Ayngelina Brogan: On Exploring the World and Discovering Your self

Ayngelia’s weblog title is Bacon is Magic. We by no means requested her why she selected this title, perhaps she’ll depart a remark and inform us…

What’s magic is her writing. The extra you learn the extra you need to learn. Not solely as a result of she’s open minded, curious and humorous however as a result of she dares to do what others solely take into consideration. As a result of she tries first and decides if she likes it or not – afterwards. As a result of she’s been travelling for 14 months now and she or he’s as optimistic, energetic and filled with surprises as when she first began the weblog.

Here’s a brief interview with Ayngelina speaking about what made her depart her comfortable flat and job and journey solo to South America; the way it feels to be on the street and how one can maintain protected as a younger girl travelling alone.

eDreams: So, how did all of it begin? How did you lastly take the choice to pack your luggage and get going?

I had at all times wished to journey however had so many causes to not go. I used to be afraid of leaving my profession, my boyfriend and above all, my life. Once I turned 32 the fertility clock began ticking and I knew if I wished to have one final nice journey I needed to hurry up. As soon as I had youngsters the large backpacking journey can be only a dream.

I actually wished my boyfriend to come back with me nevertheless it wasn’t his dream. I spent months making an attempt to persuade him and whereas he supported me going – it was not for him.

It was urgent on my thoughts after which on Sunday afternoon I used to be sitting round watching a film, my boyfriend had fallen asleep on the sofa and I assumed Is that this it? Is that this what my life is about? and I walked over to my laptop computer and found out how one can financially afford a visit in a yr.

It truly took me 18 months to repay all my debt and save the cash however I had a aim in thoughts and I used to be dedicated to going.

la Boca, Buenos Aires

For the way lengthy have you ever been “on the street”?

I’ve been on the street for 14 months now. I began in Mexico, travelled overland via Central America. I sailed from Panama to Colombia and have been travelling South since. Proper now, I’m in Buenos Aires.

“I be taught a lot about myself by placing myself in a scenario the place I don’t know what’s regular, I can’t assume something and I don’t know what to anticipate.”

The place is house?

Wow that’s a troublesome query. I grew up in Nova Scotia and that’s the place all my household lives. I spent the final ten years in Toronto and that’s the place my buddies and profession are. However contemplating I’m planning to remain in South America I must say it’s my house.

What’s the very best factor about touchdown in a brand new place?

The joys of prospects. You land in a brand new place and every thing is thrilling. Simply by assembly new individuals, discovering new eating places and discovering new markets, you’ve got such an excellent time. I be taught a lot about myself by placing myself in a scenario the place I don’t know what’s regular, I can’t assume one thing and I don’t know what to anticipate.

“I do know some individuals carry pepper spray however I don’t. Within the final 14 months I haven’t had a single scenario the place somebody was threatening me or I felt I wanted it.”

How do you survive and maintain protected while you’re travelling? Any suggestions?

South America isn’t any extra harmful than any metropolis in North America or Europe. Positive there’s the likelihood that you may be mugged however if you’re good and don’t flash your iPhone or fancy digicam individuals will depart you alone. It isn’t frequent for individuals to be violently robbed, more often than not it’s pickpocketing.

I truly assume it’s a lot safer for ladies as a result of the locals are inclined to be careful for you whereas they might not for a few guys.

Once I’m misplaced I ask girls for assist, I duck into shops to have a look at my map slightly than on the road. I at all times ask individuals what’s the most secure method. Folks need to show you how to, you simply need to ask.

I do know some individuals carry pepper spray however I don’t. Within the final 14 months I haven’t had a single scenario the place somebody was threatening me or I felt I wanted it.

Iguazu Falls, Argentina

Why South America?

I’ve already been to Europe and South East Asia. South America was one thing I knew I might afford and the concept of studying Spanish actually intrigued me. There may be additionally a ardour and hearth within the tradition that we don’t have in Canada and that I used to be actually drawn to.”

Pictures from Ayngelina’s private assortment and weblog.

Interested by her adventures? Learn her weblog: http://baconismagic.ca

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