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5 Reasons Why Everyone Should Travel

If you're not experiencing wanderlust yet, you will be after reading this article.

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5 Reasons Why Everyone Should Travel
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5 Reasons Why Everyone Should Travel:


1. You learn a lot.

You learn how to travel, how to be independent, how to be smart about money and transportation.


In addition, you learn about other cultures- their languages, their customs, holidays, cities, towns, and villages. This alone is reason enough because it gives you a completely different perspective about the world. Once you leave the safety of your hometown bubble- especially leaving your country- you are thrown into the world in a completely different way.

“A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions.” – Oliver Wendell Holmes


2. It's really fun!

I understand that not everyone finds leaving their comfort zone fun. But do you ever regret learning something fascinating? Or doing something awesome? Probably not. Traveling is one of the best ways to make lasting memories, and that’s something we should all strive for while we can. When you’re sick or old or too tired to travel one day, you will be glad that you ventured out when you did and made all of these beautiful memories that you can relive forever and share with others.

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do.”

– Mark Twain

3. There's really nothing to lose.

Be smart when you travel and you will be fine! Do some research about the area where you plan on staying, ask locals for the best places to eat/drink, look up reviews, etc. Be wary of tourist traps and try to visit places that you wouldn’t typically explore. If traveling is something you really want to do, you will have to really prioritize it in your budget so you can save money for it. Traveling doesn’t have to be expensive, but more often than not, you will need more money than you think.

“Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer.”

-Anonymous


4. It's good for you.

Maybe this isn’t scientifically proven, but I think everyone would agree that vacations are good for your health. My point here is that traveling, in general, is beneficial for your mind, body, and soul. Is it cliché if it’s true?? I would even say that the farther away you get from your “bubble” of influence, the greater the potential is for you to have an incredible experience!

“Stuff your eyes with wonder, live as if you’d drop dead in ten seconds. See the world. It’s more fantastic than any dream made or paid for in factories.” – Ray Bradbury


5. It becomes a part of you.

After visiting a new place and making memories - especially after spending a significant amount of time in a culture different than yours - can really become a part of who you are. This life experience may change the way you view the world and view the people around you (in a good way!) and it may even affect your lifestyle habits. Once you see how other people live, you may value other opinions more and adapt some of their practices into your own life and culture!

“Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” – Ibn Battuta

Quote source:

https://expertvagabond.com/best-travel-quotes/

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