Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Travel Resolutions

I have decided to do more of the following while traveling:

- Keep a journal. 

I used to write all the time growing up but stopped all together at one point. I don't know why and now writing seems so cumbersome. I want to keep a journal to treasure moments otherwise would be forgotten and also to decompress and reflect. 

- Buy more stuff. 

I'm a horrible bargain shopper and always feel like I'm being ripped off by tourist traps. I also get lazy about bringing back whatever I may decide to buy. So I started collecting magnets everywhere I go and virtually do no souvenir shop. I want to start collecting little unique items from around the world. Magnets are great but I want pieces that can tell stories. 

- Talk to more people, especially the locals. 

I'm a text book what they now call extroverted introvert. But my introverted tendencies come out more while I'm traveling. Earphones become my best friend and I tend to not engage myself to the surroundings. I should make efforts to make friends, learn their culture and lifestyles from the locals.