Travel can open your eyes to the world, allow you to find your true soul, and you may even fall in love…

This is what travel has done for me.

Travelling When I Was Young

My first travel experiences were with my family when I was young. My mom, dad, and I would take journeys to Europe, travelling to Italy, France, Spain, Greece, Turkey, and so many more places. As a young girl, my eyes saw what it was like to live in another culture.

The Italians were so open to taking us to where we had to go, even if it was completely out of their way. The French were willing to teach me their language. The Spanish knew just how to make me smile through their art. The Greeks taught me how to bargain and the Turkish opened their hearts, telling me their most intriguing stories.

This was when I first became addicted. I got the travel bug, one that would take me many more places later in life. I am very grateful to my parents for exposing me to so many unique cultures, food, and art at a young age. It shaped a huge part of who I am today.

Later in Life

It was time to take my own adventure. I booked a flight, a hotel, and packed my bags, ready to see where my solo journeys would take me…

I landed in Dublin, Ireland, ready for my new story to begin. This trip taught me to take risks as I would find out so much more about myself than I already knew. I discovered that I could take that late-night walk into a local pub, perform an original piece of prose at a story slam, meet kind strangers, and have one of the most fun experiences of my life. Discovering I was an artist and a dreamer beyond all imagination, I found my soul in Ireland.

When I returned home, my voice changed (with a slight accent) and my mind changed (about the man I was with). Thank goodness because it allowed me to see that I am strong and led me into loving hands.

Romance

Romance lights up my life every day just as the Eiffel Tower shines bright. I am in love with who I am. I love my family. I love travel and am in love with the man I am with. The travels I have taken in this part of my life have led me to spaces I never thought I’d go. I have experienced beautiful Canadian destinations I thought were all too close to be considered true travel, but really are wonderful adventures. Small trips have made me see the beauty that is in nature. Small towns, winding roads, lakes, rivers, and high cliffs each have their own beauty, a beauty that is appreciated through travel.

I have done it! I jumped on a plane, flew halfway across the world, climbed a tower and plummeted into the water below as I bungeed 50 meters into a blue lagoon. My dreams are coming true. I always wanted to see Down Under and now I have. 3 weeks in Australia with the love of my life has just made me more addicted to travel. It is an experience with so many stories that I am open to share with many, just ask me…

My goal is to keep experiencing the world with an open mind and heart and be true to myself on all my adventures.