20 Reasons to Quit Your Job and Travel

6. Get a new perspective

Have you ever had that friend who was richer and could afford anything? And because of that, you felt poor? Have you complained when you had to wait for that dentist appointment? When you travel, you often see how lucky you are. When you see happy people living in mud huts, you realize you’re not poor at all. When you see people who don’t even have access to proper health clinics, you tend to be grateful for your life back home.

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