but as I get older I am more aware of this amazing world in which we live.
Yet I still don't have this innate desire to peregrinate, so it is to you, my lovely readers, that I turn for inspiration.
Where have you travelled that you would recommend?
Equally, which places should I leave off the list?
This will help me in my planning for a holiday top ten.
Over to you - please leave me a comment below:
FMx
How far and how much do you want to spend? What type of holiday do you want?
ReplyDeleteThe west coast of Mexico is lovely, warm and not very expensive by Canadian standards.
Venice -- totally loathed the place both times I've been there. Overcrowded, full of Americans being loud.
Bavaria, the Tyrol -- would go back there in nonski season in a heartbeat. If I ever won the lottery and had enough cash, I'd buy a chalet there. Pretty cows, nice people, good food.
Vancouver, pretty, crowded. Only go there now to visit relatives. Expensive.
Hawaii? Avoid Honolulu. Think Blackpool in the Pacific. The smaller islands are better.
Las Vegas four days are enough. You can go as cheap or pricey as you want. I love the people watching and go usually once or twice a year with a friend.
And honestly, I go anywhere in winter that doesn't have snow!
Oh my Goodness, is there anywhere you havent been? Lucky You.
DeleteWest coast of Ireland particularly the Dingle peninsula.
ReplyDeleteBreathtaking scenery and locals are so friendly.
The Dingle Peninsula is definitely a great spot for vacation. Inch beach is one of my favourite places in Ireland and the friendliness of people is surprisingly overwhelming :)
DeleteI am with you- every holiday time the only place I feel the need to visit is my own back yard. Put that one on your list- it is fabulous any time of year but especially springtime xx If you really need to get on a plane, Positano in late Spring is heaven x
ReplyDeleteAnywhere is great if you get off the beaten track and stay away from resorts lol I personally like Asia. Lots to see and do and it doesn't involve eating fish and chips which I can do most excellently at home
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I've traveled across Canada: British Columbia - lived there, Alberta - live here now, Saskatchewan - lived there, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Still need to see New Brunswick, Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
ReplyDeleteI've traveled thru the United States: Washington, Oregon, California, Utah, Nevada, North Dakota, South Dakota, Idaho, Minnesota, Missouri, Kansas.
I've traveled to Mexico, Russia, the Ukraine and Great Britain.
This year, we are planning to go to England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, France and maybe stop to visit my brother who is living in Romania for a year. He thinks "popping" over to visit for a day or two will be a waste of time and money as there is, according to him "nothing to see and a million stray dogs roaming the streets". We just want to see him and his wife but if they are not keen, we'll wait til they are back in Canada to have a visit.
I love traveling but hate flying! Next year, we are planning a tropical trip but haven't decided where yet. And we'd like to try a cruise one day.
I love seeing Canada. I still marvel at this incredible place we live, so of course, would highly recommend a trip here. Hated Mexico. Loved seeing Russia and this was when it was a true communist state. Would love to see it now.
Good luck with your plans. Can't wait to see what you come up with!
Hello FM, I always enjoy your posts, I am so pleased that you and Frugal Queen had such a nice day, I was thinking of you all.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you,now I am older I do not have the same desire to travel, it has become so difficult now with all the restrictions.
I am lucky enough to have seen many places and countries. I would say that you live a beautiful place and do not have to go far to enjoy many wonderful experiences. I lived in the UK for much of my adult life, in different parts of the country, enjoyed all the culture, history and beauty. I guess I took it all for granted now I look back, I thought it would always be available. I have lived in the US for 23 years and realise how much I miss all those things. Dallas TX, where I live now, is so new in comparison and here, I am land locked, so a day trip to the ocean is not on the cards, I miss that so much.
Happy Mothers Day to you and your daughter.
Pam in TX. xx
I would suggest Slovenia. Such a beautiful country. Or Croatia.
ReplyDeleteCan't think of anywhere I wouldn't suggest apart from unstable countries.
Sft x
If you are ok with cities, I recommend Vienna to start with. Busy but not too busy. Beautiful to look at at walk around, elegant, sophisticated, great coffee and cakes if you're into coffee and cake! Rome is a mind blowing collection of beauties to look at. Much busier though. Would probably recommend going more "out of season".
ReplyDeleteI haven't done much exotic travel really. I have travelled from Boston to Niagara Falls by car and remember that the Finger Lakes area somewhere in between was very lovely. It was some years ago now though.
There is a University city in Belgium called Ghent (or Gent as they call it) which is fabulous for a weekend break. Bruges is nearby too and is very beautiful...but more expensive if I remember correctly.
Well you already know from my blog where I'll be suggesting, don't you! The wonderful Western Isles of Scotland - from Lewis down to Barra, a chain of perfect little gems of stunning scenery, a slow, peaceful way of life, and perfect, blissful silence. Easily accessed by ferry or plane too, and why travel abroad when there is so much of the UK just waiting to be explored!
ReplyDeleteHey, none of you have mentioned Australia. Could there be any better place - My son made me say that. He says we have such a mix of nationalities that the whole world resides here. Is everyone scared of the 24 hr flight?
ReplyDeleteReading all these comments is making me laugh and i dont know why. I should be crying. All these destinations are like a wish list for myself. Im almost 50, do not have a passport (never have) and cant see when id ever be able to go both from a financial point of view or being a carer of loved ones. I think it was May last year when a girlfriend and i saved our pennies and went to a B&B for a night in the country. Its Ok as i have learnt to contain my wanderlust and im an avid readers of travelogues, watcher of travelling cooking shows (Rick Steins etc) and i get alot of joy from the blogs from OS.
I guess if i could only do two trips in my lifetime it would have to be Tuscany and Canada.
Thanks for a new word - peregrinate. I admit to having to look it up but what a great word. A new one to add to the list that will drive everyone mad. "Why cant you just talk normal" they shout. LOL
Because I love to sing, I have done many choral trips and gotten to sing in cathedrals and castles all over Europe (even your amazing Canterbury!). For culture, I have loved visiting Kenya and for warmth and lush beauty, nothing beats Hawaii. As a resident, I love the diversity and freshness that is California (great for vegetarians too). As a dream, I hope someday to visit the rainforests of Costa Rica and the zen-like calm of rural Japan (not the crazy of Tokyo). I love to travel and I love to just sit and talk to people about their country - it's so much fun.
ReplyDeleteI love the Whitsunday Islands and found Ayers Rock amazing. I really enjoy reading the Mean Queen's accounts of her walks around England on her blog, Life After Money. So if I was you and lived in England, and hadn't already done so, I would do walks around your own countryside every single holiday. With an occasional trip to somewhere warm with a lovely beach to laze away some time.
ReplyDeleteWe specialise in capitals, it can work out expensive sometimes but it is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI loved Paris for the romance, the walks along the Left Bank on a warm Sunday morning, the Louvre was wonderful, but drinking coffee at the pavement cafes was equally wonderful, people watching at it's absolute best.
We also loved Rome, the bustle, the oh so expensive shops, Vatican City (we are not religious at all but loved the atmosphere in there). Two brilliant destinations that can be savoured over a long weekend each.
I am not religious either but I have to say, when I visited Rome I was completely spell bound by St Peter's Square. It's awesome in the true sense of the word, not yoof speak "awesome!" :-)
DeleteI like Robyn's suggestions : planning on doing all that when we finally get over to the UK.
ReplyDeleteHowever, being from the Antipodes, I propose just about anywhere in Australia as being well worth the effort. This place is huge - as big as the continental United states and has several climate regions. It's magnificent.
Another thoroughly recommendable place is New Zealand. Absolutely stunning. We have visited the South Island twice. I adore Dunedin. I could happily live there.
Cheers
I have made 4 trips to UK and Ireland and would go dozens more times....you live in such a wownderful and historical land! Switzerland, Austria and Bavaria were also great to see. There is a Transylvania trip out there now that sounds like a lot of fun. But in my next life I'd like to be born in Ireland.
ReplyDeleteI loved visiting New Zealand but probably my best holiday was the 9 weeks I spent cycling the North Sea Cycle route in 2006. This took in England, Holland, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, the Shetlands, the Orkneys and home through Scotland. Norway and Scotland are my favourites. This year will hopefully be up to Cape Wrath in the NW of Scotland.
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I have NO wanderlust AT ALL. But I am partial to Wales. I love the place.
ReplyDeleteThe best holidays we have had in recent years have been what we call our 'mini city breaks'. First one was Rome, which I loved, second one (two years later) was Paris (which Mr O loved) then last year we had a short break in Bruges, but went to Ghent to visit a very famous altarpiece by Jan Van Eyck. We both like churches and architecture.
ReplyDeleteBut we are having a bit of a change this year - we will be having a mini-break to see the Northern Lights in autumn/winter as this year is the last year for about 10 years where they will really be an awesome, spectacular best free show on earth.
I would recommend that you sign up to the Travel Zoo website, they send out the top 20 offers every week to your email account and they really do have some fabulous offers on. Or otherwise, use Superbreaks - they are very good as well.
For an unusual holiday during summer consider Bulgaria. The locals are friendly and the food is cheap and fabulous! We stayed near the Black Sea last year and enjoyed ourselves imensly. Weather was great, local food was delicious(loads of fish and salads), apricots from my sister inlaws garden with yoghurt and honey for breakfast. Swimming in the sea when the water measured around 23 C; just lovely! I didn`t want to return home. We are already planning a re-visit as soon as sister inlaw will retire there(she bought a house in a small village near the sea). The climate is very good for asthmatics there. I would love to live there.
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