Descriptive Essay About Homeward Bound

In “It’s A Nomad Nomad World”, Bruce Chatwin explains the value of travel in a human’s life and how one can benefit from it. A thesis to take away from the text is that humans are travellers at heart. When humankind is presented with a challenge, they are not prone to shying away; furthermore, once humans have started a journey they are admirably resilient to quitting, and finally; humans are constantly searching to experience new sights and sounds. Because of these traits, it is evident why humans are often found on journeys. As John Steinback once said, “People don’t take trips, trips take people”, emphasizing that although humans believe they are the ones who decide to embark on a trip, it is actually the opposite: they are unable to

“Home is where the heart is” was quoted by Pliny the Elder and is now used to signify a personal connection to a place and the personal sense of belonging received when at this place. Perceptions are influenced by connections to places and sometimes made by connections and disconnections to places. Looking at Peter Skrzynecki’s poem”10 Mary Street” and “St Patrick’s Day” that are part of the “Immigrant Chronicles” and contrasting them you look upon how the perception of belonging and not belonging is inextricably linked and is

It wasn’t my first time travelling outside the country. I had gone on numerous journeys with my parents, and my many experiences gave me a broad view of the world. From seeing the content beachside life of residents in Cancun to the bustling, trendy streets of London, the small fragments of the Earth’s surface I’ve been exposed to have opened my eyes to so much enjoyment and cultural enrichment.

“My love for traveling started in first grade. My family and I went to France for two weeks and my mind was blown. First of all, the idea of flying on a plane for half the day was scary. But once we landed, the fresh French air filled my nose and from then on I knew I would cherish the new experiences.”

Travel for some people is a way to get from point A to point B, but for me, it’s an awakening of the senses. It’s my opportunity to hear the bustling sounds of a city, smell the fragrant spices at a local market and watch a glowing sunset dip below the horizon.

Over the summer I took a trip to Texas to visit my friend and her family. I’ve flown two other times before, but never by myself. Going on this trip was scary for me, but the challenges I overcame helped me grow as a person.

While vacation may seem like a week away from home, traveling has so many positive aspects. Whether one travels for a few days, or for a year, it can open the eyes of many people and change their views. While on the road, people often discover who they really are and create relationships with people they will never forget. During this adventure, people learn new languages, and connect with the world in a new way. Traveling is beneficial to both a persons mental and physical health; it makes the mind more creative, and it's a great way to exercise .

Like most clichés, the clichés often evoked when speaking about traveling—it’s eye-opening; it’s life-changing, etc.—have some truth to them. However, these promises that have been immortalized by traveling clichés aren’t automatically granted to you with the purchase of an airplane ticket, nor will there be an “eye opening experience” waiting to take your hand at the airport, because in today’s increasingly globalized world, it’s becoming harder and harder to truly immerse yourself in a foreign culture.

Throughout my whole life, I have only ever lived in one place, which is what I consider my home. In my opinion, a home is a place where one feels most comfortable and welcome. Prior to reading the article by Massey titled “A Global Sense of Place,” I thought of a person’s “home” as the place where they live, which can include a house, apartment, or even a shelter. However, reading this article has made me re-evaluate what a “home” is. It has encouraged me to expand my thoughts beyond thinking about a home as a specific place with concrete boundaries. This way of thinking causes individuals to look inwards and think of themselves as a unit isolated and fighting against society. Instead, I should think about the social relations that create

We went to places like England, Japan, and Malaysia, marvelling at the big cities or exploring the countryside. In each place we visited, we learned about the people and culture. As a result, I learned to understand and accept different ways of thinking, and thanks to that, I can get along with most people. Travelling the world taught me how different people in different parts of the world live their lives, and it taught me to understand and empathize with them. While I never visited a place without running water or witnessed a place suffering from famine or drought, I noticed that luxuries I took for granted at home were simply nonexistent in some places I visited. This gave me a new appreciation for what I had at home. My parents’ decision to bring me and my siblings with them on their travels has helped me understand the world and its

I have made it a point in my life to learn as much as I can through traveling the globe. From the age of one I have been traveling to Canada, but the boarder is only four hours away. At the age of fourteen I began to travel and experience other cultures. This complete changed my life. I went to OchoRios, Jamaica, with Project Timothy and volunteered at a children’s camp. I went not knowing anyone I would be with and it changed my life. Since then I have volunteered at two children’s Orphanage and feeding houses in Bluefields, Nicaragua. I have traveled to Bermuda with my family. Just last December I also stayed in the United Kingdom for a month on my own. In January of this year I went on a European Union trip, on this trip I went to London, Paris, Somme, Versailles, Berlin, Brussels, and Luxembourg. This was a four credit class about the European Union and politics. Traveling is something I love to do and my favorite way to learn about life, myself and my studies.

I once believed that destinations were the zenith of everything, that the journey itself was inconsequential. I deprived the journey of its indelible didactic role in defining who I was. However, my experience through engagements and discussions with different people along the way opened my eyes to the beauty of the world, and my heart to the wonders of the human soul. I have become aware that the journey is much like a dance of life, an universal rhythm out my control. Although I don’t choreograph it, I can work within the parts that are mine, with the power that is mine.

To me, home is every place I’ve lived in, and this has especially been true as I get older, because I become old enough to be independent and really explore the city I’m in. However, with that being said, theres the problem that every time we move, I feel like I’m moving away from my “home”. While some people look at this and see it as a great lifestyle and opportunity—which, don't get me wrong, it is—they don't understand the identity crisis that goes along with it, as well as my extended background, making it harder for me to even wrap my head around.

Traveling opens up a person’s soul- gives new perception about the things around and helps develop a global persona. In this world, where woman are always feared with the lack of proper security- both at home and outside- talking about ‘solo traveling’ for a woman- is seriously a matter of sweaty forehead. It’s also scary to think about what the readers are thinking of the author of this article. Trust me, I am not crazy, neither am protected by a military squad! I am just another woman like you. Only, maybe, a little more adventurous. But then again, who isn’t? All it takes is a little shake inside the soul and you’ll be ready to get going!!!

From the time I was a little girl I have always enjoyed traveling. I love how these experiences give me sense of adventure and freedom. I’m grateful for these experiences because they have shaped me into the person I am today. Often times when people think of an event that changed their outlook on life they always focus on the negative experiences. But for me, the moment that really changed my outlook on life was when my family and I took a vacation to Costa Rica. This event has great significance to me because it made me a more grateful, patient, and outgoing person.