"When I was 10, I remember preparing for the most exciting adventure of my life - so far. My family and I were going on a cruise from Mumbai to Lakshadweep Island. I could hardly stand the anticipation. My father, in those days, was still an up-and-coming businessman, and paying for our travels didn't come easy. But he always made sure to prioritize travel."
"From the moment we got home from one vacation, I waited patiently for news of our next family trip. My family made a point of traveling somewhere new every year, often visitingplaces that were rich in history, culture, or biodiversity. Memorable destinations included Singapore's fabulous bird sanctuary, Sri Lanka's pristine beaches, and going on a Kenyan safari. I always came back from our travels feeling so enriched."
"We also have been incompatible on trips, our differences of opinion getting the better of us. But looking back, those aren't the memories I hold dearest. Instead, I remember the time my family sat together at a park in Switzerland or when my dad jokingly got down on one knee in front of my mother while we were near the Eiffel Tower."
A father prioritized travel over possessions, enabling a family to visit twenty countries together. Family trips focused on destinations rich in culture, history, and biodiversity. At age ten, a memorable cruise from Mumbai to Lakshadweep sparked excitement despite financial constraints from the father's early business stage. The family made a point of traveling somewhere new each year, visiting places such as Singapore's bird sanctuary, Sri Lanka's beaches, and a Kenyan safari, which left the narrator feeling enriched. Trips included stresses—itinerary disagreements, lost or stolen items, sickness, and bad news—but enduring memories include shared moments in Switzerland and a playful proposal near the Eiffel Tower. Travel photos evoke lasting joy.
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