Travelling... How far do you have to go?

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I used to be full of envy. Why was it them that got to go? Why was I always the person who waved goodbye at the gates and never got to set foot outside? I was always the person who received them days or even months later, just to be an ear to their vacation stories. It's not that I couldn't stand other peoples happiness and excitement. I just wanted some of my own so I could be the one sharing. I didn't get to travel a lot when I was growing up, and nothing has changed since i became an adult These were suppressed feelings, silent questions that went unanswered... Until last summer. It was the start of summer and I had just scored a summer job in my country's capital, Copenhagen. I worked for a company which did sightseeing tours through the canals, a tourist attraction. The job was easy; sell tickets and help tourists onto the boats. I loved it, every day was different, and every day had something to offer. Most of my day went by having conversations with tourists and listening to their stories. But this wasn't like listening to my friends and family's vacation stories, no; these were vacation stories under development which meant that finally I could take part. Finally I wasn't just on the receiving end. This, however, was not even the best thing. Through the many conversations I had with tourists, I quickly learned how little i knew about what my country has to offer, and how little I have been appreciating it. Soon I found myself visiting castles, roaming the woods and checking out the predominantly tourist streets. The advantages of being a tourist in your own home are not to be scoffed at. Now I too have stories to tell, experiences to share, and let me tell you, it feels great! _________________________________________ Are you guilty of the same mistakes as I am? Are you too neglecting your own country? What is something that amazes you about your own country? Tell me in the comments! PS. I am a newcomer to the myLot community. If these lengthy personal stories aren't accepted or if there is something i could do better, please do say so. PPS. English isn't my mother tongue, so if have made some grammatical errors feel free to point them out in a personal message as that will greatly help me learn. Thank you.