Travelling, for most people, might be about getting away from reality and removing themselves from monotony. They want to relax and not have to think about anything.
But when I go overseas, I've come to expect something rather different altogether. I'm not looking for luxury or comfort. My senses are heightened - I'm greeted by sights that I have never seen and the chatter of a language that's unfamiliar. I try my best to take in everything, make notes in my head and investigate things that intrigue me. I want to do things I can't do normally - take risks, explore and challenge myself. It's always a challenge, doing things in another territory, speaking and relating to people with a different background. Because everything is new, you feel like you're learning all the time.
It's an amazing feeling.
Going overseas is all about being immersed in a different environment, a different culture. For me the WOW factor is never this is pretty or that is gorgeous. It's seeing a different way of life. Knowing not to take the good stuff in my life for granted is one thing I often take away. The other thing is going through the trip knowing that I'm made of tougher stuff, that I can go on when things get rough. Also, there's a lot to learn from the spirit from others and what they make of their life - their values, their beliefs. I like the feeling of being enriched when I travel, something that comes with being out of your comfort zone.
But then again, being out of your comfort zone is tiring! I'm not sure if I will feel well-rested, physically or mentally. But one thing's for sure - I'll be refreshed with a new perspective.
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