"I am very grateful to have the opportunity and being blessed to be able to travel the world. Each and every step I take each time I leave the my home country, I see myself in a different world surrounded by great people. Traveling other countries makes me leave my "comfort shell." Indeed, all will be different - language, food, customs, traditions, clothing, body language and other non-verbal gestures - overall - different cultures. One quote I remember: "If you do not like languages, customs, foods, traditions - don't travel, stay home." - This is very true! In my travels, there is always an enthusiasm from planning the trip, boarding the plane, landing to a new country, going to unfamiliar places to the meeting of other people. Positivism, setting the fears and worries aside (not even entertaining it), getting out of ethnocentric tendencies, accepting the ways of others (but not necessarily doing it), knowing the limits, mind open to new and positive learning experiences, choosing the right people (great way to make new friends), going to safe places (I am not into bar scenes.) and careful planning before traveling are some of the most essential factors that I consider as the top priorities to have a successful journey. (As for me, successful journey means "would like visit again" not feeling regretful, which a sign of failure. By far, all my travels have been successful. I always keep in mind what the scriptures mentioned in the book of Psalm 19:11 "For He will order His Angels to protect you everywhere you go." and Joshua 1:9 "Be strong and courageous, do not be discourage nor dismayed, for I am with you everywhere you go."
Photo taken in the King's Palace (Istana Negara) In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 6.24.12
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