As I sit down to reflect on the incredible journey that was 2023, the Google statistics paint a vivid picture of a year filled with exploration, self-discovery, and a learning. I’m happy to share the story of my adventures through some simple numbers and what I’ve realized along the way.
A Map of My Year:
1. Places I Explored:
– Countries/Regions Visited: 15
– Cities Explored: 131
– New Places Discovered: 456
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- A testament to the diversity and richness of our world.
2. Mileage Covered:
– Total Distance Traveled: 58,949 km
– That’s like going around the Earth almost one and a half times!
3. Modes of Travel:
– Walking: 319 km (70 hrs)
– Driving: 16,126 km (407 hrs)
– Public Transport: 3,775 km (107 hrs)
– Flying: 38,461 km (80 hrs)
– Cycling: 242 km (22 hrs)
– Imagine walking, driving, flying, and even cycling – I did it all!
What I Learned:
1. Travel is More Than Vacation:
Travel doesn’t always mean vacation; it’s a journey of self-exploration and growth.
2. Achievements and Volunteering:
– I learned new things (got a certification in LSP) and volunteered in 8 different countries.
3. Understanding Different Cultures:
– Meeting people from different places helps me see broadening my worldview
4. Loving Home and Frustration:
– I appreciated my home country more, but sometimes, things about it made me a bit frustrated too.
5. Spiritual Understanding:
– I found out there’s no one “right” religion, and having a religion doesn’t always mean having peace.
Personal Revelations:
1. Health and Well-being:
– Realized the importance of spending time in nature and being at peace with oneself, before with the others. Also, I should walk and cycle more to stay healthy.
2. Dreams of Travel and Learning:
– I want to travel and learn even more.
3. Living with Purpose:
– I want to live a happy, conscientious life, love more, be more grateful, enjoy each experience and the people around me and share with the world my unique and creative talents and abilities.
A Big Thank You:
As I say goodbye to the extraordinary 2023, I want to say thank you. It was a year of challenges, triumphs, and invaluable lessons. Each step, each encounter, and each experience contributed to whom I am today.
Here’s to more adventures, more learning, more living, and above all, more love in the chapters that unfold. Thank you, 2023, for being nothing short of amazing!
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Looking forward to the new adventures ahead!
