A Girl Who Dreams

Backpackers: The Dream

Why is it that every American feels the need to fit the mold of “The American Dream.” Everyone wants the house in the suburbs, the 2.5 children, and a partner. It's reality for many Americans, but there is those select few who fight to break the mold. They have this love for the world that many people do not have. Many of the see them walking down the streets of foreign cities with their whole life on their back. They are the ones who stop to get to know the locals and try new things.

They are backpackers.

Most people think its crazy to travel around the world with everything they own on their back and a general idea where they are going. But, they are what the real “American Dream” should be. Having the power to do what you want, say what you want, and explore all the possibilities life offers. The thirst of life they hold is astounding. Most stay in hostels as they travel, spending little money everyday, but they receive much more from countries than others do. They gain insight of the locals. A appreciation for the little-tucked away restaurants that only local people know.

A majority of them sell everything they own, quit their jobs, and leave their families to travel the world. They leave all the comforts of the society they knew, and embark on an adventure of a lifetime.