Loving the World

For some reason, travel seems to be something that we, as humans, are each individually compelled to do. And with globalization and social media, the more we see and learn about the world, the more we want to go and experience things for ourselves.

I think this is one of the most beautiful natural impulses we have. Everyone has a different motivation to travel, yet isn't it amazing how so many different things can lead so many people to take the same action, or to at least daydream about it?

A friend of mine posted this beautiful BBC Travel article on Facebook this week, and it really just made me smile. They asked a variety of people who travel for their profession to share a brief experience from the last year that has truly inspired them and reminded them about why they love the world.

"We asked a range of people, from writers and chefs to musicians and photographers, to share one experience from the last year that truly inspired them – something that, in no uncertain terms, reminded them why they love the world. Madly."

Each and every one of the "50 Reasons to #LoveTheWorld" listed in this article, along with the images accompanying them, resonates strongly with me. I might not have had exactly the same experiences as each person on this list, but I have daydreamed about them all! I might not be a travel writer, photographer, or famous person, but the thing about travel is that it transcends those things which set me [and you] apart from them. You don't have to travel for a career to experience these sorts of connections to people, cultures, history, and nature. So thinking about how the desire to travel can rise above all differences and connects each and every person in this world makes me so happy!


P.S. Happy Earth Day!!!