Scottie Says... : Why it's good to travel and explore

Cardiff town hall - an excellent example of great architecture.

Hello there one and all!

I hope this post finds you all well and safe and comfortable above all else!

Well...are you all well and comfortable!?

So, today's topic is about travel and exploring and why it's good to partake in a good dose of travel.

I believe the children are the future, teach them well and let them lead the way, show them all the beauty they possess in side.. give them a sense of pride... hang on...

Soz, just had to include that wonderful lyrics from our dearly departed Whitney! Wise words..

Ahem soz I digress.

I believe that travel is healthy for the mind, body and soul. Do you agree?

Why? Well, travelling and exploring allows us to obviously see and experience a different place, culture and a place with a unique and oft times exciting history.

Of course these places will all offer, unique shopping opportunities as well as great chance to try out different food and drink.... and food!

Recently my partner moved to Cardiff, the capital of Wales. So, of course I have been travelling there every so often to visit. Even though the journey is long and tiring (by coach), it still offers us the perfect time to contemplate life and to appreciate the beautiful rolling evergreen hills, and horses and sheep, that litter the land.

War memorial

Cardiff is a beautiful city and is full of fabulously old and decorative buildings.

My partner and I, the last time I was there wandered down to Cardiff bay, I do love a bit of water, don't you?

The feeling of looking out over the water and drinking in the sights, sounds and smells.

Cardiff bay, the Norwegian church and the old national assembly hall.

To travel is to learn, and one should never stop learning. It is the only way to open our minds to the world around us, you never know what you might discover. Don't just travel abroad, but travel within your own country, or neighbouring countries.

There is something good about exploring, even if it is your own city, for your art, everything in life is art and it must be fed. Feed your mind, body and soul by exploring regularly, experiencing the different and the surreal, taste all you can taste and take as many photos as possible.

Use this time to appreciate and enhance your perception of the world, take in someone else's view of the world, you might find yourself growing in character and becoming more open and free even.