For me the most beautiful part about travel is the change in perspective. You get a chance to see how others live, you can hear what others think, you get to sm

For me the most beautiful part about travel is the change in perspective. You get a chance to see how others live, you can hear what others think, you get to smell their air, taste their food, hear their stories. I think the ability to perceive the life of others and then point that lens back at yourself is where all the real value of travel comes from. When you appreciate the differences between your world and theirs, you can begin to be objective about whats wrong with your world, whats wrong with your value system, whats wrong with your social scene, as well as whats worth appreciating. The cool stories, the beautiful sights, the new friends are all wonderful perks but ultimately its the ability to look at the world through a more objective perspective that makes travel so powerful. In short, empathize with those around you, appreciate their world, and reflect on how its different from yours. If you do that well, you'll always gain something invaluable from your travels.