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What cities do you want to visit?

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Hello dear friends,

I hope this Blog finds you in a cheerful and curious mood, because today’s writing prompt opens a window to one of my favourite daydreams: “What cities do you want to visit?”

A simple question on the surface, yet it unfolds into a world of imagination, longing, memory, and inspiration. Cities, after all, are not just places—they are experiences waiting to be lived.

When we think of the cities we want to visit, we are actually revealing pieces of ourselves: our tastes, our curiosity, our dreams of who we want to be, and sometimes even the emotions we crave to feel. Every desired destination holds a story we wish to step into.

So instead of rushing to answer, I want to walk you through the cities that live in my heart like bookmarks of possibility.

1. Kyoto – Where Time Walks Slowly

Among all the cities in the world, Kyoto stands before me like a gentle breath from the past.

Whenever I see images of its golden temples resting beside still ponds, or narrow wooden streets lined with lanterns, I feel a strange sense of calm.

Kyoto is a city that whispers. It does not entertain tourists—it embraces them. Its beauty isn’t loud; it is graceful, like a tea ceremony where every gesture carries intention.

Why do I want to visit Kyoto?
Because in a world rushing at full speed, Kyoto reminds us that slowness is not a weakness—it is an art. It is a place where you can hear your own thoughts again.

And maybe, somewhere between a quiet shrine and a falling cherry blossom, we may rediscover our inner balance.

2. Paris – A City That Lives in Its Own Light

There are cities that surprise you, and then there is Paris—a city that seems to dream about itself.

I have not yet visited Paris, but I have certainly dreamt it. The Seine glowing at twilight, cafés spilling onto cobblestone sidewalks, and the Eiffel Tower rising like an exclamation mark in a poem—Paris has lived in my imagination for years.

For me, Paris represents creativity. Artists, writers, lovers, and wanderers all walk the same streets, each chasing their own version of beauty.

I want to visit Paris not only to see its monuments but to feel its rhythm—to sit in a small café, sip something warm, and watch life unfold in slow motion.

Paris, in that sense, becomes not just a destination but a reminder: that beauty is not a luxury, but a way of living.

3. New York City – Where Everything Feels Possible

If Kyoto is a whisper and Paris is a verse, then New York City is a heartbeat—fast, bold, electric.

Some people dream of New York because of its skyscrapers; others because of its culture; for some, it is the relentless energy that pulls them in.

For me, New York represents possibility.
It is the world’s most diverse conversation happening at once—people from everywhere, ideas from everywhere, stories walking the streets every second.

I want to visit New York not to chase its lights but its sense of courage. This city teaches something powerful: you can start anew at any moment.

You can reinvent yourself on a Tuesday morning. You can dream bigger than your fears.

Maybe that is the magic of New York—it gives you permission to expand.

4. Istanbul – Where Continents Meet and Stories Multiply

Istanbul sits on the map like a bridge between worlds—Europe on one side, Asia on the other. But to me, it is much more than geography.

It is a living museum of empires, faiths, markets, and memories woven together like a tapestry.

I dream of wandering through the Grand Bazaar, hearing merchants call out in melodious tones, or standing inside the Hagia Sophia where centuries of history echo in the air.

Istanbul is a city where you don’t just walk—you wander. You get lost, you discover, you taste, you listen.

It reminds us that identity is layered, complex, and beautiful. And perhaps that is why it calls to my heart.

5. Kuala Lumpur – The Dazzle of KL Tower

Among the cities I dream of, one real experience also shines brightly in my memory—the magnificent KL Tower in Kuala Lumpur.

After hearing so much about it, I was excited to see it, and it turned out to be even more spectacular than expected.

KL Tower is the seventh tallest communication tower in the world, standing proudly at 421 meters. It offers three main attractions: the Sky Deck, the Sky Box, and the Observation Deck.

From the Sky Deck, Kuala Lumpur spreads out like a glowing tapestry, especially at night. The city sparkles as if dressed in stars, giving the sensation that you are floating above a world painted in light.

The Sky Box—a transparent glass cube extending outward—offers a breathtaking 360° view. Standing inside it, I could see the Petronas Twin Towers shining brilliantly under the night sky. The sight was magical, almost unreal.

Standing there, soaking in the glittering skyline, I felt as if I had stepped into paradise. It was one of those moments when the heart whispers, “Every penny was worth it.”

Finally: …Why This Question Matters ?

So when someone asks, “What cities do you want to visit?”, they are not asking for a travel list. They are asking for a glimpse into your curiosity, your hopes, your sense of wonder.

The cities that call out to us say something quietly profound about who we are.

Each city I’ve shared today represents a different part of my inner world—tranquillity, creativity, possibility, history, and awe.

And maybe that is what makes this question so meaningful. It invites us to dream, to imagine, to expand our inner geography.
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BE HAPPY… BE ACTIVE… BE FOCUSED… BE ALIVE

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