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It seems like everyone around me already planned their Summer holiday. I did not. I am always kind of late when it comes to that. But as I have never been out of Europe I plan to travel a little further than the European border for the first time this Summer. I would love to visit Thailand, but as the weather is not ideal in Summer - due to the rainy season - that will not be an option until next winter. So I will have to think of something else. 

As you are probably much more seasoned travellers than I am, I need your help. I made up my top 5 destinations in the list below. But in order to make a choice, I need more information. I have already read a lot on the internet - and have already come to the conclusion that traveling means a lot of homework - but I would really like to hear your experiences. So please, will you help me scrape off my bucket list starting with the right destination for Summer?

Here we go!

1. Curacao

As it is the homebase of one of my friends, I already heard a lot about this destination. And the more I hear, the more I feel the urge to visit the island. I mean, who would not want to drink cocktails at the beach during the day and dance the merengue at night? I totally see myself lying on those sun beds in this picture. Sigh...

2. Mexico

Okay, this picture dates from the 1950's but it is just so pretty. Somehow, Mexico has always attracted me. Totally based on the romantic image I have of the country, but I would love to see if it is like I imagined it would be.

3. Australia en New Zealand

Ever since I saw the movie Australia in 2008, I can not get the beautiful nature out of my head. And although I am quite a city girl, I would love to experience Australia's and New Zealand's nature to the fullest. And although I imagine Australia to be quite nice, I hear that New Zealand is a real paradise. Calling out my inner nature girl for this trip for sure! 

4. Jamaica

Kind of the same story as with Australia. Two years ago my friends invited me to watch the documentary Marley. At the time I kind of was at peace with the fact that I just did not really understand Bob's music. Everybody always seemed to enjoy it, while I did not get it. But..That was until I saw this documentary. The colorful people, Jamaica's political struggle and the role that Bob tried to play in it. - And Bob's surprising handsomeness. - I totally get the rest of the world now. And now that I am at peace with reggae, how could I not visit its musical homebase soon?

5. Nicaragua

Somehow, I hear people talking about Nicaragua more and more. While some of them tell me that they did not really feel safe there, others tell me that it was an amazing trip. Especially climbing a volcano is supposed to be a once in a lifetime experience. The reason that I would like to travel there soon is that it still is kind of authentic. Who knows what will be left of that in a few years.

As you see, I really need your help. Calling in all forces:

Where should I go this Summer?

-xoxo-

JP

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