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Traveling Pt. 1, Internationally
Hopefully, you don’t get lost.
Hopefully, you don’t get on the wrong train.
Hopefully, you don’t get ripped off.
Hopefully, you speak the native language.
Hopefully, you know where you are staying.
Hopefully, you have at least a connection in the area.
On my most recent trip to London, England… I did all 6 of those things.
When I travel, especially internationally, I like to get lost intentionally. I want to feel like a local. If I am traveling internationally, my goal is to experience the culture as best I possibly can. I believe that the best way to do that, for me at least, is to travel to a spot on the map and then just wander.
I didn’t do that too too much while I was in London. But, I did get on the wrong train and then it kind of happened…
I was on my way to the London Coliseum. Because they had a musical performance of Man of La Mancha, I thought I would attend.
If you’re familiar with London, the Coliseum is on the southwest end of town by Leicester Square and I was staying up in…