5 Things I Learned From Travelling

Traveling and Network Marketing has not only taught me so many lessons about the world, but also about life and myself. Through my everyday interactions with the people around me, the constant decision making, and the consistent experience of highs and lows, here are the top 5 things I have learned from my years of travel.

It’s Okay Not to Plan Everything

Having worked in corporate, I was used to constantly planning things out. I knew exactly when I will be taking my holidays and I always had a general long and short plan of what I wanted to do. Initially, I thought I was going to plan my travels down to the dot, but soon realized that I wanted the flexibility of extending in a place or changing my route according to how much I love an area or how much I like the people that I meet.

Take a chance on yourself, be flexible, and be willing to welcome new experiences, no matter what they are. Yes, planning has its good points, but sometimes, you also have to let things go with the flow and happen. This is something that I’ve learned to accept and embrace, because sometimes, just sometimes, you end up missing out on the best experiences because you over plan things.

I Am Absolutely Horrible with Directions, but It’s Okay

People who know me very well know that I am completely useless when it comes to directions. Even when driving, I need to drive to that place multiple times before I am comfortable to do it by myself. When travelling on my own, I’ve realized that I need to take charge and be more mindful about my surroundings. Thank God for google maps and technology!!! I would be so lost without my best friend, the google maps GPS.

I have gotten better as I constantly remind myself to take my head out of the clouds and to make mental notes of important landmarks as I walk around town. I used to stress out whenever I got lost, but now, I decided to just enjoy it. It is pretty difficult to stress out when everything around you is so beautiful. Accept your weakness and learn how to improve it.

Contrary to What Your Mother Told You, Talk to Strangers

“Hi, my name is Lucie and I am from the Kenya” was a phrase that I found myself constantly saying throughout my travels.Talk to a stranger and you will find yourself in the middle of great conversation, as you will most likely have a lot of things in common with everyone else. I have been lucky enough to meet some amazing people from different walks of life, from all over the world who have been nothing but awesome.

Talk to a stranger and you will most likely get the best travel tips, get a bunch of new Facebook friends, and hey, maybe even new travel buddies. Traveling is all about getting out of your comfort zone and putting your self out there as you experience the world around you.

Don’t Stress About the Things You Can’t Change

There is no point in getting upset over things that you don’t have the power to change. I realized that each of us has the power to change our own mood and outlook, depending on how you react to situations.

There is no point in getting upset over missed buses, hotel bookings, flight delays, or other random things. Learn from situations so that you can organize yourself better, but ultimately, your goal is to have fun. Breathe and accept the situation, make a mental note so it won’t happen again, and move on. There’s no point in sulking, blaming others, or even being upset about it. It will only ruin your day and dampen your spirits. Traveling is all about having fun, doing everything, and going with the flow!

Lastly, I Realized That I Actually Don’t Need a Lot to Survive

Yes, sometimes you get tired of wearing the same clothes over and over again, but I have learned how to pack light and survive. The opportunity of adventure, lessons about myself and life, and just the sheer uncertainty of what’s next are all things that in my opinion are priceless.

I know the list can go on and on because I think traveling is one of the best ways to learn but don’t just take my word for it. Go explore, live, and discover-adventure is out there.

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