Inspirational Travel Around the Web
We’ve been running an inspirational travel series here at the travel blog where people to shared their stories about how travel has transformed their lives. Travel can be very powerful and inspiring and we haven enjoyed being re-inspired week after week by incredible stories.
We’ve been seeing so many inspirational travel stories about how travel has changed lives, helped people find their passion, taken people out of a deep depression and ignited a spark that they thought they had lost.
While we’ve had some amazing contributions here at our travel blog, but today we wanted to share some of the stories that you can find around the Internet.
Inspirational Travel Stories
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We have known Mariellen of Breathe Dream Go for nearly three years but we never knew her story. She has overcome massive hardships to rediscover the wonder and awe that she lost as a child. This is a raw and honest post that proves that you can face some of the harshest challenges that life throws at you and not only survive, but thrive. Mariellen’s story is an inspiration to everyone.
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Everyone makes excuses as to why they can’t do something. Everyone puts the important things off. ”Maybe next year we’ll do it,” or “We should wait until the kids are older” but Janice of Solo Traveler explains why you should live in the present in her inspirational travel story. None of us know how long we are going to be on this earth and she shared a trip of a lifetime with the one she loved that would last forever. Janice is a friend of ours and we know personally how strong, generous and courageous she is.
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“Well Mom, it’s over.” Those were the first words Spencer of The Traveling Philosopher said to his mom after the end of his marriage. He felt lost and empty but over time he found himself again and learned to love again, only this time, he learned to love himself. To see Spencer now, you would never know that at one point he was not happy in life. He is transformed.
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For Years Ralph Velasco worked hard at jobs that he thought he was supposed to do. He tried to fit in and do the right thing. He was successful on many different levels including being the Marketing Director for a division of a Fortune 500 Company, but something was missing. It wasn’t until he combined his three passions: travel, photography and teaching that he finally knew what he was meant to do and has gone on to achieve great success by doing what he loves.
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Travel has affected Jeremy of Budget Travel Adventures on many levels. It has helped him find himself, his escape, his happiness and his freedom. I love this quote: “This journey through life and the world have helped me discover who I really am. Travel has helped me find my freedom – the freedom to be me.”
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Kirsten of Aviators and a Camera found herself recently divorced. She was desperately unhappy and in the past never found the courage to pursue her dreams. But somehow, she felt a strange sort of freedom and on a wing and a prayer, she moved to New York and pursued her dreams. She has learned that there is more than one path to happiness and she is on her way to finding hers.
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Sherry of Ottsworld always made safe decisions. She majored in accounting not because she loved numbers but because it would offer her security in adulthood. “You graduated, you got a job, you worked and you had a secure life.” And then something happend. This is the quote that sums it up. “Something has changed, and it has changed drastically. For the first time in my whole life, I am not making decisions based on security, safety, retirement and a fear of becoming homeless. I have new confidence and feeling of invincibility that I’ve never processed before. What caused this change? Travel”
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When Trish of TripStyler was 15 she went to Mexico to help build a clinic. That moment shaped her life and what she cares about, how she spends her time and how she spends her money. She talks about the moment and shares her video that was featured in the Expedia Find Yours Campaign. She also writes about the experience in My “Find Yours” Background.
One can truly find hope when reading these inspirational travel stories. I know that many people can relate to what they have to say and find comfort in the fact that they are not alone. We have so enjoyed sharing inspirational travel stories over the course of this year and we hope to be able to keep on doing so.
Inspirational Travel Series
We run an ongoing series of inspirational travel stories from travellers around the world. If you have an experience where travel changed your life, made you look at the world differently or had an amazing moment that you want to share, please contact us for more details and we will email you right back. You can also read more about submitting an article to this series at Calling All Writers, Share your Inspirational Travel Story
Share your travel own stories by following the Twitter hashtag #ExpediaFindYours. We found our harmony through travel, what have you found?
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Thanks so much for including my post on Finding your Freedom. I spent some time reading some of these so far and love the stories about why people travel. Travel isn’t just a destination. It’s a part of our journey. And these are the type of stories that need to be told.
Hi Deb & Dave,
What a great post – and a great series. Thanks so much for including me amongst such an interesting and inspiring list of travelers. I already knew a few and you’ve introduced me to others. Great for a Sunday read.
Cheers!
Janice
Thank you for being an inspiration Janice.
Thanks for including my story, and also charing others’ inspirational stories. I learned a lot about some of the other travel bloggers I follow and admire!
It’s amazing how inspirational it is to read about others who triumphed over setbacks, or who found the courage to pursue their dreams. This is how we all help each other along in the journey of life. I really appreciate that you wrote this post. You are both very inspirational, too — you get it. Cheers.
I agree Mariellen, when we share our stories, others can relate and know that they are not alone. I know that when I was searching for something more in life, I was constantly seeking out advice and reading books to help me find my way. I know that you and everyone mentioned above can help many people find their way and make it through tough times. Thank you for being an inspiration.
Great travel bloggers with inspiring stories. This is a really nice series. I will be submitting a story of my own:)
Thanks Kristen, I look forward to receiving it!
Thanks for including me in such a great group of people following their dreams! And you guys are my inspiration!
Thank you Sherry, you have such an interesting story and when I got to know you on the Mongol Rally, I found you to be so inspirational, I had to share your story with everyone!
You guys are rock stars. Thanks for including me in these. Such inspiring stories that you’ve included in this post!
Thanks For sharing your story Spencer. We’ve been so inspired by everyone lately that we wanted to share what we’ve been reading with our readers too!
Nice post, everyone has a story, good for you for giving them a place to tell it.
Thank you Nat. You are right, everyone has a story. That is what life is all about, we all have something to say. And it is a wonderful thing to be able to have a platform to share our story and our voice. We know how very lucky we are.
Love this – can’t wait to read all of these!
A great list of travel bloggers. All of your stories are very inspirational and this series is a wonderful idea. Can’t wait to read more.
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Hi Dave and Deb, Thankyou for the post and the series, it’s reassuring to read that the only sustainable activity is the one that comes from your heart. This was just the right recipe to motivate me to blog about travels again.
Hi guys! You inspire me a lot as worldwide travellers and a great couple. Your travel tips on travelling in Europe were awesome and thanks for sharing it with us!