All of us travel for many reasons. Some travel to seek respite. While others travel to experience learn and to ultimately open their hearts and souls to allow different perceptions rush in. Travel is not just being someplace. It is taking the time to learn why that place is so different from the one you came from.

I'm a big fan of meeting new cultures (not so much about meeting new people however - there is a difference). I have come to see that ancient ways of living are no better or worse than my own, but simply another way. In my travels I find that by understanding the culture you can understand why people are the way they are – on such a deep level. Food (not just eating it) is also a big part of travel for me. I love going to supermarkets food markets and others alike , and can literally spend hours just looking at strange new and interesting food items which Ive never seen before. You can learn so much about cultures through food....I mean who the hell doesnt like to eat?!~

Nevertheless we all LoVe the tropical breeze and the evening sun. I would take lounging on the beach reading Murakami while enjoying a refreshing frozen mojito any time of day. The simple life does wonders for the mind and body.