I had this idea about a year ago, when I was at this restaurant in Florence called The Olive Oil Shoppe and they had a Guest Book, but it wasn’t just your average guest book. It had suggestions of where to stay, where to eat, and other travel tips left by their workers and their guests! It was such a brilliant idea and I wanted to do something like that on here!
I want to hear from you guys!
Tell me about you, your favorite travel destinations, your best travel tips, what inspires you to travel!
I always love hearing from my readers and learning new things about traveling.
So, please sign my guest book 🙂
72 Comments
Little Fingers
October 5, 2012 at 3:06 pmLet me start with my bucket list for next year/years
1. Alberta – Canada
2. 2 weeks Europe tour ( not decided the places)
3. 7 or more days on a cruise ship (prefer Caribbean)
4. A beach holiday with nothing planned other than eating,sleeping and swimming.
I usually travel with my daughter who is 3years now, we started traveling with her when she was 6 weeks old. One tip I could give here is don’t postpone your travel plans thinking you have a kid, they enjoy as much as we do.Keep traveling, live life to the fullest.
Thee is always something new I learn each time I travel , and now I look back most of the my good memories are related to when I was traveling some or other places. Build memories which you can cherish when you get old.
What inspire me travel, well it isn’t easy to answer but I can’t imagine someone who wouldn’t love traveling, for me if I can’t travel its like being in a prison. Keep traveling when ever you can.
ashleypaige4
October 8, 2012 at 12:18 amThank you for the amazing comment! I really appreciate it 🙂
All four of those sound great! I love Alberta and think you’ll love it too, especially since you love the U.S. National Parks so much!
I like the advice about traveling with your children, and I know from your blog posts how much Chucky loves to travel with you, and how much you love to spend these times with her!
I can’t agree more about making memories. I have great memories in every-day-life with my friends and family, but there is something about sharing in an adventure (no matter how big or small) that brings you closer.
I know you’re such a travel-lover and that you are going to get to do all these things, and share so many great experiences with your beautiful family! Keep traveling!
gretchen
May 1, 2013 at 9:18 amReally enjoy your blog.
ashleypaige4
May 6, 2013 at 9:04 pmThanks, Gretchen! I’m glad you’ve been enjoying and I hope you continue to enjoy it!
Lakshmi Loves To Shop
June 16, 2013 at 9:38 pmNamaste…Travel is my hobby, my passion and my friend. Your blog is just lovely…I look forward to travelling in your suitcase with you – Lakshmi x
ashleypaige4
June 17, 2013 at 4:38 pmThanks for signing my Guest Book, and I’m very happy to have you traveling along!
Kevin
July 23, 2013 at 10:58 amHey there. You must go to Germany and see the Heidelberg Castle. The Fortress in Bitche, France was cool too. One day I will go to the Netherlands and visit some friends there. Until then, St. Louis is home, and everywhere else is waiting.
ashleypaige4
July 23, 2013 at 10:12 pmHello, Kevin! I’m actually going to Germany in March, and Heidelberg is one of our stops! I, like you it seems, have many places I’d love to visit. Also we share the great state of Missouri! I’m from Springfield! Thanks for visiting. Any other tips for Heidelberg or anywhere else in Germany?
Nori Naylor
September 25, 2013 at 10:52 pmThanks for following our blog. My husband and I love to travel, too. We farm, so we can’t get away during the usual summer travel months. We hope to go overseas next year for our 40th wedding anniversary. Maybe New Zealand and/or Australia. We hear the fishing is good there. 🙂
caitlindav
October 22, 2013 at 11:21 pmYou’ve got to go to.. Paris, Paris and Paris. I fell in love with that city at a young age, fell in love in that city more recently and am going back for graduate school and hopefully, I will begin a career there soon after. It’s a marvelous place to get lost, and an even better place to eat.
I’ve got to go to… Australia to scuba in the Great Barrier, Thailand to eat real Thai food, Berlin to see it develop before my eyes, Dublin to drink beer and Scotland to trace my heritage, Santorini to be blinded by white buildings, Krakow to see what things humanity can be cable of, and New Orleans to celebrate life while hearing southern accents and eating beneits.
I’m motivated to go… because I love culture, and that we as little people in a big world can come together to create things like societies that can be both similar and different in all ways. I’m an International Studies major who’s spent tons of money and countless hours reading, researching and writing about other cultures, so I might as well spend more money and hours actually exploring them as close to an insider as I could be.
PaigeBrown
October 30, 2013 at 7:30 pmI went to Paris when I was 14, it was really amazing! I hope you get a your dream job there! It was the first place I wanted to visit when I was a little girl- I romanticized it from all the movies I saw, and now, after visiting, I would love to go back!
That’s a really great list of places to go! The only one of those I’ve visited is New Orleans, and I loved it and I’m going back in January! I’ve been to Greece, but didn’t go to Santorini- I love the photos of it, though.
I, like you, love culture and studying it, and I’m about to graduate with a degree in Anthropology. I think it’s so beautiful to see the way people live their day-to-day lives, whether it’s a state away or on a different continent.
Thank you so much for sharing and give such a great “signature” in my Guest Book! Hope to hear back from you, and good luck with graduate school!
pamgirlblog
October 27, 2013 at 2:03 amHi Paige,
Thanks for liking my blog about my year working in Kenya. I love travel especially when I’ve got some time to spend at a new destination working here in Kenya has really given me some time to explore Kenya, and now some nearby countries next month as I plan a trip to Uganda and Rwanda.
My favourite travel destinations – wow where to start. Every country I’ve been to was great for its own reasons… whether SE Asia, or Europe or Middle East or Africa… but if I had to pick maybe top of my list for enjoying traveling through would be Vietnam and Croatia…
I’m inspired to travel to try new foods, explore and understand different cultures a little better, and learn something more about myself.
Having lived in 3 countries (Indonesia, UK, Kenya) besides my home country of Australia – I highly recommend packing up your life for a while and settling down in another country for a bit… hmmmm where will be my next new country to reside for a few months, a year or a few years?
PaigeBrown
October 30, 2013 at 8:17 pmI just asked for suggestions, not realizing that you commented here as well! Thanks for “signing” my guest book! I love hearing personal details about the way and places other travel!
I agree that it’s hard to pick a favorite place, and I’ve heard REALLY amazing things about Croatia. I can’t wait to be able to have more time to explore! What’s the “craziest” thing you’ve eaten on the road?
I would love to live in another country- I don’t really have a post-graduation plan- maybe it should include moving to another country! Thanks again for commenting!
pamgirlblog
October 31, 2013 at 12:18 amYes like your idea of a guest page so wanted to write here too. Hmm craziest thing I’ve eaten on the road. I’m not sure I’ve been vegetarian since I was about 19 so I wasn’t tempted to try some of the craziest things on offer.
Good luck with your post-graduation decision making 🙂
I have post-living in Kenya decisions to make !
Chicken Lady at Locust Lane
November 18, 2013 at 10:42 pmIn Catania, Sicily, stay at the Hotel Trieste. http://wheatwanderings.blogspot.com/2013/10/hotel-trieste-catania-sicily.html. Wonderful people, and an excellent location.
PaigeBrown
November 26, 2013 at 1:49 pmWow! Great post! Sounds like a really fantastic place to visit! Thanks for sharing a great suggestion!
Chicken Lady at Locust Lane
November 26, 2013 at 3:31 pmYou are welcome. This is a fun blog to visit!
jeensy
November 21, 2013 at 3:16 amHi there! I would definitely recommend New Zealand. It is one of the most beautiful countries to visit. They have adventure, gorgeous scenery and wonderful people. Definitely go to SE Asia as well 🙂 Such cheap and good food! I am saving up now so that I can travel extensively after I graduate from university! Love your blog so much!
PaigeBrown
November 26, 2013 at 1:43 pmHi, Jeensy! Thanks for stopping by! I would love to visit both those places! I, like you, have been in university, but I graduate in less than a month and I”m hoping to be able to travel even more after that! What was your favorite place you visited in each of these areas?
turbotroll
December 8, 2013 at 5:28 pmI’d like to second New Zealand ~ spent a year there around the North Island. Pricey, but full of friendly people and an interesting, unique culture! Get to Rotorua if you go, eat paua, hike Abel-Tasman, find the Belgian Beer Cafe in Auckland, bus up to Paihia or the Coromandel for a week of seaside beauty and visit Vimutti Monastery in Bombay 🙂
Sierra Michaels
December 17, 2013 at 6:12 pmLove the idea of a guest book. In South America, Peru is Magical. Egypt for the ancient history and the spectacular temples and pyramids. Prague for the experience and unique architecture. South Africa, and Kenya for the safari and much more journey, and Vietnam for a Asian tropical yet historical visit and so many more. Each country is so unique and beautiful. I can’t say that I’ve been to a place that wasn’t awesome. I guess I’m a vegabond as well who experiences wanderlust.
PaigeBrown
December 23, 2013 at 1:41 pmThanks! It’s been fun getting to hear about the people who stop by and the experiences they’ve had!
Peru is so high up on my list! I’ve been really craving some culture shock. You’ve been to so many places that I would love to visit! I can’t wait to read more about them! Thank you for the awesome comment! Cheers to wanderlust and adventures!
Shannon
December 19, 2013 at 2:26 amThanks for the blog! It’s been great to read, especially because is seem to be overlapping your travels this year. Just days a part from you in bangkok, Koa Lanta, chiang Mai, and am now embarking on a solo adventure of my own in vietnam 🙂 hope all goes well an d sorry to read about the food poisoning!
Bonnie Anderson
January 10, 2014 at 8:37 pmHi Paige, Thanks for stopping by my blog. I like your idea of a guest book. How inviting! I love to travel. As you read, I recently took a trip to Europe. I absolutely loved all of it. I was especially surprised and delighted by Ronda, Spain. It’s a must-see. My husband and I have raised four kids and now have grandchildren. When the kids were at home we did a cross-country trip with them, mostly camping and covering a lot of national parks. We took six weeks, which we had the luxury of doing because my hubby had just lost his job. We went from our home in Orlando across the heartland, to the northwest and down California, across the south and home. 10,000 miles with four kids between 8 and 16. It was amazing. We have a group of three other couples that we cruise with, too. Bob is six years from retirement, so Lord willing maybe we can plan some longer trips after that. On my bucket list is working a summer at Yellowstone.
PaigeBrown
January 31, 2014 at 5:14 pmThanks Bonnie! The idea came to me on a trip to Italy!
I’ve not even heard of Ronda, Spain. I just added it to my list, though! That cross-country trip sounds pretty spectacular! 10,000 miles by car! That’s incredible! I love it! My parents have thought about working a summer in a National Park, and I think it sounds great! I wouldn’t mind it myself! Thank you so much for stopping by my blog and sharing some of your experiences and goals!
Raphael Alexander Zoren
January 12, 2014 at 8:16 pmWonderful idea! I’m a Mexico based (for now) travel blogger, my most amazing experience has been both Jerusalem and Easter Island, both for very different (and quite contrasting) reasons! This year I hope to travel to more Mexican cities and at least 6 new countries 🙂
PaigeBrown
January 31, 2014 at 5:24 pmThanks you! It’s been fun getting to know my readers! I would LOVE to go to Easter Island! It’s so high up on my list! Which new countries are you planning on visiting? Also, do you have any tips for someone who wants to blog full-time? 🙂
Emma Windsor
January 21, 2014 at 11:42 amhiya….thank you so much for the like on my Izabel Goulart blog….So excited that she’s finally come to London….xxx
PaigeBrown
January 31, 2014 at 5:47 pmThanks for sharing your experience and stopping by my blog!
sarahbellarosa
January 22, 2014 at 6:25 pmThanks for the like on my post, because it brought me to your site! I hope to travel as much as you someday- you’re so inspiring. -Sarah
PaigeBrown
January 31, 2014 at 5:50 pmThank you so much, Sarah. That means a lot to me! I hope you travel as much as you can! It’s really worth it!
Leanne
January 24, 2014 at 12:12 amHiya,
I’m Leanne, I’m from NZ. I love travelling, my favourite place being Argentina. I lived In Chile for a year and went back there and to a few other countries in the area a couple of years ago. If you do ever come down this way I’ve got plenty of places I could suggest you could visit, as I have seen pretty much every inch of the country now. I’ve only just come across your blog lately and am keen to catch up on some of your old posts. I’m looking at choosing some places to visit when I get over there (the US) for a road trip in the next few years.
Keep up the interesting posts!
PaigeBrown
January 31, 2014 at 5:56 pmHi Leanne,
Thank you so much for such a sweet and interesting comment! I hope to take you up on the offer of telling me where to go in New Zealand. I would love to go to Patagonia someday! What was your favorite part of that region? Thanks for stopping by and reading! Let me know if you have any questions about something in the US!
kathyfoote
January 27, 2014 at 5:15 amHi, Paige. Like your blog and the guest book idea. I walked the 800+ kilometer Camino de Santiago de Campostella and am having a terrific time blogging about it. Talk about adventures!
I’m an Army spouse and have traveled to, and have had the pleasure of living in, several countries around the world. Haven’t been everywhere yet – my bucket list is very long.
Latest accomplishment? We just visited Disneyland Paris, which means that we have visited ALL the Disneylands in the world – Orlando, Anaheim, Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Paris. It didn’t start out as a goal, but our travels just led us that way. Amazing.
PaigeBrown
January 31, 2014 at 6:01 pmThank you, Kathy!
The Camino is something that I would LOVE to do! I can’t wait to catch up on your Camino posts! If your bucket list is like mine it doesn’t stop growing!
That’s so cool that you did all the Disneylands! My old boss wants to do that so badly! Which one was your favorite?
kathyfoote
February 1, 2014 at 2:56 amStrangely enough, I think Tokyo Dsneyland is the family favorite. I’m not sure why, since everything is in Japanese. You havne’t lived until you’ve heard “Pirates of the Carribean” or the old time Country Bear Saloon songs sung in Japanese. We lived nearby and so we went there more times than I can remember, and it was actually the first Disneyland we ever went to, so maybe that’s it.
The Camino Frances has been one of the great experiences of my life.
coltonsnead
February 14, 2014 at 7:38 pmThe Virgin Islands. Specifically, the island of St. John. I currently live here and it’s amazing. Though I only have two more weeks here, I love this little island.
Travel lightly,
— C
PaigeBrown
February 15, 2014 at 9:04 amI’ll have to add it to my every growing list! Thank you! Cheers!
Sarah Ann Welsh
February 18, 2014 at 12:39 amCambodia it will change you! Great blog and thank you for liking my post To Cambodia with Love. I wish you the best with everything 🙂
PaigeBrown
February 20, 2014 at 7:27 pmThank you, Sarah! Best to you and your travels as well! I would LOVE yo go to Cambodia! Even more after reading your posts!
msmeii
July 25, 2014 at 11:19 pmHello! My favorite place I’ve been to is Italy (Rome, Florence,Venice), and it seems that you’ve been there before as well!
It’s the food.
I aspire to become a traveler similar to yourself.
What has been your favorite place in your long list of travels?
PaigeBrown
July 31, 2014 at 5:04 pmThe food in Italy is SPECTACULAR! You’re so right!
Thank you! I’m truly loving every second that I’m on the move! However, picking a favorite place is so hard. I would say that Florence & Bologna, Italy, the Swedish archipelago, Moab Utah, Alaska, The Blue Ridge Mountains, and the Peloponnese in Greece are at the top of my list. It’s truly so hard to pick!
Thank you so much for reading and commenting! Cheers to your many upcoming travels, I’m sure!
allison.e.howe
November 24, 2014 at 10:48 amI love that you “make travel a priority”! As a young family we try to do the same – often to the confusion of family and friends (who often think we’re insane for toting a one year old all over the place!)
A fabulous blog – best wishes on your upcoming travel and adventures. Enjoy it as much as I know you will.
PaigeBrown
December 5, 2014 at 11:21 amI think that it is so fantastic that you’re instilling that love for travel in your child. My parents started my love for travel and I just took off with it! So, keep it up!
Thank you so much for your kind words and I hope to see all kinds of amazing adventures coming from your family!
Louise Menzies
January 8, 2015 at 1:41 amLove the idea of a guest book I am off to get my list together and will be back to post it on here 2015 is going to be a great year for travel! Louise x
PaigeBrown
January 11, 2015 at 1:52 pmThanks, Louise! It was just something that came to me while I was in Italy! I can’t wait to hear what all is on your list! Cheers!
Asima Nahlah
January 14, 2015 at 12:38 amHey, I’ve traveled quite a bit but my most recent experience was when I visited Thailand. It was my first time ever to the country and even though I initially thought it was overrated at first, my experience there was something completely different. especially when i visited the nearby islands! Loved every bit of my journey and took lots of great pictures and selfiees!!
being in the fashion industry was great help to my learning experience with my visit to Thailand and I started blogging about fashion since then. Visit my blog and tell me if you guys like it:
http://designerdressesindubai.yolasite.com/
PaigeBrown
January 18, 2015 at 9:08 pmWhat do you recommend in Thailand? I would love to hear what your favorite things were!
thegapyeargirl
May 26, 2015 at 3:25 pmHey there!
I nominated you for the Liebster Award! Check it out here: http://gapyeargirl.com/liebster-award/
Can’t wait to read yours,
Madison of Gap Year Girl
Dave Faggioli
May 27, 2015 at 10:36 amI’m an italian traveller and avid reader. I’m deeply in love with the american southwest and I try to spend 6 weeks each year over there. Travelling is not a luxury, it’ is a vital need of my life like eating and breathing. Reading your pages I realized that despite a minority there’s somebody on this planet of ours sharing my vision.Keep on this way
PaigeBrown
June 4, 2015 at 1:59 amThat’s incredible that you get to spend so much time there? Is there a particular place that you would call your favorite? I’m in love with Moab! It is nice to find fellow-travel lovers and it’s such a pleasure to meet you, Dave! Thank you for taking the time to sign my guest book, and I look forward to learning more about you and your love for travel! Cheers!
Queue Point Dubai
July 19, 2015 at 3:01 amTotally loved the name of your blog! A perfect name for the best traveler 🙂
PaigeBrown
July 19, 2015 at 9:06 amThank you so much! It’s truly why I travel, simply for the love of it!
Nano
August 26, 2015 at 10:29 amHello Paige! Thanks for following my travel blog. I enjoy reading your posts and absolutely love the idea of this guestbook. Simply Brilliant! Can I borrow it? 🙂 Travelling literally sets my soul on fire: I love meeting new people, exploring exotic and historic places, immersing in new cultures and savoring local cuisines. I would go to Britain, Italy or France in heartbeat. Although, my travel bucketlist is also quite extensive. I still have to explore Greek Islands, Scandinavian countries, Northern Spain and Portugal. We are moving to Japan in couple of months (eek!) and I cannot wait to explore every nook and crevice of the country as well as travel around the region. Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, China, Vietnam, Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand are on top of my list. Now let’s hope I can find a good job that can finance all that haha! Anyway, it is great “meeting” you as well as seeing so many enthusiastic bloggers here. Looking forward to your new posts! 🙂 xoxo, Nano
PaigeBrown
August 31, 2015 at 2:31 pmOf course! I just got the idea while in Florence eating a restaurant with a guestbook of city tips and I thought that it would be perfect for a blog.
Sounds like you have the perfect reasons for traveling (at least in my opinion). You’ll have the perfect opportunities to get to Southeast Asia and China while you’re in Japan! I loved my travels in SE Asia this spring and I’m loving wiring about it!
Thank you so much for signing my Guest Book and introducing yourself! I’m looking forward to following your adventures in Japan! Cheers!
Ridwa
September 1, 2015 at 2:35 pmYou have such a beautiful blog! I think you would love, love Guatemala. It might just be the world’s most perfect combination of history,beautiful lush rain forests, mystical waterfalls, active volcanoes and some of the richest culture I have every come across. My top tips are:
Swim in the natural springs in Rio Dulce
See Tikal (of course)
Stay with a Mayan family in San Juan, off Lake Atitlan
Eat Chocolate and drink Coffee in Antigua,
Buy gorgeously coloured fabrics in Chichicastenango Market
🙂
PaigeBrown
September 4, 2015 at 11:05 amThank you so much for such an amazing compliment! I wrote those down on my Guatemala list! My fiancé and I are currently working on a big trip through South and Central America in the next couple of years. Thank you so much for the suggestions! I can’t wait! Thanks for signing my Guest Book! Cheers to new adventures!
Ridwa
September 4, 2015 at 11:10 amYou will love it, Central America is probably one of my favourite places to travel through. So much to do, so much to see. Enjoy the planning 💙
anomadicnurse
November 2, 2015 at 7:23 pmSuch a cool idea to have a guestbook! I’m a 20 something nursing student from Boston bitten by the travel bug – Ive been to 30+ states and 23 countries so far, and many more to come! My favorite country so far is Cambodia, but Budapest is a pretty amazing city, and I also loved Botswana and Nicaragua. I’m currently studying in Europe and trying to plan some exciting adventures for the upcoming several weeks in my time off! Any good suggestions? Its always hard to describe why I love travel, but I love adventure – new places, faces, languages, foods, and anything else!
http://www.anomadicnurse.wordpress.com
Outdoor Aesthetics
December 3, 2015 at 10:22 amGreat website. Keep up the good work and never stop exploring 🙂
http://www.outdooraesthetics.org
PaigeBrown
December 7, 2015 at 8:11 pmThank you so very much! I don’t plan on stopping, but greatly appreciate the amazing encouragement I get from blogging! Cheers!
Jess S
January 18, 2016 at 2:58 amI can’t believe I haven’t signed this before! I’m Jess, I’ve been on the road for nearly 2 years and most recently I’ve been all over Asia which I have loved. I really enjoy your blog and reading all about your adventures and tips 🙂
I think so far my favorite place has been Mongolia but I have so many more to see!
PaigeBrown
January 21, 2016 at 8:50 amThank you so much for taking the time to sign my Guest Book! That’s so amazing that you’ve been on the road for almost 2 years! My longest non-stop travel is only about 4 months – I’ve got a long way to catch up 😉 I’ve yet to visit Mongolia, but I would love to perhaps interview you about Mongolia and your travels! Email me if you’re interested – fortheloveofwanderlust@aol.com
Nick
March 11, 2016 at 11:54 pmWe just found your website – awesome collection of travel writing!! Norway… you have to make your way up to Northern Norway it is absolutely stunning! Kayaking through the Lofoten Island fjords will be something we will never forget!!
We will definitely be keeping an eye out for any new posts on your website.
kottonkendie
September 8, 2016 at 8:32 amYour blog looks amazing. I can not wait to read through your travel adventures! I must say, I don’t think I see Australia anywhere. Not bias or anything but definitely something you should consider. Not just the likes of Melbourne or Sydney either. xx
Paige Wunder
September 9, 2016 at 7:47 amThank you so much! You’re right, there isn’t any Australia because I haven’t made it there yet! It’s on the list! Where do you recommend in Australia?? Thanks for checking out my blog and taking the time to sign my guest book! Xx
Cheri Long
September 25, 2016 at 10:03 pmHi Paige, I’m a friend of Stacey’s (and Abby’s sister-in-law), and I’m going to be going to New Bern, NC by way of Asheville in about a week, so I’ll basically be in Asheville just for a couple meals. I read your Food Envy post–planning to hit up Biscuit Head and Asheville Brewery, but we’ll also be in town for lunch one way and dinner the other way. Just wondering if you have a favorite recommendation or two (wish I could try them all…next time!)… Thanks!
Paige Wunder
September 26, 2016 at 11:00 amHi Cheri! Thanks for checking that post out! It’s great to hear from you – I’ve heard good things from Abby! 🙂
I have a few recommendations depending on what you’re in the mood for:
Wicked Weed has amazing food and a decent variety. (My fav is their veggie burger with pimento cheese and okra) plus it’s a two-for-one because it’s also a brewery! It’s located downtown.
White Duck Taco is a really funky taco shop with super unique styles of taco. You can get a BBQ taco, Korean taco a Hawaiian taco and everything in between. Their queso is also incredible. I recommend their West Asheville Location, so you can see the artist district, but both are tasty.
Luella’s is awesome for BBQ and it’s truly all good! Be sure to look for their chalkboard sides that aren’t on the menu.
I hope you have an awesome time in NC and you’ll have to tell me what you thought of it!
luke32osp
December 6, 2016 at 8:07 amPlace to see: Granada, Spain. Take a tour of the Alhambra and Generalife. What a dream 🙂
Rosanna
December 27, 2016 at 8:18 pmLove your articles!!!
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December 27, 2016 at 8:33 pmThank you so much, Rosanna! I really appreciate that! Xx
MW
February 13, 2017 at 9:15 amHi Paige 🙂
Beautiful blog – loving the layout and your profile photo!
I am 24 years old and my life as a traveller kicked off about 6 years ago when my 6th form college took us on a trip to Beijing. That was a real turning point in my life, and travel has since become a integral part of my life (I wrote a post about how it has defined me here: https://thecandidnomad.com/2016/09/18/beijing-to-rio-5-years-that-defined-me/).
How and why I travel is something that keeps changing. I used to be in it to see as many places in the world as I could, but having spent time living in a foreign country I now value truly immersive experiences over crossing places off a list.
So far I have been fortunate enough to visit a large chunk of Europe, South America, and (as mentioned) China. Currently I am a little obsessed with Latin America and hope to explore central America in 2018.
It’s hard to pick one favourite place, but the countries which have really left there impression are:
– Austria – for its beautiful green mountains and friendly people.
– Greece – because I studied ancient Greece and never bore of ruins.
– Peru – it was my first completely solo trip to another continent and that trip made me the confident, independent women I am today.
– Spain – specifically Madrid as it is the first place I moved to when I left the UK.
– China – the culture shock was surreal to and I’ll never forget that sense of awe I had when we went to the forbidden city.
I think this guest book is such a lovely idea – mind if I steal it? I will link to your blog and give you full credit!