We recently published a story where a well-known comedian weighed in on the “joys of travel”. It struck a cord and we were contacted by another pretty famous comedian who wondered if new would publish his take on travel. We said yes – hey free content. And also, because like all good comedies, it’s story is rooted in truth life.
The travel experience is a modern comedy. It’s a story of anticipation, excitement, and then, inevitably, disappointment.
It starts with the anticipation. You’ve been planning this trip for months, maybe even years. You’ve saved up your money, you’ve booked your flights and accommodation, and you’re finally ready to go.
You wake up on the morning of your flight, feeling a mixture of excitement and nerves. You arrive at the airport early, so you have plenty of time to check in and go through security.
But then, the fun begins. The security line is long, and it’s moving slowly. You’re starting to feel a little bit stressed. You’re worried that you’re going to miss your flight.
Finally, you make it through security. You’re exhausted, but you’re also relieved. You head to your gate, and you find a seat to relax in.
But then, the announcement comes over the loudspeaker. Your flight is delayed. You groan. You’re starting to feel a little bit defeated.
What do you call a traveler who never gets lost? A navigator.
You wait for your flight to be called, and then you board the plane. You find your seat, and you get settled in.
The flight takes off, and you start to relax. You’re finally on your way.
But then, the turbulence starts. The plane is tossed around like a toy, and you’re starting to feel sick. You close your eyes and try to sleep, but you can’t.
Finally, the turbulence stops, and you start to feel better. You open your eyes, and you see that you’re landing.
You get off the plane, and you head to your hotel. You check in, and you drop your bags off in your room.
What’s the difference between a tourist and a traveler? A tourist goes to a new place and says, “Wow, it’s just like home.” A traveler goes to a new place and says, “Wow, it’s not like home at all.”
You’re exhausted, but you’re also excited. You’re finally here. You’re on vacation.
You head out to explore, and you find yourself in a crowded tourist trap. You’re surrounded by people, and you’re starting to feel claustrophobic. You try to enjoy yourself, but it’s hard.
You head back to your hotel, and you go to bed. You’re exhausted, but you can’t sleep. You’re too excited about all the things you’re going to do tomorrow.
The next day, you wake up early, and you head out to explore. You visit all the tourist traps, and you take all the obligatory pictures.
You’re having fun, but you’re also starting to feel a little bit burnt out. You’ve been running around all day, and you’re starting to feel tired.
What’s the difference between a backpacker and a globetrotter? A backpacker carries everything they own on their back. A globetrotter carries everything they own on their credit car
You head back to your hotel, and you take a nap. You wake up feeling refreshed, and you decide to go out for dinner.
You find a nice restaurant, and you have a delicious meal. You’re starting to feel like you’re on vacation.
After dinner, you head back to your hotel, and you go to bed. You’re exhausted, but you’re also happy. You had a great day.
You wake up the next day, and it’s time to go home. You’re sad to leave, but you’re also excited to see your family and friends.
What kind of traveler doesn’t lose their temper? A nomad.
You head to the airport, and you check in for your flight. You go through security, and you head to your gate.
Your flight is on time, and you board the plane. You find your seat, and you get settled in.
The flight takes off, and you start to relax. You’re finally on your way home.
You watch a movie, and you read a book. You’re starting to feel tired, and you close your eyes.
You wake up when the plane lands, and you head off to baggage claim. You find your bags, and you head out of the airport.
What’s the difference between a tourist and a pilgrim? A tourist goes to a place to see it, a pilgrim goes to a place to find it.
You’re home. You’re exhausted, but you’re also happy. You had a great vacation.
But then, you start to think about all the things that went wrong. The long security lines, the delayed flight, the crowded tourist traps.
You start to laugh. The travel experience is a modern comedy. It’s a story of anticipation, excitement, and then, inevitably, disappointment.
But it’s also a story of hope. It’s a story about the power of travel to connect us with new people and new cultures. So never mind the hassles, get back out there and keep traveling. I am.
