15 Reasons to Travel Around the World Right Now
There is always a good reason to travel around the world. Life itself is an awesome journey! If you don’t know why you are traveling, maybe you won’t even catch the true essence of traveling. So I decided to make a list of good reasons to travel around the world right now, so that you can think about why you want to embark on a new adventure and you can get the most of benefits for yourself.
1) 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.
2) To broaden the 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. Yes, traveling is a form of open-mindedness, but remember:
“Open-mindedness is not a skull fracture” ~ Anonymous #quote
— Maria Orlando (@travellector) 21 Ottobre 2014
3) To discover and appreciate new cultures
Often we tend to think of our culture as the best ever (we are self-centered). We are rooted in dangerous stereotypes that close our minds to the truth. Travelling allows 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 as a local.
4) To make new friends
One of the things I 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, I assure you that often those friendships are more valuable and stronger than others!
5) To discover yourself
Are you really sure that you really know yourself? During the journey, trigger specific mechanisms reveal sides of ourselves you did not expect to have. You’ll be catapulted out of your comfort zone and you will also discover hidden talents and passions.
6) To test your limits and to learn to adapt
Traveling is a way to test yourself and to overcome fears and challenges seemed insurmountable.
7) 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.
8) 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. How many times have you snubbed your home?
9) 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. Traveling also gives you the opportunity to learn new things (languages, new recipes) because it is educational.
10) To appreciate the solitude
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.
11) To tell your story
When you come back home, sharing feelings and emotions with your friends and family is wonderful. You will turn into an inspiring storyteller. People need to listen to wonderful stories. You will preserve the memory of your journey, smiling every time you will think about the smiles of people you met in a foreign country or a funny situation.
12) 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.
13) To catch new 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.
14) To get disconnected from the world
We are too accustomed to chasing minutes, hours, days and often we find ourselves at the end of the day wondering “I didn’t have time to…” . Traveling makes you feel relaxed.
15) To remind how lucky you are
People around the world live harsh realities. You are lucky enough to have a roof over your head, a hot meal, people who love you and enrich your life. You will see things in a different light and you will learn to say “Thanks”.
What are your thoughts? Why do you travel and what have you learnt from traveling?
Nice post..
Great reasons to travel really. Absolutely agree on this. I always read these kind of blogs and inspire myself to travel more & more. The another interesting blog which i had red was this. thought to share here http://himalayadestination.com/blog/why-you-should-travel/
Thank you Michele! I read your post and I completely agree…traveling opens your eyes! 🙂
Nice tips and i think obviously most people will find out those tips while traveling. I have been an avid traveler for 20 years and more than 4 years with my kids and its interesting to know those tips but the real question is: if you can do this? Traveling is not as easy as it seems to be there are a lot of organization, planing and thought process. I can tell you with my experience these are all good on paper and when you put your foot into travel world, its a different story. Don’t get me wrong, i love traveling and I still travel after 20 years and I would not give up for anything in the world.
Hi Marc! I think you can do whatever you want when you don’t put obstacles to your thoughts 🙂 I’ve been traveling for years. I always organize my travel itineraries thinking about what I really want, what I really am. This is the best way to live the journey to the fullest, with no stress. Yes, soemtimes cannot be easy to travel with 4 kids, but as I told you, if you plan your itinerary following their desires too everyone can experience something unique! Never stop traveling 😉
I agree completely with you Maria! I have always enjoyed experiencing new cultures, and when my kids get a little older, I will be sharing them with my kids too 🙂 Great Post!
Steven Thompson
Glad you like my post Steven! It is very important to understand why we travel! Your kids are lucky! 🙂
I have always truly loved traveling, and I totally think that the reasons you just gave to do it are awesome. Making new friends, discovering new places, opening your mind… traveling is an endless source of fun and life. We are all so lucky to be able to explore this world!
With love,
Vera
http://theflashwindow.weebly.com
I agree 100% Vera! Traveling is an endless source and we also have endless sources to enjoy it to the fullest! 🙂
Maria xx
A quote that has always stuck with me – ” Travel is the only thing you can buy that gives you a return on investment”… and I agree whole-heartedly!
I found your lovely site via the Travelettes FB page – love the post!
Lucy x
http://www.thewanderlustscout.com
Hello Lucy!!! Thank you so much for sharing this true and amazing quote. I agree, travel is a beautiful discovery of ourselves and the world around us!
I do like your website! Looking forward to know more about your adventures! Keep in touch! It would be really great! 🙂