When In Doubt, Travel

To travel is to find one's self.

The routine of daily life can begin to seem unbearably dull when we find ourselves stuck in one place for too long. This is when we must push ourselves to crawl out of our comfort zones and seek new surroundings--to hop in the car, to climb onto a boat, or to board a plane. The feeling of actively searching for adventure will fill you with a sense of liberation--freedom will be so close you can taste it on the tip of your tongue.

Arriving at a new destination is like being reborn. You breathe in the new air and it simply feels different when it stirs inside your lungs. You suddenly realize just how small you are in the universe--that you are part of a bigger picture, a mere brushstroke in the entire painting. Suddenly your eyes are opened, and every problem seems very small.

Each day spent traveling is a new adventure that helps you discover new aspects of your inner self. Through travel, you discover who you truly are when uninhibited by the weight of "fitting in" with society. A new destination provides a new chance to experience a different way of life, and discover who you might be if you were less concerned with trivial matters. To take a step back, breathe, and truly see the world surrounding you without being blinded by the smog of drama, work and worries.

To travel is to learn how to live in the moment. To learn that life must be spent searching for the next view that takes your breath away. To understand that you, yourself, are the one who chooses your future, and that this world has an endless amount of excitement to seek. All it takes is a dash of wanderlust and a little bit of courage.