The World is a Book
… and those who do not travel read only one page.”
A young girl curled up under the blankets with her purloined stash of tattered National Geographic magazines…Escaping the reality of her life on frigid winter nights in a small rural Wisconsin one stop town.
Creating a spark and then a burning flame of wanderlust (n.) that strong desire for or impulse to wander, to travel and see the world grew into a raging fire…the yearning to see all the surprising, bewildering, breathtaking, and perplexing nooks and crannies of this big and beautiful world, has never abated …
This is My Story❣
TRAVEL CHANGES YOU. AS YOU MOVE THROUGH THIS LIFE AND THIS WORLD YOU CHANGE THINGS SLIGHTLY, YOU LEAVE MARKS BEHIND, HOWEVER SMALL. AND IN RETURN, LIFE—AND TRAVEL—LEAVES MARKS ON YOU. – ANTHONY BOURDAIN
Travel to Meet Different Cultures
Each destination you visit has its own unique culture, traditions, and way of life. By traveling, you have the chance to encounter and appreciate the incredible diversity that exists among different cultures around the world. You can witness different languages, religions, customs, arts, cuisines, and social practices, gaining a deeper understanding of the multitude of human experiences.
Travel to Learn
Cultural Understanding…Rich History and Heritage…New Geographical features, Ecosystems, and Natural Wonders…Exploring Regional Cuisines…A Wide Range of New Artistic Expressions…Increasing Your Global Awareness
Travel to Escape & Relax
A change of scenery can help break the day-to-day monotony and provide a refreshing escape from your daily routine. It provides an opportunity to mentally detach, clear your mind, and focus on the present moment. Being in a new place can help you let go of stress, promoting a sense of relaxation and peace.
Travel to be Transformed
Travel exposes you to diverse cultures, traditions, and ways of life. It challenges preconceived notions and expands your worldview by showing you different perspectives and approaches to various aspects of life.
Through your travel experiences, you can become more informed about global issues, cultural diversity, and environmental challenges. This knowledge can be shared with others, raising awareness and fostering dialogue about important topics such as sustainability, social justice, and conservation. By sharing your experiences and insights, you can inspire others to make informed choices and take action to create positive change.
Travel to Explore
Travel allows you to engage in meaningful cultural exchange with locals, fostering understanding, empathy, and respect for different cultures. By immersing yourself in new environments, interacting with locals, and learning about their traditions and customs, you can break down stereotypes and build bridges of understanding between different communities.
Travel to leave the world a better place
Travel allows you to engage in meaningful cultural exchange with locals, fostering understanding, empathy, and respect for different cultures. By immersing yourself in new environments, interacting with locals, and learning about their traditions and customs, you can break down stereotypes and build bridges of understanding between different communities.
Threads of Thought
A Million Feelings. A Thousand Thoughts. A Hundred Memories. One Person
A Hidden Gem – InniKloof
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Read More“The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience”
Often when you think you’re at the end of something, you’re at the beginning of something else. ~Fred Rogers
My life is shaped by the urgent need to wander and observe, and my camera is my passport. ~Steve Curry
Renée was born with wanderlust flowing through her veins. A passion to explore the world was kindled with her stacks of National Geographic magazines that she read voraciously during the frigid winter nights in Wisconsin, USA.
Living in Indiana, Kentucky, Texas, New York State, Alaska moving more times that she can keep track of…the soul of an adventurer. She has also lived in Thailand, traveling to Canada, Colombia, and Venezuela…currently based in South Africa, living, and loving with her husband in the Eastern Cape with their rescue dog, Bacchus.
Her mission has always been to share the incredible magic of this breathtaking world…with her words and photographs.
