On my way from Beijing to Brussels, I had an interesting encounter with a young man of my daughter’s age. He sat on my left. He was going to Europe during the May 1st holiday. He seems very pro in the way he handles his travel agenda. We exchanged information and also WeChat contact.
He received his bachelor degree in China and a master in Britain, now working in a government agency in Beijing, being comfortably paid so he can enjoy travels like this. He is single, which he thinks is a good thing so he has the bachelor's freedom to travel whenever he has time like this. He has friends in Belgium. Together they are going to visit some European cities.
The young man's approach to travel sharply contrasts with my own experiences when I was his age. Back then, my focus was on saving for safety and postponing enjoyment until retirement.
It's fascinating to learn how young generation today embrace the opportunities presented to them. They truly live up to the guiding principle of Carpe diem or the philosophy of living life to the fullest.
It is always refreshing to intersect with people of different generations, backgrounds and outlook on life. I feel encouraged and inspired learning how they take time to enrich their life experience whether it's through travel, education, or personal pursuits.