4. Pamukkale Hot Springs, Turkey

After doing a project on Turkish culture for my international business class in high school, I discovered the beautiful Pamukkale Hot Springs in Turkey. These natural springs, also known as the "cotton castle" are famous for the unique way they formed, due to the flowing water. One of the awesome things I would love to do in the near future is visit this site and swim in one of the hot springs that cascade over the mountain.

The Pamukkale were formed when a high concentration of calcium bicarbonate flowed over the edge of a cliff and then hardened creating solid calcium deposits. Not only are the waters warm and perfect for relaxing in, they are also said to have healing qualities. I think this would make a great vacation, not only do these hot springs look enchanting but visiting Turkey would also be a great cultural experience!

This natural wonder attracts tourists from all over the world

3. Visit Peru's Machu Picchu

Standing at over 7000 feet, Peru's Machu Picchu mountain is a site to behold. One of the awesome things I would love to do with my family in the near future, is climb this mountain! According to some websites, there are multiple ways to get to the top, but most involve a two to four day hike with a tour guide. Not only would this be great exercise but visiting south america and being immersed in the culture (especially the food) would be great :D

2. Arctic Snow Dog Expedition

The picture that started it all :D

By far I prefer the warm summer weather as opposed to the freezing temperatures of winter. My favourite season is without a doubt autumn; it's not smoulderingly hot like summer or unbearably cold like winter, and without the rain of spring. However, for this next activity I want to do in the near future involves venturing to one of the coldest climates. I thought of doing this activity after seeing a picture of a baby husky (kinda random connection, I know)! I would loveeeeee to go on an Arctic snow dog expedition, preferably in Alaska, for two to three days!

 

 I've been to Alaska briefly for a cruise, and thought it was beautiful. I know participating in such an activity would require me to have good fitness, and a tolerance of cold weather, but I feel for a one time experience it would be awesome! Alaska has some beautiful sights to offer. Don't get me wrong, I'm not talking about being dropped in the middle of some deserted snowy plane and having to brave the Alaskan terrace and find my way back :P. This dog sled expedition would be a relatively short one, that involves only one overnight stop (not in an igloo, a legit cabin!). It would also be on a charted path that has been travelled on before, with a group of  people including a professional dog sledder!

I imagine the view at certain points in the expedition would be amazing :)

1. Visit Fiji's Poseidon Under Water Hotel

Being of Caribbean hertiage, I love being in the water. I've always loved swimming or simply viewing the ocean from the shore of a beach. Which is why when I saw this Hotel a while back I was in awe. What I plan to do in the future (after accumulating a small fortune) is visiting Fiji's renowned underwater hotel: Poseidon. Not only is Fiji a beautiful island paradise on the other side of the world but this hotel was like nothing I had seen before.

Beautiful weather in Fiji, a nice change from all the snow here in Canada :P

 Just seeing pictures of the hotel rooms, and the view were enough to have me dying to go.The basic concept is that your room is submerged in the ocean, giving you a breathtaking view of coral reefs and marine life.  I can't imaging the rates for a room in this hotel; and i don't want to check for obvious reasons. Either way, after viewing the Hotels website, and looking at some google images of the rooms, this is definitely something i think would be awesome to do in the near future!

(check out the hotels website: http://www.poseidonresorts.com/poseidon_main.html)

The room I'm totally going to book...soon.

The dining room; I wonder if they serve fish....

In this blog, I plan to write about things I've always wanted to do. Many of these activities consist of travelling to new exotic places. Some are simply activities that I think would be exhilarating and fun to do! Enjoy :)