30 People Who Left Third-World Countries Share What Surprised Them The Most About First-World Countries

We also reached out to travel blogger and founder of The Roving Heart, Raksha Rao, to hear her thoughts on this topic. As someone who has traveled all over the world, we were curious if anything stood out to Raksha as shocking, in either developing or industrialized nations. "As I've traveled to different countries around the world, I've been struck by the incredible hospitality I've experienced in impoverished areas around the world," she shared.

"From Tajikistan to Cambodia, where life can be tough and challenging, I've found the locals to be incredibly welcoming and hospitable," Raksha told Bored Panda. "Despite facing their own struggles, these people seem to go out of their way to make visitors feel welcome and cared for. It's a truly remarkable phenomenon that has always left a lasting impression on me."

We also asked Raksha if anything has ever disappointed her in industrialized nations. "One of the things that have consistently disappointed me when visiting more industrialized nations, such as the United States, is the sheer amount of resource waste that exists," she noted. "It's almost as if there is an abundance of everything, which leads to a culture of overconsumption. Whether it's electricity or plastic consumption, it's clear that there is a lack of consideration for the long-term sustainability of our planet and its resources."

Finally, we asked Raksha if she could share about her favorite place in the world that she's ever traveled to. "There's one that holds a special place in my heart: a small village called Faja Grande on the island of Flores in the Azores archipelago," she told Bored Panda. "I had the opportunity to volunteer there for two weeks, and it was hands down one of the most beautiful and peaceful places I've ever visited."

"Every morning, I would wake up to the calming waves of the ocean and walk just 10 minutes to a stunning waterfall," Raksha shared. "No matter where I pointed my camera, the scenery was breathtaking. But it wasn't just the natural beauty that made Faja Grande so special to me - it was also the people. I met so many expats who had fallen in love with the island and decided to make it their permanent home. It truly felt like a slice of heaven on earth."

If you'd like to learn more about Raksha's incredible world travels, be sure to visit her website The Roving Heart right here!

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