Top 10 Places to See in the World January 16, 2008

So, what’s a girl to do when she’s heartbroken? If she’s this girl, get on a big ol’ jet airliner! Lucky for me, BootsnAll just published their Top 10 Destinations for Independent Travelers in 2008!

1. Kathmandu, Nepal — Before I went to Peru, I toyed with the idea of climbing Mount Everest. Ha! I’m over that but I’d still love to see Nepal.

2. Placencia, Belize — I could do this in a weekend. In fact, anyone want Memorial Day weekend plans?

3. Petra, Jordan — Indiana Jones, anyone??? This is one that I’ve wanted to go to for a while but haven’t quite made it.

4. Palermo, Sicily — Not so sure about this one. It seems wonderful but I think I’ll wait & take my kids (later, when I have them).

5. Queenstown, New Zealand — This is on my short list! But I want to go in their winter so I can board!

6. Imet Gogo, Ethiopia — I actually had a car service driver from Ethiopia once. He was really cool & got me to eat Ethiopian food which was actually excellent. I would visit.

7. Chiang Mai, Thailand — a Night Bazaar with bargain crafts and fashions and hotel rooms start around US$5.00 per night?? I’m so there one day. Probably not this year but you never know.

8. Marrakech. Morocco — Who doesn’t want to go to Morocco after seeing Casablanca (the best movie ever)? And there would definitely be a stop in Casablanca.

9. Budapest, Hungary — I’m going to Europe in June & have a couple of extra days. I was thinking of going to Prague but perhaps Budapest instead. Hmmm….

10. Buenos Aires, Argentina — Strangely enough, I got the overwhelming urge to go to Buenos Aires on Sunday, right after my break up. I’m going to get to work on this . . .

This list works nicely with my top 10 places to go which are:

1. London, Paris, & the Alps — I’m doing this in June with my cousin Danica & her Girl Scout troop. Should be entertaining.

2. Prague, Czech Republic — Ever since Sydney Bristow went there, I’ve wanted to follow. However, I may switch to Budapest since I’m an independent traveler.

3. Buenos Aires, Argentina– I’m not really sure what is drawing me here but something is.

4. Egypt – Pyramids & Camels. Enough said.

5. Queenstown, New Zealand — A center for adventure tourism & cute boys with accents?? Hello!

6. South Africa — I’m highly in need of a safari and some shark diving.

7. Great Barrier Reef, Australia — Diving to see one of the most beautiful underground scenes in existence is so on the list.

8. Amsterdam, The Netherlands – Gotta do this on properly BEFORE the husband & kids.

9. Somewhere in India — I’m not sure exactly where but most of the people I meet from India are so fascinating. I want to go see this place!

10. Taipei, Taiwan — I have friends that live here or have lived here so I’d like to see it. I might get a chance to go to a wedding there this year but we shall see.

So that’s it, I’m planning my 2008 travel and #1 & 2 have already made the cut. I’m honestly trying to figure out how to go to Buenos Aires & still work enough. Exciting!!!