By Alexa Dysch – 2014
Wanderlust: “A strong desire for or impulse to wander or travel and explore the world” (oxforddictionaries.com). One of the strongest effects associated with travel writing, condensed into a single definition. Yet, as travelers know, this desire cannot be surmised into one sentence. When I find myself out of my surroundings, free of my usual schedule, this feeling strikes like no other. It caught me in Brasstown while I wandered along a small strip of artisan shops, from Silva’s Gallery to the Frog and Dragon Boutique. Without a plan, without a worry, merely a walk with no end in mind. Chance meetings occurred, stories were shared, and lessons were learned, all of which would be irrevocably lost without this lucky adventure. Relying on the monotony of a schedule can be beneficial, but letting wanderlust lead the way opens the door to enlightenment and a changed life.
