Some days I wake up, my mood feels practical, and I start writing about miles and points deals, or how to maximize some promotion, or where to get the best cup of coffee in some city I’ve visited. But other days, I start writing and feel much more philosophical. I was thinking about this last weekend when two different friends asked me, “Why do you travel so much?”
I’m sure people ask you the same thing.
On the surface, it seems like an easy question to answer. But below the surface, the answer has deep meaning and develops over time. Since I have conversations in person with people about this, I thought why not converse in writing and see what your WHY is, and if it changes over time.
I’m not ticking destinations off some list or can even tell you how many countries I’ve been to. I sometimes return to special destinations, and don’t think everywhere I’ve been has been a fabulous adventure. I don’t enjoy buzzing in and out of a place quickly, so I prefer to settle in for a week or longer and relax into my experience. But while that’s a travel style, it still doesn’t speak to my philosophy or my WHY, does it? Continue reading
