There is more to explore in Norway

From South East Asia to Western Europe. The culture and weather are some of those big differences. I came from Philippines and currently here in Norway and previously I stayed 2 years in Denmark as an au pair. I struggle during winter season, as if its one of my seasonal big battles that i need to face because of the coldness. Then I decided and realize its parts of my unforgettable long travel here in Europe. It’s a long process for me to choose to enjoy where i am now. Then I choose feel free and be brave to discover the sanctuary inside of me with my heart, mind and body. Because every place has a unique beauty, history even mystery that I’ve learned to appreciates and allows me to embrace its own uniqueness.

True freedom in traveling always start inside as letting myself, to have fun wherever I am. To feel independent and comfortable. I was able to enjoy more whether I’m alone or with many companion. I can dance, sing and spread my arms and turn around and breathes deeply and smells the uniqueness of the place.
I can still vividly remember, during my first year college when our English professor told us to write an essay about life, then the first sentence I wrote was- LIFE IS TRAVELING. I am started to live some of my dreams, visiting some places or even other countries. It might caused me some sorrow living far way from my family, but on the other hand I felt honored to discover that there is more to explore. I really enjoy the breathtaking or sightseeing at the City of music Vienna, Austria. Some ancient view and the fantastic Disneyland at Paris France. Denmark and Norway has always big part of my heart for the memorable memories and learning. I have also albums of pictures with formal, funny and wacky posed. Just trying to share to others especially those who dream and love to travel far and near places.

Enjoying and exploring other places it also leads me to be proud and appreciates the uniqueness of where I came from. Traveling or visiting some places whether inside or outside the country is also giving me knowledge to renew and revived what is boring. To treat oneself and setting aside worries to recharge to have time in balancing life.

Dare to travel. Traveling with integrating the people with its surrounding. Even dare to get lost the place that might lead an instrument to experience the inner peace. Dare to explore because there is a meaning in every creature. Dare to travel and encounter something new and be renewed. Dare travel and to conquer the fears that even leads to joy and sorrow. Because life is also about traveling and conquering. Dare to travel and be unique version in every situation in exploring the world that should not be ignored. Dare to be an instrument to inspire others, to travel more, because there’s always more to explore. Have a meaningful trip!!!

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