Elisa Acquaviva: Biography
My Name's Elisa Acquaviva, I am 18 years old and I am primarily Ecuadorian (born and somewhat raised there), however my father's family is Italian. I moved to the United States, Miami, at 7 years old, but my entire life I have gone back five or six times a year so that I could keep a close relationship with my family, friends, and culture. I currently study at the Universidad de Navarra.
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WHy I Love TO Travel
I have always been a traveler, even as a baby I was brought back and forth between the United States and Ecuador. I grew a love of planes, knowing that I could sit in a cushioned seat, be lifted off the ground, and then placed down in a completely different place, it completely wowed me. I loved getting off that giant tin can and all of a sudden be surrounded by completely different foods, languages, clothing, and customs. I think the world is full of so many amazing things that are hidden right under our noses. I feel like it is our duty to travel. I know it is not possible for everyone, but at least trying to explore your own country because frankly, the earth is our home and we should be familiar with all its wonders. I learned the love of travel from my family. They have taken me to as many places as they can making sure I learn to appreciate how diverse the planet is. Recently I began traveling with friends as well. It opens your mind to all the different ways one can explore and have a great time while still learning new things about new cultures. I hope my journey as well as my fellow traveler's journeys will inspire people to go out in the world and will show them that there is not just one way to travel.
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What Kind of Traveler Am I
I have always been more of an adventurous traveler. I always enjoyed hiking, zip-lining, water sports, and activities like motorcycling in countries. I have never been much of a museum girl. I understand that a country's history is a huge part of its culture, but I believe there is so many different ways to experience culture and you can do it in a way more immersed way than just visiting museums. Though I have done my fare share of historically centered trips because my sister is that kind of traveler I have also gotten to learn about countries on my own. I love to go and see where the country takes me. If I have a question I can ask someone random or I can search it up, but I learn what interests me instead of having loads of information I don't really care for piled on to me. This is why I love to travel with my friends the most. I know how to compromise, but let's be honest, no one wants to compromise when it comes to their trips. With friends I can do more what I like to do and experience the cities in different ways. I also love to dance and I don't really get that opportunity on my trips with my family. I love to explore, but I also love to relax, I love to learn, but I also love to goof off. I am a pretty rounded traveler, but I cannot deal with long tours in museums or monuments, I lose my focus and get irritated. It is something I'm working on and I hope to apply to future trips.
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