Winter Doldrums

The holidays may be over but the winter, especially for life in Chicago, is just beginning. I’ll miss the sun’s soul warming beams as the day in daytime dwindles down to a few insufficient hours, but winter also has a calming effect on me. Every winter, I shut my eyes and imagine somewhere warmer, new to me, exotic even. Then the process begins.

This year, I’m committing to Bangkok. After booking my trip and tours of Thailand, I know I’ll have something nice to look forward to all winter long: the new faces, the soothing seas, the local food, and the freshness of a new location. And that in of itself is enough to warm my soul and drive me through winter.

So while you’re dwelling in your winter blues, keep your life interesting by broadening your horizons in Brazil, Costa Rica, Australia, even the north shores of Hawaii will ignite your inner nomad’s curious mind. You’ll be giving yourself a great reason to love winter.

Thanks for reading!

​“One must maintain a little bit of Summer even in the middle of Winter.” – Henry David Thoreau 

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Written by: Backpack Britt 

​Hello. I’m Brittany, and I like to travel. I enjoy sharing photos and telling stories about the places I’ve been and the experiences I’ve had. After graduating college, I backpacked Europe alone. Some would say I’m a bold traveler, but I feel like I’m just getting started. I tend to attract colorful situations, so I hope you enjoy what you read! ​​​​​