1. Haiti - Being a part of my heritage, it's one of those places that I feel a sort of obligation to go and visit. I know the dark and dreary place that I see on TV, but I have heard of the beautiful bright land that was home to my father and is home to my grandparents today.
2. Germany - I've known a number of wonderful people who come from Germany and even now I have friends there who would be ready to have me stay with them. Above all else, I want to spend time with those friends and see their home as they do.
3. London - I wanna go there for every cliche reason that there is. So sue me.
4. Ireland - I've read so many stories that have taken place here and it sounds beautiful. I like the thought of rainy mornings and endless green. Also, that movie Leap Year kinda sealed the deal.
5. Australia - My friend Jonathan has always wanted to go along with a group of friends we are part of. The hope of us all making that trip is what makes this destination special.
6. India - I have known many people from India and their culture is like a splash of color on a black canvas - it simply calls to you. Already I am fond of certain Indian foods, the traditional attire and every detail of Bollywood that I hope to find true.
7. Japan - Of the most commonly thought of countries in Asia, Japan is the one that stands out to me. It seems so calm and serene, besides breathtakingly beautiful.
8. Rome - Another one of those cliche destinations. When in Rome . . .
9. France - After the amount of time I spent studying French culture and language in high school, I always wanted to go see it for myself. As my cultural background is not without French influence, I feel some personal ties to it as well. I sometimes imagine me living there in a tiny apartment above a bakery where I would grab my daily baguette and spend my days visiting new people and places, riding along on my simple bike. I even see myself wearing a blue and white striped shirt and a red scarf (is that Italy?).
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10. Honduras - another place from whence I have met a number of people. I'm sure there are several places in South America that I would like to visit, but this one comes to mind first. I remember the first girl I met from Honduras. Her name was Emi (I don't recall what that was short for) and we were in the same fifth grade class the year she moved to the United States.