Remember, travelling is a privilege

Many times too many of us forget this simple point. Travelling sure is a privilege, and not everybody in the world is greeted with the wonderful opportunity to explore the vast beauty our world has to offer. Of course, many of us may tell others to save their money, but in today’s world where rent prices are increasing, and work can be challenging to find at times, obtaining enough to pay for your daily needs can be a struggle never mind adding travel to the list.

There can be shortcuts to saving cash, for example, buying cheaper food and only buying necessities, can get some money in your piggy bank. However, for those in developing countries, affected by war or famine, many cannot find the money even to explore their own country.

So even though this article is short, I just wanted to remind my fellow travellers about how awesome it is to be travelling the world and changing people’s lives one day at a time. Do not forget to be grateful about the little things, and the big, and although travelling can be stressful and a tiring task at times do not forget to smile because you have been greeted with a beautiful opportunity, many may never have the ability to do.

9 thoughts on “Remember, travelling is a privilege

  1. Hannah Link's avatar

    So true! Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Maria Hanako van Straaten's avatar

      No problem! I’m glad you enjoyed reading it 😊

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  2. TUVA’S WORLD's avatar

    This is so true, great post <33

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    1. Maria Hanako van Straaten's avatar

      Thank you! 😊 I’m glad you enjoyed my article.

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  3. Mel & Suan's avatar

    Our sentiments exactly!

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    1. Maria Hanako van Straaten's avatar

      I’m glad you agree! I feel so many of us find it easy to forget how much of a privilege it is to travel and how lucky us travellers are!

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  4. CuriousMilly's avatar

    I couldn’t agree more, what a wonderfully written and pertinent reminder 🙂 thanks!

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    1. Maria Hanako van Straaten's avatar

      Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m glad you enjoyed reading it! 😊

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