I have been doing a lot of overseas trip planning lately and it got me to thinking of all the places I have been and want to go in the future. It wasn’t until I sat down with a map and started writing down all the countries that I realized I had been to five continents and well over 20 countries (some multiple times)! Not as many as a lot of travel bloggers, but I’m not really a budget traveler. I fall somewhere around mid-range with a rare luxury experience. I save up for big trips and enjoy myself, but I don’t need to stay in fancy hotels. I’m good with a basic, clean room, a bowl of whatever from the place around the corner, with a bottle of good wine. However, all travel styles have advantages and can give you a different outlook on where and how you travel. I wanted something totally different this year so I am about to embark on a more budget friendly solo Euro trip. It will be a big step outside my comfort zone at my age, but I’m really looking forward to a different perspective and new experiences!
2017 Planned Travel List:
UK (again)
Ireland (again, but staying with friends! YAY!)
Spain
Dominican Republic
Peru (Hiking the Salkantay Trail and Machu Picchu)
Napa or Willamette Valley
Where are you planning to go in 2017?
So far Oregon. Heading to Las Vegas this week. Kansas City in April. Paso Robles wine country in May. Back to Las Vegas in June. Hilton Head in October. Not sure other than those.
You sound busy as well! I’d love to hear more about Paso Robles. It has been on my list for a while. I hear it is a great trip!