10 Ways To Tell You're A Traveler At Heart

Since your first leap across the pond or, for that matter, step across the state, you’ve been addicted to travel. When wandering, you feel purposeful, lighter, stronger and simply content. Even if you aren’t able to travel nearly as often as you’d like, here’s 10 ways to tell you’re a traveler at heart:

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You find new people fascinating.

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You have an open mind and are always curious to know what makes your boss/coworker/new friend tick. More than anything, you’re interested in their lifestyle, quirks and passions.

You’ve always had an odd penchant for globes.

Since you were little, you've had an unusual fascination with spinning a globe and seeing where your finger lands. Let's not get started on your map collection.

You have a hard time sitting still.

Sometimes a period drama and bottle of wine can make everything right in the world, but at all other times, no one will ever find you sitting at home.

You chose your college based on study abroad opportunities.

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Narrowing down a major may have taken a few semesters, but deciding to study abroad in Spain was automatic.

You’ve always been interested in geography.

From an early age, you were mesmerized that the world could be so neatly, so comprehensively catalogued on a sheet of paper. And, yes, you know where Angola is.

You know how to manage homesickness.

Even before the life-changing arrival of Skype, you've always done well away from home. You might even miss the family dog more than your parents.

You’ve always known experiences are more valuable than possessions.

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You’re comfortable playing the either/or game and would always choose an African safari over upgrading your car. (It’s just a car).

You don’t mind getting lost.

Taking a wrong turn or slight detour may make you late for work, but you know from experience that it may also introduce you to something wonderfully unexpected.

You have an eye for beauty big and small.

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Whether decorating a cake or visiting a museum, discovering and creating beauty thrills you.

You’re at your happiest when traveling.

Even if you've missed your flight or lost your suitcase, you'd rather be traveling, albeit uncomfortably, than sitting comfortably at home.

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