Travel Theory #124: Travel is Good for the Ego

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I had never thought specifically about this, but the article is right on... I would also add that the mandatory acceptance of differing cultural norms and world views during international travel makes it forever easier to get along with other people.

I lived in Japan for two years 17 years ago. For the past 10 years, I have traveled 15 to 20 days every month for business. In just the past 3 years I've been to 20 countries and the 48 contiguous states. I'll gladly agree with everything the author says.

I must be becoming one of the most confident and sexiest men around. [Yeah right -- not!] But I can certainly handle myself in almost any conversation that ever arises due to my various travel related experiences. It has really been good for my business career even if it hasn't helped this married man's social life very much.

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