TAKING THE PLUNGE
Meridian Realtor Terry Winstead finds he is more open to adventure when he travels
By Monique Harrison Henderson Contributing Writer
Photos by Trenton Steele and submitted photos
Terry Winstead skydiving in Fiji .
From skydiving in Fiji to exploring the Greek Isles , to chilling in the Caribbean , Meridian ’ s Terry Winstead says he is never more energized and at home than when he is traveling .
“ There is just something about getting out of the country ,” the area Realtor said . “ It feels like when I am in Meridian , I am always talking myself into working . That can even happen when I ’ m in Louisiana or somewhere else in the U . S . But when I am out of the country , I really do take a break . And that ’ s something we all need .”
Winstead tries to travel internationally a few times each year . Often , he travels by cruise . But he likes to show up in the country he will be cruising out of early so he can stay and see the sites for a few days first .
“ I don ’ t necessarily want to go and spend two weeks in Europe by myself ,” he said . “ But I do enjoy going over early , seeing and doing some things , and then getting on a cruise for the rest of the time .”
Winstead he enjoys traveling sometimes with local friends . He also has met friends on cruises that have turned into travel buddies .
“ That happens more than you might expect ,” he said . “ People meet on a cruise , start talking about the type of travel they like to do – where they want to go and for how long , things like that – and then they end up traveling together later .”
Winstead said he likes the way travel opens him up to adventure and new ideas . “ When you go to a new country and learn about and experience a new culture , your mind is more open ,” he said . “ One of the things that you realize is how young our country is . There are amazing things to see in the U . S ., but the world is full of fascinating history and sites .”
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