Comments on: The World Can be Scary, Travel it Anyway + Tips to Stay Safe

By: Colby

Colby — Fri, 06 Sep 2019 14:04:12 +0000

In reply to Brynn. This is an excellent point and perspective! It absolutely is reciprocal. Also, yep! Morocco! :)

By: Colby

Colby — Fri, 06 Sep 2019 14:03:25 +0000

In reply to Cindy Eliza Vaz. Wow! So true! I feel the same exact way about my home country. I feel inherently safer in other countries versus the place where I've spent most my life.

By: Colby

Colby — Fri, 06 Sep 2019 14:02:07 +0000

In reply to Shanna Jones. Absolutely! Even with researching, I think personal experience is still the best teacher.

By: Colby

Colby — Fri, 06 Sep 2019 14:00:35 +0000

In reply to Paul Bowles. I love that! So often people try to create the narratives for these countries and are so off base. The best way to know is to go experience it for ourselves.

By: Colby

Colby — Fri, 06 Sep 2019 13:58:17 +0000

In reply to -Kwame ( Askwame ). Thanks so much!

By: -Kwame ( Askwame )

-Kwame ( Askwame ) — Tue, 27 Aug 2019 13:20:34 +0000

Great blog post . Very informative!!

By: Paul Bowles

Paul Bowles — Mon, 26 Aug 2019 01:29:47 +0000

Colby!
I loved your post. I could relate so well when you said “our thoughts, or what we’ve been conditioned to think, are often times scarier than the reality.” I was so anxious moving to Russia, but once I arrived, I realized it was all hype. Since then, I’ve purposely visited countries that made me nervous – Russia, Cuba, Tunisia, etc. Each time I’ve been proved “wrong” about my misgivings. LOVE your perspective on this – keep it up!
– Paul (Beyond Utah)

By: Shanna Jones

Shanna Jones — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 18:19:33 +0000

Agree with you 100% on the U.S.! So many people don’t do their research and develop an unrealistic perception of a destination. Thanks for sharing!

By: Cindy Eliza Vaz

Cindy Eliza Vaz — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 17:00:02 +0000

You know, it’s so common for people to express their fear at some of the places I’ve visited.. For example Nepal but I’ve never felt safer while in Nepal compared to my own home country where snatch thefts are so apparent!

By: Brynn

Brynn — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 12:19:10 +0000

You could look at it as dying empty or dying full. Full of memories. Full of the love you have received from people around the world.
Its a reciprocal transaction.
But I get what you are illustrating.
No regrets. Letting go of fear.
Not being afraid to follow your dreams.
Love it! Great encouraging post. Also- that picture- Morocco, right?