Friday, April 16, 2010

Is it an Addiction?

One may wonder if it is possible to become addicted to something such as travel. I myself, have asked this question and have come to the conclusion that yes, it is possible. My body craves the excitment of planning itineraries, flashing boarding passes, and yes, even indulging in questionable meals aboard the plane. When I get a "fix", I feel spectacular, like life couldn't get any better.
My next question is, "Is an addiction to travel a bad thing?" I suppose it depends who you ask. I personally think there are far worse addictions I could have. I do not smoke or drink often, and the idea of shopping bores me. I do not indulge in visits to the spa or nail salon, and my transportation consists of biking and the occasional hop on the bus. Therefore, I feel like travel is my indulgence, my entertainment and my inspiration.
Regardless of whether it is good or bad, I plan on travelling now and in the years to come. My dreams are of destinations I would like to reach, my memories are of destinations I have reached, and my goals are to visit the destinations that people tell me I can't. Slightly cheezy perhaps, however I wonder how many other people feel the same way? I sure hope a few do, as it is truly a fullfilling and rewarding addiction to have.
My plan is to blog weekly, or more if needed, about travels I make and also about preparations for my big 7 week European adventure. I'm new at this so I hope it goes alright.