How the Skills You Gain Traveling Translate into The Real World

9. Perspective

Developing countries tend to be the perfect example of the real, raw world. For those people who live in a safe, organized, wealthy town in a first-world country, rural Myanmar or the violence in South America can be a stark shock. You’re used to thinking that the distressing news you glance at for 15 minutes while eating breakfast is someone else’s daily battle.

If anything, you come back with a more compassionate heart. For those who spend time volunteering abroad, you truly put yourself in somebody else’s shoes. When you understand how lucky you are, you might start helping your community in some way and making sure you’re aware of the hardships of friends and neighbors.

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Keep Your Flight Boarding Pass and Get Discounts on Your Vacation

After boarding a flight, most people just stuff their boarding pass into their carry-on and forget about it. By doing this, you’re missing out on potential savings. Many airlines offer discounts and freebies for those who keep their boarding pass. Depending on where you land, you could score savings on tourist attractions, restaurants, wine, or even airport transfers.

The Most Common Scams from Around the World

There’s nothing like traversing the world and exploring new countries and cultures, but sometimes the experience is spoiled by dishonorable people preying on uninformed travelers. If you make an effort to learn about the classic scams, you’re unlikely to fall victim to them and can just enjoy the positive side of your trip. To help, here’s a list of common scams around the world for you to get acquainted with.

How to Make Friends During Your Trip

One of the biggest fears of people who want to embark on a solo trip is being alone. They think meeting new people will be a struggle, and if they can’t find a partner to travel with, they just cancel or postpone their adventure. The truth is that with a little bit of planning and initiative, it’s actually harder to be alone than you think. The travel community is extremely welcoming and one doesn’t need to try hard to be part of it.