So a lot might agree that travelling is real, pure fun. Besides the original response of "
because its fun" or "
I like going to other places", why do we
really need to travel?
Personally, I enjoy travelling because I also want to experience the culture of other places, especially other countries. With this, I want to make the most out of my travelling experience by researching online for some travel advice, tips and etc.
The world really is our playground. If the word "playground" means "a travelling haven", this would be a very accurate metaphor. I really like how people describe the physical Earth as their playground, because it shows me that they also want to enjoy the good things in life, and what each and every place has to offer.
Now let's go on to something only a handful of people talk about. The benefits of travelling.
1] It helps us with our ability to understand perspectives.
If you are travelling, there is a solid possibility that you can get an outlook of the lives of the people that are natives or locals on that particular country or region. Say if you take a trip to a highly-agrarian country and find tons of farmers harvesting their crops, you may understand that the situation for work in that country is on agriculture and on farming. You can also notice different perspectives in the form of the people. Maybe you see that people are skinny because most of their food are non-fattening. There is a wide range of possibilities.
2] We have the opportunity to focus on more leisurely things and decrease stress.
While travelling, you are focused on the pleasure you feel because you're relaxing, enjoying that beautiful view of a countryside or on top of a crazy-high tower, or spending your cash on that savvy three course meal. This lets you forget about your problems and other stressful stuff. At least when you travel, you are focused on more fun, leisurely stuff instead of boring old stuff that increases your blood pressure.
3] Travelling creates memories that last a lifetime. Trying something for the first time is great!
If you travel, you may come across some scenery that you have never encountered some thing like it before. You can then proudly say that it is your first time to do something. So let's say its your first time to go paragliding in Brazil, or eating
some kind of bizarre street food in China, all make a mark on your life.
4] Activate social connections / make new friends.
Travelling is also exposure to mass amounts of people all around the world. Why not make friends along your positive journey? By the way, always be wary of friendly strangers, but other than that, it does not hurt to make friends. Become a social butterfly.
So that's it. More than what you expected? I hope so. No?, well that's fine. I want to become one of those advocates of travelling, because travelling is awesome. As awesome as eating. So are you up with me? Would you be a travelling advocate?
