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The travelling dreams and desires of the English, revealed here...

Rachel Ricks, 27, London, UK (Completed the Fishbowl in San Jose, Costa Rica)

My favourite journey in the world is...along a zip line.
If I was never allowed to travel again, I would settle in...southeast England.
Before I die I absolutely must go...everywhere I want to go
If I could be anywhere right now, I would be...teleported home without the 15-hour journey.
It doesn't matter what I'm offered, I will never...say never.

Lucy Simmonds, 27, London, UK (Completed the Fishbowl on the Lost City trek, Colombia)

My favourite journey in the world is...my current dream trip around the world.
If I was never allowed to travel again, I would settle in...Ecuador, maybe. There are still too many countries to explore.
Before I die I absolutely must go...and work in animal rescue centres or help them as I can.
If I could be anywhere right now, I would be...in a big hot bath.
It doesn't matter what I'm offered, I will never...do anything I don't want to do.

Natasha, 24, Edinburgh, UK (Completed the Fishbowl on the Lost City trek, Colombia)

My favourite journey in the world is...by jeep over the deserts and salt flats in Bolivia.
If I was never allowed to travel again, I would settle in...Taganga, Colombia.
Before I die I absolutely must go...home!
If I could be anywhere right now, I would be...here in the jungle.
It doesn't matter what I'm offered, I will never...be able to kill anyone.

Silvie Morelli, 24, UK (Completed the Fishbowl on the Lost City trek, Colombia)

My favourite journey in the world is...on a horse!
If I was never allowed to travel again, I would settle in...Italy and drink lots of wine.
Before I die I absolutely must go...to as many countries as possible!
If I could be anywhere right now, I would be...with my boyfriend.
It doesn't matter what I'm offered, I will never...become a Star Trek fan.

Cathy Winston, 33, London, UK (Completed the Fishbowl in Ludlow, UK)

My favourite journey in the world is...the next one I'm going to take (ooh the anticipation).
If I was never allowed to travel again, I would settle in...England. I love to travel, but it's no fun if you can never come home.
Before I die I absolutely must go...Easter Island, Vietnam, Peru, Cambodia, somewhere with wild bears/penguins/tigers, India, Chile... I could go on!
If I could be anywhere right now, I would be...lounging in a hammock with a cocktail, overlooking the sea, somewhere hot. In fact, as it's currently snowing outside, just somewhere hot.
It doesn't matter what I'm offered, I will never...go back to Slovakia. The only country in the world I loathe with a passion. Although I wouldn't cry too hard if I never flew out of Stansted or Gatwick again.

Dawn Hoyle, 40, London, UK (Completed the Fishbowl in Argentina)

My favourite journey in the world is...travelling through Kerala in a houseboat. It is absolutely thrilling watching normal life alongside the water (children going to school by boat: women doing their washing), the pace is really really relaxing, just watching life go by. We were also lucky enough to have our own chef on board who caught and cooked great fish.
If I was never allowed to travel again, I would settle in...really hard to answer! I think it would have to be London, despite the weather, so that I am close to my family and friends with a great city on my doorstep.
Before I die I absolutely must go...to the African continent, back to India and all those other places I have not visited yet. I would also take lots of dance lessons.
If I could be anywhere right now, I would be...just here, travelling around South America for another 2/3 months and would definitely stay out for the Rio Carnival.
It doesn't matter what I'm offered, I will never...be naked in a public place!

Alison Dodd, 30, Liverpool, UK (Completed the Fishbowl in Liverpool, UK)

My favourite journey in the world is...sailing round the Whitsundays – bliss.
If I was never allowed to travel again, I would settle in...New Zealand (as long as my family and friends would come too).
Before I die I absolutely must go... I couldn't even begin to answer that question - I want to do and see as much as possible.
If I could be anywhere right now, I would be....anywhere but here!
It doesn't matter what I'm offered, I will never...marry for money.

Genevieve Portwood, 29, Sevenoaks, UK (Completed the Fishbowl in London, UK)

My favourite journey in the world is…the train ride along the Lac Leman in Switzerland. Peaceful, punctual, panoramic.
If I was never allowed to travel again, I would settle in…South of France. No, Italy. No, Thailand. No, wait, St Lucia...
Before I die I absolutely must go…to Japan, China, South America (yes the whole of it), Ethiopia and Ireland.
If I could be anywhere right now, I would be…swimming in the warm blue Mediterranean.
It doesn’t matter what I’m offered, I will never…snog a giraffe. Have you seen their tongues??

Zoe Howard, 28, London, UK (completed the Fishbowl in Jaisalmer, India)

My favourite journey in the world is...Heathrow to my parents' house in Putney.
If I was never allowed to travel again, I would settle in...England. I couldn't live without my family.
Before I die I absolutely must go...to Africa.
If I could be anywhere right now, I would be...right here. Jaisalmer roof terrace.
It doesn't matter what I'm offered, I will never...hurt people I love.

Esther Cockram, 33, London, UK (completed the Fishbowl in Jaisalmer, India)

My favourite journey in the world is...what I'm doing right now, travelling by truck and train round Rajasthan, India.
If I was never allowed to travel again, I would settle in...Sydney, Australia.
Before I die I absolutely must go...to Sri Lanka.
If I could be anywhere right now, I would be...right where I am, Jaisalmer, India.
It doesn't matter what I'm offered, I will never...go caravan touring in Britain.

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