First, let me start by saying I can't think of any place I would absolutely not visit. If I could visit every single country in the world, I think that would be phenomenal. That being said, there are two countries that come to mind right away when I think of places I really wouldn't mind not seeing before I die: England and Australia.
When I mention that I'm not too hot about these destinations, people always assume it's because I think they'll be too much like America. That is part of it, sure—they're both English-speaking and Westernized countries—but I still know both countries have cool things to offer that I can't get in the States, so that's not the entire reason I'm not dying to see them. And, I do really want to go to Ireland, which is English-speaking, so that reasoning isn't consistent. I still can't put my finger on exactly what it is about them that seems so blah, though. I'm especially surprised that I don't have more desire to visit England, especially London, because of its rich history. I'm fascinated by history (I even have a bachelor's degree in European history), but I guess I'd be more stoked about seeing England if it were the 16th century.
Of course, I would love to visit either of these countries if A) someone else was paying for it, or B) I was visiting a nearby country and it was convenient. As mentioned above, I really do want to visit Ireland, and New Zealand seems pretty neat too, so England and Australia could very well be quick visits during those trips. Sorry I couldn't be more specific with why I chose England and Australia, but they just don't do it for my sense of wanderlust. I can't wait to read your posts today!
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4 comments:
I agree with you a lot here. If i"m going to travel that far, I'd rather go to a number of different countries in Europe.
I have similar feelings about England. I'd definitely visit if I had the chance while in Europe, but there are a lot of other places I'd want to see first. I agree that visiting England back in the day would have been pretty cool.
I have sero interested in Asia, just doesnt do anything for me. I would love to go to Paris and South Africa!
India used to be on that list. But, then I visited it and LOVED it. Maybe that is the best thing about not really be excited to go there...the actuality is almost always better than the expectation.
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