Houston, Nassau, and Edinburgh
Being a travel addict, it is EXTREMELY hard for me to pick favorites...I tend to fall in love with everywhere I visit. So, here is my best effort at picking today's favorites!Houston, Texas -
I was born in Houston in '96 and I think I will always end up going back no matter how far I travel. Growing up, I lived in the outskirts in a town called Sugar Land, but, if anyone asks, I say I'm from good ole' Houston. This is one of my favorite things about the city. There are several surrounding metropolitan areas full of diversity.
Nassau, Bahamas -
I have visited Nassau twice for vacation and I don't think I have ever been more relaxed than I am when I am there. Something about the waves crashing and the carefree lifestyle makes you leave all of your worries behind. It's the perfect place to escape to whether you are with your family or friends. The locals welcome all with open arms!
Edinburgh, Scotland -
Last summer, I finally persuaded my parents to let me study abroad and this is where I ended up. Edinburgh was the perfect place to go for my first time traveling alone. I would recommend it to anyone. The locals were helpful and would speak slow if they had a thick accent, the sights were breath taking, and transportation was a breeze. My month in Edinburgh truly lit my passion for traveling and prepared me for more difficult travel in the future.
What a fun trio of places, Natalie! Those cities all sound so different from each other, and each with its own great qualities. And the folklore tradition of Scotland is one of the great storytelling traditions of the world: maybe you will want to do a Scottish project for this class! There are some wonderful Scottish resources online: Freebookapalooza: Scotland ... so keep that in mind when you get ready to start brainstorming possible topics next week! :-)
ReplyDeleteOh, I absolutely love these places! I got to go to Nassau this summer on a cruise and it was a dream! We went to Atlantis and spent a day on their private beaches and riding some of their attractions on site. And you're right, the locals are wonderful. I also have such a special love for Houston! I lived there for a year when I was 10 and although I no longer claim it as my home, it does in deed still have a very special place in my heart. I hate seeing what is going on down there, it makes my heart hurt so much for the friends I still have in the area and knowing what they are going through.
ReplyDeleteI really hope if you still have friends or family down in Houston that they are safe and spared from the destruction. It is so sad to see the damage that this storm has brought. I really like Houston too, my family lives there and I always had such a good time visiting! Because of my major, I will more than likely be working down there for most of my career and cannot wait to explore the city. I know America will band together to help Houston recover and rebuild!
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