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What a wonderful thing to read! It’s lovely to see strangers helping each other. There is a lot of negativity around the world so it’s refreshing to see this positivity!
What a lovely post — exactly what I needed to read this morning! It’s so inspiring to hear about the amazing things that people do for absolute strangers. It really restores your faith in humanity after its been torn down by watching the news and all the bad things happening in the world.
I wrote my own ‘kindness of strangers’ story on my blog (http://www.bootsandabackpack.com/the-kindness-of-strangers/) after not one but four different strangers helped me after my wallet got stolen in Croatia…a story that culminated with my wallet actually being returned 4.5 months later!
These stories are so inspiring. If they don’t make someone want to travel, I don’t know what will!
Warm and nice sharing 🙂 There are always kind people around when you are on a trip, they are very unexpected 😉
We loved these stories. Especially as they remind us of experiences we’ve had in the past. Oh, we’ve definitely been that sheep.
I love these stories. I’m happy to say I’ve been the recipient of a helping hand and friendly face on my travels more than once.
More beautiful and inspiring stories that remind me why I love traveling so much 🙂 Thanks for sharing a great read!
I loved the stories.. they shed unbelievable love and kindness.. thanks alot for sharing sweet heart 🙂 Loves and hugs for you -Gabi
Such a good read this is. After reading the stories, it looks like the world is filled with kind and humble people. Only we get to meet them occasionally. It is very common in countries like Nepal, India, Indonesia, and many other countries in that region, to treat your guests as Gods. But the LA story really surprised me. Wish one day, I too will be treated by the gentleman 🙂
I am following you right away. What nice blog discovery I made!
Enjoyed reading the stories! 🙂
I love this series and thank you for restoring our faith in humanity by compiling these lovely stories. I’m with Dana, having gone to school in LA. I’m very surprised by that man’s actions 🙂 I guess there are still gentleman around.
@ Steph: Thanks for contributing your story, Steph. Loved it!
@ Dana: I gather it’s not common in L.A.? haha Goes to show we can find kindness everywhere, not just in places where we expect it!
Such great stories – I especially love Jay’s. And being from L.A., I’m also totally surprised by the L.A. story of kindness – lol!
Love these stories, and they’re not as uncommon as you may think. If you open your heart and mind to people and know that, essentially, we are all the same, amazing things can happen. Often, all it takes is a smile and kindness to allow these types of scenarios to occur. 🙂
Thanks for including our story Aleah! 🙂
@ Lillie: Thanks for reading!
@ Jess: Agree. Acts of kindness don’t have to be epic to be memorable.
Aww, love this series! Super sweet about the local family buying the drink for her…it really is the little things that give us such great impressions of a place and its people, right?!
Thanks so much for compiling and sharing these lovely stories!
@ Caroline: Yes, there are a lot of good people out there, just be on the lookout for them. Do read about the safety issues in the countries you’re visiting so you’re aware of them. Travel safe!
@ Wandering Educators: Thanks, Jessie.
@ Willie Evangelista: So true. Thanks for dropping by my blog!
nice blog!! the best part of travelling is exploring and meeting different types of people..
Love these stories -thank you for sharng!
As I sit on the edge of leaving for Central America where crime is a real concern, I needed to read these stories to relieve my concerns … thank you!
@ Mike: Their host family isn’t even rich eh? But they’re rich in kindness and love. The best ever.
@ Bronwyn: Thanks for contributing your story!
Definitely a post to restore faith in humanity!
This is such an AWESOME series, Aleah! They are all fantastic stories of kindness and I picked one to comment on. Steph and Andres and their host family in Columbia. How awesome to be so welcomed into the home with unconditional kindness and warmth! People will always surprise in the most amazing ways if given the chance. Great post! 🙂
@ Christine: Thanks so much for contributing! I think we all (not just travelers) need to reminded of this every now and again.
@ Ted: You could always offer to pay; they will appreciate the thought but say no. Don’t insist, though, as it may insult them that you’re giving a monetary value to their help. If you have your own kindness story to tell, do send it, would love to publish it!
I love these stories. I have many similar from SE Asia and even in the U.S. I have found that when you come across truly good people, they will never accept money for their good deeds. I sometimes wish they would because you want to do something to show your appreciation. The best way to repay is to pass on the kindness and do something extremely nice for another traveler in a tight spot.
Glad you could have me for this wonderfully inspiring series. I think travelers occasionally need to be reminded that help comes from others and locals, just when you need it.
@ Loudthinkin: I agree. That’s what makes travel memorable for me too.
@ Hannah: Thanks! Would love it if you could share yours as well.
So nice to hear heartwarming stories like these when traveling!
Loved all of these stories! The best part of travel is exploring places and people and meeting wonderful people just makes e experience sublime
@ Sofie: Loved your story. You were so lucky 🙂
@ Jay: Thanks for contributing, Jay! You story was inspiring. Things could have turned out differently.
I know, but we were also open to it. We started talking to him, after all. And we’re still in touch:)
Agreed, these stories show a different facet of traveling to a foreign place. Thanks for featuring my story. 🙂
Love reading stories like this. Thanks for having me!