Time between jobs—travel ideas?

I have ~1 month of unemployment this summer between when I finish my analyst stint and start in PE. Does anybody have any ideas for where I could travel? Have done most of Europe, but was thinking Italy/Spain/Greece kind of place for a bit. Maybe do something a bit more adventurous? Not sure what I’d do though to be honest. Any recommendations appreciated.

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Italy Spain Greece would be sick. But, how are you unemployed if you already have a job lined up?

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"If you always put limits on everything you do, physical or anything else, it will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them." - Bruce Lee
 

Italy is always a good call. South of France would be too. Same with Japan or Singapore if you have any interest. 

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This was from another post but here's some ideas.

My dream vacations based on # of available days: 

1.If I had 5 days or a longer weekend that I could stretch - I would drive to my favorite brewery in Michigan and go visit several places along the great lakes

2.If I had 1 week or (~ 10 days) - I would do a road trip through all of the big BBQ towns Austin, Huston, North and South Carolina,  Memphis and St. Louis to try all the best BBQ in the USA

3.If I had 2 weeks - I would fly to Australia or France (based on time of year) and go skiing

4.If I had 3-4 weeks - I would try and solo kayak down the entire Mississippi river 

5.If I had 3-6 months - I would try and hike the entire Pacific Crest Trail 

6.If I have 2 years - I would hike the seven tallest peaks on each continent.  

1-3 are in the process of being planned 

4 is on the horizon 

5-6 are currently just dreams / will happen when I yeet out of banking

 

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