My All Time, Top 5: Where to Next?

Traveling. My addiction and quite possibly the death of me. But no, that's not right. Why should I label something that I absolutely love with such negative connotations? I know deep down that traveling is actually the life of me.

Since I've gotten back from Turkey, I've been trying to get the root of why I love traveling. Do I use it as an escape from the everyday mundane? Do I fantasize too often about it? Do I think too highly of it?

Maybe. But one thing I know for sure is that it's my most ardent passion. So I will stop trying to disprove my love for seeing, discovering and uncovering the globe; instead, I'll embrace it. And with that...

I give you the Top 5 places I'm itching/dying/slobbering to go see, I'll try to hit them all up before the actual death of me:

5. Thailand

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Can I go here NOW? PLEASE??? All I have to say is that I'm obsessed with that water. There's a magic dust floating in Thai air--I'm convinced--and I'm really wanting to breathe it all in.

4. Prague

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I have a thing for architectural brilliance. I'm certain I would have some type of orgasm over the genius that is Czech architecture. I can't wait to stare, dumbfounded, with my camera in tow, taking in the views of all the buildings.

3. Singapore

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Is this some kind of city of the future? I've seen the floating soccer field in pictures...can I go to a game there, please? And gosh, this is one of those cities I really want to experience at night.

2. Australia

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I don't know why, but I am so intrigued by the plane in this shot. Part of me is dying to be a passenger on it, peering out the freakishly small window, trying to get a glimpse of my next adventure (but seriously, can't they make bigger windows?!? Leaves me so unsatisfied). AND LOOK AT THIS SCENERY. I don't think I have to say much about Australia, except that I find the people deliciously quirky and lovable (the Australians I've met in the U.S., that is).

1½. Malta

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WOWWWWWWWWW. My jaw is actually agape at this very moment. No words. The way I'm staring at this picture is the way one would stare at their lover.

1. Italy

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This is my number one. Mi Amore. Which is why I'm planning a trip here A.S.A.P. (next summer, hopefully). Cause frankly, I've been wanting to go here since I first stuffed my face with spaghetti in my high chair. I know I'm gonna eat up Florence. Can't Wait!

Alright, so I cheated and did more than a Top 5. But really, a Top 60 would be more accurate!

My All Time, Top 5

In true Rob Gordon fashion, I thought it would be fun every now and again to do a Top 5 list. I know Donny sympathizes with me.

So, just to catalogue it, here are my Top 5 favorite concerts that I've attended in my life:

5. The Fray (The Fray Summer Tour, 2009): To be honest, I didn't expect a lot from this band, but they kind of blew me away. Some bands are just really good at live performances, and The Fray put some kind of mellow trance over their audience. I felt refreshed and energized after the concert.

4. Foo Fighters (Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace Tour, 2008): This was the first time I went to a concert and was only feet away from the stage. What an experience! Dave Grohl commands the stage like a boss, and I was delighted to be close enough to literally feel Dave's sweat. Kind of gross, but why not brag?

3. Robyn (All Hearts Tour, 2010): Another concert where we were lucky enough to be right by the stage. Robyn held my hand at one point (YEAH, held my hand). That pint-sized blondie is a FORCE to be reckoned with. Hard to take your eyes off of her. And she adores her fans.

2. A tie between Justin Timberlake (FutureSex/LoveShow, 2007) and Maroon 5 (Hands All Over Tour, 2010): I know it's a cop out to list two shows, but this is one where I can't decide! We caught Justin's show at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, and Justin was brighter than the strip. I was mesmerized by his dance moves, his voice, the lasers and the fact that I was in the same room (er, stadium) as my first love! Fast forward to Maroon 5. I was in love with the energy of this concert. Adam Levine sounded perfect. Oh, and there was that time during the encore when he pointed at me. I will never forget being sexily pointed at.

1. Smokey Robinson (Live at the Del Mar Fair, 2009): Motown Legend. True seasoned perfromer. Charming as hell. Nuff said.

There are a few concerts that almost made the list: Boyz II Men, Incubus and John Mayer.