What is Travel?

As of yesterday it has been six weeks since I left home, but it already feels like so much longer. In this time I have visited seven countries, been on six flights, and slept in countless beds. I have skyped home, missed my loved ones, taken nearly 1000 photos, and made memories that will last forever.

But aside from all of the beautiful scenery and Facebook photos, what is it really like to be on the road constantly?

Ironing your clothes with a hair straightener.

Only using said hair straightener to straighten your hair once a month.

Forgetting about the clothes buried at the bottom of your suitcase because you only unpack on washing day.

Flooded hostel bathrooms and pressing a button every ten seconds to keep your shower running.

Appreciating the little things like a comfortable pillow, a vacant power point, a good cup of coffee, and fresh fruit.

Not sweating the small stuff - flight delays, sore legs, overpriced bottles of water. When you feel so blessed to have the opportunity to travel the world, these things don't even make it into the bigger picture.

Lots of stairs and lots of walking (in Paris we unintentionally walked 18.5 kilometres one night).

But no matter how much I long to spend time with my family, boyfriend, friends, and dog, I know I will be back home soon. So I continue to be grateful for every single moment and wouldn't change it for the world.

(Written Saturday 19th July)