I love travelling, but travelling to Europe has always been an obsession, instead of merely passion. It all started in the year 2000 when I first visited Paris. My uncle worked there and I joined his family when they visited him. The city was ultimately beautiful. Everything was picture perfect and I could not get bored of its beauty. I stayed for 2 weeks there, went to Belgium also. Actually I wanted to stay longer and visited other countries, but my uncle (and of course my mom) won’t let me travel solo. I was on my 2nd year of college at that time, so did not have much choice (and money).
The obsession stayed strong throughout my college years and got stronger when I started working. I used to google for pictures of countries I wanted to visit and imagine myself being there. I often have dreams about being in Europe. I joined backpacking groups and other travelling communities because I was sure I will get there somehow.
Finally, the opportunity knocked. My company merged with another company and suddenly I got a bonus! (yes, previously my company did not give out annual bonus). At the same time, there was a group in my backpacking mailing list that was going to Europe for several days. Emirates ticket was on sale. There were 2 public holiday in the month of May, so I only need to use 6 days of leave for 15 days of trip. The foreign exchange rate was not so high (1 Eur = 12,000 IDR) The universe gave me all the signs. So I decided to go, although the bonus amount was actually not enough for the whole trip, but the rest can be covered by credit card. Risky decision, but I thought, if not now, I will never go for the that Eurotrip. So I crossed my fingers and decided to go. And that was the best decision ever! Although I end up with a pile of credit card bills after the trip, but I don’t mind. The trip was superb! And I am determined to have another Eurotrip someday with my kids. Wish me luck!
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