Some of you might wonder why I didn't mention the name of the country in my title; One might expect that I will mention the name of country which I had travelled recently . It is slightly bizzare that I won't mention the name of the country which I visited . You might guess this country ,too . I have reasons to do so . First, I want to bring your attention to journey rather than place. Beautiful places are everywhere, and one can find beauty in every region, whether that place is considered good for tourism or not . Second, I am not here to promote the tourism industry of any country. On the contrary , I am here to promote the habit of travelling . Third, mentioning the name of the place will kill all the excitement. That is why I believe that journey itself is meaningful. Some of you already know this place. Every place is beautiful if we know how to admire the beauty. And even more important if you are alone in journey. This doesn't mean in anyway that I discourage group travelling with your spouse or family. Infact I appreciate when family and friends spend time together in travelling. However, the point I want to drive home is that solo traveler can experience difficulties and challenges that one might not face in group travelling . The most significant reason is that travelling alone makes one an independent person. And we know that freedom has no price. We make our decisions and choices self Independently. One becomes responsible for his own actions. As famous Philosopher Jean Paul Satre says, "We alone can choose how we lead our lives ." I disagree with many philosophical concepts of Philosophers but I do agree that God has given us freedom and choice . Sometimes one has to do things alone to experience beauty of freedom and responsibility.
My Journey begins with bright morning. The moment I landed , I enjoyed the smell of plants . For a moment, I thought that some has crushed all leaves or stems on purpose to experience the smell of plants. I reached my hotel and spend few days in suburbs of city . I wanted to explore the beauty in every place. That is why I took casual photos of places which are not famous . Someone has beautifully said , "Why follow those paths which everyone follows?" And I altered the words and say why to visit those places which have been discovered and explored already .
One of the most tragic things happened in this age that video streaming apps have deprived us of words . I do like beautiful sceneries, hills, woods and rivers in videos but I strongly believe that writing your words has power. Words are powerful. It reflects your imagination. You can move mountains with beautiful words .
I still remember the chirping sounds of birds . I still remember the aroma of corn as if someone had cooked it nearby . I still remember the shade of those trees. I enjoyed everything as if this is very last day of my life . I had been asked that if I really liked the area . Certainly Yes , I replied. The person who drove me there asked time and again . I didn't even know the driver who was driving the car. I told him to let me visit the undiscovered places . I knew he was reluctant, too. He wanted to make me travel to cool places .
I know we all have fears. The fear of unknown is greatest fear of all. I often heard what if unpleasant event happens . What if someone harmed you in anyway . These are all realistic fears . I never deny that being alone is taking risk . But we all come to this world alone and we return back to God alone. Be ready to feel lost and completely alone . In my entire trip , I have been asked why I came alone as traveler . I always smiled and replied that all of my friends and family were busy in work . It's my heart to desire to visit with my parents as they deserved my time and love first . Since they could not travel due to some issues , I travelled alone. Even my parents appreciated me and I had courage to tell them that I survived in many challenging situations. I have many memories and stories.
I could upload many beautiful photos and compile a record of travel from every perspective. But you would not grasping the places , you will take pleasure from photography . What I wanted you to reconstruct my words in your own way about the places and feel the words . If you cannot feel my words, then you need to pack your clothes in suitcase and book a flight yourself . Discover the beauty . Time is short and life doesn't stops for you . Life is beautiful and don't die without experiencing the world that God has gifted us to discover . Experience everything yourself . All our ideas are merely perceptions if we didn't experience it . Construct your purpose and ask yourself why are you still in same place and not somewhere else.
Embrace your freedom. Test yourself . Know your responsibility. Live meaningful life and enjoy the beauty of travelling . Don't make your life miserable. Think again and again . Create beautiful thoughts and memories. Thales of Miletus said, "Nothing is more active than thought , for it flies over the whole universe ." So you have to ponder on everything everywhere. Life without reflection is not worth living.
In the end , I appreciate that you read my blog in world where everyone is too busy . I enjoy interaction and accept criticism with grace . Please feel free to drop your comment .
All photos in this blog have taken by Samsung smartphone. I wrote this piece of blog myself except quotations ..