I’m a big believer in the power of music to transport us back to a moment in time. Whether it’s a song that takes you back to a time of joy or a time of sorrow, music has the power to evoke strong emotions. That’s why I always try to find a song that I can associate with the places I visit.
When I’m traveling, I’m constantly on the lookout for music that I can connect to the area I’m visiting. It can be something I hear in a cafe, a shop, or in the street. It doesn’t have to be a song I’m familiar with; it can be something I discover while I’m there. Sometimes I’ll make a playlist of songs that I’ve heard while I’m on my travels, so that I can relive the memories of the journey every time I listen to it.
One thing I’ve noticed when traveling is that often a song will be chosen for you. For example, when I was in Japan there was a telephone company using a One Direction song in their advertising. Everywhere I went I’d hear the song on billboards and posters. Now it’s the only One Direction song I know!
Another great way to connect a place to a song is to listen to an entire album that fits the vibe of the place you’re visiting. It might be something you have to search for, but the effort is worth it. Every time you listen to the album you’ll be taken back to the places you visited and the memories you made.
In my opinion, music is the perfect travel companion. So if you’re going on a journey, make sure you take a few hours to search for some songs and albums that you can associate with your travels. Listening to those songs when you come home will bring back all the good memories of your trip and the places you visited.