traveling the world

lately i've been thinking about traveling around the world. taking a year or two off from work and just doing it. because if not now, when? i'm 54 and don't want to wait until retirement.

i sent the following email

friends, if you were going to take a year or two to travel the world, where
would you be sure to go? somewhere you've been that you'd like to see
again, or a place you've heard of or read about that really draws you
to it...

if you have traveled, where are the most beautiful, magical places you've
been?

i will post responses on my blog for all to read.