Most of us want to travel more. Maybe we want to broaden our mind and learn more about a different culture, see new places and try more food, or just to take a break and relax. If we haven’t travel much, we might get satisfaction just being to a different country, visiting famous tourist attractions, and trying foods recommended by travel guides. But to get more out of travel and make it an enriching experience is rather difficult.
Sometimes I feel I haven’t made my travel worthwhile and the time is not well spend. I’m the type of person who’d feel dissatisfied if remain idle or haven’t done anything meaningful for a day or more (killing time is an alien concept for me). I tend to bring books with me wherever I go so at least I got to read and feel like I’m doing something meaningful everyday. I generally bring fiction or other non-work related readings during travel and read them during commute or waiting time when nothing much is happening around. But if not manage well, reading can take the fun out of travel, especially when going out with friends. So I guess the best thing is to make myself a better wanderer (in terms of making my travel a great experience).
Below are some thoughts on travel from my Japan trip:
-Travel with friends who you can strive a good conversation with make activities more fun and memorable. Being able to share thoughts and discuss ideas with someone who understands is time well-spend no matter where you are.
-Enjoy the spontaneity. Let go of your mind from time to time (not something that come naturally to me) and do things you don’t usually do. We’d do more of this in everyday life as well, but I found it’s easier during travel when we’re in a different environment and have a break from everyday regularities. Some of the more memorable things often happen when you get lost, try unexpected things, or pump into a strangers.
-Keep note of what happen with journal and photos. Since our memory is not very reliable, it’s good to note down thoughts and things that happened along the way. Some people worry that taking photos might take the joy out of travel as we don’t get to enjoy the actual happening and savor the moment. But I think as long as you don’t overdo it, photos are a good way to record what happen, and often viewing the photos afterward make the original activities more satisfactory and fulfilling. Seeing things through a camera lens can also help concentrate your mind and notice things you’d not otherwise notice. Just make sure that you’d time to put down the camera and enjoy the place/activities/events.
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I\’m totally with you on the photo taking matter…
And you\’re absolutely right,
the time spent with the friends who can really understand each other is truly the time well spent…
Because, at the end of the day,
It\’s the thoughts/movements we get out of all these travels matters, rather than the increased No. of different places we have been to.
i guess many people like travelling bcos they are not so bogged down by their daily problems. They are no longer in their usual environment such as office, home or school. Worries or problems seem to be left behind and one can truly enjoy a relaxing and peaceful moment.