Capturing Memories: Moments You Don’t Want to Miss
Although Australia was my first big adventure abroad, it wasn’t my first travel experience. My father was born in Montevideo, Uruguay, and our family visited several times during my childhood. But most of my memories come from old photos and family stories—except for one unforgettable moment that my dad never lets me forget.
🇺🇾 The Legendary Breakfast Incident
We were staying at a hotel in Uruguay, and none of my siblings wanted to speak Spanish. Finally, my sister decided to order a ham and cheese toast. The waiter, being polite, repeated, “Una tostada de jamón y queso?” And then, in a moment of pure brilliance, my sister confidently replied:
“Without prune!”
Yep. Without prune. To this day, my dad still laughs about it in every single phone call. Her response made absolutely no sense, but that’s what makes it legendary!
This memory reminds me how small, funny travel moments stay with us forever—especially when we capture them.
📸 Capturing Travel Memories: Why It Matters
If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s this: take pictures and record videos as much as you can.
✔️ Preserve the Moments – Trust me, you’ll want to remember these experiences beyond just fuzzy memories.
✔️ Create Stories to Share – Some of the best laughs come from looking back at those unexpected travel moments.
✔️ Inspire Future Adventures – If it weren’t for other people’s photos and stories, I might never have taken the leap to live abroad.
So go ahead—capture those moments, write them down, record the stories. They might just inspire your next big adventure!
📖 Coming Soon: “Before Abroad” You ready for your life overseas
I’m beyond excited to share more about my experiences in my upcoming book, “Before Abroad,” launching in Spring 2026. This book will dive into the realities of moving abroad, cultural surprises, travel mishaps, and the life-changing lessons I’ve learned along the way.
Stay tuned for updates, and get ready for a journey through the joys, struggles, and unforgettable moments of living overseas!
✈️ Share Your Funniest Travel Story!
Now, it’s your turn! What are some of your funniest or most unforgettable travel moments? Drop your stories in the comments below!
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