Where do you want to go next?

[dbskyler]

Hi gang! I unfortunately don't have any trips to Europe currently planned, but I still think about where I would like to go the next time I'm able to travel. Here is my current "wish list":

UK: Cornwall (never been), Wales (need to see Aber next time), Scotland (one of my favorite countries, so I need to visit it again)

Ireland: need to see western Ireland

France: Paris (last time I was there I didn't spend nearly enough time)

Russia (never been), Norway (never been), Sweden (never been), Finland (never been) -- I know this would be an expensive trip, but worth it!

Greece: it's been ages since I've been there; time to see how it's changed or stayed the same!

Also, I have yet to delve into Eastern Europe, and I would like to do that someday. However I tend to travel alone, and I'm more hesitant about going to Eastern Europe alone. I don't expect it to be less generally safe, but there will probably be more language barriers, and more (or at least, less familiar) cultural differences.

So, there's my current "wish list"! How about you? Where do you want to go next?

Comments

[librariana]

If you want to visit Eastern Europe I more or less vouchsafe for Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Slovenia. I'm sure you will have little trouble to travel through those countries and cultural differences are definitely not what they were 20 years ago. Some things are different, sure, but adjusting is no more what you do traveling through Spain, Italy or France. Most young people speak English and they will be happy to show you around.

I also like traveling alone - I went alone to Asia :) - and all I can say that youth hostels are the best any country you stay. You can always find company and meet some nice and helpful people in there.

I am also a huge fan of Lonely Planet guides, with such reference book you almost can't get lost in any country :)

[dbskyler]

Thanks for the Eastern Europe suggestions! I agree, hostels are a great way to find company when you're traveling alone. I'm no longer a "youth" by anyone's measure, but I try to stay in hostels for most trips, and I've always felt welcome.