Why Some Travelers Secretly Keep Their Luggage in the Bathtub

I smiled back, understanding more than I expected to.

After that, every time I saw a suitcase in the bathtub, I didn’t see something odd that I saw a story. Each bag told of a traveler who had learned, adapted, and carried their lessons forward.

It made me realize that traveling isn’t just about collecting new destinations and it’s also about collecting wisdom. We pick up little habits along the way, ones that quietly protect us from bigger troubles.

And now, when I check into a hotel myself, I already know my first move. I glance at the bathtub and maybe, just maybe, I’ll give my suitcase a safe spot there too.