Why Travel is So Addictive

2. You Learn More About Yourself

If you’ve ever told a friend who’s traveled for a long time that she came back acting like a totally different person, it’s because she really changed. When you’re having so many peculiar experiences every day, you learn a lot about yourself.

The best thing is there’s no one to judge you; no friends or family expecting you to behave in a certain way. Because of that you can truly be yourself. Or even better, become the person you really want to be. So, if you happen to discover something cool about yourself, it naturally becomes part of your personality.

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