“Once a year, go somewhere you have never been before.” – Dalai Lama
Travelling is a collection of memorable once-in-a-lifetime experiences, especially to destinations never imagined or explored before. From these mysterious yet long-awaited travels, far beyond the borders of a place we have learnt to grow and familiarize, lies unexpected like-minded individuals who can potentially be your BFF for life, picturesque natural and man-made sceneries, and exploration of unfamiliar cultures, perhaps commonly known in the form of food, language, societal customs spanning for generations.
Other than satisfying my cravings for culinary delights, socializing with new 'interesting' people (don't worry, I do know what I am up to) and capturing the mesmerizing sights, I would also like to reconnect with my friends and my pen pals, which I have met through social media platforms and a digital app respectively.
Come to think of it, i'm quite certain we will have a blast, and honestly...regretfully, crazily memorable.
Here is a list of countries that I would love to explore in future...perhaps after university or during spare periods in my adulthood.
Countries Previously Explored (But Honestly Wouldn't Mind Exploring Again):
Japan (Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka)
Australia (Sydney, Melbourne, Gold Coast)
Tasmania
New Zealand (Southern regions)
Taiwan (Upper to middle regions)
Florida
Malaysia (Ipoh, Penang, Malacca)
Thailand (Bangkok)
Countries Yet Explored (Basically The Whole Planet) :
The UK
Germany
Austria
Italy
France
Spain
Vietnam
Hong Kong
China
Canada
The US
South Korea
The Maldives
Brazil
Colombia
The Czech Republic
Russia
The Netherlands
Denmark
Finland
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Lithuania
Mongolia
Monaco
Norway
Phillipines
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
South Korea
"Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time, for that is the stuff life is made of." - Benjamin Franklin
Life is a one way trip, so be free to enjoy and live it as you wish, and do not stop yourself from satisfying your curiosity and learning more about the world we live, love and tread upon. Go splurge on souvenirs (I believe for some of us...cosmetics and clothing) and do stuff that you have never done before (bungee-jumping, skydiving...if you're slightly conservative, maybe you could try the knife massage in Taiwan), especially if you wish to escape from awful life experiences for a while (relationship issues, "exceptional" projects and teammates, "wonderful" people).
And...travelling seems like a legitimate and worthy excuse to de-stress and to escape from the conventions of the mundane, daily, real occurrences that we have to go through in life, especially from your boss, your family (your enemies...I sincerely hope you have none). Start planning your escape plans and stick with 'em!
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