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momondo was founded on the belief that everybody should be able to travel the world, to meet other people, and experience other cultures and religions. Travel opens our minds: when we experience something different, we begin to see things differently.

That’s why we started our very own Instagram competition called #LetsOpenOurWorld. We asked our followers to take part by sharing images that highlight one or more of momondo’s 5 ways to open our world:

Lower your guard

Travelling is about exposing yourself to something else, something different. Open your mind and put a leash on your judgement. And remember: you are just as different to others as they are to you.

Our winner for July …

 

Do talk to strangers

Not only the staff at your hotel. A stranger is just a friend you haven’t met yet. And a quick question might turn into an inspirational conversation.

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The curiosity of youth #LetsOpenOurWorld

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Talk to strangers… She is Lourdes, a palanquera (the name is for the slaves who escaped out of the cities and created a town for free slaves) She is an amazing lady, when we met I felt the connection…I wanted to know more about their way of life and she was so kind to share her story. ¡Lo logré! Conocí a las palanqueras, estás mujeres que diariamente venden su fruta en las bóvedas de Cartagena. Un palenque es un pueblo fundado por esclavos negros que huyeron a las afueras de las ciudades en Colombia. Hoy su lengua, sus costumbres y tradiciones aún perduran. Traté de cargar la bandeja de fruta con sus 12 kilos…casi lo logré… pero eso ya lo verán en el video. I been very atracted to Colombia, I dont know why, just it is. I arrived to Cartagena and was incredible, I had the feeling I been in there..somehow. The streets are colorfull but the people is amazing…all the Colombians I met where kind with me. I met some on the boat on my way to PlayaBomba, I met Uber drivers, people at bars and one of the invited me to her home for a “tintico” (coffee with her family) #staycurious #talktostrangers #interjet #colombia #colombiarealismomagico #palenque #backpacker #mochilero #bogota #igerscolombia #foodandtravelmx #wanderlust #travelgram #alanxelmundo #thewonderlist #peopleoftheworld #portrait #yellow #cartagenadeindias #igerscartagena #travelblogger #anthonybourdain #natgeo #condeNastTraveller #letsopenourworld #colombiatravel

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Our winner for August …

Say yes!

Travelling is not just about destinations – it’s about what happens along the way.
Yes is the magic word to new experiences. Yes, I’m lost. Yes, I’d love to dance. Yes, there’s room at this table …

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First time on a glacier 😬👏🏼😄

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Stay curious

Have courage to do something for the first time. Travelling is about crossing borders, including the ones you have put up for yourself.

Our winner for June …

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Care to share

Facing the world with an open mind makes you a source of inspiration to others.
Let friends and family see the beauty and friendliness of the world through your eyes.

Thanks to all those who have taken part in our instagram competition. For more info, visit #LetsOpenOurWorld.com

About the author

Stine Gjevnøe SørensenTea-addict, Christmas enthusiast and humble scribe – this is Stine. You’re likely to find her at the nearest yoga studio, buried deep in news and current affairs content, or with her eyes glued to the latest Netflix-fling. If she’s not out exploring Europe, South America, and South East Asia, that is.

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