Travel, a Mirror to the Soul and a Bridge Between Nations
- Alaa Tamimi
- Jul 4
- 1 min read
From distant New Zealand to the Andes Mountains, from the alleys of Marrakech to the streets of Muhammad Bourgaba , from the timeless cities of Europe to the vibrant coasts of Latin America… I have traveled—with my family or close friends—to more than sixty countries, not merely to see landscapes or take photos, but to deeply understand humanity.
Each journey gifted me with something far more precious than souvenirs:
the wonder of discovering new civilizations, and the comfort of finding familiar kindness in unfamiliar places.
Travel has taught me that, at heart, all humans are the same.
Wherever I went, someone smiled at me, offered help without asking, or invited me to their table simply because I was a guest.
Hospitality has no nationality, and kindness knows no religion.
In open-air markets, train compartments, airport lounges, or old cafés… I found stories, listened to voices, and saw that while lives may look different, feelings are universal.
With every journey, I discovered something new about others—and something deeper about myself.
Travel isn’t just a move across geography; it’s a voyage through time, experience, and perception.
It opens minds, softens prejudices, and teaches humility and openness.
To my readers, I say:
Travel whenever you can—not to escape your homeland, but to draw closer to your shared humanity.
This world is not as vast as maps suggest… it’s only as wide as your heart.
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