‘Travel is the best education you can give yourself.’
Growing up, I heard this advice a lot from my Grandma as she was showing us photos and telling us all about her latest trip.
She saw the world and inspired me to do the same.
A lifelong teacher, she knew the value of education, but also knew that the world had so much more to offer than you could ever find in a classroom.
Only while immersing yourself in someone else’s way of life do you realize how alike we truly are. Thank you for instilling in me this love of travel and need to constantly be educating myself.
Happy birthday my travelling Grandma! I hope everyone up there enjoys your travel stories as much as I always did! Xo
What a beautiful tribute to your Grandma! Grandparents who share their passion for exploring the world leave such a lasting mark on our lives. Her perspective on how travel teaches us empathy and shows how connected we all are is so true and powerful. Learning through personal experiences and immersing oneself in new cultures is truly one of the best educations possible. Thank you for sharing such a sweet story and celebrating her legacy of curiosity and adventure—she sounds like she was an absolute inspiration!
Thank you for your lovely comment! She was definitely an inspiration to me and my love of travel began with her!