And I would Think 'Shall I Travel More'?

My Erasmus year has twisted my entire life journey. I knew I loved Traveling, didn't know I would give up many things for it. 

First time I lived abroad, in Thessaloniki, Greece, One of the awesomest destinations for Erasmus, we were about 500 Erasmus students from everywhere, and the city in 2014/2015 was the European Youth Capital, and Oh well, this year was like nothing else especially for a Middle-eastern female, who had a very small vision of life, I was 20, I turned 21 in Thessaloniki, Lucky me, I Know. 

Yes, Yes, I met new people, many of them, I ate the most amazing food of Greece, drank a countless number of 'Freddo Espresso', its Greece you have to do that, experienced unique nights, danced in the streets and traveled to 25 cities in 10 months.

Now, I am turning 25 in less than 5 months, I am still passionate about Erasmus, still have the dreams to travel the world, but more cautious of every step. I have recently finished my Master's Degree and started my PhD in Budapest, the city, by the way, is more beautiful than many other places in Europe, I am more fond of Eastern-Central Europe now. So far, the number of cities I've visited are over 52 European Cities, I have been to the little towns and the major capitals, met locals and internationals, and finally established a life much different than my fellas back home, which I am not sure I still call it home now, let's say its the Family's home.

At this age, people are settling for jobs, finding partners, saving money and starting to think responsibly, I always thought I can be different, there is no wrong with that, and I had a friend who was as different as me and even more, she was my motivation when I feel down. She also insisted to keep traveling, seeing around and be the free spirit we have always agreed to be. Our last conversation was, to my surprise, you know Majd, I need to start saving money, I got an internship, a serious relationship, pets and will be paying the rent of 2 apartments. 

This hit me, people are no more interested in my traveling, some are telling me, don't you want to work in the end? Aren't you bored of this lifestyle? Student life attracting you much? 

Some Days I am extremely motivated, I breathe, smile and move on, I know exactly what I want. Other days, I sit back and think, they are right, shouldn't I just wake up from the Erasmus and traveling dreams? Shall I start working and plan for the one-week kind of vacations lifestyle? OR Shall I keep traveling and feel more distant but more persistent after every new destination?

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