What I’ve
learned about adventure & travel:
A place can
seem boring but you can always create your own adventure. Just being in a
different city or place doesn't guarantee that adventure will be had.
So far the
trip has been busy but I know if I were to be travelling on my own or with the
right people the moments would be different. I have learned from this trip that
just being in a foreign country isn't always enough. I need to create the
moments that are unique and unforgettable. For example, a great moment for me
was in Stockholm, running through the city with Pauli and searching for thrift
stores before catching the boat. I never thought I would find myself in Sweden
with him looking for vintage stores- that moment was so unexpected and yet
somehow brilliant. We ended up finding two second hand shops that were great,
and one of them was somewhere that no one else from our group would have
thought to look. A big part of travelling is letting go of the itinerary and
following something other than your head; whether that be your heart, your
feet, your nose, or just another person). Keeping an open mind is easier said
than done, especially when travelling with a large group. There have been a few
personality clashes so far, and it can be tricky to accommodate everyone's
wants and needs. Throw in some jetlag and sleepless nights and figure out the
rest from there. But the best moments have been the ones I hadn't planned,
hadn't expected, or simple. Maybe it sounds cliche but the simplest moments
always seem to be the most memorable. The rest is just there for decoration.
