Everyone’s chasing the same shiny spots: Eiffel Tower, Machu Picchu, the Northern Lights. And yeah, they’re gorgeous. But here’s a little secret: the real magic isn’t in the landmark—it’s in the people you meet along the way. 

🫂 Instead of obsessing over postcards and selfies, try collecting conversations. Real ones. Not just a nod from a local waiter, but the stories, laughs, and little life lessons tucked into every encounter. 

Imagine this: a sunset at some famous viewpoint? Nice, sure. But a sunset shared with a grandma in a tiny kitchen as she teaches you her secret cookie recipe? That’s the kind of memory that sticks. One is a photo. The other? Pure heart. 

📃 Start a connection list—people, not places. Those who make you laugh, tell you something you’ll never forget, or show you a corner of the world you didn’t even know existed. Those moments? They outlast any stamp in your passport. 

📌 Travel isn’t about collecting pins on a map. It’s about collecting hearts, stories, and unexpected friendships. So, skip the bucket list. Make a connection list. Mine is getting bigger and bigger by the year. Why not expand yours?