Thursday, April 19, 2018

Alaska

I’m not going to lie to you. I am feeling a lot of emotions right now. I have a lot of friends that are getting in serious relationships and getting married and planning honeymoons and all that fun stuff. 

So. This got me thinking about the super secluded honeymoon I want. Well, I mean, whenever i get married. In like 50 years. Ain't got time for that anytime soon. But that’s a different post for a different day. 

Anyway… I have this vision of a cabin somewhere cold (what can i say. I am really pale and burn too easy for the beach) and in the woods where my new spouse and I can hide from society and just enjoy some time away from the hustle and bustle of life. 

As an average citizen I am in tune with the reality that I won’t be able to afford a luxurious island getaway. But I can afford a single room yurt that is three miles off the main road. 

Alaska. The closest snow-covered land that I can get to. But I’m not planning this trip for the snowy time of the year. I’m thinking September maybe. When it is still coldish but not a frozen wasteland. In September the average high is in the high 50s to the low 60s which is IDEAL. 

Also just look at this cute little yurt I found. It is so perfect and amazing and fantastic. 


For a pretty decent price, you can have this land, the yurt, and the outhouse with no doors all to yourself. 

And as funny as it is, that is literally my dream vacation. 

And who knows. You might even run into a moose. 

Saturday, April 14, 2018

African Safari

Ok yall. Are you ready for this one? It’s about to get pretty WILD!!

African Safari.
Ok so just stay with me. Because I’m not lion!

I am taking a break from the history and taking a dip into wildlife.

Imagine this. You are in a car and when you look out all you see is this…


And you turn around to get you camera and then BAM

There is a GIRAFFE right outside your window! How cool would that be?!

There are several countries in central Africa that have built their national economies on dumb tourists like me that want to experience life on the edge by getting up close and personal with some of the most dangerous animals on the planet.

Ok, that may have been a little bit of an exaggeration. Statistically speaking, you are more likely to come in contact with a curious giraffe rather than a pack of lions. But still. You get the point.

The countries that are home to these once in a life-time adventures have entire cities and resorts dedicated to your safari adventure.


So. My vision. You and maybe one other people (mainly because too many people make things complicated) stay at a high-end safari resort for a few days and traveling miles deep into the wilderness witnessing the animals of the Savannah in their natural habitat.





Literally breath-taking.

Saturday, April 7, 2018

Viking Cruise

One thing I have been incredibly fascinated by is Vikings. Everything about Viking culture is just so fascinating and intriguing. The way these people lived and where they lived is one of the most captivating cultural histories from the relatively recent past.

They had a certain way of life that was hard to duplicate and was only successful for this specific group of people.

They just traveled and raided and eat and drank.

Their culture was very religious which you can see when you travel through they land in Northern Europe that they lived in.

I found this cruise line that travels through these glorious lands by ocean and river.

Usually, I like to focus on going to one specific place but not this time.

I dream of a Viking Cruise.

This specific cruise that I dream of going on is 15 days, takes you to 6 countries, has 11 guided tours, and costs a pretty penny. Only $6,248. And that’s the cheapest.

This is a once in a lifetime trip that will be well worth the cost.
You get an all-expense paid cruise to some of what I consider to be the most beautiful parts of Europe and the chance to immerse yourself in a culture that swept the world but only lasted for a short period of time.

Saturday, March 31, 2018

St. Petersburg, Russia

So this one is a little harder to write and explain. So just bear with me.

Although tensions are a little high with Russia right now, St. Petersburg is still a pretty high ranking spot on my bucket list.

There is something about Russia that is completely captivation to me. Between the architecture and the classical music, I am hooked.


The traditional Russian Architecture completely fascinates me. I would love nothing more than to be able to wander around this classic yet modern city.

St. Petersburg is full of museums, galleries, and many other types of adventures to go on. Although this city is not the capital of Russia it is just as important.

All throughout the course of world history you hear about St. Petersburg. That alone is enough to grab my attention.

I recently heard about this one part of the city that is known as “Italian St. Petersburg”. The Italians made a pretty huge impact on the Russians in the late 17th and early 18th century. They left remnants of architecture, music, and even some aspects of their culture.


That is just one super fascinating part of the magnificent city that is St. Petersburg, Russia.

Saturday, March 24, 2018

Luxembourg

While thinking of a location to dream about I kept coming back to a place very near and dear to my heart. This is a place that is very under the radar but so worth it when you get lost in the valley that spans the city center.

Luxembourg.

The capital city that has a massive chasm going directly through the heart of it. Standing at the top of this valley, looking down hundreds of feet at the park below and taking in all of the history that you are looking at.

You can see the caves that were used for protection and hiding of precious artifacts during the World Wars. You can see the steps used to get out of the valley while planning the next attack.

Luxembourg is tucked between France and Germany and was the home of several different countries throughout history.

This place is special to me because I have actually been there. I wandered around the mountainous city for only a day but fell completely in love.

In love with the culture, the people, the history, and the landscape.

No other place can make me feel as amazing as Luxembourg does.

This is a place that I would fork out some money for. This small apartment that you can rent for $70 a night is located in the city center surrounded by history as well as bustling city life.

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/15263245?location=Luxembourg%20City%2C%20Luxembourg&s=iMxrhMcD


Now, if you’ll excuse me. I have to go cry while I plan the trip to Luxembourg that isn’t happening anytime soon.