“Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer” – Anonymous Let’s talk about solo travel. I know it isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but, for me, I've experienced too many lives taken far too soon. When I was 13 years old, I lost my dad. From that day, I decided to make a change. Taking chances, working towards my goals, going on new adventures, meeting new people, and moving across the country. Pushing through the fear, wondering if I’m doing the right thing and going forward anyway. My strength comes from my faith, and the strength keeps me yearning to get out of my comfort zone and really truly experiencing life. I once had a fleeting thought of climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro. This thought turned into me telling a friend, discovering that there is a group of Rotarians that climbed it each year, and in July of 2019, reaching Uhuru peak at 8:30 in the morning after climbing for 10 hours. Another fleeting thought that is now a current goal is going to every national park in...
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