As I mentioned in my previous post, I used to travel to a lot of places because of my occupation as a singer. Traveling can be music to someone’s ears, but when you have to do it for a living, there will times when it leaves you exhausted and groggy. Sometimes I had to leave my son and that made me feel empty and I missed him so much. I found myself feeling homesick constantly. My motherly instinct kicked in and there were days when I would think whether I should do something else for a living instead of my present work. As a single mom, I wanted to give my son the best things in life. I wanted to provide him with everything I can and I guess that required a lot of sacrifices on my part. Nowadays, many Filipinos I know are working abroad to provide for their family as well.
My job gave me and my son more than what we needed for our day to day expenses and this led to me opening a savings account just in case I decide to give up work and start a business in the future. Even though I’ve had my share of travel experiences, it’s something that I hope my son and I will do together one day when he grows older. One country in Asia I would like to take him to is Japan. This country abounds with a lot of history that will definitely interest those who love to learn about the past. The picturesque landscape in this country can also take your breath away.
Japan has a lot of tourist destinations. Some of my friends who have been dying to go abroad have always wanted to tour Japan. One of the things I love about this country is its slick department stores and swanky dining establishments along with its enticing blend of the “East Meets West” theme that not every country I’ve been to has. I tell my friends to go there during March to May, because it is spring time and they will surely appreciate the colorful blooming flowers. It is also when the well-known cherry blossom trees start to show their beauty – my ultimate favorite during this season!
Even Japanese citizens themselves love to explore their own country, especially when they are too stressed with work. Some of the people I’ve worked with in hotels who don’t leave for abroad end up traveling around their motherland to see historical places like a century’s old temple, shrines, lakes, volcanoes, museums and other points of interest. This is something I haven’t really done, since I was going to save this event when my son is old enough, or maybe when I meet the right person who would see different places with me.
From what I’ve heard, Kyoto and Osaka are two of the most visited places because aside from their tourist spots, they also provide the best accommodation options accompanied by delicious authentic Japanese dishes, which is something travelers want a taste of. If you’re like some Japanese people who are tired of their daily routine at work, why not think about traveling abroad to Japan? It’s definitely something to look forward to.