So, I’m home studying for my upcoming exams, and I can’t help getting distracted (=during my breaks!) with my AirBnB app, looking at places in different cities I want to visit. I plan imaginary trips and somehow, life seems to reply by sending all sorts of travel posts on my Facebook Feed with news of a different nomad to be reading about!
Here are 7 Reasons Why Maybe You’re Just Meant To Be A Nomad!!
1. Looking for Places to Visit on Google just gives you a HIGH!
Now this one is a given!! Those posts about places you MUST visit and the “unexplored” make you daydream about finally going there. You’ve pinned so many websites on your Bucket List and you still have a knack for unearthing more. When you google a random place and start reading, you invariably jump to the Images, what you can explore, what are the “to-see” and already find yourself making plans in the future!
2. The Fear of Exploring New Places is Replaced by a Rush of Seeing New Sights for the FIRST TIME!
Travel is scary. Let’s face it, this is a daunting world. But that doesn’t scare you. You see those images and imagine what it would be like walking there and the fear is replaced by the unrestrained excitement of actually experiencing that place, or breathing that air and immediately capturing a piece for your memories. You’ve always wanted to head off alone, maybe talk to locals, capture those brilliant candid shots and just keep on saying “WOW” at every step!
3. The Allure of The Waiting World overshadows..well, just about everything!
There are 193 countries in the world, 7 continents, so many cities, towns, villages, breathtaking, stunning, gorgeous places just waiting for you. That thought itself overshadows the fact that, maybe you’re supposed to study for an exam, or get a job or… Oh well, I don’t know, my thoughts were overshadowed by Random Travel Plan#199
4. You’re a Foodie Waiting to have a Go at ALL the food you can get your hands on!
No I don’t mean you eat and eat till you burst! I mean you read about a different type of cuisine over what you eat, or what the local eatery serves and you find exotic cuisines that you want to try. What do people in Armenia eat? I’ve always wanted to try food cooked in a Tangine! And how about trying that French food you’ve always been scared to sample? Or maybe sauntering over to Laos and having wine with dried snake in it? If you’re eager, the world is a food heaven just waiting for you to come and sample it out!
5. You dream of visiting places people have not heard of!
Are places like Galapagos Islands, Nicaragua, Sicily, Mozambique and so many other places calling out to you? Have you a goal of going to 50 National Parks in your country before 50? Those places you never even knew existed till you looked them over a map? And when you tell people about your plans to visit, they just look flabbergasted because they never imagined there were places like this?
6. You’re more optimistic about finally making it to a place to do the costing
Costs are the single largest deterrent to travel across the world. But sometimes the optimism which comes from visiting a place and discovering a new culture, making new friends, making memories and being on your own, overshadows the economic costs that dent your balance. Maybe you’ve got a publisher waiting to hear your travails or you have a popular blog which you can monetise. But when you travel, a cost, in itself, is the least of your concerns!
7. You’re always up for a sudden, unplanned trip
Whenever someone plans a trip, you don’t need a second chance or a reminder. You’re in, with all the details worked out, or…well maybe not!! You probably are the one who initiates the idea and the place. Your group is always in flux with new people joining in and becoming a part of a large circle of friends you call “travel buddies”
There!! I’ve got all my excitement out here!! Also my first list and number post!! I’m sure some of these points are so not what nomads might think characterise them, but what the who!! You can have more people happy about travel in the world!!
I am Homeward Bound 
Dear Niyati,
All curious and intelligent persons are nomads, be it sitting in their armchairs or effectively traveling around the around. What is important for these persons is the discovery of new relationships and cultures, the beauty of arid deserts or stunning sunsets and so many things more. If you ever come to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, you’ll have a place to stay – and more – I’ll show you not only THE most beautiful sunset in Rio and THE most beautiful islands that are within an 1 ½ from here in Angra dos Reis, but also how people are friendly, happy and smiling, in spite of all our problems (and politicians… argh!).
I’ll be waiting for you here.
Love, Cris 🙂
I’m hopping on a plane and coming!!