1. To Be Young
You are in your 20s, and the freest you’ll ever be. There is no mortgage, no children, no husband. These are the years to make mistakes: party on the beach of Ko Phi Phi until 4 am, get on a sleeper-bus even though you’re not entirely sure where it’s headed, and put down the guide book to curate your own list of hidden beaches and street eat staples. You won’t learn and you won’t grow if you don’t step out of your comfort zone and embrace new experiences.