"I traveled for three years around the world (Australia, Thailand, and South America), so I've got lots to say. There were a lot of takeaways, but I think the most valuable thing I gained was a much stronger sense of verbal communication. I was forced to interact with a wide range of people from many different backgrounds (sometimes dealing with a strong language barrier).
"Plus, I had to put myself out there and get out of my comfort zone so many times, so I learned how to effectively communicate in a unique way that I was never taught in school. Overall, my travels just made me a lot bolder as well. I became much more likely to take risks, go after what I really want, and speak up in difficult times rather than backing down!" — Gina Florio, POPSUGAR editor, Fitness
