Have you ever felt that itch to escape your everyday life, to flee to some far-off destination and leave your “shitty life” behind? A few years ago, while working on a travel program, I had a conversation with a client that really made me pause. She was practically buzzing with excitement to leave Shanghai, a city bursting with culture and charm, because she wanted to escape her mundane routine. I couldn’t help but think, “Wait a minute! You live in one of the most picturesque cities in the world! Why not explore the magic right outside your door?”
(Sorry but I wont put Shanghai pictures in this post :p )
有没有感到内心痒痒，想要逃离日常生活，逃往遥远的地方，抛下你那“糟糕的生活”？几年前，我在一档旅行节目中，与一位客户进行了一次让我深思的交谈。她兴奋得几乎要蹦出来，要离开上海这座充满文化和魅力的城市，因为她想逃离平淡无奇的日常。我忍不住想：“等一下！你生活在世界上最美丽的城市之一！为什么不去探索就在你门外的魔力呢？”
抱歉，但我不会在这篇文章中放上上海的照片 :p
This got me thinking—what if we could transform our daily lives into something extraordinary? What if we approached our own city with the same sense of wonder we reserve for far-flung destinations? With a camera in hand and curiosity as my guide, I decided to embark on a local adventure.
这让我想起了一些事——如果我们能将我们的日常生活变成一些非凡的事情会怎样呢？如果我们对待自己的城市和我们对待遥远目的地一样充满好奇，会怎样呢？手持相机，好奇心引领，我决定展开一场本地探险。
I set out to explore my “small” city in China, armed with my trusty camera and an open mind. I wandered through vibrant streets, capturing the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Each passerby became a part of my story, their expressions and movements weaving a tapestry of the city’s rhythm. I found myself enchanted by the buildings, each one telling tales of history and culture, just waiting to be photographed.
我带着我的可靠相机和一颗开放的心踏上了探索中国“小”城市的旅程。我漫步在充满活力的街道上，捕捉着每天生活的喧嚣和繁忙。每一个路人都成为我的故事的一部分，他们的表情和动作编织出了城市的节奏。我为这些建筑所迷醉，每一座都诉说着历史和文化的故事，只等待着被摄影记录下来。
Some of my favorite spots are the lake and the river side, where I played with reflections and colors, trying to capture the essence of the season. Who knew that a simple stroll around could reveal so much beauty? I felt like a kid again, discovering the world anew. I even ventured into the old town, where I experimented with black and white photography, contrasting the old-world charm with the vibrant life around me. The markets were a feast for the eyes, overflowing with colors and textures that begged to be captured.
一些我最喜欢的地方是湖边和河边，我在那里玩着反射和色彩，试图捕捉季节的本质。谁知道简单的漫步可能揭示如此多的美丽呢？我感觉自己又像个孩子，重新发现世界。我甚至冒险走进了老城区，在那里尝试了黑白摄影，对比了古老的魅力与我周围充满活力的生活。市场上充满了色彩和质地，令人垂涎欲滴。
What surprised me the most was the joy I felt each time I repeated this process. Whether it was day or night, I found that I could travel without ever leaving my city. Each visit brought a fresh perspective, a new angle, or a different light that transformed the familiar into the extraordinary. The same streets I walked countless times suddenly felt like a brand-new adventure.
令我感到最惊讶的是，每当我重复这个过程时我所感受到的快乐。无论是白天还是黑夜，我发现我可以在不离开我的城市的情况下去旅行。每一次的访问都带来了新的视角，新的角度或不同的光线，将熟悉的事物变为了非凡的。我无数次走过的同样街道突然间感觉像是崭新的冒险。
So, why not take a moment to explore your own city? Grab your camera (or even your smartphone) and step outside with a sense of curiosity. Look for the beauty in the mundane, the magic in the everyday. You might just find that your “shitty life” isn’t so bad after all.
所以，为什么不花点时间来探索一下你自己的城市呢？拿起你的相机（甚至你的智能手机），怀着好奇的心情走到户外。寻找平凡中的美，日常生活中的魔力。也许你会发现，你的“糟糕生活”其实并不那么糟。
Let’s embrace the idea that travel doesn’t always mean hopping on a plane. Sometimes, it’s about discovering the hidden gems in our own backyards. So go ahead, take a stroll, snap some photos, and let your surroundings surprise you. You never know what magic awaits just around the corner!
让我们拥抱这样一个观念：旅行并不总是指坐飞机出行。有时，它是关于发现我们自家后院里的隐藏宝藏。所以，继续前行，散步一番，拍些照片，让你的周围给你带来惊喜。你永远不知道，也许就在转角处等待着怎样的魔法！
Happy exploring! 🌍✨📸
快乐探索！🌍✨📸
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