Month nine of the #take12trips travel challenge feels like it creeped up on me when I was not looking. The months seem to be moving ever so fast, the days and weeks even faster. Everyday I ponder about what I want my tomorrow travels to look like and I still come up blank. I am spontaneous person by nature, the spur of the moment decisions are what I thrive at. This side of me I do not want to give up on but I know one day I will have to.
when I shared month eight, I mentioned to you how my parents always ask me first which country I am in before every conversation. It’s funny to think how much my life has changed over the last 3 years. I have traveled more this year than any other time in my entire life. It has been truly liberating to bask in the pleasures of travel that The Lord has afforded me. As a child my father always used to tell my siblings and I how blessed we are, as an adult I am starting to truly feel the blessings. When you’re young, it’s not easy to believe people when they say you’re blessed when you are lacking certain things. Looking back at all the challenges we’ve faced in our lives as a family, we are blessed.
Many might be confused why this is month nine instead of month eight. I started this challenge last year December, i refused to wait for January before I could start. ‘Why put off something you can do today for tomorrow, tomorrow is not promised you’. This has been my motto for a while and has saved me a great deal, I no longer procrastinate I take action.
Month Nine – #Take12Trips
During the month of July I did two trips; Dublin, Ireland and Copenhagen, Denmark. Copenhagen was by far the most expensive trip I have done during this travel challenge. Because I stupidly chose to travel during the summer period, the flights where sky-high in cost. Another huge mistake on my part was booking the flights two days before I due to leave. I should have booked earlier but I had no spare cash, no point crying over spilt milk.
Regular readers know I love nothing more than plotting my next adventure. I have mentioned countless times that you don’t have to wait till January to join this challenge, you can join any time. You also do not need to travel abroad all the time to participate. I made a personal decision to do mostly travel abroad, so I can visit more countries and tick off my bucketlist.
Dublin, Ireland.
This was my first time heading to Ireland, I was looking forward to seeing my ‘instant friends‘ I met in Hamburg, Germany. We met at the youth weekend, I will never forget how we met and become instant friends. We named ourselves ‘temptation‘ so befitting of us, 3 girls and 1 dude. I kept saying to one of our leaders that I would lead the young man into temptation oops. Of all the things we did in Dublin, the most memorable was spending time with each other and visiting the Irish Whiskey Museum.
Copenhagen, Denmark
This trip is as clear as day in my mind. I managed to convince one of my ‘instant friends’ to join me, lucky he did and made this trip even more memorable. Because I arrived earlier than him, I was able to check out quite a lot of places alone. But the most memorable of this trip was taking a free walking town operated by ‘Copenhagen Free Walking Tours’. I had never done a guided walking tour before, this was fresh and innovative. Our guide was knowledgable in Danish history and he made the tour very interactive and fun.
Month nine started with a bang (Dublin) and ended with a boom (Copenhagen), I am so glad I went. I might be skint right now but I wouldn’t change anything for the world. I feel very privileged to be able to travel as often as I do whilst surviving on my own two feet. Putting everything in God’s hand and believing in everything he’s doing in my life has been the best decision ever.
Have you ever been to either of these two places? If you ever get a chance, I say go.
Beeb Ashcroft says
I wish I had time to travel that much! This sounds like it has been a lot of fun!
Anosa says
It sure is really fun
Nicole Escat says
Wow, you are so lucky to take the trips. I wish I can do that too and see Copenhagen in person.
Anosa says
Thanks Nicole
kerry norris says
I love Dublin. I’ve done the whiskey thing too. Everyone is also so friendly. Never been to Copenhagen but will have to pop it on my list x
Anosa says
I enjoyed the whiskey tour not so much the drinking of it lol
Kara says
Hubby has been to dublin but I have yet to go. I would love to visit both
Anosa says
If you get the chance you should definitely
Nikki Wayne says
Wow! I wan to make these trips too. I hope I can save money for them and be able to see the world’s wonders.
Anosa says
You should definitely
Nikki Whitehouse says
Looks like you had an amazing time! My fiance and I are friends with a couple who have just recently visited Dublin and said how amazing it was.
Anosa says
Dublin is a lovely place to visit, it has so much to offer
Mauie Flores says
Wow! How I wish I can also take 12 trips! Maybe when my boy’s in college already, haha!
Anosa says
Hahaha you should definitely do it
Zena's Suitcase says
I think this is such a great challenge to set yourself. I really want to visit Copenhagen, it sounds like a really interesting place
Anosa says
Thanks Zena, it’s lovely challenge indeed
Anna Maria says
I always wanted to go to both countries they have so much history and culture. One dayyyy
Anosa says
They sure do and hope you get to visit one day
Kathy says
I’ve always wanted to go to Denmark. It looks like such a beautiful place! You’re lucky you’re able to travel so much. I sure wish I could travel more.
Anosa says
Thanks Kathy, I hope you get a chance to visit one day
Karla Ramos says
I’ve always admired that heroic horse statue up there. Dublin’s a very enjoyable place and that’s coming from someone who was only there for a day.
Anosa says
I couldn’t agree more, its a beautiful city to visit
Beautyqueenuk says
Your post makes me want to ensure I get to Dublin at least one in my lifetime x
Anosa says
You definitely should check it out Rachel its gorgeous
Jayne says
I love Dublin, will definitely be going back at some point.
What an amazing month for you, and you may be skint, but what great memories you have made 🙂
Anosa says
So true, great memories indeed. I can not wait to go back to either of these places too
Mai C. says
You’ve been through a lot of places! It’s funny that your parents ask you where you are, that means they’re used to the lifestyle that you have right now. I think it’s great that you started early December, the earlier the better.
Anosa says
The earlier the better indeed, they love it but I think they also want me to save up a bit lol
Liz Mays says
What an amazing month of traveling. It’s great that you were able to spend time with your new friends from the youth weekend.
Anosa says
It was a great time indeed, it was nice to meet up again with my friends
Shalama Jackson says
I have not been to those places. I went to school in Spain and traveled a little around Europe and to Morocco. I want to go to Central America next.
Anosa says
I have been to spain once but I have it on my list and hope to visit as many places in Europe as possible.
Ana De Jesus says
Copenhagan is somewhere I would like to go and it is so cheap as well! You may be broke but you get to live your dream which is great.
Anosa says
That is true, broke but lived my dream
PrimeBeauty says
Copenhagen is a gorgeous city. I was fortunate enough to visit there once and be shown around by a local. I still remember my dinner in Tivoli Gardens. I don’t think I’ve ever had so many different types of wine.
Anosa says
Sounds like you had such a wonderful time, I want to make more of an effort when I go next
Yet Another Blogging Mummy!!! says
Many years ago, I did visit Copenhagen and Dublin. Would love to go again
Anosa says
I bet it was just as beautiful then as it is now
Yet Another Blogging Mummy!!! says
Yes the only bit that definitely wasn’t beautiful was the decor in our hotel bedroom in Dublin. It was like a flashback to the 70s
Afshan says
I love to travel, but haven’t been to Copenhagen or Dublin and sounds like they are right up my street!
Anosa says
I too love to travel big time and hope to do more before 2016 ends
Keely Gallagher says
I’ve never visited either Copenhagen or Dublin, but the walking tour sounds fab 🙂
Anosa says
The walking tour was absolutely amazing
Natalia Molinero Mingorance says
I’ve never been in these places, but definitely would love to go! So nice pictures!! xx
Anosa says
You should definitely go should you get the chance
Rachel says
You’re incredibly lucky to do this – I bet it’s wonderful seeing all those new places. I live in England but ave never been to Ireland – I know everyone says it’s gorgeous there!
Anosa says
Thanks Rachel, It’s nice to be able to travel every now and again
Little Steps says
I would love to visit both countries since I’ve never been. You are so lucky to be able to travel all the time 🙂 x
Anosa says
Aww thanks so much
Jess Powell says
I’ve never been to either, but they both look great! I really want to visit Denmark in particular, it seems like a really fun place to visit. 🙂
Anosa says
It’s a lovely place to visit, both of them are
Robin Rue says
Dublin is definitley on my bucket list. I have been wanting to get to Ireland for years.
Anosa says
Hope you get a chance one day to visit this beautiful city