Travelling changes us. Going to a new place involves embracing an open mindset as we encounter different cultures, a diverse set of people, new languages and interesting food. This change influences aspects of our behaviour too, making us more helpful and generous if we see positive behaviour in action due to the presence of mirror neurons, which activate both when we perform an action and when we observe someone else do so.
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Explained: Self-Expansion Theory, And How Travel Makes It Possible
Outlook Traveller explains why the internet is talking about self-expansion theory and how it shows up during our travels

People expand their sense of self when they incorporate new experiences, new perspectives and new challenges while travelling
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People expand their sense of self when they incorporate new experiences, new perspectives and new challenges while travelling
Photo: voronaman/Shutterstock

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