I have always been intrigued by travel. Discovering new lands and making amazing memories. It makes you realize what a small place you have in the world. Travelling helps you to find yourself.
I have barely traveled the world but I certainly plan to. I have been to the United States, The Netherlands, and Denmark. If you asked me where is next on my bucket list, I would not be able to give you an answer; I would be thrilled to go nearly anywhere around the world.
Traveling teaches you confidence and independence. It allows you to appreciate experiences
rather than things. You learn to value memories instead of money; wisdom over trinkets.
You make up a minuscule part of the world when you are abroad. Traveling forces you to step outside your comfort zone. You are constantly learning new things while you are traveling: cultures, languages, etiquette, and food. You have the ability to learn about diverse cultures around the world. You become immersed in the music, food, and language of a new country. You learn the importance of planning ahead but also the importance of being spontaneous.
Traveling makes you appreciate your place in the world but also appreciate yourself. You have the ability to learn so much about yourself while putting yourself in new environments. You can cherish the natural worlds around you. Take in all the beauty, Be humble. Allow yourself to be small. Understand your meaning, and the values in your life. Try your best to live in the moment.
Quality beats quantity. Let's say you go to Europe for two weeks, and you go to seven different countries. You only get to spend less than two days in each place, and you'll probably want to cram everything into that time as you can. As much as I would love to go to seven different countries in one trip, I don't believe it is something you can do in only a couple weeks. In order to make the most of your travels it is necessary to adjust and learn
from each culture. They each have something unique to offer and teach you. Even a week in both Amsterdam, then Denmark was not long enough in my opinion. Take time to admire each country and appreciate all that it can offer you.
Know the difference between a traveler and a tourist
You can always pick a tourist out in a crowd. They are the ones with big backpacks, head in a map/phone, constantly taking millions of pictures, and are only found at big tourist attractions. They will likely be following a strict itinerary each day. They will probably rent a car and not take advantage of public transportation. A traveler on the other hand is someone who will try to fit in. They will attempt to learn something new each day: a new word, food, or funky history fact. A traveler is someone who appreciates each country for more than what is advertised. They will find value in wandering, in food, in languages, in getting lost. I believe I am a traveler, not a tourist.
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