“Why do
you go away? So that you can come back. So that you can see the place you came
from with new eyes and extra colors. And the people there see you differently,
too. Coming back to where you started is not the same as never leaving.” ~ Terry Pratchett
There are
many reasons to travel, whether it’s near home or to the other side of the
world. I believe these are the top reasons why you should travel:
1) You
discover something new
It’s a big
world out there, just waiting for you to explore. Traveling keeps your sense of
adventure and your curiosity alive. It allows you to experience and enjoy
different landscapes, climates, foods, and landmarks. It opens your eyes to new
cultures, customs, and languages. It gives you the opportunity to meet new
people and maybe make new friends. Travel is full of surprises - you never know
what may happen while you’re on the road. It gives you a break from your daily
routine and can enrich your life in many ways.
2) You get
recharged
Every day,
time seems to fly by and the days look like a blur. Taking time off and
traveling away from home provides you with some downtime without feeling guilty
about work or other commitments. You leave your worries and stress behind while
enjoying some sightseeing, delicious meals, a drink on the beach, or some local
entertainment. There’s no better way to de-stress and give your brainpower a
much-needed boost.
3) You get
a fresh perspective on yourself, the world, and life
I think this
is one of my favorite perks of traveling. Whenever I feel in a rut or I am
longing for a change of pace, I hit the road to discover what the world has to
offer. As James Russell Lowell said, “A wise man travels to discover
himself.” Meeting people from other
states, countries or cultures helps you better understand how the world works
and shows you how much there is to life once you take a good look around.
4) You get
to challenge yourself
Traveling
takes you out of your comfort zone and provides challenges that help you expand
your horizons, such as trying new foods, learning a new language or navigating
through an unknown city. These challenging experiences build your confidence
and help you grow as a person. Take back these new skills and apply them to
your daily life, once the next hurdle comes along.
5) You
enjoy time off with people you love
Traveling
with your significant other, your family or your friends gives you a wonderful
opportunity to reconnect and forge new bonds. You get to do everything I
mentioned above together: discover new places, try new things, gain a fresh
perspective facing challenges and get recharged. Traveling is a unique way to
create lifelong memories with the people you care about the most.