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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Valdosta chapter.

Although we often hear about how small the world is, it’s actually perfectly sized for you to be able to see all of it in a lifetime. Traveling is important. When people limit themselves to where they’re from or places they’ve already been, they shut out the big wonderful world around them. Here are a few reasons seeing the world is so important.

1. It’s like, the most beautiful thing you’ll ever experience.

Traveling has its way of showing you just how beautiful the world we live in is. Every country has something the last one didn’t, and you’ll never have to worry about getting bored with one place when there’s so many others. Traveling truly opens your eyes to the gift we call mother earth. The world has tons to offer, you just have to see it.

2. You learn something new with each place you go

Whether it be a new culture, a new language or even just a new food, you always get something new out of traveling. Meeting the people of a different country can be inspiring. Trying new foods can send you back home ready to be a top chef. Learning a new language is not only great for ventures, but also looks great on your resume. Traveling truly makes you culturally inclined.  

3. It’s a great reason to save money

Saving money is an important thing to do as young adults. Traveling is something you can save your money for, with pride. Working towards a goal of going someplace you’ve always wanted to is awesome. It is also something you can do with your friends/lover and plan a trip together.

4. A chance to find yourself

Traveling has a way of connecting you to parts of yourself you didn’t know about before. There is something about a brand new environment, the smell of sand, the congested cars of a subway, that gives you a chance to take a better look at yourself. Traveling can be relaxing, fun, inspiring and eye opening, everyone should try it.

HCXO!

Journalist, Writer, Mother and Wife. Passionate about travel and alternative/indie music. English and Journalism graduate at Valdosta State University as of May 2017. Follow me on twitter: GenevaCrooks_ Add me on Facebook: Geneva Rena'
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