5 Reasons I Plan to Travel Out of My Home Country in 2025

Setting my 2025 goals already

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I’ve been sitting at home, scrolling through photos of beautiful places on my phone.

Finally, I’ve decided - it’s time to turn my dreams into reality in 2025! I am writing this just so it keeps me accountable and committed to fulfilling this aspect of my goals.

Here’s why I’m planning to go on international adventures in 2025.

1. Creating Stories to Tell Forever

I think about it often - years from now, what will I remember more: another year of regular routines, or that time I tried street food in Bangkok? Or when I got lost in Rome but ended up discovering the most beautiful hidden temple?

I think I want to collect stories that will make people lean in and say, "Tell me more!"

These memories will become treasures that nobody can take away from me.

2. Growing as a Person

I remember how nervous I felt on my first day of school, and I expect travel will give me that same feeling - but in a good way!

When I figure out how to order food in a new language, or successfully navigate…