In three weeks time I’ll be jetting off to New York business class. Fancy, eh!? Well, it’s a far stretch from how I travelled two years ago. On a coach with fifty strangers! Travel is beautiful and so is exploring countries in different vehicles. It adds dimension and a fun element to the overall experience. It’s good to mix it up.

In 2014, I decided to go on a Contiki Tour around Europe. On this trip I met three great friends that I still keep in contact with to this day! In fact, while in New York I’ll be meeting up with two of them who actually live in Manhattan. Travel introduces you to new people you wouldn’t otherwise have met. It’s a rich experience.

Despite visiting many stunning countries in Europe, I fell in love with Switzerland. We spent two days in a stunning village known as Lauterbrunnen. The very name of this village ‘many fountains’ reveals the magnitude of this landscape.  The entire village is picturesque and holds a special place in my heart.

We stayed in Camp Jungfrau, which is an accommodating campsite. What more do you need? A bed to sleep and legs to go and explore the beautiful mountains! ha-ha. Having no WI-Fi on this trip was another bonus I believe. Living completely in the moment and appreciating the views around me was of benefit to me and allowed me to be in the present moment. I cherish the memories of simply walking and running around the mountains for twelve hours straight laughing and loving the freedom of the outdoors!

The trip wouldn’t have been the same without these girls! Without travel, we’d be stuck in our own little bubble. Where’s the fun in that?

Next stop… New York!