There is something exciting about traveling to significant places. When I saw the Statue of Liberty in person I was amazed at how huge it was. (I wasn’t thrilled with climbing the narrow staircase inside, but everything can’t be impressive, right?) Someday I would like to visit the town that one of my ancestors founded. He was a pioneer for the US government and settled in Texas. I don’t know why exactly, but it feels like I would be connecting with something bigger, a meaningful part of my history. This seems like a common desire—traveling to see historical locations, visiting wonders of the world, or even places that just mean a lot to us personally. Continue reading