Have traveled to over 17 different countries via my backpack & it has taught me a lot in life. From almost being kicked out of a train somewhere under the ominous night sky of the Swiss Alps (for being American) to the unselfish acts of compassion and help by strangers while in distress in Australia.
Let me save you the suspense: I'm not perfect, nor do i hold anyone to such a ridiculous standard. What makes us individually special is our unique quarks, characteristics which with time, become endearing.