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I have been fascinated by the facade and architecture of the “La
Sagrada Familia” church since I was in elementary. I guess it’s the first
foreign location I have ever dreamt of going to ever! I even dreamt of getting
married here or at least live to see it finally finished. The construction of
this church has been going on for over a century now and its original architect
is Antoni Gaudi. It possesses these very intricate image details on its façade.
It’s really wonderful, romantic and most of all sacred. I have always dreamt of
being proposed to and getting married in this church since I can remember. It
has that mystery and elegance that will just leave me in awe every time I see
even just its pictures.
You can visit the Basilica virtually here: http://www.sagradafamilia.cat/sf-eng/docs_instit/vvirtual.php?vv=4
The Vatican
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Since the reign of Pope John Paul II and with the conclave happening
now as Pope Benedict XVI stepped down, I have never wanted more to go to the
Vatican! To see as everything happens, to attend a mass in the ‘Holy City’ and
to being able to feel the blessing to be in its presence. Everything I need to
know about Christianity or Catholicism can be found here. It’s like the
Muslim’s Mecca for the Catholics. I am not a highly spiritual person but this
place has always been one of my dream destinations because I believe that a
trip here can define my spirituality.
Machu Picchu (Peru)
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I’ve been introduced to different ancient civilization (such as Incan
and Mayan civilization) in middle school and it has left me curious since then.
I actually thought of being an archaeologist or historian because of it, but I
don’t know any school in the Philippines that offers those courses. So, I was
inclined to take up Communication Arts because it has a photography subject and
I decided that I may never be an archaeologist or historian but I will make
sure that when I get to go to Machu Picchu I’ll take tons of wonderful images
of this Incan ruins! I know these ancient civilizations aren’t really a child’s
play or even humane and can be a bit depressing and gore, but it’s inevitable
that their structures are really fascinating. Well, I am yet to go there,
hopefully in this lifetime, and when I do I’ll be sure to explore it like a
child in a maze! ;)
Bora Bora (French Polynesia)
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Aaaaah! And then, there’s Bora Bora!! Just the thought of this place
makes me feel good; it’s like a little slice of heaven on Earth. Its clear
waters and its breath taking sceneries will just let you take that much needed
R&R and just forget about the world. I have no words left for this place
other than “aaaaaaah!”, it’s like my safe place, haha. I imagine being there
when things get rough. And, I will go there, hopefully in this lifetime as
well, and I will swim into that clear waters and have the best vacay ever.
Amanpulo (Philippines)
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Of course, this Philippine gem is in a private island and can only be
accessed thru a chartered plane. Going there is like having an island ready to
be of service just for you. You can do all sort of water sports and most
importantly soak under its exclusive glory. I first heard about Amanpulo when I
was in elementary and I haven’t been to any white sand beach that time, so
Amanpulo has been my greatest dream destination within the Philippines. Going
there, just like my other entire dream destinations are really expensive, but a
girl can dream, right?
Paris (France)
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Of course I want to go the Eiffel tower, of course I want feel the warm
welcome of Paris by going through the Arc de Triomphe and of course I want to
watch fashion week in Paris! It has been said the most romantic place in the
world and the fashion capital as well. What else can a woman, like me, ask for?
Paris had gotten my heart a long time ago! I want to just walk its streets and
watch how Parisian women dress and make it an inspiration until I find my own
Parisian style. I dream of just going around Paris and watch the people pass me
by like the streets are their runway. And the Eiffel Tower is their proud and
glorious backdrop ;) I feel like there’s just so much to see in Paris to enrich
my cultural knowledge; very artistic and historical.
New York
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So I’ve watched Breakfast at Tiffany’s way too many times and the Sex
and the City and FRIENDS episodes over and over again and I want to be where
they are; ‘that concrete jungle where dreams are made of, NEW YORK!’
I want to have my breakfast in tiffany’s moment, to go to the Statue of
Liberty, the Empire State Building, the New York Public Library, to experience
their subways, to hear the noise of the big apple and stand in the middle of
Time Square! And, if I am lucky watch the Mercedes Benz NY Fashion Week as
well. I always dreamt of being a writer of some sort, and watching Carrie
Bradshaw, New York seems to be the perfect place to be that.
Rolling Greeneries of Scotland
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Have you seen those kilt-wearing men with their bagpipes on maybe the
TV or in different films? I want to see them in person. I want to explore the
rich greeneries of their ‘old country’, as they call it, and taste their malt
whiskey! I watched this movie called “Angel’s Share” and apart from the
greeneries that are very well featured in this film, I also want to hear that
Scottish accent, I just love it. I may have a hard time understanding them but
I am willing to listen to that accent while I am there. I also want to see a
real life castle and even explore those spooky ones like the Roslyn Chapel or
the Edinburgh castle, but I never meant to explore these places alone haha,
because I am too scared!
Pyramids of Egypt
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As I said earlier, I dreamt of being an archaeologist, I dreamed of
being able to find a rare piece of history through a major exploratory dig in
the midst of Egypt’s mysterious pyramids. I watch various Discovery Channel
shows about the great pyramids of Egypt and my interest and curiosity grows
more and more each time. Isn’t it fascinating to know how manual workers were
the ones who made these pyramids that stood the test of time that it’s still
perfectly still up to this day? It’s just amazing!
Disneyland (USA)
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The happiest place on Earth! I feel like everybody transforms back to
childhood once they stepped in here and doesn’t that feel good? To be able to
meet the Disney Princess and even get makeovers to be just like them ;) It’s
every girl’s dream! And to watch that
parade of characters that we all just seen animated in the movies. And, of
course the spectacular fireworks after! Everybody wants to get away sometimes
and be a kid again without any worries and I guess this place can do that for
anybody ;)
- J!
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