The author describes a wake-up moment during a Havila Voyages cruise in Norway, where catching the Northern Lights sparked a newfound appreciation for revisiting countries. After initially feeling unfulfilled on a 2017 trip to Norway, she decided to return, inspired by memories made while traveling in Italy. Her travels emphasize the importance of familiar places, savoring experiences, and the deeper connections found when exploring known destinations with a fresh perspective.
So I headed to Italy, my go-to happy place. It was while slow-traveling there that a lightbulb went off: Instead of trying to tick off new countries, what if I use the rest of this year to revisit ones I've already been to, to see them with new eyes?
Finally, I am seeing the Northern Lights. And the only reason I'm here is because I decided to give Norway a second chance, despite my first experience there in 2017 not leaving a lasting mark.
Following that lead, I ended up on a 21-day road trip from South Africa to Zambia with Exodus Adventure Travels. Despite how incredible the experience was, after three weeks of a truly wild adventure, I found myself craving familiarity in an effort to decompress.
I didn't grab a jacket in my rushed attempt to sight the natural phenomenon, so I'm cold. But I don't care. Finally, I am seeing the Northern Lights.
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