Why Travel?

Traveling provides a very enjoyable and beneficial experience whether we go on vacation, join an outreach program, or go on adventure trip. I have listed several reasons why everyone should consider this activity.  

First, traveling widens our perspective, and we usually come back a completely different person. When I go to a new place, I always make sure that I get to meet a lot of people. I have been to extremely poor and rich countries, and during one of my trips, I realized that there really is a big world out there. The cultural diversity is amazingly interesting. People are so different, and we all come from various backgrounds with different lifestyles, social status, and personalities.  


Second, traveling is a great stress-relieving activity. When we feel happy as we look at the magnificent beauty of creation, our body releases endorphins, the natural hormones that combat stress; as a result, we feel more relaxed and invigorated. It is also one great way to create unforgettable memories alone, with our loved ones, or friends. On the other hand, witnessing the sufferings of the less fortunate makes us less preoccupied with our own problems making us realize further that we are luckier or far more blessed than most people.

Third, it is one of the best ways to learn things that are not taught in schools or found in books.  Since we get to learn about other cultures, we can acquire other people's best practices for self-improvement.  

Finally, it is an avenue for us to share about our country and our own culture. Exchanging of ideas and beliefs is inevitable as we get to meet a lot more people, so being open and receptive helps. Interacting with different kinds of people during my previous trips, I have met some broadminded, non-racist, easy to get along with, and friendly individuals, and I would eventually find out that these people are well-traveled. They know how to respect other people's culture and beliefs which is very admirable.  Indeed, there are those who have not traveled, nor have they met people of different race, yet they also possess these good traits and characteristics, but I am convinced that travel experiences are usually life-changing; consequently, traveling makes one a better person.