I lived in Germany and Sweden in the past 6 years, and traveled to the US (West Coast) and several African and European countries multiple times. Traveling helped me grow personally (in a way that I couldn’t in my home country). I always found the experience of arriving in a new country, where I barely speak the language or know any people, invigorating because it forces me to get out of my comfort zone, let go of some of my inhibitions, and put myself out there. An interesting fact I noticed is that despite all the different cultures, languages, etc., all humans are fundamentally the same and share the same basic folklore. On the negative side, in Europe I quickly realized that one’s mental health can be negatively affected by how different they look from the locals (I’m Black and African). This varies more or less depending on personality and means ($).