The experience is the form of success itself

When I first started Alibaba, I was immediately met with strong opposition from family and friends. Looking back, I realised that the biggest driving force for me then was not my confidence in the Internet and the potential it held, but more of this:  “No matter what one does, regardless of failure or success, the experience is a form of success in itself.” You have got to keep trying, and if it doesn’t work, you always can revert back to what you were doing before. - Jack Ma (link). 

Traveling is no difference. The experience itself is a form of success. Your phone may get mugged, you may get lost, but you will sure learn. So pick up your bag and hop on the next train, bus, scooter, or whatever vehicle that suits your fancy.