Travel has always been a large part of my life. It is how I learn about life, adapt to the culture, and feel fulfilled. It is a never-ending journey of discovery. It began when I was little, moving house every 2-3 years, changing schools. I was born into a military family and this was my ‘norm’. As a result, I do not come from anywhere in particular nor do I belong anywhere, making home wherever I am.
Since getting married and having a family, travel has been less of a care-free adventure and more of a lesson in life. It teaches us humility, acceptance, how to adapt to different situations, and gives us a deeper understanding of ourselves.
And so it is time to embark on new adventures, in places I have not yet been and experience all the wonders that await. None of us stands still, even if we travel to the same place, our experiences differ, and that makes us unique.
In these posts I wish to share my thoughts and feelings, the magnificent sights, the sumptuous food and wine, the charm of local people and the pure joy of travel.
I hope you will join me in spirit and if I can inspire you to pack up and go somewhere new, even just for a day, then I have achieved my goal.
Gillie Hutchinson
“To Travel is to Live” – Hans Christian Anderson