When we pack our bags and leave the daily routine behind, we’re often embarking on a personal journey as much as a physical one. We don’t voice it much (what we’ve seen or tasted is much more palatable small talk than our spiritual state of mind), but this voyage of inner discovery is what makes travel so compulsive and life-affirming.
It’s also why travel has the potential to generate long-term change, whether that’s creating a deeper connection with nature, seeing beyond cultural stereotypes or gaining fresh perspective on our place in the world.
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