I am pleased and honored to feature Monique Gascon’s amazing and inspirational post about her passion for traveling. Whether you are an avid travel enthusiast or an armchair traveler wanting to see more of the world, you will find this reflection fascinating:

I often wonder what factors motivate a person to become a traveler.  Are the desires for discovery innate? Does it take a singular extraordinary experience to spark a need to see more of the world? I wonder if it is a personality type or just requires the willingness to open one’s mind to the endless life-changing experiences that travel provides. (Read more at http://refrainfromtheidentical.com/?p=2488…)

Monique at the Calafate & Perito Moreno Glacier at the tip of South America