I believe the only country that truly belongs on our bucket list is our own.

There are countless beautiful places in the land of our parents. Some of them are only a few hours away, yet they remain unknown to us. There is so much we have yet to discover about our own land, our own culture, and our own people.

Many of the problems within our societies stem from the fact that people rarely step outside the bubble of the city where they live. If we knew more about our culture and the diverse realities of our fellow citizens, perhaps we would be more empathetic toward one another and better equipped to resolve our differences.

There is nothing wrong with traveling abroad, exploring historic landmarks, experiencing different cultures, and meeting people from around the world. After all, we live in a globalized world, and borders are ultimately human creations.

But no foreign destination should ever be more fascinating to us than the opportunity to truly know our own homeland.