Exploring the world is a necessity. It’s fun, educational, and mind-opening. Have you ever wondered where the go-to trip is? What about things to keep in mind when traveling? OHS students have their experiences and have the best guide for you to follow.

There is always the best place you have been to whether it’s an hour’s drive, or across the country. “I traveled to South Lake for a football game. I had a lot of fun playing the game because the atmosphere they had was amazing,” said sophomore Xavier Davis.

“The best place I traveled to was Cancun with my wife for vacation. The culture, beaches, and food were nice,” said staff member Mr. Ellenbeerger.

“Dominican Republic because of all the animals I met. I held a parrot and a monkey,” said senior Gabby Chavez.

Not all of your travels can be perfect. One thing can go wrong and ruin your whole trip. “I went to California about two years ago and the first thing that happened was I got into a car accident. My family and I were all fine but ended up being stranded in the middle of nowhere,” said sophomore Yaretzi Zarazua.

When you are traveling, there are a lot of things you have to remember. You can’t be careless when you’re traveling because who knows what could happen. “My tips for traveling are to always have a charger, pillows, blankets, and a drink with you,” said sophomore Kayla Jimenez. There are certain things you shouldn’t be doing when you’re preparing or actually traveling. “I make sure not to talk to strangers and I don’t act out of source. Never wear heels when traveling because your feet will hurt,” said senior Pamela Drewry.

Traveling also carries special memories with you. Whether it’s people or places. “The best memories I usually have are in my home country, Guatemala. Everyone there is always so sweet to me and it is colorful there,” said senior Jessica Ramos.

Having the most silent but special memory is also important. “My best memory was when I went to Hawaii. The water was so beautiful and teal while the sun was setting. The sky was a mixture of yellow, orange, and pink. I felt like all my problems went away right there,” said freshman Graidys Rivera.

Cultures are important to be educated on. It helps you to learn and value one another. “When I went to Hawaii, I saw traditional hula dancing. It was really fun to watch and I danced with them.” said freshman Graidys Rivera.

“Almost everyone had their own restaurants in Greece and it would just be passed down every generation. They also had a lot of salads,” said freshman Daviana Vidal.

You always have your wishes of where you want to go, but it can’t always be true. We like to learn new things about other countries and are eager to explore. “I’ve always wanted to travel to Japan because of the culture and food,” said freshman Amelia Quiroga. If you don’t want to travel to learn, you might just travel for what the destination looks like. “I kind of want to travel to Dubai because it’s pretty and one of the richest countries,” said junior Odelia Rivas.

Travel allows us to expand our knowledge. No matter what your experience is, you will always learn new things. The best part about traveling is there is always something to do or work on.