The Daily Escape

One of the most important things you can do for yourself in this life, is travel and explore. Go out into the world and be curious, be willing to meet new people and try different things. Go to the streets and into the neighborhood food markets or to the center of town and observe your surroundings and local folk. Don't be afraid of what is foreign. Simply asking about another's culture, language or food is an invitation to a new friendship. 

When I went into college I quickly knew I did not want to stay in nursing, I wanted to pursue something with history or anthropology. And although I didn't quite know what I wanted to do with those degrees, the friendships I formed with international students and girls who came from ethnic backgrounds different from mine, I'll always remember them and what they taught me. They gave me a passion for curiosity, traveling and learning about culture and the history of people. Listening, learning and observing has always been my philosophy in life, with that all I need is a companion, a backpack and a journal to store my memories. So, treat yourself in a major way and go where you've always wanted to go, nothing is stopping you!