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mind. See things as different, but not better or worse. Any culture has plenty
to share.
Of course, travel, like the world, is a series of hills and valleys. Be fan-
atically positive and militantly optimistic. If something's not to your liking,
change your liking.
Travel can make you a happier American, as well as a citizen of the world.
Our Earth is home to seven billion equally precious people. It's humbling
to travel and find that other people don't have the “American Dream”—they
have their own dreams. Europeans like us, but with all due respect, they
wouldn't trade passports.
Thoughtful travel engages us with the world. In tough economic times, it
reminds us what is truly important. By broadening perspectives, travel teaches
new ways to measure quality of life.
Globetrotting destroys ethnocentricity, helping us understand and appreci-
ate other cultures. Rather than fear the diversity on this planet, celebrate it.
Among your most prized souvenirs will be the strands of different cultures
you choose to knit into your own character. The world is a cultural yarn shop,
and Back Door travelers are weaving the ultimate tapestry. Join in!
