One of the greatest lessons I've learned through travel is that we need very little to be happy. And it’s not cars, phones or clothes that make us happy – it’s our experiences.
A study published in the Journal of Psychological Science revealed that experiences provide more lasting happiness than material possessions.
My opinion is when we travel, we’ll form strong bonds with people, learn new skills and create lasting memories.
If you want to flourish in life, we must get out of our comfort zone and embrace the unknown. If we always stay in a well-worn routine, we’ll never truly expand our horizons. When we travel, we leave behind the familiar and take on a world of new things.
We’re constantly learning through travel, with new cultures, friends, foods and languages.
We may feel excitement or even fear, but usually never boredom… and it will be one of the most rewarding things we'll ever do.
Travelling teaches us not to sweat the small stuff.
We'll likely encounter many small frustrations on our journey.
These little obstacles are a valuable lesson in patience, and at the end of our trip, we’ll find we'll be able to deal with almost anything.
When we’re learning through travel, we open ourself up to a world of human interaction.
Whether we’re meeting fellow travellers on the road or swapping stories over a beer with a local, we’ll find plenty of people are open to chatting.
Strike up a conversation, and we might just make a new friend.
One of the best things about travel is exploring the natural beauty of the world.
On the flip side, we’ll also witness the fragility of our planet.
We may visit destinations where clean drinking water is a luxury or where natural disasters have caused mass destruction.
We may see forests disappearing, coral reefs dying, or glaciers melting before our eyes.
When we travel, we learn to appreciate every natural wonder, every sip of clean water and every bite of food.
Some may be a rigid planner at home, but travel teaches us how to go with the flow.
Our travel journey won’t always go to plan and when obstacles arise, we must embrace our impulsive side.
Sometimes it’s better to let go of the schedule and take a spontaneous adventure.
We never know what we may find, and that’s the beauty of it!
We’re often so busy in our daily lives, we forget to appreciate the little things. When we travel, we take time to slow down and reflect on our experiences.
We treasure the beauty of things we often take for granted, like watching the sunset, savouring a delicious meal, and cherishing our friendships.
Travel teaches us it’s the little things that count.
When we open ourself to learning through travel, we are often humbled. We’ll realise just how small our footprint is in our enormous world.
We’ll understand how lucky we are and how much we may take for granted in our daily life.
We may also often encounter acts of kindness and generosity from strangers who have far less than us.
Travel quickly teaches the value of humility.
Another thing I've learned that there may be times when words fail, but we can always count on a smile.
A genuine smile is a universal communicator and expresses friendliness and gratitude.
Travel teaches that we can never go wrong with a smile.
When we travel, there will always be bumps in the road. Anything can happen, from getting lost or getting sick, to dealing with lost luggage or items. We’ll often need to deal with problems without getting completely stressed out. Travel teaches how to think creatively and adapt to all sorts of situations.
One of the most important lessons we can learn through travel is that we are more capable than we thought.
Travel teaches us confidence, independence and freedom.
It boosts our self-awareness and our problem-solving skills. Travel shows us that we can navigate a foreign places, make new friends, and overcome difficult situations.
When we realise how powerful we are, our travel journey becomes one of the most transformative experiences of our life.
Just because we’ve left school doesn’t mean our education stops.
Learning keeps us young, and travel is one of the greatest teachers of all.
Travel inspires a sense of wonder and discovery, and there’s an entire world of things to do and people to meet.
We could explore a forest or walk down a new street.
Try a different cuisine or learn about another culture.
When we travel, we never stop learning.
See You Along The Road...
Nana
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