Insofar as I am concerned, I don't have a travel philosophy,
for me travel is something I did to explore another kind of direction in a new
surrounding without any previous foregone conclusion.
My research on the subject of "philosophy" when
used within the context of travel has produced some interesting concepts.
For Instance, the concept of expanding our direction has
been a centuries old experience, some say leading the world to expand
intellectually, and grow our expectations of what the human mind is capable of
with the use of other cultures that expanded direction and invention.
Even the experimental concept of "time travel"
either backwards or forwards is part of the "philosophy" of travel.
As well, the so-called "travel experts" are also
representative of their particular "philosophy" of travel. For example, Rick Steves espouses his version
of travel wisdom as the correct association of philosophical assessments
of a certain country or part of the
world. The hotels and tours he
recommends espouse his philosophical travel direction. As well, devoted followers travel and stay in
the recommended accommodations, and believe they too are traveling wisely, and can
correctly assess the correct travel philosophy.
On the other hand, Robin Hemley espouses the travel
philosophy of "adventure" which is more my style - his trips are often
"Murphy's Law" experiences – which is, anything that can go wrong will, and he
always manages to extricate himself from the worst of it, the result is an
adventure to remember for his readers and devotees. Although if some dare to try it themselves,
they may not have a Robin Hemley outcome, but then that's part of it too.
Therefore, I can conclude from all of the above that a
"travel philosophy" is yours to pick.
And whatever it is, have fun.
Come back with lots of
pictures to frame and look at when your life seems at its dullest and most
boring - also remember that you can always plan another trip to add to your bucket
list.
