Travelling abroad is incredibly exciting, for some people it is a chance to see more of the world, for some it is more like a really long holiday. However, one thing that everyone who travels soon realises is that with these adventures comes some life lessons too.

You might not always expect them, you might know they are going to happen. But one thing is for sure, you will value every lesson that you take in during your travels.

Want to know more? We have put together 5 life lessons that you might find that you learn during any of your travels abroad.

You can make friends better than you may realise

One thing that you may realise when you start travelling is that you are never alone. Whilst you may decide to tackle your travels alone, you will soon find that you make friends, no matter where you are. All you need to arm yourself with is a simple smile and be prepared to ask questions and you could find yourself with a brand new friend. Something that is more valuable then you may realise when you are travelling.

You are braver than you think

Do you feel that you are less than brave when it comes to the choices that you make in life? Well, choosing to go travelling in the first place is a sign that you are braver than you think. After all, it is not an easy decision to make. Not only is the trip itself a big step, but even the smallest things can have more of an impact than you realise. Getting on a bus, eating out in a restaurant on your own and talking to new people, all of those things take bravery.

Sometimes you can’t stick to the plan

Sometimes having a plan is a good idea, particularly when it comes to a travel itinerary or something such as catching a flight. However, sometimes you simply cannot stick to the plan and you have to “wing it” so to speak. Whilst this can make space for mistakes to happen, sometimes the best experiences can come from going off of the beaten path.

The world is a bigger place then you may realise

When you live in one town, village or even a city, it can often make you feel that it is the only place in the world. However, travelling means that you will soon realise that the world is a much bigger place than you may have realised. Of course, your home town is going to be the centre of your world, but there is so much more out there for you to see. Travel can even help overcome previous assumptions that places like Kalu Yala bad.

You learn that travelling is something that you never forget

One of the simplest lessons that you are going to learn when you travel is that the experiences that you have and the places that you go to, they are something that you are never ever going to forget. They will stay with you for as long as you live and they will be a part of who you are at that time as well as who you are in the future too.

Travelling is a great idea, no matter who you are, no matter where you go. The experiences that you have when you travel will definitely be ones that shape your life.