TMI Travel Tag

Hi all, 

Thank you to Sarah over at The Ramblings of a Mad Hatter for tagging me in her Travel tag. It has taken me way too long to finish and post this tag xD.

1. What was the last country you visited?

That would be Turkey with my sister. It was a great holiday and we even went to Kos in Greece. 

2. How many countries have you visited?

Erm.... 5, Portugal, Spain, Bulgaria, Italy and Turkey. 

3. What is your favourite place on the planet that you have been to?

Definitely Rome, I had wanted to visit it for a while and it was amazing. I wish we had stayed in a hotel closer to the centre but the hotel we stayed was really nice and a lot cheaper then ones in the centre. The buses and metro journeys were definitely an experience. The historical attractions were my favourite part :). 

4. Favourite place in your home country?

I think it would have to be Cambridge, my birth place. I love visiting there now, its always a pleasure to go. I really like going to the Fitzwilliam museum and The Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences, they are so great to visit again and again. 

5. If you could board a plane now, where would you go?

New York, I have always wanted to go to the city that never sleeps. I almost went during university but i didn't have enough spending money so cancelled but I will make it one day! I know I will. 

6. What's your cup of tea - Tropical island getaway, snowy ski break, or city exploring trips?

Definitely a city exploring trip hands down. I do like a relaxing sun holiday but I much prefer to explore and do things. I have never been skiing so that is out of the question and it's way too cold.  

7. What are your top 3 hand luggage must-haves?

My iPod for my music, a good book and my iPhone to take some pictures of the ground :) 

8. Any travel tips to share?

Oh god, I don't know. Make sure you look up local cultural practises to avoid disappointment. When I went to the Vatican, you couldn't have you legs showing, I had already looked this up so could easily go in. Another would be research good places to eat and explore before you go. 

9. Most embarrassing moment abroad.

I don't think I have any....the only thing I can think of is doing Karaoke in Turkey, we sang One Direction. Oh just thought of one, on the plane to Rome, I was so freaked out about take off that I cried :/ it defo wasn't as bad as I made out in my head! 

10. Biggest disappointment.

Not going to New York when I had the chance, but it would have been a crappy holiday because I didn't have enough spending money. 

11. Nicest surprise.

Does an excursion booked on holiday count? while in Turkey we booked a boat trip to Kos for the day, first time on a boat which we ok on the way there, but was horrible on the way back, I am not a fan of the motion of the ocean...

12. Three places at the tip of the travel bucket list.

New York, Egypt and Florida for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

13. Favourite food discovery. 

The Cookie Cornetto in Turkey, I must have had one almost every day that we sat by the pool at the hotel. 

14. Why do you travel?

I love exploring places and looking around historical sights. Seeing the wonders of the world would be amazing. 

15. What 3 things would you take on holiday/going travelling if you could?

My camcorder, someone who enjoys exploring and loads of money

16. Have you picked up any phrases from travelling?

Somehow I have developed the use of 'like' for everything! I know some Japanese from Japanese lessons at university. Genki Desu ka is How are you?\

17. What two places would you not go back to and why?

I haven't been anywhere I wouldn't go back to. 

18. Your dream travel companion.

It would have to be someone who likes to explore and walk around. Who doesn't mind spending all day sitting and looking at runes :) 

19. Most surreal travel moment.

oh no, I can't think of one. oh I know, the metro in Rome. On the way back to the hotel one day, the metro took was so packed, had to squeeze in avoiding the closing doors. 

20. Three people you would like to see do this tag?

I don't know anyone with a blog who hasn't done this already....

There we go after all this time, I am ready to post this tag. 

If anyone decides to give this a go, let me know :) 

Toodles xx