"I didn't tell my parents my plan until several days before my departure because I was afraid they would disagree with my decision out of concern for my safety," she said. "Fortunately, they agreed after I promised I would call them every day to let them know everything was fine."

"During my journeys, I enjoy the beautiful scenery and different landscapes, as well as different local cultures and traditions," she said. "However, I also encountered storms and terrible road conditions."