“Why would you leave behind your comfortable bed, your home, your family and friends? Why do you want to go alone?” When you are living out of a backpack for a period of time, you may often get questioned why. I seldom get time to sit down and 1)____the reason I travel, but I believe that you only begin to truly live once you step outside of your 2)____zone. My first overseas trip was at 14 years old, which 3)____my curiosity for the world. Since finishing high school I have 4)____through various countries and been amazed by all the 5) ____cultures scattered around the globe. My eyes are my greatest asset as they have 6) ____the most beautiful scenes that replay in my mind every day: 7) ____landscapes, friendly locals, breath-taking architecture, and food that makes your mouth water once your eyes catch a(n) 8) ____. Traveling teaches you to be independent in the most 9) ____way. I know how to depend on myself, go out and meet people, and not let anyone else's expectations 10) ____my life. Every day I see my dream and every day it's in a new place. I am 22 years young. I quite agree with Anthony Bourdain, “ if your’re 22, physically fit, hungry to learn and be better, I urge you to travel. Find out how other people live and eat and cook. Learn from them, wherever you go.”