Experience

What's better? Or what makes you happier?

Buying a new, latest model, award winning car, or a road trip with your spouse down a run down river village along Cambodia?

Its hard to judge, there's obviously no saying of right and wrong. But most people get accustomed to things, every human being does. Remember when you moved house and felt you will never get used to living in a new town or when you changed job and had evil colleagues to juggle with.

We all, in a way, adapt very quickly to our environment. Part evolution, part natural survival? Maybe.

How long can that new car keep you happy? Maybe a year. Of course the initial thrill is undeniable! (I get excited thinking of getting a new car even!)


Memory, or experience on the contrary are priceless and everlasting.

Traveling, be it in a beautiful countryside of Switzerland, a cosmopolitan city of Japan or just having street food off the sides of Bangkok brings much joy, for a long, long time. I always remember my first Hokkaido trip with my wife and we had to run while on top of a mountain because we were freezing our ass off. Temperature and wind was so cruel that my knees felt frozen. It hurt really bad and I'm sure she felt worst, but I smile everytime I remember that scene. Its when I realize my wife was really able to endure a lot and not complain to me or start whining like a puppy or start to frown and be upset.

I always believe traveling makes people happy. The destination is not the most important, but the planning, journey and experience is.

Sometimes, I have to do more then required to ensure that my family enjoy the trip, a lot of planning and a lot of double checking. But... I guess that's part of the experience.

A pity I could not bring the family on to Europe with me this trip.

Regards,

CT Neo
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