Tuesday, 5 April 2016

Gratitude to travels

Being able to travel is a wondrous thing as it requires a lot of qualities to be able to pull off. The team behind the ASEAN Kaleidoscope feels that to be able to travel is more precious than any lesson one can learn from the a page or screen.


Planning a trip takes patience, persistence and determination. Preparing for a trip takes time and can be frustrating so it will take of courage to confront the problems and obstacles that arise. however, with all these, travelling presents us with real-life experience that can help us grow as a person. connections and friends made may impact us in ways we never expect which is what makes travelling so exciting.

After a journey, we share our experiences with others and this widens our view of the world and how despite our different circumstances, we share the same fate as others of trying our best to survive on this earth. While travelling in a group, we learn to speak and communicate with our travel companions. All in all, once we break past the procedures of planning and preparing for a trip, the fun truly starts!!

With that, we hope that everyone reading this are just as grateful as we are for being able to travel be it just once a year. Cheers! Till next time, safe travels everyone!!



Hey everyone, greetings from the team behind the ASEAN Kaleidoscope!! We're writing this short article to thank you everyone for their support towards this blog. We can't thank everyone enough for the inspiration and we have just accomplished a milestone of 650 views! It means a lot to us and we could have never got to where we are now without all your support!

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Monday, 4 April 2016

How to stay happy during tiring trips?

Going on a trip is more or less tiring from start to finish. From planning to coordinating, to arranging lodging and transportation; all these require much patience, time and energy. However, the payoff is absolutely great and we get to learn a lot; especially if it's a country with a completely different culture.


When going on a trip that drains us in more ways than one be it physically and mentally, it may discourage us from ever wanting to repeat the experience. This can motivate some out there to find a better alternative or a greater solution to avoid experiencing the previous troubles encountered whereas it can really discourage or put some off the idea of wanting to go on a trip ever again. So, here are a few ways we thought that could help keep us happy on tiring trips.

1. Take a step back and consider the main purpose of the trip

When we come across a hectic and demanding schedule of a trip, we can always choose to remind ourselves about the main objective or purpose of the trip. By reminding ourselves, we can increase the level of excitement and hype and remember why it is we are going through in order to achieve.

2. Have enough rest at the end of the day to recharge

Unwind before heading out for another day. Be sure to turn in early and not continue watching movies late into the night and risk getting panda eye bags the next day. It is also important to note

3. Plan accordingly

If we know that the trip is going to be extremely busy we can choose to prepare and pack in a certain way to take the load off our shoulders. Proper planning and preparation can ease our burden on the road and it would do well to decrease frustration and worry about trip essentials.

4. Treat yourself

When constantly having to trudge through the day without many rest stops, it can be draining on the body and mind. So if we happen to see a nice little shop or store that interests us, head on in and explore and take a break from the schedule.

With these tips, we hope that we can help some get better with handling tiresome fights. We too love to go on trips that are fulfilling and relaxing or at least not extremely busy. But it is completely up to the person what their objective for a trip is. That said, till next time; safe travels everyone!!