It all started in preschool, where I would sit and study my world map poster while eating breakfast every morning. I always kept a list of places that I wanted to travel to when I got older. The endless possibilities of places to visit and sites to explore has always intrigued me. This idea of traveling the world is one many children dream about, but for most of youth in the United States it never becomes a reality. I spent a majority of my childhood traveling around the United States. I saw most of the country growing up, which made me want to explore even more. On the evening of my eighteenth birthday I booked a flight to France, despite disapproval from my parents. I knew that traveling by myself to a foreign country would have many obstacles. However, I wanted to experience a new culture and meet new people.
I learned from a young age that travel is all about making choices and that you are in full control of your journey. When booking this trip to France, I had not done any research of the area I would be flying into. When I first arrived in France I may have looked like a lost tourist, but I wanted to experience all that France had to offer. All international flights require a final check to ensure that you have proper documentation to be in the country. The customs station in the Charles de Gaulle airport had armed men every five feet, which is very intimidating to a tourist. The customs officer did not ask me any questions and did not even look at me to see if my
My love for traveling the world began at a young age. In fact, I was only an infant when I took my first vacation. When I was only 10 months old I took my first expedition to the land of Cancun, Mexico. Later, when I was 20 months old, we decided to go back to Mexico. I obviously don’t remember a whole lot, but I do know that that first trip was the beginning of my life journey for traveling the world.
Throughout my entire life I’ve experienced many things that have made me into the person that I have become presently. I’ve traveled to different parts of the country and the world and have done so at a relatively young age. When I was 17 I
I was raised in a family who is constantly travelling. I am very fortunate to have lived and travelled around most of the world. I have been to Brazil, Italy, Sweden, Denmark, Tahiti, Australia, New Zealand, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Tanzania, Canada and many places within the United States. I did not attend school till the first grade due to the fact
Another thing that also got me interested in traveling and experiencing new things is my imagination. The thoughts and wonders that went through my head about the rest of the world and not just my little town made me most interested in traveling and seeing the different cultures and lives of others. My imagination was wandering most when i was on my international flight on the was to Costa Rica because I didn't really know what to
Throwing oneself into an entirely different culture for a few weeks a year, is one of the most intellectually gratifying things I have come to experience. It exposed me to the fact that there is more to life than meets the eye. Accepting its complexity is almost as important as understanding what makes it complex. My visits to Poland have opened my one dimensional mindset, and allowed for more complicated reasoning. Traveling also forces an individual into strange situations they are unaccustomed to, and shows that not everything can be learned in a classroom. It teaches politics, economy, history, geography and less general things such as the ability to explore, grow, and make mistakes. They are left with the satisfaction of doing things they never knew they could
I officially declared my love for travel at the age of seven when my family and I took a trip to Barcelona, Spain. As soon as I arrived at the Majestic Hotel, the rush and excitement of being in a new place was a feeling I knew I never wanted to forget. Yet, it wasn’t until a family trip to Puerto Rico a few years ago that I realized my excitement about travel really stemmed from the additional meaning, and insight I was gaining into my own Hispanic heritage.
“For A More Creative Brain, Travel” by Brent Kane correctly portrays the idea that traveling allows you to be a more creative and opened-minded person. This article shows ample evidence of why travelling
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 .
As I have gotten older and become more independent, I have been able to more fully discover the world through real life experiences. I have joined Model UN at my school and traveled to China with the team and have since, bought a wall-sized world map to pin down not only the places I have visited but countries to see in the future. In addition to the trips I have taken to far-away places such as Asia and Europe, I have also been able to explore my own city of Chicago in more depth, thanks to my new
My names Kenza Zakarya, I am a 16 years old girl who is very eager to learn new things. I find in every event in my life an opportunity to learn and grow. I love to travel. It is more than a passion for me. It allows me to discover new things and experiences and learn from them. Through travelling, I meet people from different backgrounds, nationalities and cultures but with the same humanity, love and respect. Travelling is what I call "life school”. It expands my perspective and made me an open mind and tolerant person. By meeting people, you get to accept people as they are and respect who they are. It is also an opportunity to get out from your comfort zone and get to know people and socialize. Moreover, it allows me to get in touch with
I’ve always had a rush of angst surge through my veins when thinking about my future, because most of my family come from a long line of high school and college dropouts. This subsequently led to the urging of my family to get a life career around my middle school year. I’ve never understood the appeal of a family and kids, not in any cynical way, I’d just rather experience the world more before having children. What I’ve always wanted to do is travel the Earth. It’s a simple dream, but for me it’s a way of life I’ve always wanted to implement, but couldn’t. Ever since I was kid, the one thing that made me happy was going to new places outside of Fresno, and California, but now I’ve gained an appreciation for nature and my surroundings, which only pushed my dream to new heights. To experience the world is to experience life, I say. I’ve already made a decision with a loved one to do this together in the years to come after college. After college I have a choice to do this, save up as much money as possible for gas and hit the road while playing Rocket-man by Elton John.
I visualized traveling would be a huge part of my life, so the summer before my sophomore year, I planned a trip to Martha’s Vineyard, fearing that if I never challenged my comfort zone, I would never get to experience the world. I flew alone for the first time in my life, having a long history of flight
In my family we love to travel. I’ve been in 3 countries and 14 or more states. This vacation was my start to all of these places and sparked my love to see the world. One of the reasons this vacation influenced my love of travel was that this was the first time I had been on a big plane. I love to fly places. Flying is a lot faster than driving places and with two brothers that makes a huge difference.
During my traveling experience I felt a sense of desire. Being a tourist, I wanted to experience as many new things as possible and learn everything I could about
I'm a very adventurous person who loves to go new places and try new things. My eagerness to travel has long been rooted with my faith. Six years ago I decided to go along on a mission trip with my church to Milwaukee , Wisconsin. This trip first ignited my fondness for traveling and going new places. The experience proved to be so fulfilling I continued to go around the country with my church, meeting new people from all walks of life. I've gone on seven different trips to places from Rapid City, South Dakota all the way to Queens, New York. Each trip was unique and rewarding.