Traveling means-(as described in dictionaries) to go on a journey from one place to another on foot or by any means of transport. It could be for vacations, business, education, treatment, pilgrimage, meeting friends and family, etc.
Vacations are trips where we relax, have fun, or just chill out. Memories of certain vacations are etched in our heart & soul forever.
What’s makes those unforgettable trips special; let’s look into those small yet very relevant activities.
Open your mind to trying new things such as new cultures or activities. Initially you may not like it, you may/may not appreciate it later; but if you do/eat something new, you will certainly remember it forever. Say, you went on a camel ride (after taking flights to Lahore from London, say) and it was extremely comical; you can laugh about it now.
Stretch your boundaries to experience something new, to expand your horizons and get out of your comfort zone.Head to nature and sleep under the stars; attend a religious ceremony; throw tomatoes at festivals; teach English in the middle of Borneo; do something scary and talk to strangers. You will be surprised to know about your hidden talents.
Interact, engage, and embrace new cultures, languages.Interact with the locals and dig deep into their culture & beliefs. Share your culture in the best light possible (you are the ambassador of your country). Enjoy & embrace everything that’s out of routine, not as it’s at home.
Experience life instead of experiencing things.
Your expensive Gucci bag may be forgotten 20 years down the lane but you will never forget how peacefully you slept inside the camp guarded by a Masai warrior while lions wandered around. Possessions wither but moments & memories will be eternal.
Live in the present, like there was no yesterday or there is no tomorrow. Step away from the screen and soak in everything around you with all your 5 senses, after you have taken flights to Sialkot from London. You had waited and prepared so long for this. Travel passionately, enjoy and let others envy you. Rejoice in the fact that you’re lucky!
Take it slooooow. It is not a competition as to how many places you have seen. What matters is that, you see fewer places but enjoy every bit of it. (Take flights to Karachi from London or elsewhere). It costs you less, you’ll see more, you’ll learn more, you’ll grow more, and you will form amazing friendships.
Enjoy the simple things.
It does not have to be only the must-see places. Go for an early morning walk on the beach, have a picnic in the park, attend a yoga retreat, sit on the sidewalk of a café and watch the world go by over a cup of steaming coffee. Unplug from the chaos and plug into life after taking flights to Islamabad from London.
And when you are back home, give back and share your experiences with friends and family. Relive and cherish your travel memories. Partner with an agent, such as White Magic Travels who will help you with discounted yet comfortable trips.