The Benefits of Traveling - From Simple Stress Relief to Self Discovery
Traveling is a fantastic experience and something that most people look forward to at some point in their lives. For many of those people traveling is an escape from the grind of daily life, but for other people travel is way to grow as a person and broaden their horizons. Different classes of travelers tend to poke fun at the others, but the truth is that there are various valid reasons to travel, and all of them bring great benefits to the traveler.
Perhaps the most common form of travel is escapism. People from all walks of life get exhausted with their work and the stresses of daily life, and going on a vacation helps them to forget those problems and stresses for a while and recuperate, and return to work refreshed. Sure, you could relax at home and reduce your stress a little, but changing your environment completely helps you to remove yourself completely from your stresses and daily routine. That makes for a much more effective stress release. This type of traveler tends to visit resort areas like Cancun, Mexico; Bali, Indonesia; Phuket, Thailand; the Caribbean Islands, etc. The tropical weather of such destinations makes for a comfortable escape at any type of year.
Another type of traveler is the traveler with an interest in culture and history. Somebody who has a fascination with Ancient Egypt can visit Egypt and walk in the same places that the Pharoahs walked, bringing their imaginations to life. People who love the Bible can visit Israel and walk where King David or Jesus walked. People with an interest in Buddhism can visit India to discover the roots of Buddhism in real life. They can also have a chance to experience the cultures that they have read so much about or seen on television. This type of traveler can gain deep insight into our world, its various countries, and how they function and interact.
Another type of traveler is the traveler who is on an inward journey. They want to understand themselves better by removing themselves from their surroundings, all the pressures upon them from friends and family, and their own reputation, and see what person they really are at the core underneath all those layers imposed upon them. This type of traveler may enjoy the people they meet and all of their daily experiences and adventures more than they enjoy any specific destination or culture. Learning how to deal with problems as they arise, learning how to interact with new types of people you've never met before, and learning how to find happiness anywhere regardless of the place, are experiences this type of transformative traveler will appreciate the most.
All of the above styles of travel are valid and enriching to the traveler. Some people may appreciate a mixture of all of these types of travel, which shows a well-rounded personality. Whichever style is most suitable to you at your current stage in life, I hope you make traveling a part of your life and enjoy its wonders. You only live once, so don't wait for retirement!
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