Of all the ways to see the world, traveling is my personal favorite. I don't know why but it makes me feel alive! I have traveled quite a bit during my life and I am glad that most of my adventures were highly satisfying on an emotional level.
Traveling fulfills many of our basic needs - freedom, new experiences, independence, self-expressions..it just feels good! More than that though it presents the perfect opportunity to learn more about yourself and your place in this big world.
My travels are of course not always as calm as they could be since the path I am walking on is never straight or simple . There are times when it happens - bad weather forces you to your trip or some ignorant people just ruin your day/week/month. That's why I have a huge respect for those who can endure such challenges and still manage to walk away with a smile.
I know that our world today is far from perfect but as long as I keep visiting new places, things will never be too dull or boring for me!
Nowadays people find their own way to travel - some prefer crowded tours where they can spend time with like-minded people and explore everything together, others go slow and seek for personal growth through solo travels - these options both work. However there is also another type of traveling that may appeal to many bloggers and travelers..it's called "gap year travel" (also known as "the gap"). Taking a gap year from your studies or work is a great way to experience the world and grow as a person without having to worry about any deadlines/limits.
This review is written by me as an introduction for my friends who may be interested in taking up such a trip! I have been thinking thoroughly about this matter since I am planning on going on another gap year myself!
Since there are still many people out there who haven't heard of this type of travel before, you should probably start with reading this brief description:
"A gap year refers to a period between high school and college, most commonly spent traveling abroad. After completing secondary education, students take time off before they continue their tertiary study. This break from studying gives young adults time to mature, reflect on their education and begin to develop their career path."
People usually take a gap year after they have finished secondary school, however there are also many who decide to postpone college for up to two years so they can travel first! It's all up to you really..the main point here is that you should do something during these "gap years" instead of staying at home doing nothing. I think it's much better to travel than wasting your time somewhere in front of the TV or playing games all day because this will result in having lots of regrets when you're older (and probably broke).
Traveling is a great way to see the world, meet new people and learn about yourself. I highly recommend taking up a gap year from your studies or work because it will result in having lots of regrets when you're older (and probably broke).