June 19, 2009
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The Vacation Poll
As I swim to my death under a pile of papers and useless corporate expectations, my only escape is to go on vacation. Where should I go? I haven’t been anywhere major for over two years. That’s a major drought by my standards. Anyhow, I could definitely use your help in finding a vacation destination.
I want to plan one or two getaways and I’d like them to last anywhere from 7-14 days. I was thinking of exploring Italy, or maybe going back to Thailand, or Japan, or almost anywhere. Cost is not an issue, well, I wouldn’t spend $4000 on an African Safari and I can rough it (but a 5 star hotel is always nice, if it’s cheap like it is in Asia). I guess $1000-$2500 is the range I’m looking for total package out of the country. I’d prefer to avoid cruises, as I like to walk the town or explore the region. If it’s not a “safe” area, then I’d prefer a tour, but I’m also not afraid to get lost in the city and just explore.
Some places I’ve been in the past:
- China – All over
- Hong Kong
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Curitiba, Brazil
- Canada – All over
- Tijuana
- London
- Paris
I guess I could also visit places in the US. If any of you would like to chaperone me, then hey, I’d most definitely visit (not for week, but maybe 4 or 5 days?). I’m low maintenance and pretty independent, just point me in the right direction before you leave for work.
Things I enjoy while on vacation (I don’t expect to be able to all of the below, pardon the expansive list):
- Talking with locals
- Photography
- Checking out historic sites/architecture
- Museums
- I’m a foodie: Fine dining, hole in the wall, street stands, bakeries, candy shops, all of that.
- Cooking Classes
- Shopping – Clothes and walking through shopping markets (oddball snacks and fruits, etc.)
- Nature walks
- Nightlife
- Sporting Events/Concerts (only if convenient)
So yes, very all over the place. No one has ever blamed me for not getting enough out of my trips. Where do you think I should check out?
- Where have you been that you’ve loved?
- What are some good tour companies that you’ve dealt with? Know of any great package deals right now?
- For your vacations, do you tend to prefer modern cities, historic cities, or beach areas?
- What are your favorite things to do while on vacation?
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There’s some more places you could go in Europe like spain or italy that’d cover most of your enjoy list. Angkor Wat for a SE asia destination.
I’m doing an hiking adventure trip this year doing the 4 day hike to Machu Pichu.
check out Cinque Terra in North West Italy near the French boarder. It’s 5 quaint coastal towns accessible only by train or on foot. There are trails that connect each coastal town that cuts through vineyards overlooking the Mediterranean. Last time i was in europe with katie yan we stopped in Blois, France and rented bikes and biked out to local chateaus, had local cuisine and checked out old world life.
St. Petersberg is pretty nice. Estonia is very quaint. Geiranger, Fjords in Norway are pretty cool (scenic glacier waterfalls and glacier hikes, though a bit isolated due to its geographic location).
Rome is always a common but safe bet (watch your pockets). Or do spain (cafes and plazas). I’d recommend getting a Eurorail pass and take the train if you’re going to explore Europe. You’ll get to meet a lot of foreign and domestic travelers and can be quite interesting. Traveling with a buddy is advisable.