This blog is making a comeback.
Four years ago I had one of the most amazing life experiences. I was blessed to spend six months in Europe studying abroad. I left the comforts of the routine lifestyle that came with being a UCSD student... I left what was home to me at the time (which was San Diego)... Away from family, friends... Without ever thinking twice about my decision to go, I threw myself into a world of unknown. New people, new places, and most definitely -- new experiences. Little did I know that those six months abroad would enstill this irrepressible passion for the world around me. A passion to not just see incredible, historic, and beautiful places -- but also for people. It's a passion to learn their stories, despite our differences in culture, language, and mindsets. It's a passion to take what I've learned and share it with the people at home. Travel for me is not so much a place, but the experience we have while going... For me, travel is allowing that experience to grow us as individuals and citizens of this world.
To quote one of my Henry Miller favorites, "One's destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things."
This blog's purpose it three-fold. First, it's an outlet to document my travel experiences since 2008. Second, it's writing practice (I work in media, I always need writing practice). And lastly, it's to share stories that will hopefully inspire others in their own travel journeys.
With love from home,
Carla
