Destination: America
Clearly, traveling is something that I love to do. I have been traveling pretty much my whole life because my parents were nutty hippies who owned a van and took to the road for most of my childhood. I never lost the desire to travel, but in the past couple of years my trips have certainly been few and far between. I miss what it is like to go somewhere new and explore and learn. So, while most people made goals and resolutions to lose weight or be healthy, I made a resolution to travel more once again. This time my trips are going to be a little different though. This time I want to see places and towns in the United States, my country. This year, 2012, will be my year of Destination: America. Where am I going to go? Well, I don’t have it all decided yet, but here are my top picks.
Phoenix, Arizona – The last time I was in Phoenix I was a toddler. There are pictures of me running around with other little ones whose parents were also in the “van club,” but obviously I do not remember that trip. I doubt my parents do either for other reasons. Phoenix seems super relaxed and outdoorsy, which is perfect for me. I love to play outside and I love relaxing. The southwestern scenery looks so inviting too. I am ready to see a new side of the desert.
Boston, Massachusetts – Okay, I am choosing Boston for one main reason, the clam chowder. Honestly, I am anti-New England sports teams, so I am not too sure how well I will fit in with the natives of this die hard sports loving city. I figure that I will probably find things to do outside of sports though so I will not have to defend myself too often.
Portland, Oregon – This is another place I choose based on the lifestyles of those who call it home. Portland just seems so chill about everything. And it does not hurt that it is beautiful and welcoming to those who prefer the outdoors to inside. Bonus: there is no sales tax in Portland. I see a shopping trip in my future, don’t you?
Wilmington, North Carolina – I have found a recent obsession with the writer Nicholas Sparks. Most of his books take place in coastal North Carolina and after much research I have chosen to visit Wilmington. The sand and ocean are the main reasons for the trip, but the abundance of restaurants and fun activities helped put this coastal town on my list.
