Traveling is the greatest experience a person can ever have. The sensation traveling creates is undeniably unforgettable. I have had the privilege to go on a couple of extraordinary trips that taught me so much about the world and myself. Without the lessons I learned on these trips, I would not be person I am now, and I would not have the world perspective I hold now. While I realize not everyone can travel in the same capacity as others, a book can fill the void in the meantime. It may sound crazy to some. They may wonder and argue that it is impossible for a book to create the same sensation as physical travel. At one time, I probably would have agreed with these opposing people, but it was not until I came back from my travels and had an emptiness inside that changed my mind. I was longing to pack my bags, pick a destination, get on a plane, and explore until my heart is content. I wanted to see more; I wanted to learn more; I wanted to discover more. Then realization hit, and I knew exactly what my heart needed. Books. Simply, books. With books, I can go anywhere I want. I can go to historic places and learn about monumental events. The knowledge and insight captured within the pages of books mimics the thrill of traveling. Reading a book is powerful, and it can be just as captivating as walking the streets of any desirable destination. Reading, for me, allows me to escape the demands of school or every day pressures and slip into an imaginative state. Books hold the key to unlocking doors to unknown places. Adventure awaits within the pages, and entices readers to make those adventures a reality for themselves. Since returning from my travels, I have surrendered to books for providing me with the same thrill or sentiment. It is amazing to feel such an attachment to a book as I do of my memories. I hold a finished book just as dear as I do as souvenirs. There is something about a well-read book that shows a deeper meaning to life. Traveling and reading are equally important to life. If I could spend the majority of my life traveling, I would, but this is almost next to impossible. By reading instead of traveling, some may say I am settling, but I see it differently. As for me and my adventures, whether it be of a passport or a book, I will continue to travel through the pages. Stay Curious, Kayla ©Inquisitive Perspectives 2016
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marge corne
3/7/2016 09:11:52 am
Icould not agree with you more...I love reading for I am somewhere else and I forget all my worries. I loved reading THE LITTLE HOUSE SERIES and many other books.I believe it is a great comfort and lets us learn along the way....I don't have money to travel and this way I visit all over the world.....
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