The greatest moments when I am travelling are:
on a train or bus with my ipod and just looking out the window
saying hello to a local and exchanging smiles
speaking the local language and being understood!
Drinking coffee and having a chat
Philosophising about life with new people
Being touched emotionally by people even for the briefest moment
Eating good food at a locally run restaurant
This list surprises me – out of the list, there is nothing about seeing great monuments, works of art or visiting grand cities. The most valuable moments are those times when I experience the here and now and ironically - forget where I am! That’s the beauty of travel for me.
