Travelling, the term itself sounds so captivating and
fascinating, doesn’t it? It implies that you get to explore new parts of the
world, meet new people, and get a taste of cultures that you never knew
existed. However, that is only one part of the story- the second is the one you
rarely get to hear, the one with not-so-glamorous impression.
While it is all about fancy pictures, cute poses and amazing
backgrounds, it is also about being tired to death and still having some
distance to cover, before you can finally get some sleep. It is about counting
all the possible ways to save some money, and add some extra activities to your
planned tour. It is about stepping way out of your comfort zone, and managing
with the limited resources available, because every experience comes with a
price tag.
The delayed flights, last minute visa issues, language
barriers and the cultural differences are ironically annoying and entertaining
at the same time. These times test your tolerance and intelligence, and you get
to learn the limits of your own abilities. Your patience is taken to next
level, and you actually find joy, combined with a deep sense of achievement,
one you are through.
There are instances when you want to run towards home, and
still others when you want to stay forever. Instances when you miss your
homemade food more than anything, and other when you don’t even care what you
are eating, as far as your hunger is being satisfied. The local habits and
stuff that you want to carry forever, and the experiences that you wish you can
share with the world.
You get to deal with some people that are mean, taking full
advantage of your cluelessness, and then there come others, who go out of their
way to help you, without expecting or getting anything in return.
You discover the hidden pleasure in finally reaching your
destination, after taking several wrong turns and asking for instructions from
a dozen random strangers.
Good and bad, exciting and irritating, adventurous and
sometimes even dangerous- every travel experience adds to a new page in your
lifetime experiences, influencing at least a little part of your being. While exploring
the world, you also get to explore your own self, and learn about the little
joys that are never appreciated in routine. The bittersweet memories that you
get at the end, totally make it worth it- urging you to look forward towards
the next one.
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