I def. think there is so much to see in America. Seeing you own country is wonderful. I hope to be able to say I've been to all 50 by the time my traveling days are over.
But experiencing other countries is completely different. America, with all it's wonders, is just too young to provide the history of other countries. Seeing Europe is like being right inside the history books. IF a person can, then it is a truly humbling experience to stand in front of the Louvre and know you're going to come face to face with Mona Lisa herself.

One of the main reasons I haven't had children yet is because I'm not yet financially prepared to be sure I can show them these things as a part of their education. I was in college before I traveled abroad. I read about the ruins and the art and the history in high school, but it wasn't real until I saw it. I hope and pray my future will allow me to share those things with my children. For that reason, I've made the personal choice to be financially secure before having kids. I want them to have the options of studying abroad and becoming fluent in any language they choose. I pray to God I never have to close a door for them.

Okay, now I'm way off track. I wax on and on when I start talking about what I want for my kids.

In 2000, I was fortunate enough to climb the Sydney Harbour bridge in Australia and it was one of the most incredible experiences I can imagine. My dream trip at this point is Thailand. I've seen photos and have friends who visited. They all say it is an amazing place.