My Travels 2018

By the end of year 2017, I set a goal of personal growth which included travel. I set a travel goal of at least 75 days in the year 2018.

And end of 2018, yes, I have achieved it ! and best of all I could travel to many places which i haven't done before. The following are the places I visited in 2018

1. Isha temple, Coimbatore - Jan

2. Wayanad - Jan

3. Mysore - Jan

4. Various parts of Kerala - Trivandrum , Kollam, Kayankulam, Alappey, Thrissur, Palaghat, Kannur, Malappuram, Pathanamthitta , Calicut , Kottayam , Wayanad etc - February through December

5. Poovar Island, Trivandrum - March

6. Delhi - March

7. Kulu , Manali - March

8. Simla - March

9. Parts of Punjab Haryana (Chandigarh)

10. Kovalam , Trivandrum - April

11. Tuticorin - May

12. Dubai - September

13. Geneva , Switzerland - October

14. Pune - December

15. Coimbatore - December

Though I didnt keep an exact days list, I think I have easily traveled around 75 days this year. Most of these trips were solo trips and some with friends / family. My first solo trip started in Jan to Wayanad and I did feel a bit nervous. But by the end of the year I traveled to different part of the world alone! I think confidence comes out of moving out of comfort zone. Today i am confident of travelling to any part of the world at any time! :)

I experienced new things in life which I couldnt have done if I hadnt been traveling! I did adventures like ziplines , played with snow , took Sauna bath, jumped into swimming pool, walked through streets at midnight , ate dishes whose names were weird and above all, I met some amazing people during all these trips. People who inspired me , people who helped me think, learn something new . Each of these travel experiences gave me new friends, new relationships and new perspectives . I am sure these will enable me to think and form new ideas to make some change in the world !

And the best part of these travels (except for family vacation - Kulu Manali) , most of them were sponsored or were undertaken as part of my business. As a friend of mine quoted, "As long as you don't see the bills, travels are great!"

Next year I wish to travel more ! :) Setting a goal for 100 days travel. Let's see! ;)

Pic: My best Selfie of 2018 ! In front of the UN Building.

My Travel photos are all posted in FB here

Cheers !

CeeVee