It's been a manic week for me full of revision, dissertation work and catching up with friends. Although when I have had 5 minutes to catch up on social media, I have found when scrolling through Instagram and Twitter it seems everybody I know is jetting off to somewhere recently. Whether it be Coachella, or little places in Europe, it seems like it is only me stuck at home in the UK. This has resulted in big daydreams of far away places. So I thought I'd do a little blog post of some places I have been that I think are awesome holiday destinations and some places I would love to go, hopefully in the near future.
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1. San Francisco
One of my favourite holidays I have been on was a small road trip of the west coast of America. I have always loved America, the food, the views and the weather have me wanting me to grab a visa asap. For a chilled beach/city holiday I would highly recommend San Francisco. With the beautiful bay area with views of Alcatraz, the Golden Gate bridge and its white sandy beaches where you can relax and top up your tan. However, if like me you can't spend all day sat on a beach just a quick cable car ride up the many hills and you end up in the middle of the city. Full of shops like PACSUN and Forever 21 (personal favourites) the shopping district is ideal for those looking to spend some dollar. There is also so much culture in San Francisco, and you instantly feel chilled no matter what part of the city you are in. With the quirky street cafes and British vibes it is the most perfect city for anyone wanting a piece of home from home (with better weather). A few tourist attractions in San Fran that I would recommend seeing is Lombard Street which is well known for it's curvy road pattern, and the Coit Tower, where once you are at the top you have some of the best views of this remarkable city. A tour of Alcatraz is also a must do, we went during the day but apparently the night tour is really exciting (you do have to book in advance though). We did a drive over the Golden Gate bridge and went to a viewing platform just over the bridge to get some photos but I would (if I were to go back) ride a bike over it, as it looked so much fun. Here are a few pictures from our trip and a few prices for things if you are interested.
Flights: Around £1,225-£2000 depending where in the UK you are from and if you travel tomorrow.
Tour of Alcatraz: Around $30-37 for an adult, also depends on time of day and date.
Cable car rides: Its about $5 for a one way trip or you can buy a one day passport for $13
2. Barcelona
If America is a little out of your budget (for a student like me it really is) a holiday destination I have loved, thats a little closer to home, is Barcelona. This city is full of culture and fun. I went a few years ago but I recently watched Richard Ayoades Travel man and he re-kindled my love for this great city (Chris Millington also just went there and his Instagram and Snapchat had me in bits). We stayed in Salou which is a short train ride out of the city, but once in the city we did a open bus tour which stopped at the Sagrada Família, Mountain of the Jews, Park Güell and his world famous house Casa Batiló. We also took a stole down La Rambla and were amazed by the street performers. As my dad and brothers are massive football fans we also took a tour of Barcelona's football stadium, Camp Nou. Here are a few pictures from my trip and prices for things if you are interested.
Flights: Around £100-200 depending where you fly from in the UK again this was for tomorrow.
Casa Batiló tour: 21.50 Euros for an adult
Camp Nou Tour: 23 Euros for an adult
3. Istanbul
As I mentioned before I am a fan of Richard Ayoades Travel Man programme (if you haven't seen it All 4 it NOW) on the most recent episode he went to Istanbul. One of my new years resolutions this year is to get out of Europe for a week and what could be more perfect than a destination that spans across europe and Asia? This is definitely a dream destination but the glistening sea and markets made me want to pack my suitcase and get on a plane straight away. Some of the things Richard did were a little high end (like renting a yacht) but he did show some things you could do if you don't have that much money (like me). Some of these were having traditional turkish coffee at Cafe Life, the Grand Bazaar, and the Hagla Sophia. Give the programme a watch and I can be sure that you will be wanting to join me on the next flight out. A few pictures and prices of things if you are interested.
Flights: Around £200-£500 depending on what airport you go to.
For more information check out The Lonely Planet Guide.
A few other places I have been to and fell in love or would love to go are; Chicago, New York, Washington D.C, Santorini, Anywhere in Italy, and Israel.
Hope this has all inspired you all to get some plane tickets booked, if not made you feel how I felt when scrolling Instagram. In the mean time I will be making do with the glorious sunshine we have had in the UK. Check out my twitter and Instagram to see what I am getting up to and sneak peaks into future blog posts.
See you Wednesday,
Love Katie x
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