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In recent years, there’s been a surge in the number of people who proudly proclaim traveling as their hobby, almost as if it’s a personality trait. With every new photo from an exotic location or a story about a recent adventure, the message seems clear: “I’m living my best life.” But is this truly the essence of the ‘YOLO’ generation?
Scrolling through the internet, I used to think that traveling is the ultimate benchmark of success. But is making your friends envious, especially those who might not have the means, truly an accomplishment?
It’s disheartening when people wear their travel experiences as a badge of honor, looking down on those who don’t share similar stories.
The assumption that someone doesn’t travel because they choose not to is not only naive but also dismissive of the economic realities many face.
It’s easy to pick up expensive hobbies when you have the resources. Hand a homeless person a wad of cash, and they too might indulge in luxuries previously out of reach. But does this make them any less of a person when they couldn’t afford it? The privilege of being able to travel, often overlooked, is glaringly evident to those who can’t.
A question that often lingers in my mind: Where is all this money coming from? Are these globetrotters genuinely affluent, or are they suffocating or drowning in debt, hoping…
