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Why I Am Obsessed With Traveling and You Should Be Too

It's not all about the perfectly enviable instagram post.

Jacob Newberry

Sep 23, 2019

Arizona State University

Why I Am Obsessed With Traveling and You Should Be Too

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Like many, I dream of traveling. Those strange foods you can't explain, the breathtaking views that pictures don't do justice, the oh so amazing hotels and resorts. I love all of it.

I will admit, I was very lucky to travel at a young age, and frequently. I've been to multiple continents and have seen more than I can dream of. But it wasn't always far off destinations and luxury resorts. While I will never forget bucket list trips like France and Tahiti, I share the same regard for the long weekend trips in northern Arizona, and the road trips up the west coast.

There is so much more to traveling then luxury amenities and posh locales. No matter the budget, time, or distance, there is a destination to be explored by you.

Explore

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All over the world there are places waiting to be experienced. One of the best things to do while visiting a new place is to take part in one of the ways locals have fun.

That may be zip lining over the jungles of Costa Rica, make wine in the hills of Tuscany, or hiking one of the great peaks of the Rocky Mountains. Often places have their own unique traditions, that you may not be able to do in other places. At least not in the same way.

Either way, there is not better way to understand a place then to experience all that it offers whether that to be culturally or geographically.

Eat

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Being a foodie didn't come out of no where. All over the map, there are amazing dishes, often featuring ingredients you have never heard of.

Even the McDonald's abroad features an entirely different menu.

Food is a great way to get to know a culture. Not only do you learn about the local's favorite things to eat, but how they eat them. In many places, eating involves different routines and rituals. And eating in traditional places of wherever your visiting can be an experience in itself.

Meet People

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Chances are on any vacation you will meet people from all over. They may be fellow vacationers, locals, or even your cab driver. What to do with this new found relationship is up to.

Many of the people you meet will be able to suggest the best places to eat, or sights that you may miss otherwise.

You may even meet a friend. It wouldn't be the first time I have heard of someone walking away from a trip with a new connection. In fact I have even revisited places to see people I have met along the way.

The Perspective

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It's not all beautiful sights, unfortunately the grass isn't always greener on the other side. This doesn't have to be a bad aspect of your trip though!

From personal experience I have walked away with new perspectives. I often walk away with feelings of gratitude and thankfulness. Additionally, often some of the people who have the least appear to be the happiest, something that isn't as common here stateside.

Appreciate Life

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Traveling is life changing, in more ways than one. The world is too big, and life is too short to stay in one place. The greatest affect traveling has is opening the eyes of the traveler to appreciating all that the world has to offer.

Whether it be down the highway an hour, or across the ocean, get out and travel.

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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