The trips were unplanned, as I have traveled to 13 different countries in four continents of the world. At least that was something to brag about after returning home from six years of military service. I would talk about these moments in a heartbeat when topics related to travel surface in conversations. Remembering and reliving those moments brings great fulfillment. Usually, there's a moment in life where I experience home in places I've visited. For instance, in Australia, there were certain scenes of shops, restaurants, roads, and neighborhoods I've encountered that resemble areas in my hometown. Sometimes the smell of home cooked delicious meals from family owned restaurants would bring me even closer to home. I would travel through local routes to get the most authentic experience, although, locals would encourage me to tour the main roads which were safer.
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In the 80s and 90s, in my hometown, safety was nowhere in sight. The use of drugs was infecting the neighborhoods and crime rates inclined in such a place where poverty was prevalent. Now in 2016, several weeks ago, I've visited my old neighborhood and noticed a considerable difference. Buildings were newly renovated, businesses reopened in addition to new shopping centers, diverse people walking the streets, and security touring the neighborhoods. I felt safer today than in the past, but I noticed there weren't many people outside as it used to be. Back then, there were a lot more people outside, and I would take the back route to avoid them, for fear that I would get bullied. And then, it happened, being chased by seven other kids wanting my lunch money was a terrifying experienced. As fast as I was running, I would have won the 100mm Olympic gold metal during that time. Yet, I made it home in one
In the 80s and 90s, in my hometown, safety was nowhere in sight. The use of drugs was infecting the neighborhoods and crime rates inclined in such a place where poverty was prevalent. Now in 2016, several weeks ago, I've visited my old neighborhood and noticed a considerable difference. Buildings were newly renovated, businesses reopened in addition to new shopping centers, diverse people walking the streets, and security touring the neighborhoods. I felt safer today than in the past, but I noticed there weren't many people outside as it used to be. Back then, there were a lot more people outside, and I would take the back route to avoid them, for fear that I would get bullied. And then, it happened, being chased by seven other kids wanting my lunch money was a terrifying experienced. As fast as I was running, I would have won the 100mm Olympic gold metal during that time. Yet, I made it home in one