Internet, books and people's stories are full of reasons to travel while you can but I will also throw in my two cents on that.
You should travel...
- For token moments. Token moments are something which are expressions of something more than what meets the eyes. For example, I met an old and poor but enthusiastic, positive and cheerful tea shop owner in Kodaikanal which made me smile genuinely after a very long time.
- To realize that world is a big place and you and your ego are insignificant in front of the unending sea, the huge mountains, the majestic structures and a variety of people you do not even know about.
- To make friends from all parts of the world. People you meet on solo trips are the ones who would listen to your stories without being judgmental, without any preconceptions and will sometimes become a keeper of your secrets.
- To Learn how to trust your gut feelings! (So, keep your gut always healthy! )
- Oh! gut reminds me of the varied styles of cooking, cuisines and exotic flavours which you won't get if you don't move your lazy bum from one place to the other.
- Because if you wish to know someone better, take a short trip with them. Maybe a weekend getaway. That will give you a clear idea of how the person would behave when something unexpected happens. You will know if he/she is compromising and patient. What is their perspective to things they have not seen before and how they form an opinion on such a thing.
- Because surely you were not born just to pay bills and die.
- And THE most important reason, If the world is ever divided into two kinds of people- one who love the sea, and the other who love the mountains; you would know which side to take rather than just picking the side on the basis of inki-minki-ponki.
Let me know why you love to travel and explore.
Why should you tell me? - Because the count of points listed down is 8 and 8 seems like a confused, lazy number, I want to make the count as 10 and I have run out of reasons. So, I would like you to loan me some ideas.
Very nicely written Priya.. You have pen down your thoughts and i could relate so much with this because I experienced the same when I decided to travel solo in this part of world where i have never been to (and nor any of my ancestors.. Lol). Such travels bring out so much out of oneself that one may not be even aware of it until you take that journey. It's always amazing to meet new people, listen to their stories and learn from their life as well and may be add something to other's life.
ReplyDeleteGood one Priya... I have travelled 17 different states in India... While traveling so many states i knew my country in a better way... Food, culture, beliefs, lifestyle and people are very different from each other and I came to know the main reason behind India being called a Diverse county...
ReplyDeleteOf course the main reason was always food... I love to go out and try different cuisines ...
This makes the count -10...but i am expecting more inputs :-)
Good one Priya... I have travelled 17 different states in India... While traveling so many states i knew my country in a better way... Food, culture, beliefs, lifestyle and people are very different from each other and I came to know the main reason behind India being called a Diverse county...
ReplyDeleteOf course the main reason was always food... I love to go out and try different cuisines ...
This makes the count -10...but i am expecting more inputs :-)
Woooo...well written..😊
ReplyDeleteSo well written Priya :) ** claps**claps**
ReplyDeleteWhy I love to travel?-- Well the four walls of my room are too boring compared to the multiple walls all spread out with fresh hues on them outside my room. I get to know that there are so many whose problems are more severe than mine and still they are going on. It gives me a reason to shove off my gloominess off me and enjoy.
Because when you travel you see the world through different eyes. Because when you travel you have more interesting stories to tell. Because when you travel you see places look better than they do in pictures. Because when you travel you realize the experience stays with you and you do not need pictures to tell the stories, you just remember. Because when you travel the memory grows sweeter with time.
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