5 Reasons Why Travelling is Essential

Discover why travelling is good for your wellbeing!

Travelling is so much more than taking yourself from one location to another: it's about the life changing experiences you have on the way! From the people you meet, the cultures you encounter, the food, the music - the list is absolutely endless!

Self Discovery

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As you are discovering the world in all its glory, you also start to discover things about yourself. New environments will unlock things within yourself that may have laid dormant. As you connect with others and indulge in cultures far from your own, you will start to see how these experiences enable you to discover more about yourself.

Awakening your Mind & Soul

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You wake up, you go to work, maybe meet up with friends after work, then rush back home to ensure you have enough sleep for the next day - the repitition is soul destroying. A year passes, two years - maybe even ten or more! You've done this for so long that at times, things become a blur because you are literally in autopilot.

Throwing yourself into a different environment requires you to step out of your routine: navigating your way through new and foreign places, acting quickly and thinking on your feet, trying new things, and engaging in the local language - even on a basic level.

All these things are indeed essential for the mind and soul - everyone needs a break from the monotonous.

A Better Perspective

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How can one gain a better understanding of the world if they've failed to venture it?

There is so much to see for yourself and not through the eyes of another (for example the TV). You will most certainly have a better perspective once you immerse yourself in foreign cultures, and actually experience first-hand what it is like to live amongst other people from different backgrounds. This qualitative data will enhance your understanding of life, and might even lead you to realise how fortunate you are that you have the means to travel - and the luxury to have time to work on your perspective.

New Friendships and Connections

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Life to me is all about the connections we make with people, as I believe that it is intrinsic. Forging connections with people you do not meet on a day to day basis, opens you up endless possibilities. These new friendships can prove most beneficial, and in some cases, last a lifetime! You might be surprised how much you have in common with an Imam in Morocco, or a Cowman in Uganda, or an Artist in Brazil, or an Exotic Dancer in Miami!

Don't be biased with whom you want to make friends with or potentially strike up a conversation with, because travelling is all about being open minded. The more open the mind is, the more fulfilling the experience can be.

Renewed Sense of Clarity

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Sometimes it takes one to leave familiar surroundings to gain clarity. This last point might not be relevant to everyone, but for some, there are times in life where you feel stuck, overwhelmed, and just uninspired. It's times like these, that your insides are literally screaming for a change and you're not entirely sure how this change is going to occur - especially in your current environment. I can personally say that travelling for me has injected a new zeal for life. It has made me realise that the world is so big and within it there are endless amounts of possibilities! It was within the quiet moments alone, whilst travelling, that I managed to discover my purpose and certain things became clearer for me.

"Exploration is really the essence of the human spirit."

Frank Borman