Travel, though, happens to be my favorite. I travel for many reasons; to learn and grow, to experience and discover new things, and sometimes just to escape. A few years ago, my goal was to travel outside my area once a month for at least one weekend. Some of those weekends were tacked onto the end of a work conference, some were very elaborate, and others were simply a quick drive to the beach. Each trip had its place and purpose, and in most cases, I learned something new, met new friends, or strengthened existing friendships.
Don’t get me wrong, traveling can have its challenges. Even on this trip, as amazing as it was, there were moments that I just wanted to be left alone (being with 11 other people for 13 days can wear on you) or just wanted the bus ride to be over (some were 3 hours long). At times, the hotels and restaurants did not meet my expectations. But I was not on this trip to complain, I was on it to have new experiences, meet new people and learn about new cultures. I was there to feed my soul. Mission accomplished!!
“We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us.” – Anonymous
How do you feed your soul?
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