Travel

Whether it’s a bug or an itch that makes folks want to travel, I have it, right now … and it’s burning in the back of my mind telling me it’s time to go. Perhaps I’m a nomad living a grounded life. Perhaps I have dreams beyond what I can currently reach. Regardless, I have an urge to pack my bags and leave town.

I travel more than the average person but not nearly as much as I wish I could. I am seasoned enough to have habits and navigate airports easily. I’ve been to 18 countries with 3 more next month. I am in the planning process for another two countries next year. Sometimes I travel in groups, sometimes with a singular travel buddy, and sometimes I go by myself.

I absolutely love solo travel. You get to do what you want, when you want, where you want, and never have to worry about disappointing someone else, missing something they or you want to do, or travelling at someone else’s pace, whether that be faster or slower than your norm.

That said, I also love travelling with other people. What better way to share your travels than in real time? Wow! Wasn’t that amazing? What are your thoughts?

Right now I’m jonesing for travel. Not the little over nights here or there. Not the close-enough-to-drive-to places. I am yearning for more. For a country I’ve not been to yet. To a city I don’t know enough about. But more than that, I wanna go alone. I want to be dropped off at the airport with a “see you next week” and only an airline ticket to a random country. I want no plans. I want no companions. I want to truly explore.

Maybe it’ll happen. Maybe it won’t. Here’s to hoping I’ll have some solo adventures soon!