They say travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer. It may be a well-worn cliché, but that doesn't make it any less true!
Travelling is one of the best investments you can make, but the rewards don’t come in dollars and cents. Travel makes you a better person in more ways than one, and these are just 22 of them...
1. You learn to embrace the unexpected when things don’t go to plan
2. You value the power of a smile or handshake where words fail
3. You know the difference between price and value
4. You learn to trust your instincts and follow your own path
5. You start living in the moment
6. You realise we’re all connected, despite our differences
7. You appreciate what you have and give more to those who go without
8. You appreciate the little things, like a great coffee or a soft bed
9. You become an amazing storyteller
10. You learn to think on your feet and adapt to change
11. You gain a greater appreciation of other cultures
12. You’re more open to trying new things
13. You learn about yourself feel more confident in your own skin
14. You become fearless and spontaneous
15. You work harder and save smarter to travel more
16. You develop amazing levels of patience and tolerance
17. You become comfortable flying solo
18. You learn to lean on others and ask for help when you need it
19. You know how to do more with less
20. You learn to make new friends and value the ones you’ve already got
21. You realise there’s no place like home
22. You know the best souvenirs are actually moments and memories
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