I feel like airports hold a greater meaning than we often give them

Airports

We often view airports as merely a form of transportation as we do cars. But there is something so magical about airports, they reignite our sense of freedom and independence.

Is there anything more beautiful than observing strangers from all different walks of life. The strangers you pass, all from different regions, countries and continents. How beautiful is it to be able to sit and observe strangers who somehow all managed to end up in the same place at the same time for different reasons.

The departure and arrival screens lit up with thousands of locations from hundreds of different countries. Endless opportunity. Reminding you there are a million places holding a million possibilities, all of which could be yours.

Photo by <n>Hai Dong</n>, an honorable mention in the <n>National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest</n>.

You're given an opportunity to dress and act however you want, as the version of yourself you hope to be one day. At the end of the day, we are all strangers intersecting, never to meet again.

<n>George Harrison</n> and <n>Pattie Boyd</n>.