Travel is good for the soul

I am now in year three of our ten-year journey around the world with Sally Schmidt.

Firstly you can pack it all up and leave, with no plans.

My learnings;

• A smile goes a long way

• It takes nothing to learn hello and thank you in any language

• Walking along a street and saying hello feels right

• Slow travel wins, e.g. stay in places longer

• Be flexible

• Plan less

• Don't waste your time perfecting the photo; you will miss that sunset

• Be in the moment more

• Choose walking first

• Visit fewer tourist attractions

• It's not a history lesson

• Dance more

• You only need a laptop, power converter, mobile phone and laptop stand

• We don't need so many clothes

• Listen to other fellow travellers, and remember everyone is viewing it from their eyes and culture

• Always carry tissues