Places that I would love to visit

These places are definitely on my 'to see before I die' list..

Travel. To travel the world is something so many of us dream of doing at some point in our lives. I think that the idea of travelling and visiting other cultures is one of the most fascinating things a person can possibly to in his/her lifetime. But assuming I can't be greedy and I can't see EVERYTHING, here are a few of the places I would love to visit at some point..

• Buenos Aires, Argentina: Perhaps its the family link that I have with Argentina, the similarity of their culture to mine or maybe even the world renowned Argentine steak: Buenos Aires and its surrounding area has always been near the top of this 'list'. It strikes me as a frenetic and lively city with everything and anything to offer and importantly as a springboard to the rest of the country and undoubted highlights such as the Iguazu falls on the Brazilian border or the amazing Patagonian region with landmarks such as the Perito Moreno glacier!

• California, USA: Although the country as a whole fascinates me, I think that it is Cali and surrounding areas that have the biggest pull for me. Maybe it is its long history or the well known cityscapes of San Francisco and Los Angeles, the Hollywood sign or the huge national parks at Yellowstone and Death Valley that do it, I just don't know. The fact that Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon aren't unrealistic distances away just adds to the excitement of travelling California too. I think I'll wait until I am in a state to join those muscular types at Venice Beach..

• Russia: Perhaps an odd choice, not just because it is not the most popular tourist trap in the world but also because I haven't specified where in the largest country in the world I would like to visit! I once read Jonathan Dimbleby's 'Russia' book where he travels the country and since then have always been inspired to one day travel the Trans-Siberian railway all the way along. A journey so famed and long is sure to kick up amazing stories and surprises, right?

• Sydney, Australia: Judging from amazing pictures and the experience of one friend alone, Sydney is not a place to be missed! Its beautiful weather and welcoming people place the city down under firmly near the top of my list and it would be incredible to see the New Years fireworks there one time, a scene I have so often seen on the television.

• Cairo, Egypt: Primarily for the history of the ancient Egyptians who produced things we can only dream of in the 21st century! The much famed Sphinx and the Great Pyramids may be one of the most visited places on earth but I would not like to miss out on such wonders and so Cairo and a cruise down the legendary Nile is certainly on the cards, one day..

I could go on and on and on but I said I could not be greedy and so limited myself to just five options, much harder than it sounds!
What about you? Where do you most want to visit at some point and do you agree with my choices?