TRAVEL

Finally, as all the uncertainties are over and we know for sure that Lockdown has been extended officially, I decided to do something which I always love to do the most. So, for almost the last 3 weeks, I did nothing but literally quarantined and chilled out. My daily routine has been ice constant, getting up somewhere in the afternoon, skipping breakfast, checking mob and news, having a full lunch and again revisiting my bed for an evening nap, watching series, new movies, etc. And yes, I must not forget to mention here that I have tried new recipes and experiments in the kitchen too. But now I realize that I haven’t done anything so-called productive or something which gives me real motivation. So, today morning I decided to write a blog about my passion, career and definitely my life - TRAVEL.

Everyone loves to travel but only some people live to travel and I am definitely one of the later species. Due to corona, I can’t travel though my travels plans got postponed but surely haven’t cancelled. It may seem just a novel start of a travelers' journey but still I feel quite restless because my dream of travelling in 2020 looks gloomy and doomy. Travel is not just another passion for me, but it is something which truly brings me out of my comfort zone.

Passion is basically an uncontrollable desire, an urge, that keeps you doing activity repeatedly. My priorities are always straight, aptly clear. Achieving Financial independence was the best thing that happened to me. I spent my first salary buying gifts for my loved ones.. Thereafter I curtailed down my expenses and saved salaries for my dream iPhone and now I will save it for my future travels. Every time I look back, I realize that I might have achieved seemingly small things but these small steps only will be helpful for my future travel life dream.

Many people raised their eyebrows when I decided to undertake a solo trip. Being a girl and that too a younger one, I can understand their concerns and care but at same time, I also met people who all encouraged me to travel and fulfil my urge. Today, I met many people and told them my experiences and to my surprise, I feel proud to be someone who motivates them to undertake their solos. Needless to say, there is always a first time!

Travelling solo was not an easy task, it wasn't a cakewalk as I assumed it to be. Was I a bit afraid of it? Yes. Theory and practicality are always different. I have been to a domestic destination and not international, so I got scared while thinking of it but then came to my rescue were all the videos I saw on social media. I also read various travel blogs by solo female travelers and then I regained the courage to do it. Because of Corona the things will get complicated in future but I am ready to face it. you see life is always a roller coaster ride if you have to do something you need to accept n face challenges and do your homework n prepare yourself for future travel.

What travel gives me? First of all, it gives me true peace of mind, the satisfaction which everyone of you craves for. It gave me reason to live, the challenge. I don’t know where i can see myself in 5 Years but one thing I know 4 sure is that, i will be travelling to somewhere always,

to some offbeat places watching the sunrise at one and sunset why not somewhere else. And reading this post will give me the highest level of confidence and these teary eyes full of flashbacks of my travel memories. I will be once again ready to face the real world. Happy Quarantine.