Recent studies have shown that the only thing
people can buy that truly makes them happier are experiences. With experiences,
and travel specifically, you get the joy of planning the trip, the anticipation
of taking a trip, the actual trip and then the memories from the trip. Looking
at my past travels it might explain why I am such a happy person. And with me
being the ever planner; I truly love the idea and time spent planning a trip.
Unfortunately as our large blocks of free time are spent in Germany, my ability
to plan big trips has been limited. And our weekend trips within the States are
usually to my happy places (e.g. Pillsbury, Timber Cove and Dunsmuir) which
require no planning at all. No joke, while I used to plan a fun trip at least
once every few months (whether weekend getaways or two week adventures) I haven’t
been able to do so since our trip to Patagonia in 2015.
I didn’t realize how much I missed this aspect
of traveling. But all of that is in the past... I officially have a trip to
plan. And it is going to be a good one.
With this year’s calendar booked with two trips
to Europe (Zingst, Germany in June for Annegret’s 80th birthday and
Christmas at the Breuer’s followed by the family ski holiday in Italy in
December) I told Martin I wanted to be in charge of planning our big trips for
2020 including timing, location and activities. And he has currently agreed to
let me plan two trips, guilt free of family and work obligations... although we
will see how long that end of the bargain holds up.
The first trip, and the one that has boosted my
excitement to pre-2015 levels, is my birthday celebration in September.
Initially wanting to go to New Zealand for my 40th birthday but realizing the
weather wouldn’t be the best in our fall / their spring I decided to postpone
that trip until spring 2021. And in an effort to appease Martin’s desire to go
home each year to see friends and family, the 40th birthday party extravaganza
is now scheduled for Italy!
And even better, everyone is invited! I am
researching villas, estates and resorts in Tuscany and Piemonte that have
multiple individual apartments that our friends and family can rent if they
want to join us. And I will say, the research has been so much fun! Each place
has at least 15 apartments (ranging from 1-3 bedrooms), a central pool and
plenty of onsite options...I have been looking at places with cooking classes,
bocce ball courts, playgrounds. Some are close to the beach, others are close
to a lake, and most are close to a cute old village with plenty of wine
tasting.
Here is just a taste at what this trip could
be...
https://tuscanyforever.it/
https://incrociata.it/
http://www.algelsobianco.it/
The options are endless and I can’t wait! Stay
tuned for the exact location and dates and come join... or if you have any suggestions, let me know!
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