Saying Yes to the World: Why We Choose Curiosity Over Fear When We Travel
From the moment we stepped into the winding, rose-hued souks of Marrakech, we knew the warnings we heard back home didn’t tell the full story. We were told to be careful. To keep our guards up. To expect scams, stares, and chaos. But what we found? Humanity, hospitality, and magic woven into every corner of the medina.
Yes, we were cautious — of course. We kept our wits about us and trusted our instincts. But we also said yes. Yes to rooftop mint tea and a haircut in the souks. Yes to late-night clubbing in cities we were fearful of. Yes to laughter in languages we didn’t fully understand. That openness — measured but real — has transformed the way we move through the world.
The Fear We Bring With Us
We get it. When you tell people you’re going to Morocco, or India, or Uganda, their first instinct is often to protect you. The fear-based travel advice — don’t trust anyone, don’t eat street food, don’t go out after dark — usually comes from love. But it also builds a wall between you and the world you’re meant to discover.
If we had followed every warning word-for-word, we never would have:
Wandered the lavender fields of Provence with a couple we met over coffee in Nice.
Jumped on the back of a truck over sand dunes to reach a beautiful green beach in Hawaii.
Accepted an invitation to a mountaintop sauna in Iceland, where we soaked in the warmth of strangers and geothermal springs alike.
Shared stories under the stars in the Sahara with travelers from all corners of the globe.
Those moments weren’t in the guidebooks — they were in the yes.
Saying Yes (Within Reason!)
We’re not talking about reckless abandon. We vet situations, trust our guts, and check reviews. But we also listen for the hum of possibility — that instinct that says, this could be something special. And nine times out of ten, it is.
Our approach to travel — and life, really — is simple:
Curiosity first. Fear second.
Because every time we’ve leaned into curiosity, we’ve found the world to be more open, kind, and full of color than the headlines suggest.
The World Isn’t Closed — It’s Waiting
People everywhere — from the tea sellers of Fez to the street artists of Mexico City to the boatmen on Lake Bled — are often more eager to connect than we think. When we show up with open hearts and a healthy dose of discernment, the world tends to meet us halfway.
So next time someone tries to scare you out of exploring somewhere new, ask yourself:
Am I listening to experience or just to fear?
We choose to listen to the people we’ve met on the road. To the shared meals, the unexpected kindnesses, the serendipities we never saw coming.
Because while fear may keep you safe, saying yes might just set you free.
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