Panama is one of my favorite places to visit because it's such a beautiful country. It also helps that I have family there.
Check out my latest post for Being Latino that shows great images of this must-see country.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Traveling Alone
Have you ever traveled by yourself to a place you really wanted to visit?
Some might think it weird to travel alone, just as they might think it weird to go out to dinner or to the movies by yourself. I know of people who have traveled by themselves and have thoroughly enjoyed the experience. They were able to experience things and meet other people they may not have had they traveled with friends or family.
You may ask why would people travel alone. It may simply be the fact that no one else wants to go to the same place you do or may not be able to afford it. But should that be a reason to not go? Here are some benefits to traveling without a companion.
These thoughts were inspired by the following video:
Some might think it weird to travel alone, just as they might think it weird to go out to dinner or to the movies by yourself. I know of people who have traveled by themselves and have thoroughly enjoyed the experience. They were able to experience things and meet other people they may not have had they traveled with friends or family.
You may ask why would people travel alone. It may simply be the fact that no one else wants to go to the same place you do or may not be able to afford it. But should that be a reason to not go? Here are some benefits to traveling without a companion.
These thoughts were inspired by the following video:
Monday, November 8, 2010
Why do you travel?
After a short break, I'm back to explore the world of travel even further and will open with the question of why you travel.
That is the ultimate question. There is no doubt that travel is enjoyable. It gives us the time to get away from ins and out of daily life and to experience a whole new world.
But what is your actual goal for traveling? I have nothing against relaxing on a beautiful beach that can be considered paradise, but there is more to traveling than taking all you can get for your money.
While you are taking and experiencing, what mark are you leaving on the place you're visiting? Do you make the ever effort to speak the native language and learn the customs? Are you aware of important issues and events taking place?
Or if you're on business, do you have the time to get outside of your hotel - even if only for a 20 minute walk?
That is the ultimate question. There is no doubt that travel is enjoyable. It gives us the time to get away from ins and out of daily life and to experience a whole new world.
But what is your actual goal for traveling? I have nothing against relaxing on a beautiful beach that can be considered paradise, but there is more to traveling than taking all you can get for your money.
While you are taking and experiencing, what mark are you leaving on the place you're visiting? Do you make the ever effort to speak the native language and learn the customs? Are you aware of important issues and events taking place?
Or if you're on business, do you have the time to get outside of your hotel - even if only for a 20 minute walk?
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