12 Things Only Travellers Will Understand

4. Changing your plan on impulse and not regretting it one bit

One of the great things about traveling, especially if it’s a long-term trip, is the possibility of flipping your plans upside down and changing everything! Sometimes what you planned turns out to be very different from what really happens.

You might eavesdrop on someone talking about a secret waterfall in another city, or you might make friends with a fun group and stay together for two weeks. Or the charming Chilean lady (or stunning Greek guy) stole your heart and you end up having a week of passion!

The funny thing is that these unexpected experiences are the ones which create the craziest stories. The motorbike accident, the cheeky monkeys stealing your Pringles, or the bout of boat diarrhea become tales you tell your friends and family!

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