Without doubts, traveling is one of those exciting things everyone should try at least once in a lifetime. But unfortunately, not many people fancy traveling except if it’s a business trip.
In no particular order, we will be sharing with you 15 reasons why you should travel.
1. Travel to Learn
Not all classrooms have four walls and travel is the best way to immerse yourself in geography, history, culture, gastronomy, languages, biology … you name it. Travel enriches the mind and educates us far beyond any textbook or travel guide.
Not only do curious travelers learn about different landscapes, languages, and lifestyles; glean fascinating facts while observing wild animals in their natural habitat; delve into a region’s history and taste the local flavors, but they also learn about themselves (and each other) along the way.
2. Travel to Discover Different Cultures
Travel exposes us to different cultures and ancient traditions and through these authentic encounters, we learn to embrace and celebrate both our similarities and our differences. Travel teaches us about humanity and gives us an appreciation, understanding, and respect for different points of view and ways of life.
Travelling allows you to fully immerse yourself in the world of the other, to understand the social dynamics, history, customs, and traditions and often break down the myths. You also learn to live like a local.
3. Travel to Broaden your Horizons
Look at the world from different perspectives to understand that beauty is all around you, in the small things that surround you. It is easier to see beyond the end of your nose when you travel.
4. Travel to Train your Curiosity
Curiosity is the engine of life. During your journey, curiosity lets you discover places off the beaten path. It also helps you reveal who you really are and what you really want.
5. Travel to Make New Friends
One of the things we love most about traveling is meeting new people with whom to share life’s experiences.
Each person you meet always brings something new to your life. If you’re concerned that overseas friendships don’t last forever because of the distance, we assure you that often those friendships are more valuable and stronger than others!
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6. Travel to Feel Free
Do not consider the trip as a way to get rid of something, rather as a way to focus on yourself. If you are accustomed to the bustle of the city, you should try a nature experience. It relives you from the frantic rhythms of daily life. You will enjoy moments of pure and genuine freedom.
7. Travel to Learn to Adapt
Traveling is a way to test yourself and to overcome fears and challenges seemed insurmountable. It’s a great way to discover yourself and know what you are capable of. In fact, it’s one of the best ways to discover your adaptability instincts.
8. Travel to Get Exposed
Don’t just travel for travel’s sake. Travel to seek adventure and feel alive.
Take part in authentic experiences that will not only change the way you see the world, but that will also encourage self-reflection, environmental awareness, and global action to help protect and conserve our planet.
9. Travel to Grow
Traveling makes you grow as a person. People who live the journey by following their wishes can obtain the maximum benefit for their lives. You won’t be the same person when you come back home.
It also gives you the opportunity to learn new things (languages, new recipes) because it is educational.
10. Travel to Live Without Regrets
You have no time to delay. If you want to visit the destination of your dreams, do it now. There is no time to have a life of regrets.
11. Travel for Opportunities
Are you sure that you will be in your country forever? If you travel, you can also take advantage of new job opportunities.
Remember that we are not trees and do not put roots. Traveling surprises you! The journey makes you experience things that you never imagined, such as a new love or a new job opportunity. Traveling turns the ordinary into the extraordinary.
12. Travel to Discover Yourself
Very often we give loneliness a negative value. Loneliness is a private dialogue with yourself. If you are away from home you can get in touch with your inner self. It is a sort of rebirth.
In essence, travelling is a great way to discover yourself and make the right decisions.
13. Travel to Communicate
Traveling teaches you to dialogue with different cultures. It helps you have a young and exciting approach to life, appreciate your home and people you love.
You will look at your life from a different perspective.
14. Travel to Relax
Our lives are time-starved and technology-driven and, let’s be honest, it’s not often that we actually take the necessary time to de-stress and truly switch off.
Travel allows us to escape life’s daily demands, dramas, and deadlines and enables us to clear our minds.
It encourages us to recharge our batteries and to truly disconnect (from our phones, Wi-Fi, emails, laptops, social media, etc.) in order to reconnect (with ourselves, each other, and the natural environment).
15. Travel for Humanity
Without a doubt, travel is a crash course in humility. As we cross borders and oceans, we gain true perspective. We learn to recognize and be grateful for all of the things we take for granted in our own lives, and we also gain appreciation and respect for how others live.
Travel teaches us to be tolerant, flexible and open-minded, and most of all it makes us humble.
NOTICE: We can help you plan your next trip. Just call us on 0803-594-6158 or send an email to info@edscantravels.ng.
Conclusion
What are your thoughts? Why do you travel and what have you learnt from traveling?
