Lauren 
Whether you’re planning a road trip or packing a backpack and getting the flight furthest from home, you are in for an incredible experience during your travels. But traveling isn’t just about seeing Instagrammable sites and indulging in too many cocktails on the beach. There’s a reason so many people adore travel, and that’s because they find out more about themselves. So what are 5 things you can learn about yourself while traveling? Check out the below list!
Being More Open Minded
Traveling, especially solo traveling, means you are bound to bump into strangers who could become friends quicker than you expected. You may even meet people who are entirely different from you in every way, but the shared experience of traveling brings you together to create something unique.
This encourages you to become more open-minded and happy to embrace people you’d otherwise not speak to. The same goes for doing new things because you will become more adventurous! I’ve always met more people while solo traveling than if I had been traveling with a friend or family member because I’m more open and receptive to meeting people.
Where You Really Want to Be
Your adventure is a fantastic way to gain some perspective. You may even figure out where you really want to be in life. This could be in a professional or personal sense, but it could also mean where you want to live.
Many people have traveled and simply decided they don’t want to go home, so long-distance moving could be on your horizon if you stumble upon a place that seems far too exciting to leave and might feel like you’re finally home.
What You Want to Do
Similarly, traveling can help you find out what you want to do with your life. Some people find opportunities while traveling the world, such as teaching English or working behind a bar.
At the same time, travel can help you realize what you don’t want to do, which at least gives you a confirmation and allows you to pursue the right path for yourself.
Your Limits and Potential
Many people travel to find out what they’re truly capable of. If you are more of an introvert, traveling can help you open up. If you want to be more active, traveling can also give you a reason to get out of your hotel room or hostel and explore.
The long hours and immense opportunities traveling offers mean you will test yourself, and you’re bound to be surprised at what you can do. Solo traveling honestly taught me I can do many things by myself and gave me so much confidence!
Loving Yourself
It is no secret that travel and self-love go hand in hand. Anyone you speak to will tell you how traveling changed their life, and the same could apply to you. Traveling is an excellent way to humble yourself and discover what matters most. When (or rather if) you ever finish traveling, you’ll be satisfied with who you are.
Discover
Self-discovery is an incredible aspect of travel. If you feel uncertain about who you are or aren’t sure where to go next, travel could help you identify more about yourself than you expected. Even long-term travelers can truly can learn something new as they grow and evolve, making travel an evergreen option for self-discovery.
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