Travel is a privilege. Period. 

No matter how many times someone tells you to prioritize travel, travel hack and just save up, it’s not always so simple. 

Passport Privilege. Dual incomes. Physical mobility. Time off work. Lack of debt. Support systems. Child Care….
And so many more contribute to making travel easier for some people, over others. 

I recently wrote these thoughts on an Instagram post and I received so much feedback about how important this topic is, so I thought I would share my thoughts here too.  

Cabañas Pimpilana, Tena
Ecuador Quest, G Adventures 

I have privilege, especially based on the colour of my skin, being able-bodied and where I was born. But, I also know that even as an adventure planner and travel advisor I can’t always be booking trips and travelling the world like I want to. It’s sometimes hard watching others on social media and not having that next adventure booked. I am a solo income earner. I am solely responsible for raising two mini humans.  I am not working fully remote. 

Yet, even being able to hop on a plane once a year or even once in your lifetime, is a huge privilege that many people in the world can not experience. This is what I try to focus on and remember. How lucky we truly are. 

And when I do get the chance to experience another country, another culture, I don’t take it for granted. I make sure we get to know the local culture and people we are visiting, stay local, support the small businesses and open my eyes, my mind and my heart. Because the way I experience life here in Canada is not the only way, and one way is not better than the other and by breaking down these barriers is how true acceptance, understanding and change truly happens. 

Travel matters, but it is a privilege.

What are your thoughts?

Author:  Meredith Eudovic