Here I will chronicle my adventures abroad this summer, and share some of my wonderful experiences! I am originally from Phoenix, AZ, U.S.A. and will be attending the University of Alabama in the fall. This month I will be traveling to several different destinations including Bangkok, Thailand; Vientiane, Laos; Vietnam; Italy; and Paris. I'll also have some stops in airports in Los Angeles, Tokyo, Qatar, and Chicago!
A little about me. I am quite fond of dogs, black coffee, beautiful music, emotive art, and doing my part to leave the world a better place than when I set foot in it. I giggle every time I see the word "spoopy" (used to describe something spooky and cute/funny) and am a relatively adventurous eater! Sometimes my heart absolutely swells at how beautiful this world is, whether it be the way the sun smiles on a stretch of trees or the way the rain smears city lights at night from a taxi cab window.
Traveling is important for every individual to experience and is one of the best investments you will ever make. The things you will learn about yourself and others are invaluable. Often people are transformed by the experiences they have when traveling, and I can personally vouch for this. When remaining in one place with the same people and routines, we often become provincial and don't heed how others live. However, it's important to embrace and respect differences, yet also realize that we are all of the same flesh and with the same emotions and conditions. I look forward to sharing the gift of travel through this blog to those who may not be able to venture out this summer, and impart what I learn through the experiences I have!
Signing off!
Yani
