Under the Influence: Going Places

As a soon to be traveller through Europe (less than 2 month till take off, wee!!!) imagine my delight when the newest edition of Yen announced “travel special” on its cover. Upon reading this edition I discovered that it wasn’t very Euro focused at all. Nevertheless, it certainly succeeded in kindling a blaze of travel centric thoughts - the anticipation of new places, faces, and experiences; what to pack?; what will I be wearing?; what sites should I bookmark?.

Suddenly it seems everywhere I turn there is an article, movie, book, photo, image, blog, etc that stir further travel thoughts and daydreams. Or perhaps, it is only because of the impending trip that I am noticing every travel/Euro related stimuli.

In any case, I’m thoroughly enjoying the excitement build-up, internal planning and imagined scenes. Because daydreaming is something I do ALOT! The two psychics I have seen both confirmed that I live in my head. It's true.

Some of my imaginings:

· Hanging in Paris cafes ordering sinful pastries and lattes

· Stumbling across trendy bars and clubs in London

· Lounging on a sunbed by a gorgeous bright blue pool in the Greek Islands

· Exploring Croatian Islands

· Giggling at cute French boy’s accents

· Dancing freely in Spain surrounded by tanned bodies and big smiles

· Strolling the streets of Prague admiring the architecture

· Clinking beer mugs with an inebriated crowd at Oktoberfest in Germany

· Discovering amazing provincial food in South of France

· Dancing till 3am in a grungy Amsterdam bar

· Gorging on chocolate in Belgium

The list goes on (and on!)...