zealand
Peru (including Machu Picchu)
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Scotland
Singapore
South Africa
Spain
Switzerland
Tanzania/Zanzibar
Thailand
The Vatican
United States (all around the country, with the exception of Alaska, Montana, North and South Dakota, Wyoming, Alabama, Mississippi, and Rhode Island)
U.S. Virgin Islands
Vietnam
Zambia
Zimbabwe

WHERE I STILL WANT TO GO:

MUST SEE DESTINATIONS:

The Aurora Borealis, whether in Alaska or the Scandinavian countries (this is currently my number one “must see before I die” destination)
Bolivia
Chile & Easter Island
Croatia
Cuba
Ethiopia
Greece
Israel
Myanmar/Burma
Tibet
Turkey
OTHER DESTINATIONS ON MY LIST
Albania
Antiga and Barbuda
Argentina
Austria
Barbados
Bora Bora
Borneo
Bosnia Hercegovina
Brazil
Cambodia (Phnom Penh)
Canada (Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island)
Cook Islands
Czech Republic
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Egypt
Fiji
France
Germany
Guadeloupe
Guatemala
India (Kerala, Delhi, Agra, Daramsala, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Wesern Rajasthan)
Indonesia (Java and Sumatra)
Ireland
Jordan
Kenya
Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia
Macedonia
Madagascar
Maldives
Martinique
Mozambique
Nicaragua
Northern Ireland
Papua New Guinea
Philippines
Russia
Rwanda (to see the gorillas)
Serbia
Seychelles
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Pacific
St. Kitts and Nevis
St. Lucia
St. Martin/San Martin
Tahiti
Trinidad and Tobago
Turks and Caicos
Ukraine
Wales
U.S. (southern Utah, Montana, the Dakotas, Wyoming, Alaska, New York, West Virginia, Arkansas, and northern Minnesota)

GROAN! I’m exhausted just reading the list. I don’t think I have enough years left to see all these places, but I’m gonna’ give it my best effort. What about you? What destinations are on your life list? Do you see a place I’ve left off that you think I’d love to visit? If so, leave me a comment and maybe I’ll add it to my list; heck, what’s a couple more countries!

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http://thegeminiweb.com Rhea
I love these lists. You’ve done a lot of traveling! My list includes: every state in U.S. I have not yet been to (that list is growing smaller, thankfully), the Canadian Rockies, Italy, the French countryside, the Galapagos Islands, Japan (again), Easter Island, Stonehenge, Tanzania, Israel, Ireland, Australia, Tibet, India, Cuba, western Canada. I’ve already been to a lot of the Caribbean, the U.S. and Eastern Canada.
Rhea’s last blog post..My Brief Trip to Vermont
http://thegeminiweb.com Rhea
I love these lists. You’ve done a lot of traveling! My list includes: every state in U.S. I have not yet been to (that list is growing smaller, thankfully), the Canadian Rockies, Italy, the French countryside, the Galapagos Islands, Japan (again), Easter Island, Stonehenge, Tanzania, Israel, Ireland, Australia, Tibet, India, Cuba, western Canada. I’ve already been to a lot of the Caribbean, the U.S. and Eastern Canada.
Rhea’s last blog post..My Brief Trip to Vermont
Ellie OB
I like to think of the “Oh, My GOD!” moments and these are at the top of my list:
-The Giza Pyramids, Egypt…at night
-The Khan El-Khalili Bazaar in Cairo-best coffee in the world
-Fez El Bali, Morocco when stepping out on a rooftop to view the Tanneries
-A turn in the road in Bran, Transylvania, Romania..and there stood Count Dracula’s castle
-Masada, Israel
-Yad Vasheem, the Holocaust Museum in Jerusalem
-The Mile long trek thru the Siq Gorge to the magical sight of the Treasury Building at Petra, Jordan
And still I want more and more and more..
Ellie OB
I like to think of the “Oh, My GOD!” moments and these are at the top of my list:
-The Giza Pyramids, Egypt…at night
-The Khan El-Khalili Bazaar in Cairo-best coffee in the world
-Fez El Bali, Morocco when stepping out on a rooftop to view the Tanneries
-A turn in the road in Bran, Transylvania, Romania..and there stood Count Dracula’s castle
-Masada, Israel
-Yad Vasheem, the Holocaust Museum in Jerusalem
-The Mile long trek thru the Siq Gorge to the magical sight of the Treasury Building at Petra, Jordan
And still I want more and more and more..
Ellie OB
There is a book called “1,000 Places to See Before You Die-A Traveler’s Life List” by Patricia Schultz
You may know about it. It is not only about places but also about worthwhile events in these places. I like to check things off in it!
Ellie OB
There is a book called “1,000 Places to See Before You Die-A Traveler’s Life List” by Patricia Schultz
You may know about it. It is not only about places but also about worthwhile events in these places. I like to check things off in it!
Joan
Belize, go to Belize. Especially Ambergris Caye Belize, since you are such a beach connoisseur you will love it. You also need to add Angel Falls to your list. The world’s highest waterfall is located in the Canaima National Park, Bolivar, Venezuela. While you are in Venezuela try see Margarita Island and Puerto La Cruz, It was my favorite beach for a while.
Happy trails.
L*L
J
Joan
Belize, go to Belize. Especially Ambergris Caye Belize, since you are such a beach connoisseur you will love it. You also need to add Angel Falls to your list. The world’s highest waterfall is located in the Canaima National Park, Bolivar, Venezuela. While you are in Venezuela try see Margarita Island and Puerto La Cruz, It was my favorite beach for a while.
Happy trails.
L*L
J
http://thereluctantgardendesigner.blogspot.com Camellia
Hi Barabra, just realised that you are the same person as took the picture of Thai punk (I commented on that one yesterday). I was in Tanzania last year, around this time. Probably the best trip of my life!
Camellia’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday â€“ Still Busy in the Garden
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Hi Barabra, just realised that you are the same person as took the picture of Thai punk (I commented on that one yesterday). I was in Tanzania last year, around this time. Probably the best trip of my life!
Camellia’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday â€“ Still Busy in the Garden
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Sorry, mistyped your name, there Barbara â€“ fingers too quick…
Camellia’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday â€“ Still Busy in the Garden
http://thereluctantgardendesigner.blogspot.com Camellia
Sorry, mistyped your name, there Barbara â€“ fingers too quick…
Camellia’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday â€“ Still Busy in the Garden
http://moomettesgramsmusings.com Cindi
Wow, you’ve certainly covered a lot of territory! I’m nowhere close! I think you should add Bermuda to your list ~ not only is it beautiful, it’s people are wonderful!
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Wow, you’ve certainly covered a lot of territory! I’m nowhere close! I think you should add Bermuda to your list ~ not only is it beautiful, it’s people are wonderful!
Cindi’s last blog post..Mighty Miracle Mist ~ Say It ~ Then Spray It ~ A Review
http://moomettesgramsmusings.com Cindi
I also forgot to mention Rhode Island is a definite must-see for it’s spectacular maritime history & those Mansions!
Cindi’s last blog post..Mighty Miracle Mist ~ Say It ~ Then Spray It ~ A Review
http://moomettesgramsmusings.com Cindi
I also forgot to mention Rhode Island is a definite must-see for it’s spectacular maritime history & those Mansions!
Cindi’s last blog post..Mighty Miracle Mist ~ Say It ~ Then Spray It ~ A Review
http://www.travel-wonders.com Mark (TravelWonders)
What an excellent list and surely a lifetime of effort. I am sure you’ll manage to mark off quite a few on this list and have some wonderful experiences. I hope that you get to see the aurora – I saw a weak version in Churchill, but I believe at the right time of year, it has wonderful sightings. Very accessible via plane or train from Winnipeg.
Mark (TravelWonders)’s last blog post..The little Little Mermaid (Copenhagen, Denmark)
http://www.travel-wonders.com Mark (TravelWonders)
What an excellent list and surely a lifetime of effort. I am sure you’ll manage to mark off quite a few on this list and have some wonderful experiences. I hope that you get to see the aurora – I saw a weak version in Churchill, but I believe at the right time of year, it has wonderful sightings. Very accessible via plane or train from Winnipeg.
Mark (TravelWonders)’s last blog post..The little Little Mermaid (Copenhagen, Denmark)
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Maldives is a must see places, amazing dive sites with breathtaking view!
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Maldives is a must see places, amazing dive sites with breathtaking view!
http://croatiadeals.co.uk/ Petka
Well, I’m jealous of your “done” list!
I notice you have left off all the Nordic countries apart from a mention for Aurora Borealis. I would go for Iceland perhaps as a stopover to UK or another European country on your list so you can try and see Aurora Borealis and a whole lot more.
http://croatiadeals.co.uk/ Petka
Well, I’m jealous of your “done” list!
I notice you have left off all the Nordic countries apart from a mention for Aurora Borealis. I would go for Iceland perhaps as a stopover to UK or another European country on your list so you can try and see Aurora Borealis and a whole lot more.
http://www.warriorforum.com/blogs/rayray7/8778-history-ways-avoid-nigerian-419-scam.html Lannie Cronenberg
It was a really nice thought! Just wanna say thank you for the selective information you have diffused. Just continue writing this kind of post. I will be your loyal reader. Gives Thanks over again.
http://www.warriorforum.com/blogs/rayray7/8778-history-ways-avoid-nigerian-419-scam.html Lannie Cronenberg
It was a really nice thought! Just wanna say thank you for the selective information you have diffused. Just continue writing this kind of post. I will be your loyal reader. Gives Thanks over again.
Anttila Tiina
Happy travels! I did a wonderfuL 3-week trip to the 4-corners area. Enjoyed especially Utah with its many National parks. (Loved Zion – overnighted inside the park. Wow, the amount of wildlife of wildlife and the closeness of the red rocks). Planning a trip to Bali in January… Any tips?
Anonymous
Hi Anttilla: Bali is absolutely beautiful. I loved everything I did and saw,
so perhaps the best thing to do is point you to all my posts about Bali. You
can then decide which of the places appeal to you:
http://www.holeinthedonut.com/search-results/?cx=partner-pub-3895013013595446%3A59e078f9ubp&cof=FORID%3A11&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=bali&sa=Search#1348.
Have a wonderful trip.
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Hola Barbara, whenever you’re ready to discover Nicaragua, be sure to drop me a line. I’d love to offer any insight that I might be able. cheers, Rob buen viajes!
Anonymous
I will definitely do that, Rob. Thanks so much!