Saturday, February 15, 2014

The World is Your Oyster


Very often when I tell people I am going on a trip they say, "You're so lucky you get to go there" or "I wish I could be like you and travel." My response to them is always, "you can!!" Like any goal in life, you have to put effort and patience to receive results. Yes, I have travelled a lot of places, but I didn't get there easily but I knew I wanted to go so I did. It is all about putting your mind to it and making it happen. Flights aren't the cheapest and fuel cost for a road trip can be nauseating, but if you save and plan smart, you can have some of the best trips of your life.

I know it is easier said than done, but if you have the passion to get out there and see the world, it isn't as scary as a commitment as it seems. I found the quote above on Pinterest a while ago and I instantly pinned it because it fits me and my peers so well. If you have that itch to explore a new place or find out who you are, TRAVEL. You don't need fancy 4 star hotels and resorts, some of my best times in Europe were spent in hostel rooms that I shared with 7 other people. The beauty of travel is that every where you go you meet all kinds of different people, try different foods and drinks, and see things you may never have thought you would ever see.

So folks, if it is as close as Wisconsin or as far as Australia, I urge you to travel. Get out there and see the world.  Learn about people and cultures, but most of all, learn about yourself. Once you're out there, you'll realize how small this planet really can be.

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4 comments:

  1. HeidiFebruary 15, 2014 at 6:50 PM

    I think travel is so important. I have some relatives who are content to vacation the same places over and over, and there is so much they have not seen. I hope that by taking Elin many places and teaching her about others will help her want to travel a lot as she grows.

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  2. UnknownFebruary 16, 2014 at 3:47 PM

    I love what you had to say about traveling. I think it is something that really helps people find out things about themselves that they might not have been exposed to before. Playing volleyball the past four years has limited my traveling in terms of for lesiure, so now that I'm done I plan on taking a lot more trips :). On the top of my list is Italy!

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  3. UnknownFebruary 17, 2014 at 5:53 PM

    This is an enchanting post! People can learn so much from traveling and the experiences stay with you for a lifetime. Thank you for such an encouraging post. I hope to travel even more in the future.

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2014 at 10:06 AM

    I agree! I think that so many people get in the routine of saying "I can't" or don't even put in the effort to see if they can travel. I think it is so important to travel at this age because we're open minded, growing as individuals, and actually have the time to travel! I wish more people saw the opportunities for travel rather than sitting at home and complaining about not being able to go anywhere.
    -Kaitlin Olson

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