Money may buy you fancy things that you’ll eventually replace. Money may buy you a plane ticket to somewhere new. Money may buy you some of your dreams. But it will never be as valuable as travel, for there are many things that money can’t do that travel can. Money is temporary, but travel lives on forever. It creates our memories, it fulfills our dreams, and it gives us something to hold onto for the rest of our lives. Money can be taken directly from our hands, from our bank accounts, and from our wallets, but travel can never be taken away. Sure we need to save the money we earn for food, housing, clothing, and other expenses. But if we cage ourselves to our jobs and stay in one same place, it may dull our senses. Our world becomes small and we lose our desire to discover new things. Our eyes won’t have the chance to see new wonders; our ears won’t hear the sounds that the wilderness makes. We live daily in a routine that is both comfortable but limiting. And one day, we wake up and realize that we have lost our dreams in order to protect our days. 

Travel while you can. Don’t worry about the money because for sure, it will come again. You will be surprised that traveling can be much cheaper than you think it is. The money you’ll spend on traveling will be replaced after all. If not, make it work. But the memories, great experiences, and new friendships you could have gained more memories can never be replaced. Experience is far more valuable than money will ever be. 

  Sometimes it hurts but that’s okay. Because at the end of your journey, you will change for the better. It leaves marks on your heart, on your body, and on your memory.