This is the dictionary definition. To me, soul-searching will always be about finding yourself. I know that's quite an over-used term, so I'll explain what that means to me too. To me, finding yourself means finding what makes you content, reaching that point where all the stars and planets align and nothing could ever bother you. To go soul-searching is to go on a journey for the soul, not for the materialistic part of you, but for the spiritual part of you. A soul-searching journey is all about nourishing your soul, through culture, art, and whatever else makes whatever country unique. To me, soul-searching is about trusting your instincts and going wherever you think is right in that minute of impulsiveness.
So, one day I'd like to go soul-searching, and to do this, I'd like to go back-packing, but my type of back-packing. I plan on sticking to the traditions of only carrying possessions in a back-pack, but I won't be camping. I'm not sure if that's what back-packers do, but even it is, I won't. Motels I can do, but I think I'd end up getting robbed if I camped every night. Anyway, back-packing around Europe or is one of my life goals. I want it to be around Europe because I think they have a lot of art and culture to see. I know plenty of places do, but each place in Europe is so different to the other. Is Greece anything like France? I think not.
I haven't decided if I want to do this alone or with someone. It'd be nice to be alone, because you would get a real chance for contemplation and discovery, however, it wouldn't be as exhilarating and enjoyable, plus after while, I can imagine it would get a little lonely. However, if I am to go on this journey with somebody, I'd definitely want it to be someone who's fun as company, can put up with me, (you'll understand this later) and is up for anything. I wouldn't want it to be someone who prefers the lavishes of travel, if that makes sense? Of course I'd like to try food originating from that country, but not a five star restaurant. Right now, I can get quite whiny and irritable in hot conditions, which happens to the best of us, so I'd look to be with someone who knows either how to deal with that or avoid that. I think the right people can put and keep everyone in a good mood.
I'd also like to go on a road-trip one day, with my best friends from high school, around America. I haven't out much thought into that, but it's something I definitely plan on doing someday. I don't want to settle into a life or be married until I've done the two above things.
"The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page." - St Augustine
"People travel to faraway places to watch, in fascination, the kind of people they ignore at home." - Dagobert D.Runes
"One's destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things." - Henry Miller.
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