It is impossible to travel and not meet people. Letting those people into your life is something you need to work at. Sometimes due to my constant moving I don’t open up to new people whom I know I won’t see after tomorrow. But more often than not, I let myself trust the person, and turns out, they are fabulous people that I can’t imagine not meeting. People are important to travel, and these 12 people made my travels in 2012 incredibly memorable.
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As each day passes I like to think there is one thing I have learned. It needn’t be monumental nor life altering, but something new for me to ponder be it a thought, a skill, or an idea. So with the end of 2012, here is a list of 12 things that I learned throughout the year, be them big or small, they all left an impression with me.
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2012 was a big year of travel for me. I visited 4 continents, 14 Countries, and met countless people. But because I like to organize my thoughts and my adventures in different ways. I thought I would present to you my Who/What/Where of 2012. Who I met, What I learned, and Where I loved best. So to start it off, here is the Where I loved best and recommend to other travellers from 2012:
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The graves are lit with glowing candles so that the light is not bright, but deep and warm and bubbling. The night air is ideal, clear and crisp and cool, permeated with scents and sounds that entice and enchant one person after another. This is the way to celebrate the deceased – this is Dia de los Muertos in Oaxaca Mexico.
Read More10 Ways to Enhance your Travel Experience
We always think of travel as a concept of “seeing”. “I want to see Costa Rica” “I want to go to Nepal”. But the most memorable experiences during travel are the things you “do”. “I learned to Surf” “I hiked Mount Everst”. Here is a list of 10 things to do to enhance your travel experience.
Read MoreThe inland splendours of Bali, Indonesia
While staying in the the cultural centre of Bali, Ubud, I spent a day being driven around by my motorbike driver on the back roads visiting the 2 of the famous temples of Bali: Goa Gojah & Gunung Kawi.
Read MoreBudget: South America – 51 Days
Although I was living the last 10 months in South America – I only starting this budget during my 51 day backpacking trip through Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru.
Read MoreThe Long-Neck Village in Chiang Mai, Thailand
A lot of people question if they should see the village of Long-Necks in Northern Thailand near Chiang Mai. They were very interesting to meet – and they smiled. Smiling means a lot.
Read MoreLearning to Cook Thai Food: Chili in the Eye
This is me happily cooking. I love cooking classes – but I am a horrid cook. I do everything wrong and have no natural cooking instincts. Smiling away… before I learned the dangers of cooking Thai Food.
Read MoreLearning Thai Massage – Chiang Mai, Thailand
While in Chiang Mai, Thailand – why not learn a skill? I spent the day learning Thai massage. A day of laughter and muscle relaxing.
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I'm Chrystal McKay, a 23 year old Canadian girl who travels the world seeking knowledge. I am a World Citizen, Globe Trotter, and Continuous Learner. A Lover of Ancient Ruins, Castles, Churches, and all things Old and Beautiful. Follow me as I learn my way around the world.
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