Thoughtful Traveling - May 15 - Clifton Fadiman
Channel: Stan McGahey
Date: 2019-05-13

Greetings Thoughtful Travelers!  Welcome to today’s thought for May 15th!  It’s by Clifton Fadiman, an American editor and radio and TV personality.  He lived from 1904 to 1999.
“When you travel, remember that a foreign country is not designed to make you comfortable.  It is designed to make its own people comfortable.”
So what are your thoughts on today’s quote? Here’s mine.  “Stop complaining before you even get started.  Serendipity is part of the fun when you travel, but you should also do your homework before you set out on a trip to know what you’re getting yourself into.  Then the only reason you should have for complaining or being disappointed is when one of the tourism offices or suppliers does not live up to their claims.  And, remember that part of the fun of travel is experiencing new things.  If you’re going to do the same old things you do at home, you might as well stay home.  Besides, guest don’t complain!”
Now…here’s the list of all the sources quoted in May.  I hope you’ll stop by each day to enjoy all the interesting and insightful things they have to say.  And leave a comment.  I’d like to hear your thoughts too.  Thanks, and see you tomorrow!  
Dr. Stan McGahey