I’ve been fortunate to visit some different places this year, and have felt safe doing so. I can’t help it; whether born or conditioned, I’m meant to explore.

As I’ve gotten older I’ve appreciated how even a “small” trip short in duration can add depth to one’s view of the world. Basically, if you’re on an airplane, you’re traveling a distance that was impossible not that long ago, and wherever you land, people will be living a little differently.

There’s so much diversity of culture and perspective across our species, and travel unlocks access to it for ordinary people. Possessions pale in comparison to the experience and education that travel brings.