Yes, I'm sure this seems like a perfectly hypocritical statement to you. It is, if you want to get technical, but in today's economy there are a lot of people who just do not want to spend money where they don't have to. That doesn't stop us from visiting the Walt Disney World website, right? And we can always make that packing list for if we decide to merely jump in the car one day and get out of town.
The thing is, I'm 17-years-old and couldn't go anywhere even if I did have the money and desire. I'm not only an amateur-- I'm a hermit, essentially.
But this big world has a lot to offer right in front of my face. I'm on the internet! The source of all knowledge! The only thing to decide now is where my little fingers choose to venture.
For starters, who has ever wanted to backpack Europe? I know it's my dream. There is a sweet series of youtube videos about a bunch of teenagers who went after their graduation to some European countries. It's epic, here's the link to the first one: Euro Trip Part 1...
Where are my nature-lovers? You know there is a whole world right outside your front door. Sometimes it's simple to forget about the little beauties in life. Walk outside, go on... Well, after you read my blog. What do you see? The blue sky? The fresh air? Stuff you would normally enjoy if you were anywhere else except outside your front door? Walk on the grass, take a walk around the block. It's fun, and it might be new to you, just like travel. I've honestly never walked around my own block, but I wouldn't be smelling fresh air if I did.
What about just driving to the nearest new area around where you live? You know, just a few cities away. That's not really going places. It's just half an hour away maybe. But you can eat at a local restaurant, or you could see what type of events they're having. It's different and pleasant and pretty much free.
I love to travel, but the majority of the time I'm stuck at home which isn't so bad for me because I have a beach nearby and a movie theater. That's pretty much it, but it can still be fun if I try hard to make it fun. You can too, no matter what type of city you live in. Travel is about more than going places, hence the nifty subtitle quote-thing I have.
So long for now! Good luck with your packing list...
2 comments:
I think your right, though even if you don't have fresh air there's still loads to see. I'm obsessed with traveling but I am stuck in the middle of nowhere and have to plan holidays around people who can put me up and school. Still i try to enjoy the areas around me even if i know most of my little county damn well...sorry i got distracted what i was trying to say was im inspired and can relate alot to what your saying :)
Thank you so much :)
I also live in probably one of the smallest counties ever. But it's still fun sometimes haha.
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