The Side of Travel Nobody Shows You (Botswana Diary Pt. 1)

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 09:30:49 +0000

Travel isn’t always picture-perfect — and this video proves it.

I’m in Botswana, about to start a week-long safari in the Okavango Delta, one of the most iconic wildlife destinations in the world. On paper, this is a total bucket list trip. But the reality? Lost luggage, financial stress, long flights, and a surprising lack of excitement left me questioning if I even want to keep traveling.

This video is a personal diary. I’m sharing the raw side of travel — the doubts, the struggles, and the reflections that come with chasing big adventures while trying to stay grounded in everyday life.

Over the past five years, travel has taken me around the world. But now I realized that maybe enough is enough… at least for a while. In this vlog, I open up about my relationship with travel, my career, and why slowing down is starting to feel like the right choice.

If you’ve ever dreamed of going on safari or wondered what it’s really like to travel when you’re not “in the mood,” I hope this gives you a different perspective. This isn’t about regret — it’s about keeping it real, and showing that even dream trips have their complicated side.

Stay tuned for the rest of my journey through Africa — the safaris, the wildlife, and the honest reflections along the way.

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