One of my goals for this year is to fly more, and fly further. I’ve got Mauritius, Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea at the top of my list.
I know some people find airports to be stressful or a chore, but there’s something about just sitting in an airport cafe in the early hours of a sunny morning that gives this vibe I can’t really articulate. I just love it. I’m still like a little kid whenever the plane is taking off, and even in cruise I just can’t get over the fact that we’re travelling in a metal tube so high above the Earth at incredible speeds, and we could be on the other side of the world in less than a day! Getting a window seat is a must!
It makes me feel really proud to live in an era where it’s possible for us to fly to one continent to the next within hours…
A friend had a goal of 50 states and 50 countries by her 50th birthday. She turned 51 with 50 states and 53 countries.
Awesome! I’m sure she has so many stories to tell. Which states and countries were her favourite?
She did an African safari last summer and said that was probably her favorites. She’s a history teacher and used to do European trips with high school kids, so that was a cheap way to travel when she was younger. Now she lives pretty frugally so she can take a nice trip each summer.
Being able to see those animals in their natural habitats up close must be so captivating. Africa in general is interesting because it’s a whole other continent and things are so different. Even the trees!