OUR CROSSINGS

the beauty of a life of travel

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Hi, and thanks for stopping by! Our Crossings follows the daily adventures of Latvian expats living on Ireland's West coast as they surf and explore the world

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When it comes to traveling, we believe in goal setting. Working together towards a common purpose and celebrating each milestone along the way is one of the connecting things we can do as people. . Travelling is so much more than a sightseeing experience! So, next time you find yourself exploring the world, have the courage to open yourself up to new experiences - they can bring you moments of immense joy. Get out of your comfort zone; it's a chance to learn, chance to grow as a person and leave your mark on the world.

If there's one thing that we can take away from the past 17 years of traveling is that the joy isn't gathered from a sheer number of countries and places we have visited, but by the experiences we had in each place and by the people we had a chance to meet along the way. At some point, we came to fully appreciate our own backyard and at some point, we realized that we don't have to travel far to find beautiful scenery

There are many beautiful spots in Biarritz and seeing them in person does something to your body and soul that I haven't experienced anywhere else. The memories and feelings of endless discoveries we've undergone in Biarritz so far - as well as the smell and taste of freshly baked bread - will stay with us forever.

Reading makes me a happier person, and in my humble opinion, reading is something that should be celebrated. I personally still love to read children's adventure books and it wasn't until I learned English and had a chance to read the originals for the first time that I realised how talanted Mark Twain actually is. Getting lost in a good narrative saturated with eccentric characters is why I read in the first place and there's plenty of both in a book about Tom Sawyer adventures. Who wouldn't like to build a raft and go exploring?

Once we set a foot in Capbreton, all we could hear was the waves crashing on the shore. While in town, we intentionally devoted a healthy dose of our time relaxing on its beautiful beaches. And, by relaxing I mean - taking the step back from what we want things to be and appreciating what they really are. We don't try to build up high expectations for our trips while we browse through guidebooks and travel blogs and we don't travel just for that picture-perfect view. Instead, we prefer to travel somewhere to bring new perspectives into our life. Because living in an expectation and living in the moment can make a big difference next time you find yourself exploring the world

One thing that we learned while traversing trough Biarritz - there's no definitive answer or formula that defines a great travel experience. Visiting famous tourist attractions can be a dream come true moment for many, but the kindness of people and feeling at home while on the road ranks up high on our list.

Finding the right size campervan that would comply with our budget and needs, sorting out the paperwork and fixing a few faulty parts was a rigorous process that required more time and resources than we initially anticipated. But, going on that very first road trip made every unexpected resistance worthwhile and we were reminded that arriving at your destination isn't always the price. For us, it's the journey to, from and in-between that matter most as well as knowing what it took us to accomplish it that makes it so rewarding.

To make the most of our time away, especially if we are visiting famous European cities, there are few key points we try to check off the list. Preparing in advance, having a flexible schedule, going of the beaten track, making time to relax and visiting one or two landmarks are just a few things to put into practice to make your journey more meaningful and enjoyable.

While being in nature provides the uttermost experience we seek when exploring different corners of the world, we also like to include traditional villages and vibrant cities. This way we get to visit museums, climb church towers and enjoy people watching, in a process deepening our connection and giving ourselves a great reason to emerge from our usual seaside hideout.

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