Travel is one of my true loves. I caught the travel bug when travel became a part of my career. My first overseas assignment was a week in Thailand. This trip can only be described by the word "whirlwind". 13 hour days at the office, followed up by dinner engagements every night. I didn't get to see Bangkok at all so I decided to take the following Monday off work and stay for the long weekend. Those three days changed my life. Suddenly I was hooked on seeing new places.
Since the Thailand introduction to the world, I've been sent to Africa, Europe and throughout Asia. My business trips were not where is ended though, with all the mileage points I accrued, I continued to travel in my spare time. I simply love seeing new places and meeting new people.
One thing I always ensured when I traveled, was to pack my cameras, a diary and a pen. Looking back, I see the discipline I exercised here as moments of brilliance. Travel truly became the inspiration for what I see as my art. My pen and lenses became the mediums through which I expressed this art. Now I have a wonderful array of photos adorning my walls and diaries full of action packed adventures which my family can enjoy, whenever we reminisce of happy days past.
When reminiscing, I realise that it was in seeing the diversity the world has to offer, that my mind has been opened. I understand now that there is often no right or wrong, there is just different. And different isn't bad, it is there to be respected, it is there to create thought, it is there to be enjoyed.
It is in the accepting and embracing of these different ways of life and the people who live them, that my heart has been opened. I have a greater capacity for love now. I can accept people for what they are, for what they offer me without prejudice and without animosity. And if they live in ways I cannot fathom, I can appreciate them even while I can never join them.
I know I have grown as a person as I traveled. I know I will keep doing so, so long as I continue to travel. However I also know that there are many, many people who do not have the opportunity or luxury to see the world as I have. That is why I publish the things I have written, my insights, my lessons and experiences. Hopefully others, not as fortunate as I, can at least share some of the joys of travel through reading.
It is in this way that the travels which have been so good for my soul, may also be good for the world.
Since the Thailand introduction to the world, I've been sent to Africa, Europe and throughout Asia. My business trips were not where is ended though, with all the mileage points I accrued, I continued to travel in my spare time. I simply love seeing new places and meeting new people.
One thing I always ensured when I traveled, was to pack my cameras, a diary and a pen. Looking back, I see the discipline I exercised here as moments of brilliance. Travel truly became the inspiration for what I see as my art. My pen and lenses became the mediums through which I expressed this art. Now I have a wonderful array of photos adorning my walls and diaries full of action packed adventures which my family can enjoy, whenever we reminisce of happy days past.
When reminiscing, I realise that it was in seeing the diversity the world has to offer, that my mind has been opened. I understand now that there is often no right or wrong, there is just different. And different isn't bad, it is there to be respected, it is there to create thought, it is there to be enjoyed.
It is in the accepting and embracing of these different ways of life and the people who live them, that my heart has been opened. I have a greater capacity for love now. I can accept people for what they are, for what they offer me without prejudice and without animosity. And if they live in ways I cannot fathom, I can appreciate them even while I can never join them.
I know I have grown as a person as I traveled. I know I will keep doing so, so long as I continue to travel. However I also know that there are many, many people who do not have the opportunity or luxury to see the world as I have. That is why I publish the things I have written, my insights, my lessons and experiences. Hopefully others, not as fortunate as I, can at least share some of the joys of travel through reading.
It is in this way that the travels which have been so good for my soul, may also be good for the world.
About the Author:
Damian Papworth invariably books his Broadbeach accommodation early. He likes to stay in holiday apartments. This article, Travel Writing, Good For The Soul, Good For The World has free reprint rights.
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