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Helen: my goosebump moment was when I was 12 years old and I traveled to Italy. I had the amazing opportunity to visit the Sistine Chapel. When I took my first step into the chapel it was too much information to comprehend but when I took the first look at the ceiling and saw all the Michelangelo’s paintings, it was beautiful. I had never seen something so beautiful in my life before. I knew at that moment that I would never forget this experience.

Jeremiah: my goosebump moment was when I took a weekend trip to Chetumal City, neighbouring Mexico. It was a thrilling experience because, as a historian, I got to experience the remains of Tenochtitlan, the sun pyramid of Teotihuacan , and I got to visit Veracruz, home to the Olmec civilisation, the first major civilisation in Mexico, and saw their statue “stone head” creations.

Souleymane: my goosebump moment is about my trip to Ghana. Their customs, traditions and way of life are wonderful. I was impressed by what I saw! Ghanaians are warm, friendly, polite and trustworthy, especially towards foreigners. The message behind this is: “The beauty of this life lies in the diversity of its people”. Therefore, understanding each other’s culture, customs, and traditions is a must. The gateway to this is done through “travelling”.

Fida: my goosebump moment was when I travelled to the Northern area of Pakistan to hike the world’s second largest mountain K2 basecamp. Sharp and shiny ice on that mountain enrich the beauty of K2. That trip motivated me to travel to other parts of the world. I have been to 10 countries to see the beauty of these countries and cultures.

Min: my goosebump moment was when I visited Gaw Yan Gyi Island. The island has a lot of beautiful costal reefs and stunning beaches, the sunset there is really phenomenal, one of the most beautiful I have seen. The seafood there is really fresh and delicious as well. Whenever I think about this trip, I still get a lot of chills and goosebumps.

Annika: my goosebump moment was when I hiked the Annapurna circuit trek in Nepal, and walked all the way to the Thorong La Pass. The pass was at an altitude of 5416 meters, we had hiked for many days to get there. The nature around us was beautiful. The whole trip made a big impact on me and reminded me how small and insignificant we are as humans in such a vast mountain landscape.

Grace: my goosebump moment was when I was invited to the World Youth Forum in Egypt. That was my first flight experience. I had always imagined being on a plane, but it exceeded my expectations. I loved everything about that flight. I have traveled several times after that by plane, but nothing surpasses that experience. I loved it.

Taslima: my goosebump moment was when I saw Sobane beach in Guinea for the first time. It is such a calm and quiet beach.
I slept in a cottage near the sea. I woke up hearing the crashing waves coming from the sea. It was the most magical sound I have ever heard. I bathed in the sea for the first time. We made a campfire on the beach, put loud music and began to dance.

Sonya: my goosebump moment is when I travel. I really like traveling to new destinations and exploring new countries. I feel really excited when I board a plane and head to my next destination, as it gives me the opportunity to explore new places, meet new people, discover new cultures and traditions. I had the opportunity to visit several countries and it was a wonderful experience.