Greece

Greece, officially the Hellenic Republic and known since ancient times as Hella, is a country in Southeast Europe. According to the 2011 census, Greece's population is around 11 million. Athens is the nation's capital and largest city.

Greece is strategically located at the crossroads of Europe, Western Asia, and Africa and shares land borders with Albania to the northwest, the Republic of Macedonia and Bulgaria to the north and Turkey to the northeast.  The country consists of nine geographic regions: Macedonia, Central Greece, the Peloponnese, Thessaly, Epirus, the Aegean Islands (including the Dodecanese and Cyclades), Thrace, Crete, and the Ionian Islands. The Aegean Sea lies to the east of the mainland, the Ionian Sea to the west, and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. Greece has the longest coastline on the Mediterranean Basin and the 19th longest coastline in the world at 13,676 km (8,498 mi) in length, featuring a vast number of islands (approximately 1,400, of which 227 are inhabited).  Eighty percent of Greece consists of mountains, of which Mount Olympus is the highest, at 2,917 m (9,570 ft).

A country filled with history which has left its mark all over the world, Greece is a country rich in heritage and culture. With amazing beaches and great architecture, it is a place that has inspired me in many of my designs of interiors.

Tahiti

Tahiti is the largest island in the Windward group of French Polynesia (an overseas country of the French Republic), located in the archipelago of the Society Islands in the southern Pacific Ocean. It is the economic, cultural and political centre of French Polynesia. The island was formed from volcanic activity and is high and mountainous with surrounding coral reefs. The population is 183,645 inhabitants (2012 census), making it the most populous island of French Polynesia and accounting for 68.5% of its total population. Tahiti was formerly known as Otaheite.

The perfect Honeymoon location, Tahiti- Bora bora is a place I have to visit with my husband. To me the most romantic place on this Planet. What is better than clear oceans, white sand and swimming with dolphins and sting rays. The image of the perfect honeymoon is fresh in my mind every time I think of this amazing location. Spending with someone who is meant to mean to the world to you would just make that experience even better for me.

 

Sweden

At 450,295 square kilometers (173,860 sq. mi), Sweden is the third-largest country in the European Union by area, with a total population of about 9.5 million.[1] Sweden has a low population density of 21 inhabitants per square kilometer (54 /sq. mi) with the population mostly concentrated to the southern half of the country. About 85% of the population live in urban areas. Sweden's capital city is Stockholm, which is also the largest city. Since the early 19th century Sweden has generally been at peace and has largely avoided war.

With the Swiss alps being the most intriguing part of Sweden, it is known to be a great destination to ski down the mountain side.

 

Stockholm being it capital is the heart of the country. A little quaint city with narrow streets and amazing Swiss Chocolate stores. Dreamy, milky chocolate by the bucket load puts Sweden on the top of my bucket list.

North Pole

 

The North Pole, also known as the Geographic North Pole or Terrestrial North Pole, is, subject to the caveats explained below, defined as the point in the Northern Hemisphere where the Earth's axis of rotation meets its surface. It should not be confused with the North Magnetic Pole.

The North Pole is the northernmost point on the Earth, lying diametrically opposite the South Pole. It defines geodetic latitude 90° north, as well as the direction of true north. At the North Pole all directions point south; all lines of longitude converge there, so its longitude can be defined as any degree value.

Home to the Polar bears, the Northern Lights and Santa Claus, the north Pole is a place I have to visit. Not just because of its amazing views but also to see an orca hunt. Imagine how invigorating that sight will be.

 

One of the biggest things to do in the North Pole is a cruise through the arctic to see the Northern light or fly for eleven hours to sight see every part of the North Pole.

 

Fascinating France

Famous for its wines and cheeses, France is the world’s most popular tourist destination receiving 82 million foreign tourists annual. Visitors are attracted by historic cities, a beautiful countryside, the castles of the Loire Valley, and Brittany and Normandy. In addition, France offers an agreeable climate, some excellent beaches on the French Riviera, the Atlantic coast and the island of Corsica, wide possibilities for winter sports, most notably in the Alps and the Pyrenees, and a rich culture with food and wines that are among the most celebrated in the world.

Home to the city of lights and romance, Paris the capital of France is a place I have dreamed go going. Finding LOVE there would be a bonus. During my tour of Europe I will be visiting Paris, France and taking in the amazing views and exquisite cuisine.

LONDON....

 

Big Ben, London Eye, Harrods, Westminster Abbey, Red telephone booths, Buckingham Palace, London dungeon and St Pauls Cathedral... all amazing places in London I want to visit. Being such a great tourist destination, London is definitely one of the places I will visit during my tour of Europe. The shopping, the site seeing and the architecture are aspects just pulling me to London.

 

With such great political hold on the world, London England has become the centre of Europe’s economy, where Queen Elizabeth rules.

 

I will definitely tell you more about my trip to London when I return...

Intriguing Italy

Italy, slightly larger than Arizona, is a long peninsula shaped like a boot, surrounded on the west by the Tyrrhenian Sea and on the east by the Adriatic. It is bounded by France, Switzerland, Austria, and Slovenia to the north. The Apennine Mountains form the peninsula's backbone; the Alps form its northern boundary. The largest of its many northern lakes is Garda, the Po, its principal river, flows from the Alps on Italy's western border and crosses the Lombard plain to the Adriatic Sea. Several islands form part of Italy; the largest are Sicily and Sardinia.

 

In 2014 my family and I plan on visiting Europe, we will travel from North to South, East to West. It has always been a dream of mine to visit Italy, to be able to see the St Peters Basilica Church, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Coliseum, Roma, the canals of Venice and mostly Lake Como.

 

But the greatest thing for me will be the FOOD... Italian food has always been a favourite of mine. Sitting in the streets of Rome with a big hearty bowl of freshly made Pasta in an amazing tomato sauce will make my trip to Intriguing Italy all worth the while.