Why? The Site Manifesto

Ever have yourself asking that question? Why? Why are am I here? Why did that happen to me? Why is there so much? That question “why” can lead us to something horrible or it can lead us to something great. We can leave ourselves dwelling on it, or it can help us grow through self reflection. I found myself asking “why” as well. “Why have I created Pathless Travels?” It has taken me a while to try and figure the answer to that question. Just like anyone who asks that question why, it was a long journey.

Why did I start asking this question “Why”? Most of the time the question comes up when something went wrong, or things didn’t go the way you like. “Why did he break up with me?” or “Why didn’t I get the job?”. It is rare to ask the question why when things are going right. But then I came across a TED Talk video by Simon Sinek on “How Great Leaders Inspire”. He talks of how people don’t buy products or grasp an idea based on the idea, but rather on the belief that drove the idea or product. People grasp the why something was made or why the idea is there. So I went and asked myself, “Why did I create Pathless Travels?”

I went back to one of the main reasons I made the site. It was to help a friend break into travel writing. She wanted to eventually become a reporter. Pathless Travels was going to be a springboard for her. At the same time it would force me to write as well so that I can improve on my traveling and photography skills. I would be able to become better at telling a story through photography. At this point I started to write this down. I then came up with this. My Pathless Travels Manifesto. It reads as this:

Pathless Travels Manifesto

To help those who seeking to break into travel writing and/or travel photography.
Share less explored yet interesting places to visit.
Help promote tourism in the small places.
Meet people and share personal stories of experiences.
Save people money while traveling.
Help others to fulfill their dream to independently travel.
Learn new cultures and share understanding.

These are our beliefs. These reasons are why we are here. Our articles are are on these beliefs. So are you with us? Are you willing to believe in what we believe? Let us know which belief really hits you.

Erick Redcloud

A partially blind Graphic Designer, Freelance Travel Photographer, Artist, Buddhist and Vegetarian who loves to travel. Erick loves traveling by being with the locals and going off the beaten path. He is the founder and owner of Pathlesstravels and loves inspiring others to follow their dreams, whether it is to travel or something completely different. He started Pathlesstravels to hone is photography skills and to meet amazing people, and to help a friend break into journalism. Check out his photography at his link.