I gave up my original plan to attend my friends' wedding party because of my job. So I hardly could believe that I was told by my boss to take Christmas holidays. On that moment I came up with these destination list.
Chicago
A city that I've been wishing to visit for a long time. Legendary skyscrapers and streets that I'm familiar with through Craig Rice's works (ex. Michigan Avenue, State Street, Columbus Drive, LaSalle Street. When I read Martin Beck, the streets in Stockholm seem somehow so familiar to me as well.) It might sound odd but I admire Chicago streets where humor and irony live with, and the sky where Mies van der Rohe rose and Michael "air" Jordan flew.
HelsinkiNordic countries always fascinate me with its highest sense of modern design. Staying in Copenhagen years ago I felt happy and comfortable as if I returned to home. My interest in Finland lies not in Moomintroll but in the context of the country which raised its culture between Sweden and Russia. And I'm sure I can find nice cozy cafe in all around Helsinki.
Paris
There's no need to describe Paris in your own word. "The most beautiful city in the world," those common words were all I could feel when seeing Paris. Forever will it be so. Paris is the miraculous city where you can be a part of its beauty. I always wonder why Paris is so special and was chosen to be a center of aesthetics in the world's history.
There's no need to describe Paris in your own word. "The most beautiful city in the world," those common words were all I could feel when seeing Paris. Forever will it be so. Paris is the miraculous city where you can be a part of its beauty. I always wonder why Paris is so special and was chosen to be a center of aesthetics in the world's history.
Honolulu
Although I gave up my plan I didin't lose my passion for visiting Hawaii for the first time. As a perfect tourlist my imagination keeps flying over the heavenly beach and the blue pacific ocean, from a dolphin watching to a tropical version of Christmas tree, and Waikiki sunset. It's lucky that we have places on earth that make us still dream.
Although I gave up my plan I didin't lose my passion for visiting Hawaii for the first time. As a perfect tourlist my imagination keeps flying over the heavenly beach and the blue pacific ocean, from a dolphin watching to a tropical version of Christmas tree, and Waikiki sunset. It's lucky that we have places on earth that make us still dream.
London
My first journey was London simply because I liked Brit Rock when I was a kid. Now grown up, certainly I get more reasons to visit London again. I'd just quote from my favorite holiday movie "Love Actually" in which the UK Prime minister challenges to the President of U.S. with a funny objection; "We may be a small country, but a country of Shakespeare, the Beatles, Sean Connery, Harry Potter"---well, none of them from London.
My first journey was London simply because I liked Brit Rock when I was a kid. Now grown up, certainly I get more reasons to visit London again. I'd just quote from my favorite holiday movie "Love Actually" in which the UK Prime minister challenges to the President of U.S. with a funny objection; "We may be a small country, but a country of Shakespeare, the Beatles, Sean Connery, Harry Potter"---well, none of them from London.
Luxembourg
I didn't remember why this idea came up. I knew little about Luxembourg. I didn't know its location, its language, history, culture, politics, food, art, and legacy. But when I happen to know the nation, a rich and small nation in a geographic center of Europe, a center of European finance, and a monarchy with a symbol of red wild lion, I don't know why but Luxembourg firmly captured my interest.
I didn't remember why this idea came up. I knew little about Luxembourg. I didn't know its location, its language, history, culture, politics, food, art, and legacy. But when I happen to know the nation, a rich and small nation in a geographic center of Europe, a center of European finance, and a monarchy with a symbol of red wild lion, I don't know why but Luxembourg firmly captured my interest.
Monte Carlo
Even if I cannot afford watching F1 race or casino games among billionaires I can see the country where Grace Kelly spent her life leaving all her Hollywood success behind. That's it? Yes, I think people should travel a lot with such easygoing purpose. In fact, might it not be enough if one can see the marvelous blue sea of Cote d'Azur?
In fact, I didn't chose any of these destination. Where to go then? The answer will be my next #99 post.
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