The first trip I took was when I was about one or two years old. I went to Hawaii to visit family. Although I don't remember the trip, ever since then I've always wanted to travel. I love experiencing new places, cultures, meeting new people, and having a good time.

Here are a few reasons why I believe traveling is important.

Experiencing a Different Culture

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Getting to experience a different culture is defiantly eye-opening. When I went to Japan, even small cultural things were different, like not talking on the trains or buses, saying "thank you for the meal" before and after eating, to taking your shoes off upon entering a house. It's good to learn about new cultures.

Seeing a New Area

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The world is a beautiful place, and there are many beautiful places to see. We don't have to go to a different country or even state to see this, maybe in the next town over. I've taken day trips to visit a town in my state, and while I wasn't there for long I still felt very fulfilled afterward.

Getting Out of your Comfort Zone

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Putting yourself in an unfamiliar area gets you out of your comfort zone. You're forced to rely on yourself and whoever you're with, to get around and ask for help. If you're alone, traveling will also help grow your independence.

Traveling helps get you out of your comfort zone, will let you see wonderful places, and will let you experience a new culture. You don't need to go far in order to travel, just going to a new area and seeing what's around you is still traveling.