12 Things Only Travellers Will Understand
| April 19, 2017
12. You know how lucky you are
You went to places where you were probably one of the first foreigners the locals saw. You’ve stayed in places with no electricity or hot water. You’ve seen plenty of misery — people begging for food and plenty of violence. Plus, you’ve probably been mugged at some point. You understand more than ever how lucky you are.
So, when your friends back home are complaining because the bill in the restaurant seems wrong, you’re thinking they should be happy to be eating. When you walk back home after a night out, not having to worry if you’re going to get robbed, you feel gratitude. You might even find yourself working with charities to make sure everyone can have a better quality of life.
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