If I hadn’t established this enough yet, let me say it plain and outright: I want to travel the world. If I had it my way, I’d have a remote job that let me work on any and every corner of the world, so I could spend six months in Hawaii, three months in Israel, a year in London, five months in Japan… you get it. I want to see it (and live it) all.
That said, it’s easy to say “I want to travel.” Here’s a closer look at my travel preferences and aspirations, a la “This or That”:
- City or Nature? These days, I’m vibing more on natural locations. I feel like I’d enjoy living in nature long-term and living in the city short-term. That said, I wish I could evenly divide my time between London and Manhattan, so you tell me.
- AirBnB or Hotel? Hotel. Apparently AirBnBs are ruining the tourism industry in a lot of less wealthy nations. If staying in a resort helps the locals, then I will HUMBLY oblige!
- Plane or Train? I love flying, but I think I love trains more. You really get to watch the world pass you by as you journey into the unknown. Also I’ve had food poisoning on a plane, twice. Trains are 0 for 2 in that capacity!
- Art or History? Realistically both, but if I HAD to pick, I’d say art. I think art encompasses history and vice versa, but I think I’d spend more time in the Met than in the Museum of Natural History (note: I should compare my time in the two the next time I get the chance to go to NYC).
- Adventure or Relax? Mathematically speaking, relax. I’m going to adventure out in a big city, and I’m going to climb a waterfall or go ziplining in places more tranquil. That said, when I relax, I REALLY relax. Park my butt in the sand and have someone bring me a snack, because I’m not going anywhere.
- Group or Alone? I love solo trips. I’m on no one else’s schedule, I can follow my every impulse, and sometimes I discover some really cool places and have moments just for me. Travelling with my friends and family is special, but I have a soft spot for heading out on my own.
- Plan It or Wing It? PLAN IT. PLAN IT. PLAN IT. Listen, Linda. Have a day with no agenda. Go out and find something you didn’t think you’d find. But book your lodging, book your flight, tell your boss, and pack up right. Some people don’t plan out where they’re going to stay that night, and I’m so frazzled. What if you don’t find anything? You’re gonna sleep on the street in an unfamiliar place? That’s not being carefree, that’s being irresponsible. You loon.
- Backpack or Suitcase? Suitcase long term, backpack short term. I’m not backpacking through Europe. I see girls go hike the Appalachian Trail with a massive pack on their shoulders. I did that once when I was twelve. That was enough!
- Resort or Cruise? CRUISE. You cover more ground when you’re not stuck to the ground! I love a quiet and clean resort but if given the choice between seeing three tropical locations instead of one over the course of the week, and I’ll set sail. And probably listen to the “Titanic” soundtrack while I pack.
- Sight seeing or Shopping? Sight seeing. That’s not even a question. If I find something a loved one might like, cool beans. I keep souvenirs in the back of my head when I go places, but I value what I see and the photos I take more than a trinket (that said, my mom gets honey in every place she visits. I made sure to buy her honey on the honeymoon. See what I did there?).
- Party trip or Romantic Trip? By default, I have to go with Romantic. I have only been on one party trip. It was fun, but I had a better time on my honeymoon.
- Tourist Spots or Hidden Gems? Hidden Gems! I’m a hipster, I want to find the quiet places that people won’t think of firsthand. That said, hidden gems often lie within a few blocks of the main attractions. See the big-ticket sights, then take a walk. You never know what’s out there!
… So, can this quarantine end now? I’m itching to book an adventure!