A journey of the heart, sounds a bit trite. Actually traveling well is a state of mental expectation. A self fulfilling prophecy, if you will….
Present yourself well, with courtesy and appearance and you’ll most likely get similar in return.
In my career, traveling frequently, appearance and understanding have been key to a pleasant travel experience. You make an effort and it will most likely be noted by staff at each interaction.
We can all strive for improvement.