The document discusses the author's obsession with travel and learning about different cultures. Some of the author's favorite things about traveling include getting to know new people, seeing different ways of life, learning from different cultures, becoming more independent, learning languages step by step, and becoming more tolerant. However, the author notes some problems with traveling are being broke, issues with time, energy, and traveling in a group. The author lists some dream trips including traveling by train in Siberia, visiting islands in Norway and seeing the midnight sun, traveling the full length of Chile, biking through Denmark, visiting natural pools in Turkey, and Japanese gardens. The author expresses a strong desire to make these trips despite difficulties and lists some favorite travel websites.