We recently got a question from reader Ashley (who has a great blog you should check out) that others may be wondering about as well:
How are are you guys feeling about the price factor? If Antarctica wins, for example, that's a big ticket... And do you have a specific time when you'll travel, or do you have flexibility? How much time do you have for the trip?
The "when" will be largely influenced by what destination wins. We'll want to take into account seasons (both weather-wise and high v. low in terms of tourist traffic and price), ticket prices, and of course our personal lives. We'd have a lot more flexibility around a trip to Lucerne, just a hop over the Atlantic, than a flight halfway across the globe to China. And Patrick works in politics, so this fall through Election Day on November 2 is pretty much out for us. As for price, we tend towards budget travel so some of these destinations would pose some major challenges. But we feel confident that there is always a cost-conscious way to plan any trip.
Check out the current standings below and see if you think there should be any additions. This is your last chance to nominate an unmentioned destination or support other standing suggestions! Leave a note in the comments section today!
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Suggestions So Far:
| Place | Suggestions |
| Peru | 7 |
| Antarctica | 5 |
| China | 4 |
| Lucerne, Switzerland | 4 |
| Panama | 3 |
| Bariloche, Argentina | 2 |
| Bolivia | 2 |
| Croatia | 2 |
| Ecuador | 2 |
| Ireland | 2 |
| Macedonia | 2 |
| Riga, Latvia | 2 |
| Slovenia | 2 |
| St. Lucia | 2 |
| Turkey | 2 |
| Venice, Italy | 2 |
| Alaska | 1 |
| Armenia | 1 |
| Auvergne, France | 1 |
| Branson, Missouri | 1 |
| Bruges, Belgium | 1 |
| Greece | 1 |
| Guatemala | 1 |
| Jamaica | 1 |
| Kenya | 1 |
| Kerala, India | 1 |
| Llanfair..., Wales | 1 |
| Marrakesh, Morocco | 1 |
| Moscow, Russia | 1 |
| Namibia | 1 |
| Nepal | 1 |
| Porto, Portugal | 1 |
| Pyongyang, North Korea | 1 |
| Rome, Italy | 1 |
| Rwanda | 1 |
| Seoul, South Korea | 1 |
| Tanzania | 1 |
| Ticino, Switzerland | 1 |
| Trans-Siberian Railway | 1 |
| Uganda | 1 |
| Ukraine | 1 |
| Vancouver, Canada | 1 |
| Vanuatu | 1 |
I'm a beach person myself...what about Kerala in India...or St. Lucia, that sounds pretty good to me
ReplyDeleteyou could visit some really cool looking islands in panama and the canal!
ReplyDeleteI love it! I'm such a zealous planner that it's hard to imagine, but how awesome. I'm now secretly wishing for Antarctica just so I can steal your cost-cutting tips. Thanks for the shout-out!
ReplyDeleteHow about the Galapagos Islands? You could visit Ecuador mainland (which is very cool and cheap), and then visit the islands via boat for a bit. It's unclear how much longer the biodiversity will be sustained there with all the environmental/economic threats, so might be worth a visit. It's quite expensive to do the Galapagos, but those I've met who have done it say it's worth every penny. If you wanted to spend less, Ecuador is a great, compact country where it's easy to get around. You can do jungle adventures, mountain climbing and beach holiday all within a few hours of eachother. You know we have a soft spot for the country since we spent so much time there, but we would have lots of advice....
ReplyDeleteEither way, any of those destinations sound great, and I will anxiously await your blog about your adventures.
Love the blog. Brings a smile to my wandering heart....
xoxox, Gabrielle
san blas islands in panama--they're still controlled by the indiginous tribe. supposed to be very rustic but awesome.
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