This is the time of year for me that I get bit by the travel bug, and start dreaming about – and planning – my next trip. I just don’t feel right without plans for a trip abroad, even if it is far in the future. Some of my dreams include sky diving in New Zealand, hiking rain forests in Costa Rica, and touring the greenery that is Ireland. (I live in the desert, so anything green is heaven to me). Of course, I also dream about returning to some of my most wonderful travel destinations that seem to be calling me back, especially a certain B&B in the Tuscan countryside of Italy. More on that soon.

I’ve decided to take one dream off the shelf and dust it off. For as long as I can remember, I have dreamed of spending some time in an orphanage somewhere in South America. I want to hold those babies and play with young kids, pack my luggage with kid toys and medicine, whatever they need. And to be honest, because of the nature of my work, I’d love to go with a group of young people who have the same passion. I can’t imagine anything more rewarding than this trip I have in my mind: the challenge of pushing myself beyond what is comfortable in order to make a difference and have a new experience. When I check that off my list (not if, but when), I wonder if I will want to move on to Ireland and sky diving, or if my dreams will change. I can’t wait to find out.

And now for the contest: I want to hear what your travel dreams are. Where do you want to go? Why? What will you do? What is keeping you from your dream? Leave a comment (by May 15th, 2009) and let me know. One winner will be selected randomly to receive a $100 Amazon gift card. One comment per person please.

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Monday, April 6, 2009 | general