Growing up I've had the privilege of being able to travel around the world. My dad was born and raised in Germany, and still has family there, so I've been to Europe countless times. I also have family all over the United States, so I've been lucky enough to travel to various states. I believe that everyone should travel, whether it's inside the United States or to another country. Traveling allows you to open your eyes to new cultures and so much more. You don't even need to leave the country to experience new things. Here is my top five places I believe that everyone should travel to at some point in their lives.

1. Hamburg, Germany.

Hamburg is located in northern Germany and is a major city. It is also the place where my dad spent his childhood years. You can go shopping in some of the best shops the world has to offer, visit the Planten un Blomen (a beautiful park), spend the day with your favorite animals at the Hamburg Zoo, and so much more! I believe that the best months to visit this beautiful city is between the months of May to September when it's warm and perfect outside.

2. San Diego, California.

San Diego, AKA the place I want to move to when I grow up, is one of my favorite places to travel to. I've been there countless times and each time there is always something new to do. Some of my top things to do is visit Old Town, go to the beach in La Jolla, go to the beautiful island of Corrando, and scroll down the streets of Little Italy. There is never a bad time to visit and fall in love with San Diego.

3. Boothbay Harbor, Maine.

Boothbay is one of the most beautiful spots in Maine. I have a vacation house in Maine, where I spend the majority of my summers, so I've been to Boothbay Harbor plenty of times. I never get bored of it. You can take a tour on a sailboat, shop until you drop at some of the cutest mom-and-pop shops, eat bright red lobsters, or climb the rocks by the seaside. This spot is a tourist destination so it's not open year-round. I suggest visiting in the months of June to August to make the most of your experience!

4. Colmar, France.

This little town in France seems like something out of a story book. My family and I came across this enchanted town by accident, but I am so glad that we did. Some things to do here are visit Old Town (a medieval town), go to Little Venice, visit the Musee d'Unterlinden, and so much more! I visited Colmar in the spring and it was perfect!

5. Sorrento, Italy.

A few years ago, my grandparents took my whole family and me on a trip to Italy for a couple weeks in the summer. Sorrento was one of my favorite cities! You can go to the Cathedral of Sorrento, Old Sorrento, munch on some real Italian pizza and pasta, take a day trip to Pompeii or Capri, and shop! The possibilities are endless and beautiful!

I hope you get the chance to visit at least one of these places in your lifetime! I have nothing bad to say about any of them and would go to any of them in a heartbeat. Traveling is one of my favorite things to do, as you can see. Have you visited any of these places? Where are some of your favorite places to travel to?