Travel the world, one country at a time

Physically traveling the world is still radically different from just watching a documentary or scrolling through travel videos on YouTube. As immersive as tech might feel, real life still wins every time.

If you have the time and financial means, travel the world. Seriously. Step away from the digital noise and get into real places with real people and real stories.

Don’t be afraid. Most people you meet will be kind. Warm-hearted. Helpful. The world isn’t what the media constantly bombards us with. The majority of people you encounter will surprise you in the best way.

Where should you go?

Go to places you have never been to. Start with somewhere unexpected. Somewhere not on every travel blog's top ten list. Maybe consider going to the Perşembe Plateau in Aybastı, Türkiye. It's calm, gorgeous, and off the beaten path. The kind of place that shifts your perspective quietly but deeply.

Go to places most people don’t go. You’ll come back with stories and insights no one else has.

And if you do travel, travel with intention. With eyes wide open. With respect. Let the experience shape you. I think it will.

-SLM