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From the moment we are born, we are ready to explore a new world beyond the safe and sacred home of our mother’s womb. Our first touch with traveling may be the family roadtrips across the country we live, or boat sailing, or train or anything that leads to a beautiful destination. As we got older we remembered every single of these trips and cherished them as they are connected to the most beloved memories of ours (connection with family,happy moments) and our first approach to meet and explore the world.

What is the significance of traveling?

First of all, it is the experiences. I remember describing every summer (or winter) vacations to my friends and be totally thrilled about it. I had a mental notebook of memories,picturesque places, different habbits, different people, big and small cities. Through the years, I realised how much someone loses when s/he doesn’t leave her/his nest. I could infer it by someone’s repetition of the exact same narrations. And then it dawned on me: travel=sharing old and NEW experiences.

What are the cons of traveling? NONE! Unless you have financial problems (it can be a pain if you are an explorer), traveling has no cons. However, financial problems can also be a minor factor for some people as they prefer backpacking or much simpler vacations, meaning much less expenses. Conclusion: if you are thirsty for new adventures, money can’t stop you. You are a true explorer.

The pros? Where to start...

1. As we said earlier.. NEW EXPERIENCES.

There is not a single place on earth that can’t offer you something new from whatever you have encountered before. Traveling is not only the destination of course, it’s the whole package. From the way we decide to travel (airplane, ship, train, roadtrips) , middle stops , to the final destination. The most amazing part is that if you are a true explorer, there is never just one destination (Phileas Fogg calling).

2. Connection with nature. 

If you decide to go hiking,or canoeing, you will have a chance to come closer to mother earth. The fresh breeze of the wind, beautiful landscapes, cool waters will make you appreciate what nature offers you. Nature is one of the most important factors people leave the big cities. The suffocating atmosphere of jammed roads cannot in any way be  compared with the refreshing and energising pulse of a wandering near a creek. 

3. Use of all the senses.

It’s not only about watching, traveling is about all senses. Remember the last time you were in that colorfull meadow and you were stunned by its beauty and its wonderfull smells: woody, mossy, flowery, fresh. And while you were astonished by these scents, a bird was chirping above your head, singing beautiful memories. And you picked up some of these gorgeous flowers and touched their leafs, and then you went to the local farmer to have some organic strawberries. All your senses on guard.

4. LESS STRESS!

I don’t want to state the obvious, but yes, travel means less stress. Work and everyday stress that dominate most of peoples’ lives. A few days or even hours out in the unknown and new, out in the nature, can decrease our stress levels significantly. Try practice some yoga or meditation while on vacations to reach peace of mind.

Now that I’ve mentioned only a few of the benefits of traveling, grab a bag with just the necessary and head outside...a new adventure is on your way!