The Real Power of Travel: More Than Just Statistics

There's lies, damn lies, and then there's statistics. Please, once and for all, let's forget about finding the "best" place in the world to live.

There are lies, damn lies, and statistics.

This is one of my favourite sayings, and it’s especially true when it comes to rankings of the "best place in the world to live." There’s blogs and Instagrams accounts full of these (more or less arbitrary) lists based on some “number”.

While these rankings often prioritize wealth and amenities, I've witnessed firsthand that many people living below the western poverty line are far less stressed and burnt out than we are in the western world. So who’s winning here, really? Instead of being consumed by stress and the pursuit of money, they foster genuine connections with friends and family. Experiencing this, to me, is the true transformative power of travel.

Financial Freedom and Peace of Mind

Traveling has also taught me the importance of getting your financial life in order. It's crucial to stop scrapin…