Simple Joys of Traveling – Only A Traveller Can Relate To

So, What do you think happiness is? Maybe it is as simple as the points given below! Then who can define it better than a  traveler or backpacker who leads his life on simple terms? I feel travelers are extraordinary souls who take life as it comes and finds happiness in the minute of minute things. And, when everyone understands about it and starts finding happiness in small things, life will surely turn into a joyful ride. So, here is a list of simple joys of traveling that only a travel enthusiast can relate to. 

“ Happiness is a journey and not a destination”- Ben Sweetland

Simple Joys of Travelling that only a traveler can understand

• Happiness is getting to the top of the mountain to see the world

• Happiness is sitting next to a cutie in public transport

• Listening to your favorite music when you are on a road trip.

• Stargazing from top of the mountain

• Pitching your tents amidst nature and staying in it overnight

• Lazing away your time  by partying around a bonfire in beach

• Playing with the waves in the beach

• Eating Maggi on top of the misty mountains

• Bike rides with your friends to Leh-Ladakh

• Eating pakora with spicy chutney when it is raining 

• Playing frisbee. volleyball or any sports you love on the beach

• Writing your name on sand and watching it get washed away by waves

• Building a huge sandcastle, sand angel, sandman or anything that is fun

• Chilled Beer on hand, sand on our feet is pure bliss

• Munching on local delicacies by entering into a food street

• When a local person agrees to cook some authentic local cuisines just for you

• Free wifi in hostels, restaurants  taxis or wherever you go 

• Getting a window seat on a train or a bus

• A road trip with your close buddies to Goa the party capital of India

• Sipping up on hot chai while in a road trip in cold weather

• Trekking and conquering mountains in the rain

• Watching beautiful sunrises or sunsets from the top of a mountain or on beaches

•  Going on a bike ride when it is pouring heavily

• Trying all kinds of adventure activities with friends

• Enjoying the smell of mud when it starts raining

• Making a snowman in the snow

• The sight of the snow for the very first time

•  Cooking various types of barbeque dishes on a picnic

• When you meet a person who speaks your language or who is from the same region as you while traveling

• After completing the hard trek successfully 

• Making a lot of new friends while traveling 

• Good local people who help you or guide you properly

• After completing your first solo trip

• Free or Complimentary breakfast

• Dancing to random music without worries along with local people or other fellow travelers

• When you set your foot on land which is not on the map and known only to locals

Conclusion

These are some of the small or simple joys of traveling that only travelers can experience. And, if you think we missed out on certain points. Please share it in the comment section below, we are happy to hear from you.

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