A Trip into Discovery

I am one who spent most of her childhood in the same town and with the same set of people and had had a very few experiences with travel...

When Teenage hit, I wanted to visit places and tour around but not so to know about the places but just to have fun ....
The places that most intrigued me once, were Amusement Parks and Gaming spots.
This continued even when I stepped into 20s.

The few trips I have had during my Graduation and early 20s were all focused mainly on having to spend time with friends and Grow Memories with them..

It all took an unexpected turn when I decided to take my First International Trip. As everyone of you, I too had a huge lot of confusion to decide on the country I wanted to visit. 

Thinking of it now, Seems it's destiny at play.

 Out of the blue, the Mr. suggested Singapore and I nodded to it (not much to my Enthusiasm) . Yeah! I have always felt Singapore is something of a City, What are we gonna do in busy Streets? Aren't Vacations supposed to be Calm and Relaxing? 
But, with the limited time left to plan , We decided on the same and Got to plan for the trip.

The planning went as smooth as possible, since a close relative of mine resides there. He literally took care of the Visa, Arrival Card etc. and we were boarding our flights just like that ..

When I landed in the city, The natural Excitement of Visiting a New Country Kicked in.
The 5 - Day trip through almost every Important Places of the Country and all the Great Experiences did do a Magic in me.

My uncle accompanied me to many places and to get to know the Country from an Insider and Outsider POV at the same time gave a very unique experience of the Place.( Extremely Grateful to Him for many reasons)

I got to know a huge lot not just about the typical Tourist Attractions but also about the Culture, Lifestyle of the People, Education System, Governance of the Country and so on. 

This knowledge on a different Place changed my perception on touring. This journey peaked my interest in visiting any place thereafter to know the Culture and Life of the People and not be a mere tourist.

 Though I have learnt a great deal about the Country, It's the discovery of What I am interested in/ inclined towards - made my First International Trip a striking one!

I ain't sure of the number of new Places I would be able to Visit in my Lifetime, But I am sure Any place won't just be a Tourist Spot anymore...

Not everyone are privileged enough to explore new places, 
But Open yourselves to Travelling Somewhere New when the opportunity presents itself.

I just want to quote, 
"Travel is an Investment in Yourself 
                                                    - Matthew Karsten"



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