When you travel, what do you want to see most?

Hi Max, Next to Egypt, the Garden Route, South Africa is a top choice on my list of places to visit. I'd love to bring my kids there to have close encounter with wildlife, there are interesting species there that can't be found in other countries, not even in the zoo. Indeed the native wildlife will tell us a lot about how people live their lives on that part of the globe. Thanks for dropping by.

Hi Mickly, You guys never seem to get enough of them . You got me thinking there, I used to think girls around the world are the same, but yes, you're right, women vary depending on where they come from. Maybe it's the way they dress, how they talk, the way they carry themselves - some are conservative and some are "all-out". And I must agree with you, beautiful women are always good for the eyes .

Hi doryvien, I feel really happy to have your further comment leaving on my response here. I did visit different places of Thailand before, as well as Bangkok. I do gain some extra info after reading it with great pleasure. I haven't visited your country yet. As far as I know there are some world famous natural beaches. I hope I would have chance to visit them in time to come. Almost all of my friends who like travelling love eating and shopping. Most of them are great Shopaholics when visiting the local bazaar with tons of stalls. They are excellent in bargain as well. I like buying things in a group together with them. I would buy what I favorite only after they had made the bargain We felt really happy and excited, and couldn’t help but sharing the “trophies” once we had got in the tourist bus. Everyone tried to be the first to brag how smart she or he was to get the items with rock-bottom prices. Later, the items would then pass around in the bus then. Anyway no one cared much about they are only imitation! This is the great joy and fun to have a trip with a bus of good friends. I like the leather and stainless products available in the local bazaar in Thailand. I had visited the biggest local bazaar in Istanbul in Turkey end of last year. It was the biggest bazaar I had ever visited before. There were over 4 thousand stalls and kiosks available inside the single story huge building. It’s one of the popular landmarks which tourists like to visit. Btw, I would like to express my gratitude here for giving the award Have a nice day and take care!

Hi Ikbooi, Exactly my point! I was right there and still I missed the most important edifices the place was famous for! Can't stop sulking . When I travel I make sure I have snapshots of the places I've been to, particularly the famous landmarks. One of the best night markets I was able to go to was in Bangkok, Thailand, they have so many items there at rock-bottom prices(of course most of them are imitation), and you can still haggle even lower if you're good at it. But I can't stand the smell of their native foods, they do have distinct smell that is very Thailandish, but my friends like them so much, so maybe I was the one who was weird . More than the beautiful places, to have a peek at the locals' way of life, to experience and be mystified by its history and culture - these are ones that are priceless!

Hi Neil, Yes, I was there, not only for 2 days but 4 days, August 20-23. I spent the Ninoy Aquino Day in your city. Oh really, I should have PM'd you so I could have a ready tour guide. Seriously, the training schedule was so full that it didn't allow time for sight seeing. I didn't even have time to have a peek at myLot! But I do have some fond memories of Cebu: for one the food was great. We ate in this native restaurant and we had hefty servings of seafoods and "bulalo" (beef with very delicious soup). I also like the dried mangoes (I brought some for my officemates in Manila). I also got to visit your Ayala Mall. And yes, the traffic, yours is a little better than what we have here in Manila. Thanks for dropping by.

hey, is that you neildc on that statue? lolz

yes dear doryvien. if we had just met when you came, i should have toured you around. anyway, here's one place that you should not missed, the lapu-lapu shrine. hey, letran, you should visit me here one day.

Hi preethaanju, Oh yes, pretty girls are among the best sights you guys would always love to see. Well in that case you don't need to go places to find them, they're everywhere. What kind of creature is that on your avatar? Is that a native in your country? I definitely would like to see a real one like that when I get the chance. Cheers!

Hi picjim, One of the places I have always wanted to visit is Egypt, I wanna see one of the best creations of humans - the pyramids. I wanna see the mummy too. So you wanna do them all, see places, shop and go out at night to have a drink. That's cool I hope that you will be able to visit the places you want to see in due time. And traveling with the whole family makes it more exciting and memorable.

Hi Secretbear, Oh yes, too bad for me. So you've been there, lucky you. I like joining educational trips because this is where the history and other important events attached to a certain place are thoroughly discussed. I'm really hoping to go back there this time with my kids so we can enjoy the place together. Have a great day!

Hi Dolce, Same here. When I go to a place I like to know its history and culture, and visiting historical places is the best way to do that. I'm fond of collecting anything from the place I visit - key chain, native ornaments, local food and other products. Have a nice day!

Hi krisz, Like you, most of the respondents here like to try native foods first and foremost. I do like trying them too, and I even go as far as finding out how they are prepared so I can try them at home. As to the memento, I like keychains, peuters, or other small souvenirs native among locals. Thanks for sharing.

Hi sweety, Agree with you, I want to see the things that make the place famous. When I haven't done this(just like my trip to Cebu) I feel like I've never been there. It makes me want to go back... Knowing the locals is a good way to understand their culture. Thanks for dropping by.

Hi Porcospino, Famous landmarks, old buildings, museums, and the natural beauty spots of any country are good sources of information about the place's history and culture. Even public parks have their own stories that when told, make us admire the people behind the artwork.

Hi Zhu, Shanghai is one of the famous destinations of my fellow Filipinos when they go to China, and I've heard a lot of good things about your place. Nature and architecture tell so much about the place's history, and they are a good way to learn and enjoy. Sadly though, for those who live in the city, natural scenes and fresh air is more of a luxury than a necessity. Thanks for coming here.

Hi Hanson, So you have traveled to some of the world's most famous and historical places. I'd like to see those places too, I wanna see them with my family. It seems almost all countries have hidden treasures stashed somewhere, even here in my country, some still embark on digging the ground or mountains in pursuit of "hidden treasures". But nobody knows if they really exist... Peace!

Hi Chrysan, Company sponsored are good in a way that you get to see places at no expense on your part at all. The downside is, you're there to do some work, I mean, really work, no time for sight seeing, socializing, shopping even. And you work by the clock as the company ensures that they get their money's worth - well, I'm speaking about mine, I don't know about the others. You're young and you must have a lot of energy for travel, so if you have the time and resources this is the best time to see places. Agree, I love trying native foods of each place that I visit, it's fun and good for the tummy. yum yum yum Thanks for dropping by.

Hi laglen, I haven't been on an organized tour, but I'm thinking it would also be good joining one, the way I understand it they have a tour guide that gives information about the places that they visit, that would help the travelers to have more details about the place without doing their own research. Yes, it's really bad that I wasn't able to go to those historical places, it would have been a wonderful experience. I promise to go back there with my family some time.

Hi Apple, Oh yes, the food! Food tells a lot about the people, and what better way to get to know them but by trying the native food they serve? Foods vary from place to place, country to country, they do have distinct tastes that are uniquely theirs. Even the spices used vary depending on what is abundant in that country. It is best to have a taste of them all and it's a shame to miss any. Thanks for sharing!

Hi lazeebee, Cultural and Historical landmarks should be part of the destination when traveling. Of course, food is very much a part of the culture of each country/race. You know when food is chinese, japanese, american, mexican, filipino and so on, each has a distinct taste and appearance. Me too, I like to try the native foods of each place that I visit. Thanks sharing your thoughts.

Hi RawBill, You've been to the best places in the world, that makes you a travel guru ! Seeing the famous natural beauty spots are the among the best experiences a traveler can have, and I think you're one of the most blessed people who were able to see them. I have only read about them in books and features on TV (National Geographic Channel), and they are really astonishing and magical. I hope I can bring my kids to these places before I'm too old to join them .

Hi Sean, It's good to see you here! So I'm not the only one who was able to visit Cebu and didn't see the city's famous landmarks? Well that makes the two of us. I do remember a Prof. Tan in our school, but I'm not sure if we're speaking of the same person. Hongkong offers a lot of activities, they have famous theme parks, and they say it's one of the best places to shop, but due to the economic crunch things are getting more expensive there these days. Europe, particularly Venice and Rome, are among my top 10 list of places to visit. Thanks for dropping by.

Hi woshi, I don't understand, is it all land in your country? I know your country is big, but there is the China Sea, and it's too big for you to miss it... and you haven't seen any sea yet? I love going to the beach, not so much to swim (I prefer the pool for swimming) but just to appreciate the quietness and peace the sea offers. I like sitting on the sand and see the rhythm of the water's movement, the sound it makes is sweet and relaxing... Oh woshi, you're missing a lot! Anyway, welcome to myLot! I hope you'll be able to see the sea, and other beautiful places in the future.