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22 Destinations To See When You're In Your 20s

This will be MY year.

Hailie Dion

Jul 05, 2018

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It sounds cliche, but I've always been so fascinated with the idea of traveling, and exploring different places that I wouldn't consider home. Living that post-grad life and being a New England girl, all I want to do is see what the rest of this world or even the United States has to offer!

And with that, in my 22nd year of life, I'm making a vow to myself that I will at least attempt travel to all the places listed below within the next year, or at least make a good start on this list to embark on a life full of traveling. This past year hasn't been the greatest to me, but it has taught me how happy I am while traveling and how much I genuinely enjoy exploring new places! So I can't wait to see where this year takes me, and all the cool places I'll get to explore in the near future.

1. New Orleans, LA

The music and culture here is something I've always been drawn to. I've just been waiting for the 21st birthday to actually make the trip down there and have some fun.

2. Chicago, IL

Think I'll make it on an episode of Shameless next season?

3. Los Angeles, CA

Can I have my movie moment now, please and thank you?

4. Rochester, NY

Not only is Rochestor loaded with museums, but they even have a super cool amusement park. Sign me up!

5. Las Vegas, NV

What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas... Am I right?

6. Santa Fe, New Mexico

The architecture and art here is amazing, and a definite must visit!

7. Sonoma, CA

Who doesn't want to visit Wine Country?!

8. Sedona, AZ

Imagine all the cool hikes I could do throughout Arizona?!

9. Denver, CO

The state parks and history in Colorado

10. Anchorage, AL

I used to be obsessed with Alaska State Troopers, and the nature in Alaska in mind blowing. And who doesn't want to see the Northern Lights in their lifetime?

11. Salt Lake City, UT

There's countless of things to do in Salt Lake, count me in.

12. Key West, FL

Where you at Kenny Chesney? I'm coming for you.

13. San Antonio, TX

I want to see if San Antonio matches all the hype.

14. Chattanooga, TN

I've been to Tennessee before, but I never got to visit Chattanooga. Looks like I need to go back sometime soon!

15. Louisville, KY

My goal in life is to visit every state USA, and maybe I'll make it to a real Kentucky Derby?!

16. Santorini, Greece

If you say you don't wan't to visit Santorini at some point in your life... YOU'RE LYING.

17. Rome, Italy

I just want to have my Lizzie McGuire moment. I want to find my Paolo.

18. Montreal, Canada

With my shiny new passport, I can go anywhere. Why not visit one of our neighboring countries?! And maybe even stop to see the beautiful Niagara Falls?!

19. Barcelona, Spain

And I just want to have my Cheetah Girls moment.. is that too much to ask?

20. Honolulu, HI

Not only is it tropical, but it's in the states! There's no excuse to not explore these beautiful islands.

21. Phuket, Thailand

Can you sense the adventure? Not only is it an inexpensive destination, but the culture and places to explore set this place apart from them all.

22. Bora Bora, French Polynesia

It might be on the more expensive side, but it's beautiful and tropical. Definitely a must.

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22 Destinations To See When You're In Your 20s

This will be MY year.

1. New Orleans, LA

2. Chicago, IL

3. Los Angeles, CA

4. Rochester, NY

5. Las Vegas, NV

6. Santa Fe, New Mexico

7. Sonoma, CA

8. Sedona, AZ

9. Denver, CO

10. Anchorage, AL

11. Salt Lake City, UT

12. Key West, FL

13. San Antonio, TX

14. Chattanooga, TN

15. Louisville, KY

16. Santorini, Greece

17. Rome, Italy

18. Montreal, Canada

19. Barcelona, Spain

20. Honolulu, HI

21. Phuket, Thailand

22. Bora Bora, French Polynesia

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

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