We all have a certain way of
looking at things in life. Does travel change all that? The word ‘philosophy’
has many definitions in the dictionary. Many people may offer more definitions
to it. Your travel philosophy may include your beliefs about travel, the
process of moving out to see a new place and perhaps some expectation
management. There is a lot to choose from and it may depend on one’s objective
of travel, traveling style and such. Now, having said that, having one’s own
philosophy of travel is not a necessity, it is something one has, innately and
it may surface on one of your sojourns.
So what am I trying to put across
here? That having our own philosophy which works for us on many levels helps us
respond to many questions including the all important one “what do we really
want?” and to sound a little unselfish “what can we offer?” or “am I a tourist
or a traveler?” or “are tourists and travelers different?” and the list can go
on. So what about people who have no questions at all to be answered?? Also
good I think, to simply travel for travel’s sake. In a weird sort of way, that
too is some kind of a travel philosophy.
So what am I trying to put across
here? That having our own philosophy which works for us on many levels helps us
respond to many questions including the all important one “what do we really
want?” and to sound a little unselfish “what can we offer?” or “am I a tourist
or a traveler?” or “are tourists and travelers different?” and the list can go
on. So what about people who have no questions at all to be answered?? Also
good I think, to simply travel for travel’s sake. In a weird sort of way, that
too is some kind of a travel philosophy.
So there are lots of ways to
travel and perhaps more reasons to go with it. None of my friends travel the
same way I do. I like a bit of comfort in my trips. I like a good bed, a decent
loo and comfortable (maybe not fashionable) clothes and shoes. But I know
people who lug about more than necessary baggage & have a great time and I also
know people who travel with less than bare minimum comforts and have an equally
good time. I’d like to spend time with a local family and have lunch and dinner
with them, pray or go shopping with them in an effort to learn and understand
the local culture. Someone else may want to visit all the historical sites with
the same purpose in mind. And that is the best thing about travel. There is no
‘one’ way to do it. And there is no right or wrong way to do it. As long as you
are not crossing the line & treading into somebody else’s ‘happy place’ or
sensitivities, any way is the right way.
But then, this is just one
person’s musings. All these questions & answers affect what one would enjoy in travel. I, for one have a lot more to discover and am looking
forward to it.
Happy travels!
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