I’ll never understand people that holiday in the same place
again and again.
I’m not talking about people that are working hard to
provide for a family and can’t afford to leave the country for a vacation. Or those that explore their own homeland,
interested in finding out all they can about the place in which they were born.
No I'm thinking of those that have the finances and
inclination to travel abroad, but then only ever go to one destination. Marbella can be lovely but is it really all you
want to see of the world around you? I'm
sure Dubai is hella’ fun as well at times - if you like searing heat and
designer gear. However, unless you have
family in these places to enrich your experience, are you honestly saying that
all the other cultures of the world are not worth exploring?
This is not a judgement as your time is your own. You can take a week off and do nowt but sit
in front of the TV sucking down a bucket of cheeseburgers if that’s your desire. In my experience though, the more tolerable and interesting people I meet have been
outside their own environment. They've seen
things they may not have understood, experienced different terrains. Sure, at times they may have had the odd uncomfortable
encounter if they haven’t bothered to learn the native language but that hasn't left them with anything worse than a funny story to tell*.
I believe it’s meeting those from other cultures that mean
we can debunk the myths and stereotypes that only seem to breed ignorance. With all the supposed 'facts' about refugees and the like that have been appearing recently, isn't it worth finding out for yourself what residents from other countries are truly like?
Plus you could get to see this sort of scenery….
Lake Annecy |
Not a bad way to spend a few days eh?
Get out there and let me know where you've been recently so I
can add it to my list of places to visit.
*They being me in this case, you may well get said funny story another time.
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Great post! I hope you're having a wonderful time Alice, all that beautiful scenery is making me want to jump on a plane to France. Xx
Olivia - www.cravemorebeauty.co.uk
Do it, do it now. See you in Champagne? ;)
I agree with you, Ally. It's not easy for some people to get away, but I do think those that can, should. Our last holiday was in Kos – if you ever go, make sure you see the sunset from Zia. :)
Enjoy Champagne! And, if you want to bring a bottle home for me, that'd be okay. ;)
Emma xx
100DaysNoTV.com
Yep, totally get its harder for some but if you can, I fully recommend experiencing many different places.
Will see what I can do about the champers, maybe a Champagne blogger party?
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