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5 Reasons to Travel More

There is always a reason to travel - here are just a few.

By Kaylea KiddPublished 6 years ago 3 min read
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Do you need a reason to travel? Are you traveling enough? Is there such thing as traveling enough? There are many reasons to travel or travel more. Here are five key reasons why people should be traveling more:

1. Create Memories with Friends and Family

It can be hard to find the time to spend with loved ones in the chaos of everyday live. Travel allows time for people to take a step back from the rest of life and focus on spending time with people they care about. The precious moments travel creates strengthens relationships and brings distant families closer together. After you return from your travels you will get to enjoy the memories it leaves for the rest of your life. From laughing as you walk down the street in Rome to lying on the beaches of Mexico, travel offers unlimited opportunities for memories. Cruises are a great way to spend time with family. While on board you can focus entirely on family activities the ship can offer such as swimming or karaoke. Off the ship, you have the chance to create unique memories as you explore places like Venice together.

2. Visit Dream Locations

Everyone has a list of places they have always wanted to see, a travel bucket-list. The more we travel the more things we can check off of the list. Whether it is the Eiffel Tower in Paris, or the Pyramids in Egypt, you are only limited by your own actions. There is a whole world out there to see. Can you really be living if you have only seen one percent of it? Dreams will never become reality unless you take the chance and book a trip to see them. Why not book a tour of France or Italy? By booking a tour of a county you get a chance to see the specific sites you want to see all at once. A two week trip through Italy could allow you to see Rome, Venice, and Florence while experience Italian culture.

3. Find Who You Are

As we get comfortable in our environments, we fail to learn more about ourselves and grow as people. Once we are removed from our comfort zones we begin to learn more about who we are. When we enter into new situations, such as skydiving or going on a safari, we learn how we respond to new experience. Another aspect these experiences can reveal are undiscovered passions. How would you know if you enjoy rock climbing or hot air balloon rides unless you have experienced it? Try booking a trip to a new destination. Maybe pick a destination out of a hat and explore a new, exotic location.

4. Reduce Stress and Its Effects

Life can create stress as we are pulled in a hundred different directions. Today, no one just has one role in life. Work, volunteering, and everyday responsibilities can create stress in our lives. When we take some time away from it all, we reduce this stress and recuperate as we relax. This neutralises the effects stress can have on our bodies, such as high blood pressure or tiredness. Relaxing can allow you to come alive and enjoy life more. These times are very important to living a full live and staying healthy. Become more healthy by booking a trip to a seaside resort in Spain where you can wash your stress away in the sun on a beach.

5. Become Motivated and Productive

Stepping back from the pressure and demands of life we can rejuvenate our minds. After a trip, many people find they are more productive and focused when they return to work. The mental break vacations offer allows time to relax and more perspective on life. When you hit a mental block or feel like you need a break, it is time to take a vacation. It does not have to be a long break. Try a weekend trip to a cabin with some close friends. Have some laughs and make some memories. Are you ready for a break?

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Kaylea Kidd

A local independent travel agent based in Aberdeen.

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