CDSS Awareness Leader Paul Sawka lives in Alberta and he has travelled many places across Canada and around the world. We asked him several questions to learn more about some of his favourite travel adventures.
Do you like to travel?
I love to travel a lot. I usually travel with my parents many times throughout the year.
What are some of your favourite places that you’ve travelled?
Some of my favourite places include going with my parents to Rome and London. I loved sightseeing in those cities. There is a lot of history in those cities. I also loved going to Paris, where I got to see Notre Dame.
Who do you like to travel with?
I love to travel with my parents and my sister. Though my sister doesn’t come as much as she used to because she must stay in Calgary and keep busy with her job.
What are some things you need to do to prepare for a trip?
Planning is important. The first thing I do is check the weather so I know what stuff to pack for the trip. I make sure I have my personal government ID and all the information about my flight. This helps me check in and find what gate I need to go to.
What are the best things about traveling?
The best things about traveling is having good food and drink, having a good old relaxing time and even perhaps seeing some entertainment like an evening show.
What are some things that are hard about traveling?
The hard things about traveling is having to pack, getting your airline ticket ready and deciding what to do when you get there. Sometimes you can’t do everything you want to do there. I also don’t like going through security and have them go through my stuff.
What kind of places do you like to visit? (Beaches, mountains, cities)
I go camping with family and friends. I like to play golf and mini golf. I like to relax and have smores around the campfire.
I loved going to Disneyland also. My favourite ride was Splash Mountain. I would love to go on Splash Mountain again one day.