Travel Round

on March 10, 2011
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I woke up this morning to drizzling rain, which was rather disappointing because I’m doing a 12-miler later this morning.  Don’t get me wrong – I love to run in the rain when I’ve got the right gear – but 12 soggy miles doesn’t sound super appealing.

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Hopefully, it will lighten up even more because it’s do or die time.  I can’t do a long run Friday, Saturday, or Sunday morning and I’ve actually got this AM wide open.  It’s now or never!

 

Pre-run fuel:

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Whole wheat pancakes with a banana, almonds, and syrup.  I run on pancakes.

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I’m pretty sure I’ve blogged about this before, but let’s play the TRAVEL GAME.  The Travel Game is when we all discuss where we’ve traveled and where we want to go.  Last night I had a dream about backpacking through Europe, which got me thinking about my favorite subject…

 

I LOVE to travel.  Travel is very important to me (I realize it’s not as important to other people, which is totally fine – different strokes).  When I talk about how I’m trying to become ‘financially responsible,’ I mean I want to get to the point where I can do grown-up things like buy a home and have bebes and STILL travel.  When we save, we save towards several big goals, including travel.  Honestly, I don’t think my life would feel as complete with travel – or at least the promise of travel!

 

Did you catch my vacation announcement? I just slipped it in this weekend. 🙂

 

Here are the places I’ve traveled (outside of the USA):

 

  • Canada
  • Mexico (twice)
  • Guatemala
  • France
  • Spain (twice)
  • England (twice)
  • Austria
  • Hungary
  • Czech Republic
  • Italy
  • Germany

 

Here are some places that I’d love to go to:

 

  • Australia / New Zealand
  • China
  • Turks and Cacaos
  • Brazil (for the World Cup)

 

Out of every place I’ve visited, I probably enjoyed England the most, but I might be biased because the Husband is English.  Here’s us in England in 2006 – we look like babies! (we also went back to England last winter).

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Is travel a priority for you?  Play the Travel Game in the comments section – tell me everywhere you’ve been outside of your home country and where you want to go!

{ 221 comments }

 

  • Amanda March 10, 2011, 9:24 am

    Travel is actually not a priority for me. I love to be at home! I have so much to do/ so much I want to do and I love working on all that stuff. 4 days away from home is my max!

  • Beth @ Beth's Journey to Thin March 10, 2011, 9:25 am

    It is terribly rainy and nasty in DC too. I hate it!

    I’ve been to Mexico, Canada, France, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, and England. I want to go to Japan, Thailand, and Australia!!

  • Kelly March 10, 2011, 9:25 am

    I’ve been to Mexico (several times but I live in Texas so travel to Cancun, Cozemul, Playa, etc…is relatively cheap), I’ve been to Paris (LOVED IT), and I have been to the Virgin Islands (St. Thomas and St. Johns). The place I most want to go is BALI!

  • Holly @ Couch Potato Athlete March 10, 2011, 9:26 am

    Travel is not a priority right now — Jason and I are still in the process of paying off some debt and building our savings (those are our priorities right now!) But in a few years I definitely want to get out and see the world!

    I’ve been to: so many states in the US, Mexico, Germany and Holland. That is all!

    I’d love to go to: Italy, Greece, the Caribbean (not sure where specifically), England, Ireland, France, and a million other places.

    When I was little I really really really wanted to go on an African Safari. That seemed like the coolest thing ever!

  • Michelle March 10, 2011, 9:26 am

    I am from Canada and have traveled (and now live) in the States. I have traveled across all the Canadian provinces and across the USA (road trip). I also lived in South Korea for 3 years and traveled from there over to Japan, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, and Indonesia. I’ve been to Mexico a few times as well. I really want to visit Europe and hope that my husband can get stationed in Germany for a few years.

    • Errign March 10, 2011, 9:40 am

      I went to Taiwan last year – so cool! I am actually going to be in Hong Kong for a few days at the end of the month, so excited!

  • Jackie @ Baking Charms March 10, 2011, 9:27 am

    That is such a good photo of you two! I love to travel… which is unfortunate because I hate flying 🙂

    I’ve been to Canada (Vancouver, Toronto), the Bahamas for spring break and Vietnam to study abroad for a month. I’d love to go to Australia, too!

  • Stacy @ Every Little Thing March 10, 2011, 9:27 am

    I love traveling but I’ve never been out of the country (except Canada). I could never afford it. Hopefully someday! I have traveled most of the US though (which I think is just as important as traveling abroad)!

    • allison @ thesundayflog March 10, 2011, 9:36 am

      i agree! i would love to travel to more US sights!!

    • Errign March 10, 2011, 9:41 am

      Agreed! I need to travel around the US more. I’d love to see Texas/New Mexico/Arizona & DC

      • Caitlin March 10, 2011, 7:39 pm

        I really want to go to Grand Canyon!

  • Emily March 10, 2011, 9:27 am

    Travel is not necessarily a priority, but I would love to travel to more places, mainly because of historical value. I’m hoping someday to take a long tour of Europe.
    I’ve been to:
    Japan

    and am going to England so I’ll count that.

    But I would like to visit:
    Scotland
    France
    Italy
    Switzerland
    Germany
    Austria
    Australia
    Indonesia
    Russia
    Kazakhstan
    ,etc…

  • Anna March 10, 2011, 9:29 am

    I’m the same as you- travel is so important to me. Some people say that it’s not worth spending so much money on something that will only last 1-2 weeks, but I couldn’t disagree more. Without sounding too cliche, you’re making memories that will literally last a lifetime. Some of my best memories and the images most seared into my mind are of things that took place in other countries.

    I’ve been to… England (twice), New Zealand, Greece, Italy, France, the Dominican Republic, Canada (exotic!), Estonia, and Kenya (for 4 months- my study abroad location). I also toed the Tanzanian border in Kenya, but I don’t think that counts! Next on my list is a return trip to East Africa (ideally Rwanda or Ethiopia), Russia, Southeast Asia, and Jordan.

    • Lana March 10, 2011, 12:41 pm

      I love Kenya!! You should go to Uganda – it’s also wonderful!

  • Abby March 10, 2011, 9:29 am

    Oh, Caitlin- you must add Turkey to your list. I’ve been to England twice, Costa Rica twice, Turkey once and and going back to Turkey in May. As much as I LOVE England, Turkey is my favorite place on earth. We were really scared when we first went because we knew it would be such a huge culture difference, but seriously I cannot even begin to tell you the amazing things and people there. They are awesome. And even as cool as Istanbul is, we went to central Turkey to a little town called Goreme, and it is my favorite place in Turkey. It’s so charming, and the people are so kind (some of the kindest people I’ve ever met). We did home-stays with the locals for four nights, and even though I spoke about two words of Turkish, and their English vocab was just as limited, it was the most life-changing experience I’ve ever had. So, GO TO TURKEY!

    • LIz March 10, 2011, 10:08 am

      Hi Abby – I am going to Turkey this summer….any suggestions of places to see/things to do?!

      • Abby March 10, 2011, 10:20 am

        First of all, sorry for the super long post. You must see the Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia. They are literally right across the street from each other, and it is so cool to see the competition between the Christians and Muslims. If you can make it, try to get to the town of Goreme (which is in Cappadocia). It’s such a charming town and the people are amazing. You’d have to fly to Nevsehir and take a short bus ride in. When looking for places to eat, you have to try the ‘donner’ sandwhich thing. It was a little sketchy at first, but it was probably one of my favorite eats on the trip. Here’s an article with a picture so you know what I’m talking about: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doner_kebab. If you can make it to Ephesus (Turkish is Efes), do it! It’s so cool to see the place I’ve heard so much about all my life. Holy crap, there’s so much I want to tell you but really- just let it overwhelm you. The best way I can describe it is a cross between South America and Europe. The people are awesome. And beware of the Turkish toilets… if you’ve never used a squatty potty- well, it takes a little trial and error lol. And one final piece of advice (not to scare you, but more of a reality check), you have to be super careful about pick-pockets and gypsies. We were completely fine the entire trip until the last night when we were in Istanbul and we were surrounded by gypsies and one of our leaders almost got pick-pocketed. But as long as you’re careful and aware of where you are and who’s around you(just like you need to be anywhere in the world), you’ll be fine. Enjoy your trip!

    • Esen March 10, 2011, 3:09 pm

      I live in Istanbul, Turkey and must agree that Istanbul is amazing! You’ll even have a tour guide if you come! Glad you liked it so much Abby!

      I love to travel as well and try to every opportunity I get. The next place I wanna go to is Japan!

      All the best,
      Esen
      cookbooksandcake.blogspot.com

      • Caitlin March 10, 2011, 7:40 pm

        Awesome exchange of travel info!

  • Tracey @ I'm Not Superhuman March 10, 2011, 9:30 am

    Travel is huge for me. I’d rather go on a trip than have a new TV or a great wardrobe or anything.

    Places I’ve traveled (outside the US):
    Toronto
    London
    Paris
    Prague
    Rome
    Venice
    Florence
    Barcelona
    Madrid
    Nice
    All over New Zealand
    Australia
    Anguilla
    Bermuda
    St. Martin
    St. Thomas
    Puerto Rico
    Fiji

    Place I’m dying to go:
    Japan
    Germany
    Ireland
    Machu Picchu
    Thailand
    Switzerland
    Africa
    And pretty much anywhere else

  • Sarena (The Non Dairy Queen) March 10, 2011, 9:30 am

    I have only been to France, but I want to go to so many other places! I really want to see Spain, Italy, Greece, Britain and Ireland the most, but really seeing any other cultures would be nice too!

  • Jill March 10, 2011, 9:31 am

    I LOVE to travel and it’s definitely what my husband and I spend most of our money on. We are from Canada and have travelled all over central Europe, Africa- to climb Kilimanjaro, Thailand and Japan for our honeymoon where we climbed Fuji, quite a few of the US states and Canadian provinces, Colombia, Cuba, and probably a few more that I’m forgetting. I’m passionate about experiencing new cultures. Our next travels will take us to Australia in November (with a 3 month old – eek) and Korea for a friend’s wedding. I could talk about travel all day long 🙂

  • KathrynTravels March 10, 2011, 9:31 am

    Oooh travel is a huge priority (hence my handle ;-))!

    I’ve been an expat in Europe for the past few years and do as much traveling as I can while I’m here…I’ve lived in Paris and now London and have visited the following countries: Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Spain, Lichtenstein (so tiny!), Denmark, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic and years ago China, Mexico and Canada. I kind of live by the quote “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page” by St. Augustine…and to me there’s no better way to not only love and appreciate others but also to “find” myself than to hit the road and discover a new place.

    It helps to have a partner from another country too…would you guys ever come back to the UK to live?? Bet you’re getting so excited for your tropical vacation!

    • Errign March 10, 2011, 9:42 am

      I adore that quote!

    • Caitlin March 10, 2011, 7:41 pm

      Naw our whole life is here!

  • Caitlin @ TPL March 10, 2011, 9:31 am

    I love to travel! So far I’ve been to
    Canada
    France (Paris and the South)
    Spain (plus Barcelona)
    London
    China
    Barbados
    Mexico
    Trinidad/Tobago
    Puerto Rico

    I would LOVE to go to
    Greece
    Poland
    Brazil
    Germany
    Portugal
    Iceland

  • Brittany (A Healthy Slice of Life) March 10, 2011, 9:31 am

    I really enjoy traveling, though I haven’t done a lot of it. I’ve been ALL over the US, and skied EVERYWHERE in the US, but internationally, I’ve been to Germany and Austria (and Mexico, the Caribbean islands and Canada if those count ;))

    I plan on lots of traveling in the future!!

  • Kaitlin March 10, 2011, 9:31 am

    I ran my long run this weekend in drizzling rain– you can do it!!

    I’ve been to:
    Canada (thrice)
    Germany
    Fiji
    New Zealand

    I would love to go to:
    Southeast Asia
    Africa
    South America

    This summer the bf and I are going to Iceland for a week! Can’t wait 🙂

    • Melissa March 10, 2011, 12:21 pm

      I really want to go to Iceland!

  • Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat March 10, 2011, 9:31 am

    I love traveling too, but right now it’s not a priority as I’m pretty new to my job so I don’t have a ton of holidays to take! I’ve lived in Alberta (Canada) and Bahrain (Middle East). My family has a flat in Scotland, and I’ve visited Australia, the US, Dominican Republic, England, United Arab Emirates, Singapore, and Hong Kong. I’d absolutely love to go back to Australia (to learn to surf!), as well as Italy, Spain, Thailand, Hawaii, and maybe Fiji too!

    • Errign March 10, 2011, 9:43 am

      My uncle is living in Bahrain right now. He’s been there for ~7 years. I want to visit him once things quiet down a bit..

      I’m flying to Singapore tomorrow & will also spend a few days in HK – very excited!

      • Caitlin March 10, 2011, 7:42 pm

        I am jealous of your travels to Singapore!

  • Kierstan @ Life {and running} in Iowa March 10, 2011, 9:33 am

    Travel is super important! Not just to different countries either, the H and I love to travel around the US. Most recently though, we went to France and Spain – AMAZING! For sure re-ignited our desires to travel much more (and thus maybe not having kids so we can do so….but we weren’t sure we wanted kids before we left anyway).

  • allison @ thesundayflog March 10, 2011, 9:34 am

    OK! everywhere i’ve been!

    south africa
    zambia
    zimbabwe
    botswana
    greece (all over + crete, santorini, mykonos)
    monaco
    jamaica
    puerto rico
    cayman islands
    mexico (cancun and cozumel)
    belize
    honduras
    us virgin islands (st. john and st. thomas)
    antigua

    i think that’s all. i love traveling just as much. i got to study abroad twice in college (greece and south africa), and i feel SO fortunate for that. i would LOVE to go back to SA, plus anywhere in south america, and thailand – my dream.

  • Carolyn @ Lovin' Losing March 10, 2011, 9:35 am

    Travel is a HUGE thing for me. Unfortunatley, it’s not as important to my husband. But cars are! I think we each just have to acknowledge and allow room for the each person’s values.

    I’ve been to:
    Canada
    Japan
    Mexico (quite a few times)
    France
    Spain
    Jamaica
    Honduras
    Cayman Islands
    Bahamas
    Dominican Republic
    St. Thomas
    Hawaii

    I’d love to go to SE Asia, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, and a million other places. 🙂

  • Dana March 10, 2011, 9:35 am

    I love to travel! I’m going to London this summer for a grad school summer abroad. Any suggestions of places I should visit or things to do?

  • Evan Thomas March 10, 2011, 9:36 am

    Good luck on your run!
    I’m not a huge fan of traveling. If I could travel anywhere I’d go to Rome or Greece(visited both before).

  • Jen G. March 10, 2011, 9:36 am

    I’ve traveled through Western Europe, and spent a summer in Bangladesh in college. I spent a 13 hour layover on my way home from the latter exploring Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and even got a refueling stop at the Dubai airport (that counts, right?). With 5-1/2 years of grad school, travel wasn’t something I could justify, so I haven’t gone anywhere lately. But now that I’m in the working world, I’m planning for a trip to South America (right now, Uruguay, Argentina and Chile).

  • Karen @ Run Shop Travel March 10, 2011, 9:36 am

    Ooo I like this game! Outside the US I’ve been to Switzerland, Italy, France, Germany, Monaco, Canada, Mexico, Colombia, St Thomas, St. John, St. Maarten, Jamaica, Grand Cayman, Puerto Rico, Bermuda, Antigua, St. Kitts, Grenada, Aruba, Domincan Republic, Grand Turk, and Belize.

    Lots of cruises in case you couldn’t tell 🙂

    My dream vacation is the Seychelles, tropical islands off the west coast of Africa.

    PS super cute pic of you and your husband!

    • Dominique March 10, 2011, 3:07 pm

      For the Seychelles islands–do you mean off the east coast of Africa? My parents are from nearby Mauritius and it’s gorgeous there. I haven’t been since I was really young but I remember amazing weather, white sandy beaches and clear blue ocean.

  • Baking 'n' Books March 10, 2011, 9:37 am

    Ah – way to rub it in Caitlin 😉

    I’ll get back to ya on that when I GET out of debt. But I agree with all of these places!

  • Michelle March 10, 2011, 9:37 am

    Ohh fun! I’ve been to:
    England
    Denmark
    Ireland
    Italy
    Wales
    Amsterdam
    Brussels
    Canada
    Puerto Rico
    Dominica
    St Thomas
    St John
    Barbados
    Aruba

    I’d love to go to Greece, but I’d also love to travel within the US more. I feel like there are a lot of hidden gems that are waiting to be found. But if the vacation fairy came down right now and granted me a trip, i’d go back to Hawaii, no question! 🙂

  • Ali @ Ali on the Run March 10, 2011, 9:39 am

    I love traveling and look forward to the day that money (hopefully) isn’t an issue and I can take vacations frequently. I was fortunate to grow up taking lots of vacations. We went to Texas and Aruba often, as well as St. Maarten, on Caribbean cruises and on tons of ski vacations in New England.

    The best place I ever traveled was Australia. I studied abroad and lived there for four months. I’ve been dying to go back ever since I left.

  • Errign March 10, 2011, 9:39 am

    I’ve been to:
    Canada
    Mexico
    Ireland (study abroad)
    England
    Scotland
    Taiwan

    I leave for SINGAPORE (and Hong Kong) tomorrow MORNING. So stressed & excited right now, haha 🙂

    I want to go to: Switzerland, Bermuda, the Middle East, and Africa!

  • Heather @ Side of Sneakers March 10, 2011, 9:40 am

    I LOVE traveling. Especially with the husband- it’s nice to take a break from your normal routine and just enjoy each other’s company and remember why you’re married- even if your working on vacation.

    I lived in the Dominican and Costa Rica for 2 summers (you will LOVE DR), and I’ve traveled to Germany, England, Ireland, Aruba, Bahamas, and Bonaire. I really want to go to Italy, Greece, France, and Australia, but I’d also be really happy with some small vacations to places like Boston, Portland, Arizona, and Chicago! 🙂

  • Katie B | perkytoafault March 10, 2011, 9:40 am

    Travel is a huge priority for me – I’m actually leaving for Italy today.

    I’ve been lucky enough to travel extensively (Germany, Brussels, Netherlands, England, France, Italy, Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Egypt, New Zealand, China, Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Korea) – but my favorite was Guatemala. I get excited when I see other people have been there as well! Did you love it?

  • Kelly March 10, 2011, 9:41 am

    I lived in England for 3 years – did my university degree in London. This counts as travel, right?!

    My husband is Australian, so I have been to Australia twice, once for an extended 3-month stay.

    I LIVE for traveling, too. I am just as content to travel overseas as I am in the U.S. We are currently planning a “southern” vacation and going to New Orleans, Mississippi and more. I don’t know what I’d do without SOME sort of traveling in my life. It’s refreshing and rejuvenating.

    • Caitlin March 10, 2011, 7:44 pm

      I am so jealous you lived in England for three years. 🙂

  • Clarissa @ SoberandtheCity March 10, 2011, 9:41 am

    Love this game!!

    I’ve been to England, Scotland, Ireland, France, Italy (way too many times!), Japan, Canada, Canary Islands (Spain), Cayman Islands, Bahamas, Germany, Greece, Croatia, Malta.

    Hoping to visit South Africa, Tanzania (to climb Mt. Kilamanjaro!), Australia, New Zealand, Bali (eat pray love anyone?), Thailand, China, Brazil (2016 Olympics!) and the Island of Mauritius (for my honeymoon someday?)

  • Amanda March 10, 2011, 9:42 am

    I really love to travel, but my boyfriend works every Saturday and gets very few vacation days (plus I think he’s saving for a ring!), so it’s kindof on the back burner for now.

    I have traveled a lot within the US and especially love going out west – skiing in Colorado, loooved San Francisco. I also studied abroad in Sydney Australia so I traveled a lot within the country and to New Zealand which was totally amazing. I have never been to Europe, though, which is on my “to travel” list!

  • Lindsay March 10, 2011, 9:44 am

    Love this game! Outside of the US…
    England
    France
    Spain
    Holland
    Mexico
    Dominican Republic
    Bahamas
    Bermuda
    Costa Rica
    Mexico
    El Salvador
    Guatemala
    Peru
    Canada
    British Virgin Islands
    US Virgin Islands

    Want to go…
    AFRICA – Kenya, Namibia, South Africa, Mozambique
    Puerto Rico – kind of US, but not a state 🙂
    Italy
    Japan
    China
    India
    The list could go on and on…

  • Cate March 10, 2011, 9:45 am

    I love to visit new places but unfortunately haven’t traveled a ton. I have been to few different states and only traveled to Canada and the Bahamas. I pretty much want to travel everywhere though: England, Austrailia, France, Switzerland, South Africa, Ireland, Scotland, more of Canada, Russia, Italy etc etc. I hope someday… 🙂

  • Michelle Arnold March 10, 2011, 9:46 am

    Travel is a MUST for my husband and me. As two very busy professionals, it is always a priority for us and we plan for it as we plan for every other aspect in our lives. The fact that my husband loves to travel is one of the reasons why I feel in love with him! We are always planning our next trip! In fact, we are planning a June trip to Italy!

    Places I’ve been (outside the US): Mexico (10 x – various locations), Turks & Caicos, Jamaica, Costa Rica, France, Belgium, Germany, Holland, Italy, England & Scotland

    Places I’d like to go: New Zealand, Fiji, Bali, Thailand, Brazil, Argentina…wait there anywhere I don’t want to go! 🙂

  • Paula @ Eat: Watch: Run March 10, 2011, 9:46 am

    I’ve only been to the Bahamas. So, I pretty much want to go everywhere! Even in the U.S., there are still places I want to visit. But I think England, Italy, Austrailia, and Japan are high on the list.

  • Ash @ Good Taste Healthy Me March 10, 2011, 9:48 am

    I haven’t traveled enough and I want to see the world! I love seeing new places and trying new things. Life is too short. My fiance and I are having our wedding in a tropical location and we’re attempting to figure it out. When you went to Mexico, did you stay at a resort? If so, I’d love to hear about it….maybe I should email you…haha

    • Caitlin March 10, 2011, 8:04 pm

      Well I went to two like, low-budget all inclusive drunken college resorts for spring break. You don’t want to go there! Orbitz.com has good vacation packages!

  • Johanna B March 10, 2011, 9:50 am

    I’ve been to 49 of the 50 states (never set foot in Maine for some reason), Canada, Mexico, France, Greece and Guatemala. I love to travel and hope to do more after I retire.

  • Ruthiey March 10, 2011, 9:50 am

    My brother and sister went to New Zealand and Thailand. If you want to see pictures, here’s their blog.

    http://jakandjoesexcellentadventure.blogspot.com/

    I want to travel in the United Kingdom. Mhmm!! I’ve only ever been to Canada, though and that almost doesn’t count. =P

  • Alayna @ Thyme Bombe March 10, 2011, 9:51 am

    The only place I’ve been outside of the states is Japan. Crazy that my one trip overseas was to other side of the world! I would like to make travel a priority in the next couple of years. My husband and I are working hard towards having jobs someday that we can perform anywhere as long as we have a computer. When that happens, we’ll probably live as expats somewhere in Asia/Oceania, maybe Singapore. I want to be one of those people that has been everywhere and is always on the move!

  • Sarah T. March 10, 2011, 9:51 am

    I’ve been to England, Ireland, Greece, Rome, Egypt, Israel, Australia, and Mexico. Fav was a tie between Greece and Australia. My next priority it to go to Spain (b/c I’m spanish) and would also love to visit Paris and South Africa (safari anyone?)!

  • abby March 10, 2011, 9:52 am

    I’ve only been one place outside the US….. AUSTRALIA! Go big or go home I guess. I was there for 2.5 months, I’m lucky though because the love of my life lives there 🙂 LONG flight though! I really want to go to Switzerland (where my love actually grew up, he’s dual citizen of both) ! One day! He’s so lucky since he lived in Switzerland… he got to go everywhere! France this weekend? Sure! Happy travels!

  • Tabitha March 10, 2011, 9:52 am

    I love to travel. We go to Mexico 2 to 3 times a year for we bought into a fractional ownership and was the best thing. Makes us take family vacations.

    Also been to:
    Italy
    Croatia (actually moving in June for 6 months)
    Costa Rica
    St. Johns
    Puerta Rico
    Bahamas

    On my “life list” are Bali and Australia.

    • Marina March 10, 2011, 1:04 pm

      You’re moving to Croatia? We could meet! 😀

  • Mari March 10, 2011, 9:53 am

    I love to travel! It is definitely a priority for me, and I have a list of places that I want to go to that probably include all the places in the world that I have yet to go to, and the majority of the places I have already been. So yeah, not quite realistic I think…

    I live in Europe so the list of places I have been is rather Europe centric… Here we go:

    Norway (home country, I have been to Svalbard as well which is a part of Norway sort of but really a special place)
    UK (England, Wales, Scotland & Northern Ireland, I lived here for 7 years and want to move back)
    Malta (where I live now)
    Ireland
    Sweden
    Denmark
    Germany
    Belgium
    The Netherlands
    Luxemburg
    France
    Spain
    Portugal
    Greece
    Italy
    San Marino
    The Vatican
    Czech Republic
    Poland
    Switzerland
    Austria

    USA (Salem&Boston)
    Australia (Perth&Sydney)
    Singapore (Doesn’t really count… Only stop over…)
    South Africa (Cape Town)

    Top of my list of places I want to go is Galapagos followed very closely by Maccu Piccu, all of South America is a dream really. However there are still lots of places in Europe I want to go to, and all of Asia, would love to go tp India, Japan, Kambodia yeah… All og them, oh and don’t forget New Zealand! I also totally fell in love with South Africa when I was there, and I’d love to see more of that amazing country and the rest of Africa. Yeah I should stop now…

    • Caitlin March 10, 2011, 8:05 pm

      You’ve done so much traveling! So jealous.

  • Melissa @ TryingToHeal March 10, 2011, 9:54 am

    You HAVE to go to Australia and New Zealand! They are seriously two of the best countries on this planet! Although I guess I should make my way to Europe before I talk eh? But I want to go to the Amazon the most. Belize? Costa Rica? Can we tell I’m a tropical traveler? hehe!

    • Caitlin March 10, 2011, 8:06 pm

      My BFF is from Costa Rice and loves it.

  • Cindi O. March 10, 2011, 9:58 am

    Travel is a huge priority in my life! I’m so excited that you and K are going on vaca – sounds amazing!!!!!!

    Here is where I have been outside the US:

    Austria
    Belize
    Botswana
    Cambodia
    Costa Rica
    Cuba
    Czech Republic
    El Salvador
    England
    France
    Germany
    Grand Caymen
    Greece
    Guatemala
    Honduras
    India
    Italy
    Jamaica
    Kenya
    Laos
    Malawi
    Mexico
    Namibia
    Nepal
    Netherlands
    Nicaragua
    Panama
    Puerto Rico
    South Africa
    Spain
    Switzerland
    Tanzania
    Thailand
    Vietnam
    Zambia
    Zimbabwe

    The top of my “to go” list:

    Australia / New Zealand
    Argentina
    Iceland
    Ecuador (Galapagos)
    Croatia / Bosnia

    • Caitlin March 10, 2011, 8:06 pm

      You have gone to so many places!

  • Melanie @ Trial By Trail March 10, 2011, 9:59 am

    Fun question Caitlin! I’ve been to:

    Canada (too many times to count, we live so close)
    Germany (15 times)
    Italy (2 times)
    Austria
    France
    Czech Republic
    Mexico
    Virgin Islands

    I want to travel to:
    Greece
    Bahamas
    Australia
    Spain
    England
    South Africa
    Thailand
    I could go on and on!

  • Katherine March 10, 2011, 10:01 am

    Traveling, or as you said, the promise of travel, is what keeps me going sometimes.

    I am from New York and I’ve been to:
    Canada (2)
    Mexico (3)
    England
    Ireland
    France
    Switzerland (AMAZING)
    Germany
    Austria
    Belgium

    I am absolutely yearning to go to:
    Spain
    Italy
    Brazil
    Hawaii
    Costa Rica
    Fiji
    Japan
    Vancouver

    Gah I could go on forever. Good news is I have an upcoming honeymoon September 2012 and my fiancée has the travel bug as much as I do 🙂

  • Erin (Travel, Eat, Repeat) March 10, 2011, 10:03 am

    I am a travel fiend.

    I’ve been to:

    Canada
    Mexico
    Guatemala
    Jamaica
    Belize
    Costa Rica
    England
    Ireland
    Scotland
    Wales
    France
    Germany
    Switzerland
    Czech Republic
    Spain
    Austria
    Italy
    South Korea
    Thailand
    Philippines
    Australia
    New Zealand

    My ‘want’ list:

    Peru
    India
    Japan
    South Africa
    Kenya
    Ecuador
    Russia

  • Kris @ tryingtotri March 10, 2011, 10:05 am

    I’m from Canada and started my family young, so travel has not been a huge priority – I have lived in four different provinces in Canada and visited all of them except Newfoundland, though!

    Other than that, I’ve been to several US locations (Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Texas, MN, ND), but nowhere else. I want to visit:

    Florida (Disney with the kids!)
    Washington DC
    New York!
    Hawaii (for the Ironman!)

    as well as

    England
    Ireland (my brother moved there)
    New Zealand
    Australia
    The Caribbean
    Italy
    Greece

    There are so many places! Now the kids are getting older, and we have our financial house in better order, we are finally talking about which countries we really want to go to, and when. It’s exciting!

    Good luck with your 12 miles – there is still 4 feet of snow on the ground here, I’m jealous of you running in the rain today!

  • Kris @ tryingtotri March 10, 2011, 10:05 am

    I’m from Canada and started my family young, so travel has not been a huge priority – I have lived in four different provinces in Canada and visited all of them except Newfoundland, though!

    Other than that, I’ve been to several US locations (Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Texas, MN, ND), but nowhere else. I want to visit:

    Florida (Disney with the kids!)
    Washington DC
    New York!
    Hawaii (for the Ironman!)

    as well as

    England
    Ireland (my brother moved there)
    New Zealand
    Australia
    The Caribbean
    Italy
    Greece

    There are so many places! Now the kids are getting older, and we have our financial house in better order, we are finally talking about which countries we really want to go to, and when. It’s exciting!

    Good luck with your 12 miles – there is still 4 feet of snow on the ground here, I’m jealous of you running in the rain today!

  • Jenna@frombostonwithlove.com March 10, 2011, 10:07 am

    I hear you on the “need” to travel!

    I have lived in:
    Zambia, Africa
    US(several cities)

    I have traveled to the following:
    Panama
    Costa Rica
    South Africa
    Namibia
    Kenya
    UK
    France
    China
    S. Korea
    Hong Kong
    Canada

    My time in Africa has by far been the most amazing. And France. And Costa Rica… ahh – too hard to choose!!

  • Kari @ Human, MD March 10, 2011, 10:07 am

    I LOVE to travel! My passport cries when it hasn’t been used in a while. Places I’ve been:

    England
    Switzerland
    France
    Mexico
    Honduras
    Belize
    South Africa
    Lesotho

    Places I want to go:
    Italy (going in June)
    Greece
    Australia
    Peru
    Thailand
    Nepal
    India
    Ireland
    Madagascar
    And many more…

  • Joyce @ Flowing to Fifty March 10, 2011, 10:07 am

    I’ve been all over your home country (35 of 52 states), and all over my home country (8 of 10 provinces in Canada), Mexico, Cuba, Greece….

    Wish list: Paris!!!

  • Jennifer March 10, 2011, 10:08 am

    I am OBSESSED with traveling! And it’s great because I love flying and airports, even though sometimes I think I’m the only one who does!

    I’ve been to Canada, Mexico, St. Lucia, St. Maarten, Barbados, US Virgin Islands, Antigua, the Bahamas, England, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Greece, Monaco, The Vatican, Greece, Croatia, and France. I’ve also been to about 25 states (including Alaska and Hawaii.) My goal is to go to all 7 continents and all 50 states. Some places I HAVE to see are China, Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica, Peru, Brazil, Costa Rica, South Africa, Egypt, and Thailand!

    England has definitely been my favorite place to visit too. I definitely feel like I could live in London!

  • Carolyn @Eat Well. Live Well. Be Well. March 10, 2011, 10:13 am

    besides extensive travel in the US, I have been fortunate to travel alot internationally as well. My mom worked for the airlines and my dad traveled for work, so between the two we have free flights, hotels and car rentals.

    I studied abroad in New Zealand so I got to travel a bunch then, and also when I was in the Peace Corps in Thailand, I traveled quite a bit.

    Mexico
    Costa Rica
    The Bahamas
    Spain
    Portugal
    France
    Italy
    England
    Ireland
    Germany
    Poland
    Netherlands
    Belgium
    Monte Carlo
    Thailand
    Japan
    South Korea
    Malaysia
    Singapore
    New Zealand
    Australia
    Fiji
    Tonga

    I have lived in Thailand and New Zealand.

    • Caitlin March 10, 2011, 8:07 pm

      What did you think of Singapore?

      • Carolyn @ eatlivebewell. wordpress.com March 10, 2011, 8:54 pm

        Singapore was interesting. Sterile maybe. It is very regulated by the government. It is a melting pot of cultures, and I found the people very pleasant. I actually was only there for a day on a layover. I spent my time in the Indian part of town eating yummy food, getting a henna tattoo and my eyebrows threaded for the first time. I also spent a few hours in the salon chatting with the women. Their husbands came to Singapore for work from India.

        I prefer “outdoorsy” type destinations, so I don’t think I would voluntary go to Singapore as a vacation for a week, but it is nice for a day or two.

  • LIz March 10, 2011, 10:13 am

    Travel is definitely a priority for me! Like another reader commented, I’d rather save my money and travel than get a new wardrobe or even new books (this is a new development 😉 )

    Places I’ve been:
    Italy (Rome, Venice, Florence – which are really so different they seem like different places!)
    France
    Germany
    Switzerland
    England
    Austria
    Ireland
    Czech Republic
    Canada (Again, Vancouver v. Montreal – totally different!)
    Mexico

    Places I would love to go:
    Turkey (going this summer!)
    Greece
    India
    Ethiopia
    Chile
    Brazil
    Portugal
    Spain
    Norway
    Sweden
    Thailand
    Australia
    New Zealand
    Morocco
    Peru
    Bhutan
    Nepal

  • Camille March 10, 2011, 10:14 am

    Traveling is one of my favorite things in the whole world (pun intended)!
    I have been to about 30 US States, but outside the US, I have been to:
    Mexico
    Canada
    England
    Scotland
    Switzerland
    Ireland (My favorite place in the world)

    The future hubby and I have decided that we want to backpack around Europe for our honeymoon. I can’t imagine anything more perfect!

  • Kara March 10, 2011, 10:14 am

    I loved traveling before I had a baby. Now I pretty much just want to stay at home where the baby’s “stuff” is located. Going anywhere with a baby is tough and it takes a lot of the enjoyment out of trips.

    If I could pick any place to go, I’d choose New Zealand!

  • Rachel March 10, 2011, 10:14 am

    I’ve been to:

    Mexico (twice)
    Italy
    Germany (layover at the airport on the way to Italy…it counts!)
    Israel (free trip for Jews, Hollar!)

    Planned trip:
    Jamaica in September for our HONEYMOON!!!

    Want to go to:
    Australia
    England
    India
    China
    Greece
    Egypt
    And anywhere else!

    I love traveling too! Since my fiance and I have been together we always try to save up for a trip at least 1-2x a year.

  • Nikki T March 10, 2011, 10:15 am

    Such a fun post! I also love to travel and my husband and I save towards travel like you guys do- it’s a MUST!!
    I live in Canada, so outside of that I’ve been to:
    – Several US stops (Cali, FL, MN, NV, Hawaii…)
    – Italy (to a small town in the South to visit family)
    – Paris & Nice in France
    – Mexico a few times
    – Dominican (Punta Cana)
    – Cayman Islands
    – Other Caribbean stops made on a couple cruises (St Thomas, St Maarten…)
    – And I’m headed to Exuma, Bahamas in May!

    I’ve been lucky!

    Wish List: Greece, Aus & New Zealand, The East Coast of my home country!

  • Tina @ Faith Fitness Fun March 10, 2011, 10:18 am

    I love traveling too and wish we could do it more. Our 5 year anniversary is next year and we’re going to go somewhere fun. Right now our main travel is our annual family trip to the beach. Nice, but not the same as somewhere new. I loved all my travel to Europe most. Especially Barcelona and Cingue Terre (in Italy). I’ve actually been to more foreign countries than US states.

  • Jen March 10, 2011, 10:20 am

    I’ve only been to Germany outside of the US (and Amsterdam if you count a lengthy lay-over in which I watched the bags while my parents napped in the airport haha). I spent Christmas there and had an amazing time at the Weihnachtsmarkt; I want to go back!

    Some places I want to visit:
    Greece
    Peru
    Ireland
    Japan
    Poland (we were supposed to go while I was in Germany but it was too snowy; I’m Polish on my dad’s side)
    Sweden
    Spain
    Brazil

  • chelsey @ clean eating chelsey March 10, 2011, 10:21 am

    Travel is definitely a priority to me. I have always vacationed at least once e year for my entire life. My husband on the other hand, never really went on vacations as a kid. I think it is good for our marriage to get away in different settings and just have “us” time – but I think traveling with kids will be important too so they can experience different cultures.

  • Ashley @ Feeding Ashley March 10, 2011, 10:25 am

    I’ve never been out of the states, or even the southern part of the states for that matter. I would love to go to Greece, Australia, Germany, and England!

  • Charise March 10, 2011, 10:25 am

    I’ve been to: Ireland (twice), France, Italy, and Canada (twice).

    Next on our list is Germany, tentatively planned for fall 2012. I’d also like to go to: England, Spain, somewhere in Eastern Europe, Morocco, India, Thailand, China, Singapore, Japan, Argentina, Costa Rica, Australia/NZ, a safari in Africa.

    Right now, we travel a lot within the states since we are saving funds for a house. I keep an actual google-docs list of places I want to see: Savannah, Charleston (since I only went as a kid), New Orleans, DC, Austin, Grand Canyon, coastal Maine, Seattle, Portland, SF/Sonoma, Yosemite, Colorado (more than Denver, where I have family), the list goes on and on!

    • Jen March 10, 2011, 10:59 am

      Where are you going in Germany? I visited southwestern Germany, in Stuttgart. It was so gorgeous! I’d love to go to Munich and Berlin some day.

      • Charise March 10, 2011, 11:07 am

        Tentatively, the plan is to spend a few days each in Berlin and Munich, a few days in a more rural area in Bavaria/Austrian Alps area, and possibly hit up the Black Forest/Rhine Valley wine trail for a couple days depending on how long of a trip we can make.

        My husband’s family is originally from Germany and he has wanted to go for so long (and had never been to Europe before our honeymoon in ’09), so we are excited to be able to go.

        • Jen March 10, 2011, 12:00 pm

          That sounds so amazing!

  • erin March 10, 2011, 10:26 am

    i love to travel! sometimes i think “who doesn’t??” but i realize some people actually don’t, ha. we actually have a savings account just for vacations. the other day i came home and my husband had planned a trip to amsterdam for my bday (just 2 weeks away). but when it came down to it, i couldn’t pull the trigger on a last minute european vacation so we settled on boston. much closer! (and cheaper!)

    i’ve been to: canada, mexico, london, barcelona, st. petersburg, moscow, bahamas, barbados, and about 35 of the 50 states.

    i want to go: anywhere and everywhere! we have a map with pins on the places we want to visit/have visited. it’s a daily reminder to save!

    • Charise March 10, 2011, 11:09 am

      I always forget some people don’t like to travel either. I have a travel savings account too – it’s named the “fun fund”. 🙂

      • Caitlin March 10, 2011, 8:07 pm

        I love the idea of a fun fund!!!!!!!

  • Julie March 10, 2011, 10:26 am

    I’m so glad you’ve been to Hungary! I lived in Budapest for 5 months teaching English after college. I felt it was very important to explore the world a bit before getting a “real job”…Your post also has perfect timing- I’ve been getting the travel bug lately, so it’s nice to see where everyone has been!

    I’ve also traveled to:
    France, Monaco, England, Switzerland, Italy, Czech Republic, Croatia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Poland, Romania, Austria, Germany, Costa Rica, Mexico, and all over the Caribbean.

    I would love to explore more of the U.S. (think West Coast road trip) and go down under!

  • Katie March 10, 2011, 10:27 am

    I love to travel too! Some of my favorite places have been Colorado for skiing, NYC, Chicago, Mexico, Yellowstone, Italy, France, and the Carolinas. I would still love to visit the southwest (New Mexico, Grand Canyon), the Pacific Northwest, Greece, England/Ireland/Shetland/Scotland, and Martinique!

  • Julie (A Case of the Runs) March 10, 2011, 10:28 am

    I’ve never been outside the US *cries* Maybe once I graduate…

  • Amy March 10, 2011, 10:30 am

    I am obsessed with traveling! To me, there is almost no greater excitement than getting on a plane to take you somewhere you’ve never been. I’m American and have traveled a fair amount in the United states, plus I’ve been to:

    Canada
    Mexico
    Bermuda
    St. Lucia
    Puerto Rico
    The U.S. Virgin Islands (all 3)
    Trinidad and Tobago
    Nicaragua
    England
    Italy/The Vatican City
    Spain and The Canary Islands
    Thailand (lived there for a while)
    Vietnam
    Cambodia
    Japan
    Kenya

    Places I want to go: everywhere else! But some top interests are Greece, Russia, Iceland, Morocco, Australia, New Zealand, and Bora Bora.

  • Sara March 10, 2011, 10:32 am

    I’m a 24 year old Australian who loves to travel!! When faced with the option of buying a house or travelling, I chose travel!

    I have been to:
    New Zealand
    America
    England
    Spain
    Portugal
    France
    Italy
    Belgium
    The Netherlands
    Germany
    Denmark
    Ireland
    and I currently live in Northern Ireland with my Northern Irish partner (he’s incredibly handsome and has the best accent ever)!

    I am dying to go to:
    ALL of Eastern Europe
    Norway
    Sweden
    Iceland
    Finland – in fact all of Scandinavia
    India
    Japan and many many more!!

  • Amber K March 10, 2011, 10:35 am

    I don’t feel a huge desire to travel, as I find it really draining. But I do like having the memories, almost more so than actually being away! How weird.

    I have been to Canada, Mexico, and the summer when I was 16 I went to England, France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Liechtenstein and Italy on a choir trip.

  • Ali @ Ali Runs March 10, 2011, 10:39 am

    I wish I have had the opportunity to travel! I’ve been all over the United States with my family for different vacations but sadly enough have only been to Canada. But as soon as I’m done with grad school, I am hopping aboard the travel train (or something).
    I would love to visit:
    -Ireland
    -England
    -British Virgin Islands
    -Spain
    -France
    -Austria
    -Germany
    -Italy

    So many places!! Hopefully in 2 years, I can start exploring the world!!

  • Carly March 10, 2011, 10:39 am

    I love seeing other places, but hate flying! We went on a cruise over Christmas and I think that is my new preferred way to travel!

  • M @ A Rather Nutty Life March 10, 2011, 10:42 am

    Gosh, the mister and I would love to travel a lot more than we do, but he’s going to college right now so the travel budget is a bit tight! Once he’s done, I forsee many trips! I’m a travel-a-holic! It will be a priority once the budget changes.

    I’d love to get to:
    Germany
    Austria
    Spain
    Switzerland
    Czech Rep
    Australia
    Japan

    And several states that I haven’t been to (and I’d like some return visits to places that I have been for the benefit of the mister – he’s not as well traveled, and I’d love to let him experience some great places that I know he’d love!)

  • Juli D. March 10, 2011, 10:42 am

    Travel is hugely important to us too – we don’t spend much on clothing/home decor/cars, etc – we save for experiences! Outside of the U.S. I’ve been to: Canada, Mexico, St. Lucia, England, Ireland, Scotland, Barcelona, Amsterdam, and Paris. We love to travel in the U.S. too because there’s so much to see and do here – our next big trip (outside the U.S.) is 3 weeks tramping around New Zealand in December and I couldn’t be more excited!

  • Ramona March 10, 2011, 10:44 am

    I feel the same way about travelling! This is the first March that I haven’t gone on a vacation in 5 years (my husband has to work). Right before I read this post, I was remembering our trip to Ireland last March and wishing I was there. You read my mind, HTP!

  • Lisa Fine March 10, 2011, 10:47 am

    Travel is of major importance for me and my partner, and it’s one of our favorite things to do (including visiting his family in Australia, and I’ve been there three times).

    So far I’ve been to 34 countries – gah! My latest interests are China, Russia, and Morocco.

  • Mellissa March 10, 2011, 10:52 am

    Travel is a big part of who I am. I have been all over the US, Canada, Mexico, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Peru, Brazil, Denmark, France, Spain, Italy, Egypt and a bunch of places in Caribbean.

  • Kelley March 10, 2011, 10:54 am

    Travel is definitely a priority for us. We honeymooned in Iceland. And recently went to Egypt, Dubai, Russia and the Baltic. http://kelocity.com/traveling/ We try to go on one big trip a year. =)

  • Rachel @ Grateful Girl Goes Gluten Free March 10, 2011, 10:56 am

    Traveling is the one thing I want out of life. I want to see everything and be everywhere! My mom backpacked through europe, moved all over the country and saw everything as a 20 year old. I want to be her!
    I’ve been to England twice too (my Grandma is from London), Spain, Paris, Mexico (too many times), and in the US mostly west coast and midwest, but Florida and New Orleans and Texas too. I guess I’m doing pretty good for being 19. But I want and AM going to NYC in 4 days for Spring Break! I also want to see other parts of the world!

  • Kristy@RunTheLongRoad March 10, 2011, 10:59 am

    I’ve been to Australia and Europe. I’m dying to go to London and Ireland though!

  • CH March 10, 2011, 11:01 am

    Ooooo, fun game!

    Where I’ve been:
    England
    France (twice)
    Canada (routinely; my extended family is there)
    Mexico (three times)
    Costa Rica
    US — lots of cool places, like California (North and South), Chicago, Florida, northern Michigan…

    Want to go:
    France (again — I love it!)
    Iran
    Czechoslovakia
    Italy
    Spain
    Peru/Ecuador
    Chile
    India
    Japan
    Hawaii
    New Zealand
    Kenya
    Siberia (don’t ask; it’s a long-standing interest)
    Mongolia
    Moscow/St. Petersburg
    Belgium
    Norway
    Switzerland

    Wow, I have big travel dreams, lol. 🙂

  • Amber from Girl with the Red Hair March 10, 2011, 11:01 am

    I totally agree with you and that’s what I mean about being financially responsible too. Having the money to go on trips is SUPER important to us!

    I’ve been to:

    – U.S.
    – Germany
    – Netherlands
    – France
    – Italy
    – Greece

    I want to visit:

    – Costa Rica
    – Japan
    – Ireland
    – Scotland
    – England
    – Spain
    ….and many, many more places!!

  • Sara @ OurDogBuffy March 10, 2011, 11:01 am

    I haven’t left the states yet! Boo! I haven’t really been off the East Coast either. We don’t have the money to travel now (and I really don’t see it for the future either, but hopefully one day. Gotta be optimistic, right?) My husband and I want to do a big tour of Europe one day. Italy, Ireland, England, Sicily, Greece, France …

  • Amanda @ Hungry Vegan Traveler March 10, 2011, 11:02 am

    Travel is absolutely a priority for me! It’s the only thing I know without a doubt that I want to do in my life. My blog is a vegan travel blog, and though I haven’t circled the globe yet, it inspires me to keep moving, keep exploring, keep going.

    Outside the country, only Jamaica and Canada. I’m planning another international trip for the end of this year.

    As far as within the US, I’ve been to almost every state, and my goal is to visit (PROPERLY visit) each state. I’m close to reaching it! Then I want to visit each province in Canada.

  • Elisabeth March 10, 2011, 11:02 am

    I love to travel, too, but I haven’t done much in several years. Most of my travel has been in the US (been to a big portion of the states in the Eastern half) and I’ve only been out of the country to Canada (couple times). My favorite place to visit is Washington, DC (been 6 times). I’d love to go to: pretty much all of Europe (especially the British Isles and Eastern Europe), the US Virgin Islands, South Africa, Israel and Hawaii.

    • Elisabeth March 11, 2011, 2:19 am

      Oh, yeah, and the Vatican!

  • Jeni @ stepping out March 10, 2011, 11:06 am

    I absolutely love to travel! Unfortunately I haven’t been able to do much.
    So far I’ve been to:
    Canada
    Mexico (on a cruise)
    Ecuador

    This summer I’m going to London! I am so excited and can’t wait!

    Where do I want to go?
    Can I say everywhere? (otherwise the list might be too long)

  • Morgan @ Happy, Healthy & Me March 10, 2011, 11:10 am

    Travel is up at the top for me! But, on my college budget I’ve only been around the US. I’m a big camper, so I’ve love visiting national parks this past year!

    What did you think of Hungary?! My grandparents are from there, and I can not wait for the day that I get to travel there.

    & Some of my travel goals are an African Safarai and a trip through the jungle (maybe Costa Rica?)!

  • Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife March 10, 2011, 11:12 am

    I LOVE traveling, it is in my blood! Luckily my husband does too- so we’ll have a good ole’ time doing that our whole lives.
    I’ve been to Germany, Austria, Switzerland (lived in all 3 of those countries), England, Africa/Tanzania, Singapore, Bali, Mexico, Canada. I want to go to Greece, Australia/New Zealand, and Hawaii (not a country, I realize)!!

  • Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table March 10, 2011, 11:14 am

    Travel is a must-do for me. I plan one international trip a year. My favorite (so far) was Italy, but Ireland was a blast. And Barcelona. Ack – I can’t choose!

    I’m hoping to go to France this fall and Thailand next year. I’ve always wanted to check out Asia. The food alone would be worth it!

  • Angela (Oh She Glows) March 10, 2011, 11:17 am

    We did a European Cruise for our honeymoon and we got to see a lot of places in just two weeks. It was great because it gave us a taste of where we might want to go back someday (and where we don’t want to go back!).

    Our future plans are Ireland, Australia/New Zealand, and California. Not sure when we will have money for them with all the renos we are doing, but hopefully one this year!

    Traveling is so important to us. I think it is great to see other cultures and get outside of our bubble every now and then. One of our ultimate life goals is to travel for a year straight. Not sure if that will happen but it is cool to dream about!

  • Meh March 10, 2011, 11:19 am

    I love to travel and to get to know about other cultures! I am from Bangladesh and currently live in England.

    Places I’ve been:
    Lots of places in England (I go on staycations)
    India (several times)
    Sweden
    Belgium

    My wish list:
    Scotland (going this Easter)
    Turkey(going this summer)
    New Zealand (my dream honeymoon destination)
    Kenya
    Dubai
    Egypt
    France
    Japan
    USA

    My dream is to set foot on 6 of the 7 continents by the time I’m 30. Antartica can wait 😛

    My biggest issue, apart from the expenses, is the ‘V’ word – visa! The paperwork drives me mad …eek! Sometimes, I envy Americans and people from the EU who can hop on a plane and fly away to exotic places- simple as that! *sigh*

  • faith @ lovelyascharged March 10, 2011, 11:20 am

    Travel is hugely important to me, and while I haven’t done nearly as much as I’d like to, I’m dying to go to italy or Greece. I’ve always wanted to go to Egypt, but with all the ish going down lately I don’t suppose that will be happening anytime soon :/

  • Holly @ Food, Make-up Hair March 10, 2011, 11:20 am

    I love to travel. I have been blessed to travel to many places in the US and so far to the Bahamas, St. Thomas, St. Martin, and Mexico.

  • Katie March 10, 2011, 11:21 am

    i love, love, LOVE to travel. i’ve been traveling internationally since i was really little. it’s such a huge priority for me, so i know what you mean about “saving” for something like that.

    my next trip is to south america – i am so excited about planning it!

  • Katy (The Singing Runner) March 10, 2011, 11:26 am

    I love traveling, but I don’t do it very often (I’m a poor college student). In high school I went to England and France and LOVED it! I fell in LOVE with London and Bath and would love to go back there in the future. Paris was ok, but I honestly don’t have a huge desire to go back.

    And I can add another destination to that list! I leave for Costa Rica on Sunday for an alternative spring break program! 😀

  • Maggie March 10, 2011, 11:31 am

    I’ve been to England, France, Switzerland, and Italy. I am absolutely dying to go to Spain (so jealous you’ve been twice!) and Argentina.

    And, once I pay off my credit card debt next week (wooo!!), I’m going to start saving for a long weekend in Iceland (which is pretty cheap and super easy to get to from NYC).

  • Jennifer March 10, 2011, 11:31 am

    Favourite places I’ve traveled to:

    Spain: renting a car in Palma de Mallorca and driving aimlessly around the island for a day

    Iceland: Riding horses for 3 days around a volcano and hiking a glacier

    Portugal: Renting bikes and taking the ferry across from downtown to ride along the beaches, also Faro was beautiful to lounge on the beach!

    Cabo San Lucas: Worked on a ranch for 4 months, as a photographer for the horseback riding tour along the beach for tourists! Mastered spanish, made friends with all the cowboys (real cowboys, who lived in the mountain villages!), and saw one too many scorpions.

  • Rachael March 10, 2011, 11:41 am

    I love to travel. It’s one thing I couldn’t give up. We have adjusted our lifestyle to allow us to travel. Instead of a house we have a townhouse, we only have one car – a small hatchback, we don’t spend much on gifts… We travel every year. I’m originally from Australia, my family still lives there so we go home every to years. Now we live in Canada.

    We have also visited:
    Greece, England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, France, Switzerland, Spain, Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, Norway, Denmark, Luxembourg, Austria, Monaco, Hungary, Czech Republic, The Ukraine, Egypt, Japan, New Zealand, Fiji, Tahiti, Mexico and the US.

    I lived in London for 3 years so it was quick and cheap to travel within Europe. I also lived in Tokyo for a year, and I spent 10 months volunteering in Mexico. I love Mexico.

    My favourite places are Sydney, Tokyo, Prague, London, Oaxaca and Disney World.
    I would love to visit Moscow, Morocco, Malawi and New Orleans.

  • Kristin March 10, 2011, 11:46 am

    Good gravy, every place???

    -Canada — too many times to count — living in Michigan I go there a lot. Niagara Falls, Windsor (drinking age is 19), honeymoon to Toronto-Ottawa-Montreal-Quebec, return trips to Ontario, etc.
    -Ireland and
    -Wales and
    -Scotland and
    -England — all on the same college educational trip
    -Spain, lived there for four months (college semester), traveling pretty much the whole country, and visited
    -Greece and
    -Gibraltar (this counts) while I was there.
    -Jamaica, vacation with my future husband

    I still have to go to South America, Iceland, Sweden-Norway, maybe Poland-Germany-Prague, and I’d love to see Johannesburg, then of course Australia and New Zealand, and Egypt….then for return trips, I’d move back to Spain in a heartbeat and my mom wants to take us all on a tour of Ireland and Scotland, so who knows where I’ll go next?

  • Kate (What Kate is Cooking) March 10, 2011, 11:48 am

    I’ve been to the US, Canada, Mexico, UK, France, Italy, Vatican, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Estonia, and Australia 🙂

    • Marika March 11, 2011, 3:48 am

      I totally did a search of the comments to see if any of the 200+ commenters had been to Estonia. You win! 🙂

  • Kathryn March 10, 2011, 11:56 am

    I’m living in Seville, Spain right now doing my Junior year abroad and LOVING it! Have several trips planned all around Europe coming up and I can’t wait!!

  • megan @ blackberries for jam March 10, 2011, 11:57 am

    I did a long run today too – 13.1 miles! Hope you missed the rain!

    My favorite, favorite place in the world is Japan. It’s magical. My husband and I visited there twice and we’re trying to go back again this year. Other places I’ve traveled to include Quebec, England, Wales, France, Austria, Italy, and the Netherlands (mostly when I studied abroad in college).

  • Renee March 10, 2011, 11:59 am

    Caitlin!

    Which resort are you staying at in the D.R.?? We have been twice and looks like from the pic you posted, it is same resort we stayed- Catalonia Bavaro Beach- is that where you’re staying? If so, I can share all sorts of tips, etc with you:)

  • Laura March 10, 2011, 12:02 pm

    That’s a gorgeous picture of you! I’ve mostly traveled in Canada, along with Florida and Maine (my favourite). Bar Harbour Maine is lovely!
    A lot of my friends have traveled to Australia and am super jealous!

  • ashmastandrea March 10, 2011, 12:11 pm

    FUN!

    Outside the US: Canada, Mexico (Playa Del Carmen), St. Lucia (best vacation ever!!) and The Grenadines, London (lived there for 3 months one summer), Ireland, The Netherlands, Germany and France

    Want to go to: India, Italy and Alaska and Hawaii (there is still so much of the US I need to see!)

  • Kimberly March 10, 2011, 12:11 pm

    I love to travel! I haven’t travelled outside of the country for 2 years now and am definitely getting the travel “itch.”

    Places I’ve been:

    England (London, Stonehenge)
    Italy (Rome, Florence, Venice)
    Ireland (All Over)
    Puerto Rico
    Peru (Lima, Cusco, Arequipa)
    Dominican Republic
    Mexico

    Place I’d like to visit:
    Spain (Barcelona!)
    South Africa
    Australia
    Brazil

  • Megan March 10, 2011, 12:12 pm

    That’s so awesome that you’ve been to all of those places!I think my dream would be to have some sort of job where I could just travel everywhere and write about the places I’ve been to.

    I’m only 18, so the out of country travel that I’ve been on was with a foreign exchange music student program, where I went to France, Germany, and Austria for a summer. I also went to Canada when I was younger. I’ll be a freshman in college in the fall and I’ve already been researching study abroad programs. Did you study abroad in college?

    As for where I’d like to travel…anywhere I can. But I’d like to study abroad in Ireland, Australia, or Spain.

    Megan

  • Briana March 10, 2011, 12:26 pm

    Traveling is a big part of my life! I lived and worked in Dublin, Ireland for a summer (in ’06) and I also lived and worked in Germany for a year (August ’08-Aug ’09) where I learned how to speak German, have traveled all over Europe and can’t wait to go back… I met my current boyfriend while I was traveling in Central America, he was working as a Peace Corp volunteer at the time! So for me, some of my best and most wonderful experiences have happened while traveling and living abroad. I think it so important to see what the world has to offer for yourself. I realize that I am extremely fortunate and have been able to travel so much. We all aren’t so lucky!

    The boyfriend and I have plans to work abroad again.. I am studying to be an Audiologist and keep seeing job opportunities in Australia and New Zealand.. definitely next on my list!

    Good luck on your 12 miler!

  • Melissa March 10, 2011, 12:29 pm

    I LOVE to travel and wish my career allowed for more time to travel. We are in the process of planning a BIG trip for this year and are really having a hard time focusing on where we want to go. I am so curious about other cultures and experiences and could have an amazing adventure anywhere. On a side note: I would love love love to do the Amazing Race.

    All that being said, I haven’t traveled much internationally but have visited 30 of the 50 states plus DC. I am enamored with Alaska and really really want to go back…SOON. Like another poster I think domestic travel is very important b/c there is so much to learn and do within our own country.

    To add to that I’ve traveled to: Canada (3x), the Cayman Islands, and Jamaica.

  • Stacy March 10, 2011, 12:34 pm

    I LOVE traveling too. Places I’ve been (outside of U.S.):
    Egypt
    Guatemala
    Honduras
    Italy
    New Zealand
    Australia
    Puerto Rico
    Places I want to go, which are pretty much everywhere but here are just a few:
    England
    Spain
    Thailand
    Argentina
    South Africa
    Seychelles
    Ahh I love to dream about traveling!

  • Lana March 10, 2011, 12:40 pm

    I love to travel! I will be a life-long traveler!

    I have been to:
    Kenya
    France
    Switzerland
    Germany
    Bahamas
    Cuba
    Uganda
    USA (I’m Canadian)
    UAE
    Qatar

    I would love to go to:
    Brazil
    Australia / New Zealand

    I would return to:
    Kenya and Switzerland a million times over!

  • Kim @ Spoonful Of Sass March 10, 2011, 12:41 pm

    I love this game! I have my traveling planned out for the next uh 5 or so years! I gotta get some big trips in before babies and I like to be organized. This year I’m heading to North Carolia and Virginia. And I actually just booked a trip to Cali for next Feb! The year after that will be Lake Tahoe and then hopefully I’ll go abroad again…FINALLY! Outside of the US I’ve been to Italy, France, Germany, China, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, South Korea, Taiwan, Japan and some assorted tropical islands…I think that’s it.

    My life goal is to visit every single state in the US and as many different countries as I can!

  • Paige @Running Around Normal March 10, 2011, 12:41 pm

    Hope the rain lightens up for you! Side note – but that phone booth pic is a great shot of you:)

  • Lauren March 10, 2011, 12:44 pm

    I’d love to travel to Australia & New Zealand, and I already have friends there to visit & show me around.

  • Jacquelynn March 10, 2011, 12:46 pm

    I love to travel! I am a corporate flight attendant because of that 🙂 The CRAZIEST place i’ve been is the Middle East (Abu Dhabi and Doha). I think one of my favorite places was Biarritz (South France). So beautiful!

    I lived in the Caribbean for a while, you will absolutely love your vacation!!!

  • Beth March 10, 2011, 12:51 pm

    We love to travel! We’re actually leaving for France for a two week trip 3 weeks from today! We’ve been lots of places including:

    Too many trips to FL to count, Maine, Colorado, California, NYC, Philly

    International:
    Scotland
    England
    France
    Italy
    Germany
    Mexico
    Guatemala
    Belize

    And we’re starting to talk about plans for an African Safari!

  • Dorien @ Striped Happy March 10, 2011, 12:52 pm

    FUN!! So I live in Belgium, and have been to The Netherlands (kinda du-uh, it’s only 30 mins away!), England, Norway, Germany, France, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Bulgaria, Scotland, Luxembourg, Canada, NYC, lived in South Africa for a year and while there visited Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland. Africa is by far my favorite continent, but for now my biggest wish is to visit the States again and Australia! Oh, if only I could travel for a living!!!

  • Natalia - a side of simple March 10, 2011, 12:54 pm

    I absolutely LOVE to travel. Last year I studied abroad in Ireland and for a month backpacked through Europe! It was SO amazing and worth every single penny and every single night in a train station or airport. Seriously, the best time of my life and where I met some of my closest friends! I traveled to Portugal, Spain, Austria, Germany, Italy, France, and Greece. Just last night I was reading my journal that I kept, actually, so it’s so ironic that you posted this! We’re on the same wavelength, I think ;)…except when it comes to running in the rain…

  • Kumberly March 10, 2011, 12:55 pm

    Travelling rocks and opens the mind! I just got back last night after traveling around Australia and New Zealand for the past month. Words can’t express how amazing it was 🙂

  • Alexa @ The Girl In Chucks March 10, 2011, 12:57 pm

    I’ve only ever left the country once. I went to Japan…and it was a-ma-zing. If you do one place n Asia, definitely check out Japan.

    I am dying to go to England, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, Germany and perhaps Russia.

    (that last one perhaps just because I took Russian as my language in high school and I am dying to find some way for this to actually seem useful in my life… 😉 )

  • Heather March 10, 2011, 12:58 pm

    I love to travel and am lucky enough to have a job to travel. I am from Canada and teach at private international schools. Currently I live in Bogota, Colombia and used to live in San Pedro Sula, Honduras.
    I have been to:
    – USA (obviously! loved San Francisco!)
    – England (my mum is from there and my sister lives there)
    – Honduras
    – Guatemala
    – Nicaragua
    – Costa Rica
    – El Salvador
    – Dominican Republic
    – Germany
    – Switzerland
    – Colombia
    – Ecuador
    – Peru
    – Bolivia
    I just got back from a school trip with students where we went to Machu Picchu! Could I be any luckier?!

    • Heather March 10, 2011, 12:59 pm

      … oops I forgot where I want to go.
      Would love to travel around South East Asia, and also dream of skiing in Chile!

    • Caitlin March 10, 2011, 8:09 pm

      Wow I love all of your South American travels. Awesome.

  • Brynne March 10, 2011, 1:02 pm

    You’ll have a great run in the rain! I ran 11 miles on the treadmill this morning, so you can definitely run 12 outside :0)

    I’ve been to Florence, Italy and the Dominican Republic but I basically want to go everywhere else – ESPECIALLY Paris!

  • Allison @ Happy Tales March 10, 2011, 1:02 pm

    I’m a huuuuuge fan of traveling! In HS i got to study abroad in germany and Italy, and in college i spent a year studying abroad in Australia (and spent my Xmas break in New Zealand for a month) Needless to say, I loooove actually living and becoming a part of different cultures. Let me know if you ever want any tips on where to go in OZ/NZ! I have thousands of pictures I could show you, too!

  • Marina March 10, 2011, 1:06 pm

    I adore traveling!
    I’ve been to Austria, Slovenia, Hungary, Germany, France, Switzerland and Italy. Not much 🙁 Hopefully, this summer I’ll go around a bit. But my dream is to travel to New Zealand, Japan, Ireland, and maybe US 🙂

  • Clare @ Fitting It All In March 10, 2011, 1:11 pm

    I absolutely love travelling and all of the learning that comes with it. New cultures means new food, new transportation, new language, new art…so much to enjoy!
    I’ve been to Mexico, The Caribbean, Ireland, England, France, Italy, Spain, and Monaco. I’d love to get to Asia!

  • Paige (Moxie and Marmalade) March 10, 2011, 1:12 pm

    What a fun question! I love traveling, too, it’s definitely a priority for me. I’ve been really lucky to be able to travel to many places. But for every place I check off my list, a few more names seem to be added 🙂 I’ve been:
    Canada (my aunt and uncle live outside Toronto, which is convenient for travel!)
    Mexico
    UK
    France (studied abroad in Aix-en-Provence)
    Greece
    Belgium
    Switzerland
    Spain
    Portugal
    China
    Ireland
    Turkey
    Dominican Republic

    Lisbon was my favorite city I visited. I highly recommend a trip to Portugal!

  • jessica March 10, 2011, 1:20 pm

    Travelling is super important to me too! I’m from Canada, so i’ve been to: USA (too many times to count, i live super close to the border, Mexico (twice), Australia (twice), Thailand, China, Cambodia, New Zealand, Spain, Italy, France…I can honestly say I can’t pick a favourite..they were all amazing in different ways! I am going back to Mexico and Australia this year, but I would love to go to England! And I’m very jealous your husband has an english accent! They are definitely a plus!

  • Ashley @ Thefitacademic March 10, 2011, 1:22 pm

    I’m the SAME way with my love of travel (and the “need” for it!)
    I’ve been fortunate to have traveled to LOTS of places, but there’s still so much I want to see & so many places I want to go! Topping the list are:
    -Costa Rica
    -Jamaica
    -Rwanda
    -Australia/New Zealand
    -Thailand!!!
    and many more : )

  • Chelsey (Cookteen) March 10, 2011, 1:28 pm

    My mom spent most of her time traveling all over the world (for work) so traveling is important to me, I want to see so many places she spoke about and I hope I have the opportunity to!

    Places I have been:
    Italy
    Canada (multiple times)
    Mexico
    Domican Republic
    St. Kitts
    Aruba
    Bahamas

    Want to Go:
    Hong Kong
    Fiji
    Australia
    France
    England
    Thailand
    Africa (South Africa and Morocco!)
    and many more 🙂

  • Becca March 10, 2011, 1:28 pm

    Places I’ve been: Mexico, Greece, Germany, England, Italy, Poland, Belgium, France, Spain, Austria

    Places I want to go: Everywhere!! I looooove to travel!!

  • Katie (Life... Discombobulated) March 10, 2011, 1:36 pm

    Oh YES!!! I love to travel! One of the best things ever is planning a trip.

    Places I’ve been outside the US:
    England
    Australia
    New Zealand
    Taiwan
    China (Hong Kong)
    Bali

    Places I’m DYING to visit:
    AFRICA!!!!! (East Africa, South or Southern Africa)
    Greece
    Italy
    Ireland
    Canada (seriously!)
    Palau
    I could go on and on…

  • Rachel March 10, 2011, 1:37 pm

    i LOVE traveling. I’ve been to: Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, Argentina, Honduras, England, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Macedonia, Bulgaria, Turkey, Czech Republic, and Hungary. I want to go to: Japan, China, Russia and Scotland. But no travel plans anytime soon because I am b-r-o-k-e…

    • Caitlin March 10, 2011, 8:10 pm

      You’ve been a cool variety of prices!

  • nicole March 10, 2011, 1:42 pm

    I loooooooooooove travelling. I live in Switzerland, so if you ever visit our country, say hello and I’ll cook some Rösti for you 😉

    I’ve been to:
    Germany
    Austria
    France
    Italy
    Lichtenstein
    Spain
    Portugal
    Holland
    Denmark
    Sweden
    Poland
    Hungary
    Turkey
    Croatia
    Malta
    England
    Morocco
    Greece
    Australia
    Indonesia
    Malaysia
    Singapore
    Dominican Republic
    Puerto Rico
    Ecuador
    Peru
    USA (Florida)

    I want to travel to:
    Norway, Iceland, New Zealand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Chile, Argentina, Canada, Nepal …

  • Amanda @ Cakes and Ale March 10, 2011, 1:46 pm

    I’m American and live in Chicago, but I grew up in Sydney Australia… You will LOVE it if you get down there. It is, by far, the most incredible place in the world.
    Living overseas allowed me to travel a lot growing up, and I love to travel still. I’ve been to (outside the US): Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, Thailand, France, Italy, England, Scotland, Ireland, The Netherlands, Belgium, Mexico & Canada.
    I want to go to: Argentina, India, Kenya, South Africa, Spain, Germany… well, pretty much everywhere!

    • caitie March 11, 2011, 4:51 pm

      Did you go to college/university in sydney?! im looking at grad schools in Aus for next year and am trying to figure out where I wanna go! I havent even visited so any pointers would be awesome!
      I also live in Chicago 🙂

      • Amanda @ Cakes and Ale March 11, 2011, 4:56 pm

        Hi Caitie! No – I moved back to the US for college, but most of my friends went to either U. of New South Wales or U. of Sydney for college / grad school. Both are top notch!

  • Kacy March 10, 2011, 1:50 pm

    Travel is a huge priority for me. I haven’t been to that many cool places, but traveling is definitely something I will always do and save towards.

  • Alexandra March 10, 2011, 1:53 pm

    I’ve lived in FL most of my life, but outside the US i’ve been to Spain, France, England, Ireland, Belgium, Morocco, Portugal and Italy. I love how diverse europe is so im currently living in Barcelona, Spain while I do my masters 😀 I would loove to go to Thailand, India, Brazil and anywhere in Africa 🙂 I feel the same way about traveling…def very important for me 🙂

  • Laura March 10, 2011, 2:08 pm

    Travel is actually less of a priority for me than it used to be, solely due to health issues, which have at least caused me to appreciate my home and family support more! 🙂 I don’t really want to live abroad anymore the way I used to, although I’d still love more overseas holidays! I’d particularly like to go back to England, since I haven’t seen my family there for ages. I’m a New Zealander, and have been to Australia, America, England, Ireland, France, and Singapore. I can’t wait to experience more of Europe one day. Fingers crossed for better health.

    If you and the husband ever do come to New Zealand, sign me up as a tour guide. 🙂

    • Caitlin March 10, 2011, 8:10 pm

      Heheh ok. Thank you.

  • Angie (Losing It and Loving It) March 10, 2011, 2:31 pm

    Kev and I love to travel and make it a priority to vacation at least once a year for about 7-10 days. Jamaica is where we have vacationed for the past 4 years in a row staying at the All Inclusive resort called Couples Swept Away.

    When I was in High School, I had the opportunity to travel to Puerto Rico, Italy, Germany and other countries Greece being my favorite. We might be able to make that trip happen next year but not sure.

    Other than Jamaica I would like to travel to Spain, Bora Bora, Honduras, Australia, Costa Rica and the list goes on.

    Kev and I have an interest in one day moving to Jamaica so we’ll see how that works out for us.

  • Amanda @ The Beauty Notebooks March 10, 2011, 3:02 pm

    I would love to travel to New Zealand, Australia, Germany, Japan, France, Iceland, Bermuda, Monaco. In the US: San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, Boston, Charleston, somewhere in Maine, Chicago. My boyfriend is in the Coast Guard, so soon enough we could even be traveling together 🙂 I am also going to hopefully study at the University of Edinburgh this fall, which is SO exciting!

  • Kristi March 10, 2011, 3:03 pm

    OOOOhhhh, this is a fun one! I heart travel! I’ve had the opportunity to backpack through:
    Western Europe- Spain (twice), Italy, Greece, Germany, Portugal, Switzerland
    South America- Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, Columbia, Argentina, Chile (by myself!)
    Japan and China
    Many of the Caribbean Is., including Trinidad and Tobago (my SIL is from there)
    India and Nepal
    Canada and Mexico
    And, even though it’s the US, I think it’s fun to note that I have been to 48 out of 50 states!

    Next up will be: CUBA(!), Australia/New Zealand, SE Asia, Bali, Central America, and Kenya (Hopefully!)

    Cheers to traveling!

  • Meg March 10, 2011, 3:21 pm

    I’ve been to:
    Spain (x3, I used to live there).
    Russia X3
    Italy X3
    England X4?
    Scotland
    Ireland
    Monaco
    Morocco X3
    Slovenia
    Germany x2
    The Netherlands
    Canada (x??? because I live in WA State)
    Mexico
    Guatemala
    China
    and maybe a few more…

    My husband and I are currently planning a round the world trip with an extended stop in Peru. Can’t wait!!!

  • Julia March 10, 2011, 3:22 pm

    I traveled the world as a child…so the urge is not that strong…but I DO love discovering new places. I would love to travel across America though, because there is so much diversity just within the country, and so many cool cities and neighborhoods and lifestyles.

  • Jo @ Jo In the Kitchen March 10, 2011, 3:26 pm

    Unfortunately, I’ve never been outside the US, even though I live in Montana (so close to Canada!) I’ve traveled a bit within the US, but only a few times. I have family in New Zealand, so someday I would love to go visit. Saving my pennies!

  • Julie March 10, 2011, 3:29 pm

    I have been to Turks and Caicos a few times – the lastest being over Christmas – I blogged about it at the link below -please read if you want to get the itch to go there even more. It is gorgeous. Most beautiful beach I have ever been to and I’ve been to quite a few (East Coast, West Coast, PR, various Carribbean, Acapulco, Italy, South Africa, Costa Rica – also have made my way to London, Paris, Budapest, Vienna – whew!)

    Next up is a 2 week trek through California. Excited to explore the West Coast further!

    http://snickies.wordpress.com/2011/01/09/back-to-the-grind/

  • Emma (Namaste Everyday) March 10, 2011, 3:37 pm

    I’ve been to Italy, France, Denmark, and New Zealand, and guess where the best place is? NEW ZEALAND!!! i live here now and i strongly recommend that you come visit. it’s a glorious place 🙂

  • Ally March 10, 2011, 3:45 pm

    Travel is HUGE for me! I was born in Canada, lived in Australia for 19 years, and am now back living in Canada. I’ve also been to:

    Thailand
    Singapore
    Vietnam
    Japan
    Spain
    France x 2
    Italy x 2
    Greece
    Germany
    England
    Egypt
    Mexico
    USA
    Cuba
    South Korea

    Um..I think that’s it? I REALLY (really, really really) want to go to Belize.

  • Carin March 10, 2011, 3:58 pm

    Hmm… just saw this post and thought I’d join in, but I’m struggling to remember all the places I’ve been to! I’ll try to group them into areas:

    England (all over)
    Scotland
    Wales
    Northern Ireland
    Eire (Ireland)
    France (including Paris, obviously!)
    Luxembourg
    Belgium
    The Netherlands (Amsterdam)
    Germany
    Denmark
    Spain (Barcelona and the coast)
    Canary Islands (Tenerife, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria)
    Greece (several islands, including Crete, Rhodes,Zakynthos)
    Turkey (Istanbul and the coast)
    Italy
    Tunisia
    Morocco
    Egypt
    Cuba
    Mexico (I got married in Cancun!)
    USA (NY, Florida, LA – obviously only scratching the surface – I’d love to come back and do a really good tour!)
    India
    Dubai
    Singapore
    Thailand (including Phuket, Koh Samui, Koh Phi Phi)
    Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur and Penang)
    Singapore (including Sentosa)
    Fiji
    Australia (Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Gold Coast, Perth and Fremantle and a tour south – would love to visit Cairns, Uluru and Tasmania)
    New Zealand – all over! Toured both islands 3 times before we moved here!

    Bear in mind that I’m from England but now live in New Zealand – good to see that so many people are keen to visit NZ, it’s such a beautiful country and we really need the tourist $$$!

    I’d LOVE to go to Easter Island too – I think it’d be amazing. This was such a fun thing to do – it brought back really happy memories! Sadly travelling is a bit harder these days with (a) less money and (b) small kids.

    • Caitlin March 10, 2011, 8:12 pm

      You’ve been so many amazing places. I would also love to go to Easter Island.

  • Emily March 10, 2011, 4:04 pm

    Been to:Czech Republic, England, Poland, Slovakia, Austria, and German.
    Want to go: Everywhere. 🙂 But especially Greece, Turkey, Spain, China, Peru.

  • Jen @ keepitsimplefoods March 10, 2011, 4:10 pm

    This is a fun game! I’m from the US and have been to:

    China
    Kenya
    Australia
    France (lived there for a year)
    Monaco
    Switzerland
    Italy
    England
    Ireland
    Spain
    Canada
    Belgium
    Amsterdam

    I’d like to visit:
    New Zealand
    Turkey
    Croatia
    Russia
    Thailand
    Japan
    South Africa
    Dubai
    India
    (just to name a few!)

  • Kelsey March 10, 2011, 4:11 pm

    I definitely have the travel bug. I’m itching to go somewhere soon. I’ve been to Mexico, Costa Rica, studied abroad in Italy, and backpacked through Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic (please put Prague on your list!) and Italy. Would love to go anywhere, but especially Greece and India.

  • Heather March 10, 2011, 4:41 pm

    I live in Canada and looooove love love to travel as well. I have been to numerous places in the US (New York, California, Florida, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee), I lived in Mexico for 5 months, lived in Tanzania Africa for 2 months (aaaaah-mazing), and traveled Spain and Greece (and have a huuuge desire to go back to Europe to see more). I really want to do some places in Asia (Thailand, Camboodia), as well as Australia.

  • helena March 10, 2011, 4:46 pm

    I’m from Portugal! I’ve visited Spain, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Tunisia, Cape Verde, Brazil, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Cuba and Jamaica.

    This summer I will backpack through Europe as it is my last big summer vacations (i’m 21 so i will finish my masters next year).

    Besides almost all countries from Europe, I would love to go to US (the dream is to do a big roadtrip through all 50 states), Canada, Japan, Singapore, China, India, South Africa, Mozambique and Angola.

    You should all come to Portugal and eat a “pastel de Belém” in Lisbon! Not really healthy but delicious 😉 and visit also Cascais, Porto, Faro, Portimão, Beiras, etc (haha, a little tourism advertisement)

  • Jen March 10, 2011, 4:57 pm

    Hi Caitlin

    I live in NZ so if you ever travel out this way, let me know! We have a fantastic multi-sport/adventure race out here too, it’s called the Coast to Coast and goes from one side of the South Island to the other in two days (or one if you’re really keen!) I know you’ve talked about doing some more adventure type races in the future so that is one you should totally check out!

  • K March 10, 2011, 5:06 pm

    I love that picture of you and The Husband. I know you weighed a little bit more then, and were uncomfortable (since you’ve written about it before), but I have to admit, I think you were cute with that little extra weight. 🙂

    • Caitlin March 10, 2011, 5:39 pm

      I agree 🙂 Thanks!

  • erin March 10, 2011, 5:41 pm

    Cool idea! Travel is my number one love. I can’t wait to finish my PhD thesis and pack my bag for a six month trip (or total relocation!).

    I’m from Australia, and I’ve been to –
    England
    Scotland
    Wales
    Germany
    Croatia
    Bosnia
    Italy
    Greece
    Spain
    Portugal
    USA
    Cambodia
    Vietnam
    India
    Malaysia
    Singapore
    Indonesia
    Hong Kong
    Chile
    Bolivia
    Argentina
    Peru

    and next on my list are:
    Japan
    Mexico
    USA (again – I was only 6 last time!)
    Thailand (I’m hoping to do 6 months in South East Asia post-PhD)

    • erin March 10, 2011, 5:42 pm

      Woops, and Belgium and the Netherlands!

      • Carin March 10, 2011, 10:43 pm

        Why haven’t you popped across to NZ?

        • erin March 10, 2011, 11:10 pm

          Two main reasons:

          1. I live in Perth — it’s actually about a seven hour flight from here, and quite expensive!

          2. It just hasn’t picqued my interest, yet. Given the isolation of Perth, I tend to take holidays at this stage that allow me to see a number of countries in the region – Europe, South East Asia, South America. When I travel it’s usually for a long period of time (at least a month).

          I’ll get to NZ one day – I just haven’t got there yet 🙂

        • Carin March 10, 2011, 11:20 pm

          Erin – I can’t reply again underneath your comment, but thought I’d just say – fair enough, NZ isn’t close to Perth (but then, nowhere much is!) and it’s not all that different/exotic a destination for Aussies. I’d go with South East Asia or South America too!

  • Katie March 10, 2011, 6:03 pm

    Just saw this post, and thought I would jump in. My husband and I love to travel, and if we haven’t been on a plane in a couple months, we start to get a little stir crazy.

    I know we aren’t supposed to include the US, but I have been to 40 of the 50 states. My goal is to get to all of them. Outside of the country, I have been to Canada (4 times), Italy and France.

    We want to travel all over; the list of places we don’t want to go to is probably shorter. But at the top of our list would be England, Ireland, Scotland, Spain, Portugal, Australia, and New Zealand. Also, my husband is in the military and we would love to be stationed overseas some day.

  • gabriella @ embracement March 10, 2011, 6:20 pm

    You guys look so cute in that picture! Travel is very important to me, mainly because my family never traveled and I would love to be able to go to a ton of places not only just with my boyfriend/husband/whomever, but also be able to take my kids places too. I think knowing and experiences other cultures is an amazing gift that everyone should be able to enjoy.

    Outside of the US I’ve been to:
    Puerto Rico
    Italy

    Like I said, not many haha.

    I would to go to:
    Spain
    England
    France
    Greece
    Australia
    Brazil
    …so many others

  • Laura March 10, 2011, 6:24 pm

    I used to live in England and I loved it. I’m Irish so obviously I’ve been to Ireland, and I’ve also been to:
    Australia
    France
    Spain
    Italy
    Hungary
    Canada
    Mexico
    Germany
    Cyprus
    Belgium
    Portugal

    My dad was in the Navy so we got to travel a lot. I miss it!!

  • Amy March 10, 2011, 6:43 pm

    I live in Canada and I’ve been to quite a few countries, mostly on week-long vacations:
    *Dominican Republic
    *Cuba
    *Costa Rica
    *Miami, Florida
    *San Francisco, California

    As part of a cruise, the destinations included Haiti, Mexico, and Jamaica.

    I would LOVE to just travel around the US for a bit. The foodie in me wants to try the various cuisines offered. Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives may have inspired this 🙂

    My travel list includes Italy, Paris, and England. Still in my teens (last year I can say that) so hopefully I’ll have plenty of time to travel in the future.

  • JenRD March 10, 2011, 7:40 pm

    I also LOVE to travel–in fact my husband and I made it a priority to do some traveling before we bought a house and had kids. We are not really beach people, and like to do more active trips in cities or hiking. We have been:
    Hiking in the Swiss, Italian, and French alps
    Hiking in the Cinque Terre (hillside towns along the Italian Riviera)
    Explored Paris, Nice, Rome, Florence, Venice, Bellagio, and Budapest.
    It is so hard to pic a favorite, but I would have to say that Chamonix is the most quaint, picturesque little village at the base of the French Alps; Budapest is one of my most favorite cities; and Nice is where I would buy a summer house if we were millionaires!

    Good post forum!
    Jen

  • Jolene (www.everydayfoodie.ca) March 10, 2011, 7:55 pm

    Travel is one of my top priorities. I have been to the following places outside of my country:

    NY
    San Fransisco
    Montana
    Las Vegas
    North Dakota
    South Dakota
    Hawaii
    Minnesota

    Dominican Republic

    Cuba

    Mexico

  • Michelle March 10, 2011, 8:13 pm

    I’ve been to France, Italy, Mexico, Canada, and throughout the US. I want to go (or go back to) Quebec, France, Ireland, Russia, England, Greece, Belize, and on an Alaskan cruise!

  • katie March 10, 2011, 8:26 pm

    I’ve never really travelled before. However, in May I’m going to England, Italy, France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands, and vatican city. It’ll be my first time out of the continent, so I’m really excited :)!

  • Brittany March 10, 2011, 10:15 pm

    I love to travel and i can’t wait to do it! I’ve been to Mexico (3 times), Costa Rica, We lived in Barbuda when i was little for 3 months, Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, & Germany! I can’t wait to go back!

    I plan to take a BIG trip to Europe when i reach my goal weight 🙂

  • caitie March 10, 2011, 10:33 pm

    Funn!!

    Ive been to:
    Mexico, Canada, Switzerland, France, England, Germany, Belgium, Tanzania (and Zanzibar-coolest place evaaa)
    And lived in lots of states courtesy of the Air Force dad! Woohoo!

    I am hoping to go to graduate school in AUSTRALIA next year so if any readers live or have been there please give me info. I dont know which city I want to go to!

    Want to go: ANYWHERE. Seriously I would take a trip anywhere. I love love to travel!!

  • Marika March 11, 2011, 3:59 am

    Love this question! You have some well-traveled readers. I also come from a traveling family, and I like being abroad so much that right now I’m living in Europe (Estonia) and not my home country (USA).
    Places I’ve been:
    Canada
    Australia, New Zealand and Fiji (but I was only 5 so I’d like to go back!)
    Sweden
    France
    Italy (lived here for a semester)
    Netherlands
    Switzerland
    Iceland
    Finland
    Denmark
    Latvia
    Russia
    England
    Ireland
    Belgium
    Luxembourg
    Bahamas

    And I’d like to visit Germany, Spain, Croatia and Norway… there are others too, but those were the first ones that came to mind!

  • Katie March 11, 2011, 7:52 am

    England and Ireland would be soooooooooooo cool. Finding about my heritage! Apparently my family has a castle(?) in Ireland (it’s old and like way just crumbled) and would be SO cool to see.

  • Fanni March 12, 2011, 4:25 am

    Yay, I’m from Hungary and so glad you’ve been here! Wish we could have met 😉 Did you like it? And I’m so happy that other readers have been here too.
    It’s funny how travelling in Europe when your European no big deal, but everyone wants to go to the US 😀 I’ve been there several times and counting the states instead of countries. 😀 In Europe I’ve been to almost every country on the continent, but not to England or Ireland 🙁

    • Caitlin March 12, 2011, 11:40 am

      I did really like it! I thought Hungary was a beautiful country.

  • Dee March 17, 2011, 5:13 pm

    I’m so often reading posts way late! I love the idea of travel, but I haven’t done it much. I hope that changes over the next few years. So far, I’ve been to London and Cairo. That was nearly six years ago. And in May I am booked to go to Japan, but I will be paying close attention to the news from now til then to see if Japan is guest-ready. I pretty much think I’ll go though, since my brother lives there and I’d love to spend some time with him.

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