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I was in a similar spot when i was in your age, 6 years ago. Had a well-payed job an all, but felt like life was escaping away from me. Like the feeling of is this it? I was close to buy an apartment and settle down for good. But something inside me was nagging at me that this was not the right move.

So, a week later I told my boss i would be leaving for 7 months and that i would not take no for an answer. I took all that money, and spent it in a backpacking-trip in latin-america by my self. At 35 years of age. Totally out of my comfort zone.

- It was one of the best decisions of my life.

I made so many new friends around the world, tasted food that I didn't know exists, climbed mountains, dived with hammer sharks in Galapagos. Hiked in landscapes of indescribable beauty. Had a joint under an amazing sky of stars in atacama.. Met beautiful women of totally different cultures. And finally met the girl of my life.

To say the least, it changed my life. I am a much more open-minded person. I look forward to go to places I haven't been in and interact with nature in a much deeper level. I appreciate the differences in all of us much more now than before. The world is a beautiful place, and you should experience it to the fullest.

Say yes to life! Always!



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