Travelers

 

Travelers are curious.

Travelers are able to be inconvenienced.

Travelers are comfortable being uncomfortable.

Travelers know how to easily and quickly change plans.

Travelers have patience to let the plot catch up.

Travelers don’t mind being disturbed.

Travelers figure out how to be disappointed and live through it.

Travelers seek out free things with a view.

Travelers would rather have the experience rather than the thing.

Travelers travel light and limber.

Travelers know how to delay gratification.

Travelers don’t expect or feel entitled.

Travelers can live rough and simple.

Travelers see what they see, not what they came to see. (Chesterton)

Travelers make do and are flexible. 

Travelers access the peripheral experiences outside the lens.

Travelers are delighted with the unexpected. 

Travelers ask for help.

Travelers want to help.

Travelers use all their senses.

Travelers eat what the locals eat.

Travelers love real food made simple and satisfying.

Travelers make friends easily.

Travelers add value wherever they are. 

Travelers give thanks.

Travelers say no to a lot of things so they can say yes to a few things.

Travelers don’t mind feeling awkward walking through a new door.

Travelers rest when fatigued.

Travelers aren’t embarrassed to ask for directions. 

Travelers don’t get restless when waiting.

Travelers know that being worn and weary means they need to rest.

Travelers know that hospitality is a two way street - giving and receiving.

Travelers leave only footprints and take only memories. 

Travelers welcome others into their lives with gratitude.

Travelers yearn for the next adventure.

Travelers keep itineraries loose. 

Travelers find pleasure where they find themselves. 

Teach your children to be travelers……