During this vacation with my family I realized that we are each motivated to travel for sometimes drastically different reasons. We each have our own priorities and they strongly shape our experience, especially when that experience is measured in precious hours. When traveling in a small self-guided group you are forced to compromise and accomodate the priorities of everyone. More often than not, this will enrich your experience, sending you places you never would have gone.
Following my family, I was for the first time a pilgrim, not a tourist or student. The feeling is drastically different: you're part of the show, not a outsider; you're 'in it.' Even though you may never have even imagined the sights you're seeing, you feel a strong sense of belonging. It was an unforgettable feeling that I doubt I'll experience again during my time here in Europe.
During this vacation with my family I realized that we are each motivated to travel for sometimes drastically different reasons. We each have our own priorities and they strongly shape our experience, especially when that experience is measured in precious hours. When traveling in a small self-guided group you are forced to compromise and accomodate the priorities of everyone. More often than not, this will enrich your experience, sending you places you never would have gone.
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