Why Travel?
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To travel opens our mind and soul, learning from other cultures and experiencing first-hand how other people live day to day lives is so enriching. Investing in travel is one of the best things you can do for yourself and loved ones.
When planned and organized correctly, with passion, you can be guaranteed to have an experience that you will always remember.
Here are 7 of my top points of Why a person should travel:
1. Travelling is Easy! It's so easy to start! All it takes is a little courage to allow yourself to put into motion the dream destination that you would like to go experience. Putting together an itinerary can be so exciting and rewarding. If you don’t know where to start – that is where I come in. I am a real people’s person, and I love to listen and dream with you! I can help you navigate and decide what the best option will be for you and your pocket!
2. Travel expands your own world. Travelling will open your eyes to so many different things. We get so caught up in our day to day lives, and the immediate world around us, that even by just driving a couple of hours away from your environment, you will automatically be open to new experiences. Your senses are heightened, and you will feel rejuvenated before you know it. Whether you are into history, culture, island holidays, adventure holidays, it is guaranteed that you will be changed after taking on the journey.
3. Travel helps you learn new languages. It's so true, there’s something so wonderful about being able to say a few words here and there in a different language. Imagine walking into a little street shop in Thailand, and greeting the retail staff with a hello in Thai. Or sitting in Italy at an authentic restaurant and being able to order your meal in Italian “Per favore posso avere alcuni dei vostri deliziosi piatti di pasta?” Even just to sit on a bench in a busy area and simply listen to how the language sounds, it is really satisfying! It really allows you to experience a different culture.
4. Travel brings perspective. To meet new people and experience other cultures and the way people think, will change the way you look at the world. Most of the time we get so wrapped up in the way we think, that we can easily become narrow minded, without even trying. Pushing yourself out of your comfort zone will allow you to grow and see that there are different opinions and ways of doing things. Seeing the world for yourself will improve your vision and your grip on reality.
5. Travel is education. Travelling to different places around the globe provides a level of education that you will never learn sitting in a classroom. All your senses are engaged when travelling, your brain acts like a sponge taking in every sight, smell, taste and sound. To be able to physically stand on the top of Table Mountain, or to see with your own eyes the iconic ancient site of Petra, or walk along the Great Wall of China, it teaches you history, geography and sociology.
6. Let Travel Challenge you. If you allow for it, travelling will stretch you, and test you. By doing the same thing day in and day out, getting up and brushing your teeth at the same basin, eating your breakfast at the same kitchen counter, going to your 9 - 5 work place, it gets boring! Going to a new place will force you to brush your teeth in a new basin, find a different place to have that breakfast, and your normal 9 - 5 boring day will be filled with exciting adventures. Travel is full of moments of joy and challenges. Overcoming the challenges gives you some of the greatest joys of all.
7. Travel will give you stories to tell The best thing about travelling is the stories that you will carry with you forever. Even if you are the quietest person around and you consider yourself an introvert, travelling brings with it such a beautiful experience that you will feel compelled to share it with others. It will bring you out of your shell naturally, not only will you tell amazing stories, but you will be able to give advice to friends and family wanting to do something similar.