7 Things I’ve Learned from my Travels

I realized that I have to stop thinking of all the “What ifs” and take the chance to explore a new adventure in traveling. – Mia

As I was growing up, I was never enlightened that there is more to look at the outside of the four corners of my room. I have always been scared of what will happen to me if I leave our house for a very long time, scared that I won’t get the chance to live my life to the fullest.

But then one day, I suddenly realized that I am just doing the same thing over and over again. Just go to work, do my job, eat lunch with colleagues, end my shift and then go straight home. Then, I asked myself what is missing in my life? As I was thinking of ways on how to make my boring life exciting, a good friend told me to go out with friends and travel. Then all the “What ifs” flooded in my brain – but then I realized that I have to stop thinking of all the “What ifs” and take the chance to explore a new adventure in traveling.

So this is how travel has changed my life. Traveling taught me not to be scared of exploring things. It taught me that not everything that I hear or see on TV is true. There will always be a place that is worth seeing and appreciated. I became more independent and learned how to control my fears and also became more aware of my surrounding especially if am in a new place. I ate food that I really don’t eat, I cliff dived, I climbed mountain peaks, I usually get lost in a strange place. These are some of the things that I am afraid of, but everything has changed, I now look forward to other unusual things that I can do.

1. I found out that there is nothing to be scared of.

2. I learned how to appreciate different things.

Whenever I visit another place, I make sure that I give time to appreciate different things that this place could offer. The nature, the beaches, the locals, even the markets! For me, it’s not just an ordinary thing, it is something that you can take back home, the memories, the experience and lessons that you get each day from your travels. This worth sharing to everybody!

3. I became more comfortable in meeting new people.

Believe me, I really don’t talk that much but when I started traveling, I eventually became comfortable in talking to other people and expressing myself. When you meet other travelers or local and you exchange stories, you get to learn a lot…