I haven't been everywhere, but it's on my list.
Travel has always been in my blood, and from an early age, my parents dedicated every summer holiday to exploring new destinations together. Travel, turned into something magical for me the older I got as I truly started to immerse in different cultures, tried authentic dishes, and learned about different people – all of which opened a complete perspective as to how magnificent our world is. It is these beautiful memories which inspired the start of my blog, and I smile, when I read back on all the adventures we have been on, all the beautiful places we have seen.
Turning 30 this year, was not nearly as scary as I have been led to believe, or rather, as modern culture pins the “dirty thirties”. I celebrated my 3rd decade, in paradise, The Seychelles, which happened to be on my bucket list for a very long time, and while it was absolute perfection, the experience also made me realise, how much more there is to discover in this world – and how much more I had to see.
With that said, here is my refined “50 experiences, before turning 50” list:
Watch the sunrise from a hot air balloon in Cappadocia, Turkey
Visit the temples of Chiang Mai, Thailand
Shop in the Marrakesh souqs
Visit an organic Argan factory in Essouira, Morocco
Go ice skating in NYC Central Park, USA
Have breakfast in front of Tiffany’s just like in the movie, NYC, USA
Watch the sunset in Santorini, Greece
Bask in the majesty of Florence
Capture priceless moments in Cinque Terre
Visit a tea plantation and elephant orphanage in Sri Lanka
Dance to live music on the streets in Havana, Cuba
Learn to tango in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Watch the cherry blossoms in Tokyo, Japan
Visit Ancient Egypt in Luxor, Egypt
Marvel at the world wonder of Pamukkale, Turkey
Go back to my birthplace in Melacca, Malaysia
Book a yoga retreat in Bali, Indonesia
Enjoy the street life culture in Singapore
Swim in the best beach in Boracay, Philippines
Eat original waffles and Belgian frites in Brussels, Belgium
Meet Elie Saab during Fashion Week in Milan, and wear an original dress
Make my own perfume in Grasse, France
Run across the lavender fields in Provence, France
Ride a bike along the promenade in Nice, France
Spend a night at the InterContinental Cannes, France
Go on a romantic date in Paris, France
Go on a cruise of the North Sea and stop in each of the Scandinavian countries
Enjoy a siesta in Barcelona, Spain
Sail on a yacht along the coast of Bodrum, Turkey
Visit the Neuschwanstein castle in Bavaria, Germany
Row a boat in Lake Bled, Slovenia
Listen to the Sea Organ in Zadar, Croatia
Go snorkeling in the Maldives
Bask in the beauty of Ireland’s nature
Find the most majestic waterfall in Costa Rica
Walk the Great Wall of China
Swim with dolphins in Hawaii
Explore the old charms of Zanzibar, Tanzania
Wear wellies and have a real English high tea experience in London
Go on a wine tasting tour in Napa Valley, USA
Enjoy Creole culture in New Orleans, USA
Take a historical and culinary trip of the entire Italy from north to south and east to west on a Vespa
Visit the Pink City of Jaipur, India
Watch ballet in the Sydney Opera House, Australia
Delight in the magic of Petra and swim in the Dead Sea, Jordan
Visit Byblos and enjoy the nightlife of Beirut, Lebanon
Visit Jerusalem
Admire the culture of Budapest, Hungary
Island hopping in the Bahamas
Make my own chocolate in Switzerland
After 50, the sky is the limit 🙂 Have you ever been to any of these destinations? I would love to hear about your experiences!
xo,
Marina
Disclaimer: All views are my own and all photographs are © My Sweet Escapes, unless otherwise stated.
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