vanshika deshpande

🚆  What Travel Taught Me About Slowing Down Before I started traveling more often, I was all about checklists, tight schedules, and the rush to “see it all.” I’d land in a new city with a color-coded itinerary and the pressure to squeeze every landmark, café, and photo-op into a few days. But somewhere between missed buses, unplanned detours, and quiet mornings in unfamiliar places, I learned something different: 1. The Best Moments Are Unplanned Some of my favorite memories aren’t on a “Top 10 Things to Do” list. They’re the moments I stumbled upon — like chatting with a street vendor in Lisbon or watching the sunset over the Mekong River in Laos with no camera in hand, just peace. 2. It’s Okay to Do Less I used to feel guilty if I didn’t “do enough” while traveling. Now, I realize that sitting in a café for two hours people-watching is just as valuable as visiting a museum. Doing less allowed me to feel more present. 3. Slowness Deepens Connection When I stopped rushing, ...