The travel bug lives within me. (Read this article about the
Wanderlust Gene). Each year, I like planning one big trip (usually an international destination), a couple short trips to different US states/cities, and then we inevitably make a few road trips to different beaches/cities throughout Florida. With all of that, I usually get to cover a good amount of ground in the space of a year considering I have a full-time job to keep up with.
I have a few US cities on my radar to hopefully experience in the next few years. Some I've actually visited before in the past but didn't get to accomplish the things that I would like to see and do today.
Wine Country, California
Hot air balloon or not, I'd just love to spend a day or two out there wine tasting and having a picnic with some beautiful views of the vineyards.
There's no specific reason for wanting to visit Austin other than that I've heard it's one of the cooler cities in Texas. I've never been to Texas so I think this is a good starting point to do some site-seeing and get some good BBQ.
Charleston, South Carolina
I've heard so many great things about Charleston and how charming the city is. Considering it's about a 6 hour drive from home, I would love to escape for a long weekend to go experience the southern food and history of this city.
Key West, Florida
I visited Key West over 10 years ago for Spring Break in College. As you can imagine, it was far from relaxing and consisted of staying in a crappy hotel and going to the cheapest bars in town. I want a true Key West vacation to enjoy the beaches, walk around the town, and enjoy some good seafood.
Nashville, Tennesse
I'd like to absorb myself in the music scene and culture of Nashville and explore the liveliness of Music Row. I'm no country music buff but when in Nashville, that will be a must stop. I'm sure there's lots more to do but I haven't gotten that far in researching the main attractions.
Boston, Massachusetts
Having already crossed New York, Chicago and San Francisco off my list, Boston is the next big city I would love to explore. I haven't done much research of must-see places but I know K would definitely request that we plan the trip around a ball game at Fenway Park.
New Orleans, Louisiana
I went to NOLA last year for a bachelorette party. Having said that, nothing was accomplished other than Bourbon Street and lots of bar hopping. I now feel the need to go back to learn more about the history, culture and actually try some good Cajun food, beignets, and all that jazz.
St Augustine, Florida
I visited St. Augustine several years ago for a friend's wedding but only had a few hours to spare to have lunch at the famous
Columbia Restaurant and a quick walk through of the town. I'd love to return to explore more of the historic district, learn about some of the monuments, and spend some time at the beach. The drive is less than two hours for us so I'd like to knock this one off my list in the upcoming months.
