The Accidental Addiction

Now I wake up at 5 AM everywhere. Mornings show a place’s true soul. In Marrakech, I heard prayer calls and quiet city sounds before the crowds. In Kyoto, a gardener shared a silent moment arranging stones at sunrise. Simple, real, and beautiful.

The Stories I Keep

I write down real travel stories of what I saw, smelled, felt, and who I met. Sometimes I keep small mementos like a café napkin or a beach stone. My favorite story is from the Sahara: no epic moments, just silence, dunes, and my breath. It made me feel wonderfully small. I wrote three pages that morning. The worst sunrise was in Nepal’s monsoon fog. I couldn’t see a thing, but I wrote about the hope and the grandmother who prayed into the mist beside me.

What This Weird Habit Taught Me

I wasn’t a morning person, but this habit changed me. It taught me to slow down and really notice things instead of rushing through sights. My early sunrise stories focus on views, but now they explore connection, gratitude, and small moments that matter. It’s made me more mindful at home too. I catch sunrises in my neighborhood and see beauty in simple things like the morning light in my kitchen.

How to Start Your Own Travel Tradition

Pick Something That Excites You

Maybe it's not sunrises, maybe it's documenting the first coffee shop you find in each city, or sketching doorways, or learning one local phrase everywhere you go.

Keep It Simple

My sunrise stories take maybe 15 minutes to write. If it becomes a chore, you'll quit.

Be Flexible

Some mornings suck. Weather doesn't cooperate, you're sick, or you just can't drag yourself out of bed. That's fine. The tradition should add to your travel, not stress you out.
The Real Reason I Do This

Today, travel is often about social media and perfect shots. With Flighys, I focus on being present, not performing. After 34 countries, I know real travel means waking up to the moment and feeling the place. Find your way to connect and see the world’s true magic.
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