You know that feeling you get when you’re packing for a trip?
The giddiness that slowly creeps up on you as the day of your departure grows closer is absolutely undeniable. “The weather in Bora Bora will be wonderful!” you think, or “I can’t wait to eat in Japan!” you say. No matter where you travel to, you will discover yourself and other notable moments that you never thought would cross your path. Traveling is good for the soul and there are too many reasons why you should pack up and set out into the world.
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Now, you don’t have to travel constantly; once in a while will do. However, an effort should be made to see some place new. There is no fun in traveling to a place you have already visited! The world awaits for you to explore it! If that is not enough to get you to start planning your next adventure, maybe these reasons will help:
You will learn a lot about yourself.
Traveling allows you to be independent and experience challenges and opportunities that help to shape you into the human being that you are.
You can meet locals.
Meeting locals completely enhances your travel experience. They are your personal tour guide or map that can point you toward some of the best, and might I add, “non-touristy” parts of their home. The relationships created between one another are very special and many travelers do not experience that.
You can become immersed in a new culture.
A new culture means a new way of living. Although it may not be what you are used to, how cool would it be to say you tried new ethnic foods, learned a new language, or replaced your original clothing with cultural attire? This will open up your eyes to the rest of the world and you will be able to see that even though it is very different from what you know, everyone is still the same.
You can try new activities.
Each place you travel to has different experiences to offer. You may be able to hike to tide pools in tropical areas, rock climb well known mountains, jet-ski and parasail on a lake, or even zip line through a forest. Your options are ultimately endless, you just need to set out and find them.
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It allows you to stay in the present.
Truly enjoy the moment you are living in. Don’t stay in the past or try to live in the future. Where you are now and the opportunity you created for yourself is waiting for you to soak it all up and not let it go to waste.
There are so many reasons why you should travel. You will be a happier person and will be able to hold with you memories and experiences that are worthwhile. If an opportunity arises for you to get on a plane and fly to a new country, state, or city, do not pass up that offer. Even if your friends want to take a road trip to the next town over, who knows what you’ll encounter there. The thrill and even the unknown of traveling is beyond exciting and can definitely be life changing. Travel while you can now and make the most of it!