A Middle of Nowhere Valentine’s Day
The middle of nowhere is the most romantic place to be. Whether it’s wide open plains, a rugged mountain side or a deserted beach, the middle of nowhere dares you to be deliciously isolated. Inviting someone to share in this wind whipped or sun baked setting is inviting them to be the focus of your attention for however long you’re there. Forget the city scene of overpriced rose petal clichés, the middle of nowhere is the spot to travel to this Valentine’s Day.
Your Long-Distance Relationship with Travel
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Valentine’s Day is tomorrow and whether you realize it or not, you do have a Special Someone – or, rather, a Special Something – to share it with.
You are in a long-distance relationship. You always said you’d never get into one. They never work. They drive you crazy. And yet here you are, one of the suckers who couldn’t bear to end it at the airport. So what if this particular relationship isn’t with another human? Your relationship with Travel needs love, too. As an expert in long-distance relationships (my boyfriend is shaking his head at me) I feel it is my duty to help you make this relationship work.
Wow
Wow. What else can I say? Well maybe Thank You. No that’s not enough. A Big Thank You. Still not enough. A Big Ol’ Fat Honkin’ THANK YOU (that’s more like it) to the amazing readers, friends and supporters of Beyond Disney Travel Tips for making yesterday our BIGGEST day ever.
Have One of Those Really Great Days
Some days are really great. Things go your way. You meet unexpected adventures that are surprising and fun, not euphemisms for an extra deadline from your boss. You appreciate where you are and enjoy the people you’re with.
I had one of those days yesterday. It was a combination of hiking, full moonlight and an impromptu party on the mountain – all on a Tuesday evening. And in the middle of hiking up Lion’s Head I realized what makes a really great day.
It’s About the Destination, Not the Journey
It’s about the journey, not the destination.
This is one of the lines uttered famously by eyelash fluttering ladies and old men with lined faces and weathered hats. It sounds nice. It takes on a fabulously philosophical meaning when applied to life. But when taken literally it is absolutely wrong.
The reality of travelling is that it’s all about the destination. Because the journey sucks.
What makes a great travel spot?
Why is Cape Town the top travel destination in the world? According to Tripadvisor it’s more beloved by travelers than the serene beaches of Indo, the mountains of Switzerland or the frenzy of New York. So what makes it so great? After two years in the Mother City, I have a hunch.
Appreciate Where You Are
Cape Town is the number one travel destination in the world.
Its beaches, mountains, history and wine have launched it ahead of all the other Destination Greats like Sydney, Rio and, the ultimate cool city, Barcelona. Hey, I’m not making this up. Tripadvisor said so. And who dare question the great Tripadvisor? As a current resident of this fair city it’s an honor to know my home of the last two years is topping bucket lists across the globe.
And it’s also a little strange.
Hot or Cold?
Which is better: a beach vacation or a snow holiday? No really, I want to know. You’re probably thinking beach, but is that because you really prefer it or because beaches tend to wind up on the front of travel brochures?
The Leaving Side of Travelling
There’s the excitement of the unknown that permeates travel books and guides and stories and travellers, themselves. There’s the electricity of planning out your next destination, packing your suitcase and studying maps even after you’ve memorized every river and road of your soon-to-be adventure. It’s this eagerness that propels you forward onto planes, trains and automobiles to traverse the great wide open world.
But in order to go some place new you have to leave some place old.
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