"The world is a book and those who do not travel, read only one page".
Morning at Avalanche Lake in Montana's Rocky Mountains, Glacier National Park, USA (Photo credit: I. Shivaei)
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Traveling for me is not just a hobby — it is a way of life. Whether it is exploring bustling cities of London and Tokyo or seeking solace in remote deserts of Death Valley or wild ranges of Rocky Mountains, every trip is a window to a new and exciting world. Through traveling I deepen my connection with our beautiful Earth, its people and their diverse cultures. I have traveled to several countries in Asia, Europe, North America, South America, and Antarctica. Perhaps, among all, the most adventurous one was the expedition to the Antarctic Peninsula in December 2007 organized by the educational institution Students On Ice. Nothing compares with the serenity and beauty of sharp blue and white icebergs floating on the deep ocean, with penguins drifting on their surfaces, whales swimming beneath, and albatrosses flying above, That expedition forever transformed my perspective, leaving me with lifelong inspiration and a deep respect and appreciation for our planet.
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Our ship breaking the Antarctic ocean in Paradise Bay, December 2007. Photo: I. Shivaei
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As said, "The world is a book and those who do not travel, read only one page".
