I always dreamed of traveling, but I put it off for a long time, finding thousands of reasons. One day, I just bought a one-way ticket and left. Now I am writing this from a small town in Italy, where motorcycles are roaring outside the window and the air smells of fresh pizza.

Traveling has taught me that life is not a plan, but an adventure. And sometimes the best way to find yourself is to get lost in the world.

The first time I found myself in a foreign country, I felt lonely and confused. But it was at that moment that I realized that loneliness is not a sentence, but an opportunity to get to know yourself better. I started noticing little things: the way the light falls on old buildings, the way people smile at each other on the street, how even the simplest dinner can become a celebration.

My advice: start small. Buy a ticket to an unfamiliar city, even if it's just for two days. Let yourself get lost - and you will find yourself.