prolog

Part 1 - Traveling the World: Lessons Learned on an Unfamiliar Road

#1 South America - A Continent Too Long to Contain in Three Months
1.
A single line on the bucket list, a spark of hope.
2.
Learning freedom across borders
3.
The sadness that sprouts in abundance
4.
An unfamiliar but friendly natural environment
5.
The wind and the road across South America
6.
Extreme experiences in a long country
7.
A dream I met in Machu Picchu above the clouds
8.
What does Amazon have in store?

#2 India - Endlessly encountering different faces
1.
Another world seen from Kolkata
2.
The happiness taught by incense, song, and puja
3.
A blessing in disguise in Agra
4.
Will peace come to Kashmir?
5.
There is sadness in the splendid shikhara
6.
The colorful colors of Rajasthan
7.
Lessons from Gujarat
8.
A leisurely pace learned from the South Indian sunshine

#3 Mekong River - Hope Blossomed Along the Flowing River
1.
Five Rivers and Shangri-La
2.
The power of hospitality learned in Lijiang
3.
Choosing experience over convenience
4.
Laos, a double-edged sword
5.
Open your eyes to the chaotic market
6.
A smile brings a smile
7.
Advice and light found in the mines of life

#4 South Pacific - Finding Happiness Hidden Beyond the Sea
1.
Australia, the charm of a short history
2.
Which do you see in glamour and happiness?
3.
Are jewel-like coral reefs just a fantasy?
4.
Vanuatu, Invisible Happiness
5.
Say hello to hibiscus in Fiji
6.
Humility before the majesty of nature
7.
The warmth and hope that the city gives

Part 2 - A Journey of the Mind: Another Journey Inward

#5 A lap of the unpaved road - The heart of the beautiful mountains and rivers embraced at every step
1.
My favorite trail where my feet have stopped
2.
Learn a lesson from a dirty plot
3.
Leisurely and beautiful pavilion culture
4.
Finding the Answer to an Aging Society on the Road
5.
Steps that save me
6.
A life of twists and turns and ever-changing paths
7.
With the mind that relied on, with the power of self-reliance
8.
A gift from nature on the road

#6 Strange World - The Familiar Frame Shaked by Strangeness
1.
How Strangeness Shaken Common Sense
2.
Truth in imagination
3.
What the Indians' Tears Told Us
4.
A strange taste shakes the hardened tongue
5.
Closed eyes to lawlessness, turned a blind eye to conscience
6.
Dealing with Strange Kindness

#7 Dining Table Travel - Connecting with the World Through a Meal
1.
Why is there no bread in the bakery?
2.
Balance learned at a single meal
3.
Flying rice is more common
4.
A bowl of Park So-i-kan leaves a smile
5.
My common sense flipped on the tip of my tongue
6.
Local Flavors Spreading Globally

#8 Recovery Journey - A Path to Hope and Happiness
1.
How to Hold on to Hope at the Edge of Despair
2.
Small feedback makes a big difference
3.
Finding the Path Taught by Failure
4.
Passing through the tunnel of despair
5.
Happiness found at the end of the swamp

Epilogue

“Over the hill of discontent, raise the light of happiness.”

The time when I met myself on an unfamiliar road,
The scenery inside me discovered at the end of the world!

Traveling the World: Lessons Learned on Unfamiliar Roads

The people, nature, and culture we meet on unfamiliar roads become mirrors of our inner selves, broadening the depth of our lives.
Through journeys around the world, we re-examine true freedom, abundance, and the essence of life.

Journey of the Heart: Another Journey Inward

The answers to life are hidden even in ordinary daily life.
It depicts an inner journey that moves beyond dissatisfaction and into reflection, discovering new perspectives and gratitude in familiar landscapes.