What if you feel nudged to travel, yet are unsure if you’ve got what it takes? Developing an adventurous spirit… it’s simply a mindset.
Freedom
I remember a morning… driving to Waipoua Forest just north of Dargaville to see Tāne Mahuta, New Zealand’s largest known living kauri tree. The sun is shining, its warmth tickling my face. The sky, a vivid blue, contrasting with the towering, majestic, deep green of the forest. I’m driving the only car on the ambling road in what feels like the middle of nowhere. I had left Hong Kong a few weeks earlier… and am feeling such a sense of freedom, excitement, a joy bubble throughout my body, I feel as if my heart is going to burst. I feel so alive.
Being an adventurer is about going out and trying new things, discovering lesser known spots, meeting different people, being spontaneous, facing your fears…. and quietly recognising your achievements. It’s about saying ‘yes’ to things that may seem crazy and allowing yourself to play.
Astonishing natural wonders
It’s about finding joy in everyday things, experiencing small moments of wonder… connecting with something bigger than yourself.
If you feel unsure, you don’t know where you’re going or how it will be, allow yourself to feel excited…its part of the adventure!