Comments on: Chasing Ghosts http://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/chasing-ghosts/ Nomadic Matt's Travel Site Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:36:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: Belindahttp://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/chasing-ghosts/#comment-214649 Belinda Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:05:17 +0000 http://www.nomadicmatt.com/?p=6550#comment-214649 It's that magic of the right people and the right place that create those perfect moments. I learned to stop chasing ghosts because they are like any prey...when chased and hunted down they flee or hide. But if you sit quietly they return to you as memories and make you smile again. It’s that magic of the right people and the right place that create those perfect moments. I learned to stop chasing ghosts because they are like any prey…when chased and hunted down they flee or hide. But if you sit quietly they return to you as memories and make you smile again.

]]> By: kiwigramhttp://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/chasing-ghosts/#comment-182590 kiwigram Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:41:21 +0000 http://www.nomadicmatt.com/?p=6550#comment-182590 You are so right. There is no going back. Each time I have tried to go back to some of my favourite places, they were never the same, so I don't go back any more. I look for new places and will keep looking. You are so right. There is no going back. Each time I have tried to go back to some of my favourite places, they were never the same, so I don’t go back any more. I look for new places and will keep looking.

]]> By: Bobbi Lee Hitchonhttp://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/chasing-ghosts/#comment-176893 Bobbi Lee Hitchon Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:04:48 +0000 http://www.nomadicmatt.com/?p=6550#comment-176893 I can't agree with this post more! I've been through the same thing quite a few times on my travels and it just goes to show that it's not so much the place as the people and experiences we have there that make good travel. I lived in Port Douglas for about 5 months over a year ago and I think about that time almost everyday. I remember the night before leaving, talking with my friend and crying because my time there was over and I knew I could never have it again. She said we can go back then realized we really couldn't ever go back to the summer we had there. I met my boyfriend there and we talk about going back then both say-it just won't be the same. I'm actually not sure I could ever go back. That summer was so special. I can’t agree with this post more! I’ve been through the same thing quite a few times on my travels and it just goes to show that it’s not so much the place as the people and experiences we have there that make good travel. I lived in Port Douglas for about 5 months over a year ago and I think about that time almost everyday. I remember the night before leaving, talking with my friend and crying because my time there was over and I knew I could never have it again. She said we can go back then realized we really couldn’t ever go back to the summer we had there. I met my boyfriend there and we talk about going back then both say-it just won’t be the same. I’m actually not sure I could ever go back. That summer was so special.

]]> By: Tiffhttp://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/chasing-ghosts/#comment-112432 Tiff Fri, 29 Jul 2011 02:40:10 +0000 http://www.nomadicmatt.com/?p=6550#comment-112432 Matt! I love it! so true, IOS will be always be in my heart and the people there made it amazing. Matt! I love it! so true, IOS will be always be in my heart and the people there made it amazing.

]]> By: Ann Lombardihttp://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/chasing-ghosts/#comment-84931 Ann Lombardi Sun, 06 Mar 2011 00:24:52 +0000 http://www.nomadicmatt.com/?p=6550#comment-84931 Very good post, Matt. I felt the same way when I first began traveling long ago. Now for some reason, the older I get, the more I enjoy not only discovering new places, but also returning to the same places etched in my mind from years gone by. For me, maybe now it's more about my taking in the moment and holding my expectations in check. Still I keep on creating great memories as I remember the old, despite the changing face of our planet. Happy travels, everyone! ~Ann Lombardi Very good post, Matt. I felt the same way when I first began traveling long ago. Now for some reason, the older I get, the more I enjoy not only discovering new places, but also returning to the same places etched in my mind from years gone by. For me, maybe now it’s more about my taking in the moment and holding my expectations in check. Still I keep on creating great memories as I remember the old, despite the changing face of our planet. Happy travels, everyone!
~Ann Lombardi

]]> By: Alexandra Kenthttp://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/chasing-ghosts/#comment-84815 Alexandra Kent Fri, 04 Mar 2011 23:39:26 +0000 http://www.nomadicmatt.com/?p=6550#comment-84815 Very well said. I enjoyed your post. It is very true that we can chase ghosts. I was just thinking today how as much as I loved living in London, I would never go back as it could never be the same. My life is different now as are the people in it, and I want London to stay the perfect memory it was. Great read! Very well said. I enjoyed your post. It is very true that we can chase ghosts. I was just thinking today how as much as I loved living in London, I would never go back as it could never be the same. My life is different now as are the people in it, and I want London to stay the perfect memory it was. Great read!

]]> By: Michaelhttp://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/chasing-ghosts/#comment-58877 Michael Tue, 21 Sep 2010 02:14:36 +0000 http://www.nomadicmatt.com/?p=6550#comment-58877 Great read, I think this is human nature. Everyone can relate to this because every aspect of our life weather it be places, people, relationships etc are governed by this very real experience. You ever go back to a relationship to find it "not the same". We all chase ghost from a different time, sometimes its the people we were with we are chasing but sometimes it's ourselves. We change so much. Great read, I think this is human nature. Everyone can relate to this because every aspect of our life weather it be places, people, relationships etc are governed by this very real experience. You ever go back to a relationship to find it “not the same”. We all chase ghost from a different time, sometimes its the people we were with we are chasing but sometimes it’s ourselves. We change so much.

]]> By: Donna Willinghamhttp://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/chasing-ghosts/#comment-58784 Donna Willingham Mon, 20 Sep 2010 07:24:33 +0000 http://www.nomadicmatt.com/?p=6550#comment-58784 Great post, I think we can all relate to chasing ghosts, I certainly can, and it's such a disappointment. Travel is always about new experiences and new people, and it's a fantastic route for your own personal development. In fact, I feel I should share with you an amazing course I did while I was in Cairo – Sarah Merron of Fire Dragon Coaching teaches strategies that really helped me focus on getting the best out of myself and others around me, for both my work and personal life. She runs courses all over the world, so it’s a fantastic way to combine travel with self improvement. Here’s the link, I found it had a very powerful effect on my life: http://egyptnlptraining.com/ Great post, I think we can all relate to chasing ghosts, I certainly can, and it’s such a disappointment. Travel is always about new experiences and new people, and it’s a fantastic route for your own personal development. In fact, I feel I should share with you an amazing course I did while I was in Cairo – Sarah Merron of Fire Dragon Coaching teaches strategies that really helped me focus on getting the best out of myself and others around me, for both my work and personal life. She runs courses all over the world, so it’s a fantastic way to combine travel with self improvement. Here’s the link, I found it had a very powerful effect on my life: http://egyptnlptraining.com/

]]> By: HYPER/balladryhttp://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/chasing-ghosts/#comment-58636 HYPER/balladry Fri, 17 Sep 2010 21:31:59 +0000 http://www.nomadicmatt.com/?p=6550#comment-58636 Hey Matt,A really interesting and thought provoking article. I, like you, fell in love with SE Asia in 2004. Since then, I've returned every year, exploring more, deeper, further. I've loved every second of it. I have wrestled with it though; part of me felt I should head to a new country or continent, but I have rationalised it now. My 20's will always be about SE Asia. Everytime I return to Bangkok, it is better than before, even though the memories are with me of previous trips, and the ghosts. Next year, I'll return to Cambodia. I haven't been since a magical trip in 2006, but I know it'll be great, because I have new friends there now and I will explore parts of the country I've never seen.I think travel ghosts are true, but for me it's only in highly specific detail. I couldn't for example return to miami beach, or ibiza, or seville, without definite sadness and anti climax, because those places were shared with my best friend, who lives in Oz now.new experiences though in countries you've been to before - bring it on I say!Awesome site, really inspirational. Am struggling at the mo to work out how to make the break. keep up the great work mate.John aka HYPER/balladry photography Hey Matt,

A really interesting and thought provoking article. I, like you, fell in love with SE Asia in 2004. Since then, I’ve returned every year, exploring more, deeper, further. I’ve loved every second of it. I have wrestled with it though; part of me felt I should head to a new country or continent, but I have rationalised it now. My 20′s will always be about SE Asia. Everytime I return to Bangkok, it is better than before, even though the memories are with me of previous trips, and the ghosts. Next year, I’ll return to Cambodia. I haven’t been since a magical trip in 2006, but I know it’ll be great, because I have new friends there now and I will explore parts of the country I’ve never seen.

I think travel ghosts are true, but for me it’s only in highly specific detail. I couldn’t for example return to miami beach, or ibiza, or seville, without definite sadness and anti climax, because those places were shared with my best friend, who lives in Oz now.

new experiences though in countries you’ve been to before – bring it on I say!

Awesome site, really inspirational. Am struggling at the mo to work out how to make the break. keep up the great work mate.

John aka HYPER/balladry photography

]]> By: Walking holiday fanhttp://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/chasing-ghosts/#comment-57756 Walking holiday fan Mon, 06 Sep 2010 20:38:04 +0000 http://www.nomadicmatt.com/?p=6550#comment-57756 I love those moments, they are the ones stay with you, I have photos on my fridge, so every time I get something I can be reminded of awesome experiences and people. I love those moments, they are the ones stay with you, I have photos on my fridge, so every time I get something I can be reminded of awesome experiences and people.

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