I am someone who loves to travel. But the meaning of travel has changed for me over a period of time. What does travel mean to you?

Before you, I always thought that traveling meant museums and adventures. With you, I found out that it means long afternoons spent lying in the sand by new rivers with cold water caressing our feet. It means discussing the latest Casey McQuiston over cups of hot Chai with sugar cubes while sunlight dances on the checkered red tablecloth. It can be tracing the dappling sunlight on your sunburnt cheeks while splitting mango ice cream in the warm ocean breeze. It can be asking a gentleman we met, where the locals eat chaat, for the address of the brightest blue berries and red cherries. It can be just you and me marveling at the simple wonders of the world.

-Armaan

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About the poet: Armaan Rai is a poet who writes about nature, moments and memories, and nostalgia. She uses simple words and phrases to capture the beauty and complexity of the world around her. She believes that poetry is a powerful tool for expressing emotions and connecting with others. She started this blog, Oregano Oranges, as a way of connecting with other poets and readers. She wanted to create a space where she could share her work, learn from others, and get an opportunity to touch someone’s heart.