It is my belief that traveling, even on a small scale within the United States has incredible value in the way that it adds to your life perspective.  It reminds you there is life out there outside of the small everyday world that you experience.  It changes opinions, perspectives, aspirations, and… if you one who itches to see more, experience more and learn more, then it can change desires as well.

In the past couple of months I’ve had several weekends away from my beautiful home in San Diego… Philadelphia, Washington DC/Bethesda area, Newport Beach, Palm Springs, Indianapolis, New York City… and this weekend I’m headed to Fort Wayne Indiana! (Don’t ask why…haha)

Honestly, from big city to small town, the value of getting away (the way that I have recently) cannot be matched. It opens your eyes to the world outside your own, and to all different kinds of lifestyles. I’m 23 years old, I’ve got nothing that says I can’t pick up and leave for a weekend. No little dog at home to be babysat, no husband and child to worry about (or feed)… it’s truly and incredible unique time in my life, and I’m blessed to be able to take full advantage of the opportunities at hand to get out and travel some! So I’ve jumped back onto Dopplr with the intention of actually using it this time! 

My encouragement to you….

Go search cheap flights. Go see some friends cross country. Travel is expensive, but the expeirence is worth every dime, (or $100 dollar bill). It changes the way you see things, and it may change the way you chose to live….

“One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.” – Henry Miller