Why Is Travel Good For The Soul?

As you may know, I have lived in various countries and four different continents.

For me, travel has been such an amazing eye-opening experience. I've learned so much about different cultures and traditions. I've made friends from different parts of the world, whom I consider family now. 

Travel has been so enriching for me that, I think I would be a completely different person had I not ventured out into the world.

Here are some reasons I think travel is beneficial:
  • Traveling broadens your perspective and helps you to see things from another culture's point of view.
  • It takes you out of your comfort zone; even if you're going on a luxurious trip. You still have to leave your home.
  • Travel gives you the opportunity of expanding your linguistic skills -- learn a new language!
  • It helps reset your whole system because it is so easy to get into a rut and keep doing the same thing over and over.
  • You get to learn more about yourself when traveling. Especially if you have some time for quiet and meditation. 
  • You get to make new friends and add them to your adopted family.
  • Travel may help improve your health because it distracts you from stressful situations at home and thus minimizes stress which equals to better health. 
  • Not only is it good for body health, travel improves your brain's functioning -- making you somewhat smarter! 
  • Travel is adventurous and adventure means, exploring and discovery! You get to add to your bucket list -- if you have one and also make memories that last a lifetime!
Picture below taken by unsplash-logoFré Sonneveld

ALL AROUND THE WORLD

USA

For travel to the U.S.

Europe

For travel to Europe

South America

Traveling in South America