Travelling to Asia is always an amazing experience. Whether I’m taking the train in bustling Seoul, Korea or walking around vibrant Bangkok, Thailand, I feel alive in a way that can be tough to describe. Travelling in Asia makes me feel free and independent — and kind of like I can conquer the world on my own.
1. Revelling in The Simple Things
When I’m in a south-eastern Asian nation such as Vietnam or Thailand, I get the opportunity to revel in all of the simplicities of being alive. Munching on fried noodles on the streets can fill me with so much joy. Going on a tuk-tuk ride around the jam-packed city streets can do the same. Taking in all of the sights and sounds of an unfamiliar place can stir up many exciting emotions in me. It makes me feel free, strong and absolutely invigorated.
2. Learning New Things
Travelling in Asia isn’t just about hitting all of the major tourist attractions. I learn so much when I’m abroad. When I’m trekking around Japan, I get a close glimpse into how people interact with each other, bowing as a form of courtesy. I get to view the importance of groups in Japanese society, as well. When I’m visiting a country like Vietnam, I get the chance to hear the language. I get to see how the locals live their lives, whether it involves trips to purchase groceries or going about their daily work. The amount of learning I do when I’m in Asia is quite impressive. Being in Asia opens me up to a whole new universe of language, religion, food, scenery and social norms, to be specific. Culture shock isn’t so “shocking” to me anymore.
3. Cutting Down
When I’m in certain Asian nations, I realize that I used to take so much for granted in my lifestyle. Being in places like Indonesia, Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand does this to me. When I see the locals leading their often simple — yet rewarding — lives, I’m thrown by how I used to live. I used to live in constant fear of money. I was in many ways driven by material things. Travelling in Asia, however, has given me an incredible sense of freedom and independence in that it has made me realize that those things just aren’t that important.
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Travelling to Asia is so rewarding. Thank you for attempting to put it into words.