Why You Should Travel Somewhere Uncomfortable (At Least Once)

Comfortable travel is overrated. Want real growth? Get lost. Feel awkward.

There I was, smack-dab in the middle of a Cypriot roundabout. Cars were zipping past in completely random directions, and instead of turn signals, windshield wipers were doing some kind of bizarre dance.

This was not Austria. I was clueless and utterly lost.

But looking back now, that exact moment of total disorientation and feeling so far outside my usual experience changed me in ways all my meticulously planned vacations never could.

What You’ll Find Here

This isn’t your typical travel blog about beach resorts and bucket lists. This is a story about transformation — the kind that only happens when you experience the uncomfortable:

• Why discomfort is a powerful teacher
• The surprising connection between discomfort and inner peace
• Why choose discomfort when comfort is available?
• Tips on how to embrace uncomfortable travel intentionally

When Discomfort Becomes Your Greatest Teacher