Many people have so many excuses not to travel – some will say I have no time, not enough money, and some have fear of the unknown – but letting those feelings get in the way of seeing the world means you’re really missing out.
Giving yourself the opportunity to experience new places, people, and cultures is a great way to get more out of your life. We’ve put together a list of five reasons you should travel. Enjoy!
1. It helps you escape the routine
Routine life can wear you down. There’s so much to do that time passes in a blink of an eye, and by the time dinner time rolls around all you want to do is lie on the couch, feet up and television on. While there’s nothing wrong with a little downtime if you really want to escape the routine and recharge, why not get away from it all? When you’re away there’s so much more to think about than whether or not you left your room clean, or if your boss is going to give you that raise you asked for or if that colleague is going to be able to finish the task assigned to your department. The stress of daily life is replaced with thoughts of where you want to sightsee, what you’re going to eat, whether to hit the beach and what kind of souvenirs you should take home.
Why it’s important: Traveling gives your brain a chance to recharge and reboot in a way that just can’t happen as easily at home.
2. To get a fresh perspective
The fresh perspective you gain while traveling is the most rewarding aspect of it all. It is easier to get into a routine that we forget there are other things to do and to discover in the world. Taking a trip can open your eyes and give you a totally new perspective on life.
Why it’s important: What you’ll experience outside your daily routine will help you see that there is much more to life than the dimension you live in, and will make the hustle of everyday life more bearable.
3. To see something new
The world is big, and you’ll definitely see and learn something new. Just by experiencing what’s outside your own town or city, it can open your eyes and new doors for you to all the interesting and wonderful things there is to see and do. Sure you may love your place which is good, but if you go out to explore, you never know what connections and great relationships you might find. Traveling is full of surprises.
Why it’s important: Any additional experience you have will help you understand the world and become a better and successful person.
4. To challenge yourself
Travel is challenging for a number of reasons – everything from not speaking the language, not knowing the people around you, eating unfamiliar foods and even getting lost can keep you on your toes and pull you out of your comfort zone. Life is too short to skip out on great experiences just because it could prove difficult in some way.
Why it’s important: To push past your limitation in life, you should be going out of your comfort zone and challenge yourself to grow as a person and gain confidence that you can do anything you set your mind to.
5. To learn
Travel is a more advanced form of education and a great way to learn about yourself and others, and get smarter quicker. You can pick up new languages, try new and interesting foods, learn about other cultures and gain insight into new customs you’ve never seen or taken part in. Travel can make sense of history, geography and help you understand international events which others only studies in school books.
Why it’s important: The more you travel, the more you learn interconnected knowledge merged together in a travel experience.
We are strong ambassadors of traveling and what exploring the world can do for your mindset. Hopefully, now that you understand some of the reasons you should travel, whenever you are ready to book a flight and start exploring the world you can get in touch with us by sending an email to info@itt.co.rw for all your inquiries.
Bon Voyage!