Silvano On The Go

You’ve got to love January! Cold, wet, dark but the start of a new year filled with so many possibilities. Things to stop doing, things to start doing and of course, new countries to explore. I’m not sure how this will materialise but these are my travel plans / ideas for 2010. I really hope they’re not still on paper come December! Asia Japan is at the top of the list. The country fascinates me; bullet trains, futuristic cities, onsen, mountains, temples, sushi, shopping …. Has any tourist (or anyone for that matter) ever had the chance to get bored in this country? I guess I could also tie it in with a 3 night stopover in Seoul . Not really sure what I want to see or do in Seoul but it’s only a couple hours away so maybe it’s worth going, even if only to say I’ve been. Middle East Israel – still can’t believe I haven’t made it there yet! It has what must be the most interesting history of any country. I’d love to do one of those biblical tours: see the Valley of Elah where David de...

Okay, so I’m thinking about my travel plans for 2010 and thinking I have to try and top 2009 but I’m not sure it’s going to be possible. 2009 was the mother of all years for travel! Here’s why: January 1 week in Cuba – Havana & Varadero March Long weekend in Scotland – Stirling April (Easter weekend) 5 nights in Italy – Rome & Venice May 3 nights in Hong Kong 11 days in Thailand – Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Koh Samui July 8 nights in Barbados August 4 nights in Prague October 3 nights in Dublin December 8 nights in Russia – Moscow & St Petersburg Yip. It’s going to take some doing to beat that … but I’m up for the challenge. Bring it on 2010!