Some journeys take you farther from where you come from, but closer to where you belong – Ron Franscell

Woman sitting near a green tent on a cliff at sunset, overlooking a winding river and forested hills. The image features the quote “Some journeys take you farther from where you come from, but closer to where you belong” by Ron Franscell.

“Some journeys take you farther from where you come from, but closer to where you belong.”

Often attributed to Ron Franscell, an American author and journalist.
Travel has a way of stretching the map and shrinking the distance to what truly matters. On the road you meet people who feel like old friends, the work starts to feel meaningful, and a place you just arrived in begins to feel like home. That feeling shows up a lot in volunteering. You give your time, learn new skills, share meals, and slowly you realize you belong to a wider community than you thought.


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