Want a reason to travel?
I personally find that question very funny. The Lord created this world and he made it so beautiful, only for me to map it.
“We travel, some of us forever, to seek other states, other lives, other souls” said the French Cuban Author Anais Nin.
Well, I travel to seek myself and this is why for me, it’s a never ending yet cherished journey. I love to travel and don’t need any reasons to get going every now and then, but if I were to really look for reasons I would find plenty.
I treasure all my travelling experiences, even more than the pleasure of arriving at the place where I am headed to. It is from this journey that I absorb so much that, it is no less than the pleasure of having an affair with my own self.
Even those who don’t have itchy feet have to travel once in a while and I totally believe that they love it, subconsciously, too. But they probably don’t realize it.
Reasons to travel?
Many!
Religious: The idea of visiting places of religious importance always appeals to the elderly and, to many of us with a religious bent of mind.
Adventure: Adventurous people love the idea of going on a hike, mountain biking, white water rafting, skiing, gliding, para sailing etc. and a run for the hills gives loads of such opportunities. The adrenaline rush that these adventure sports give forces you to make a trip to these adventurous destinations again and again.
Culinary exploration: They say that the way to a man’s heart goes through his stomach. I wonder why is it said only with reference to men? Because a warm appealing sumptuous meal is definitely a way to anyone’s heart. And many of us would travel to explore the delicacies of far off lands.
Learning a new language: One could always travel to a land to learn its language.
Socializing: Meeting up with people, catching up with long lost friends, being there for weddings, baby showers or even thanksgiving, these are some excuses to travel. Because the idea of being together with a loved one is always appealing, isn’t it?
Escaping harsh weather conditions: Climatic conditions, specific to certain places can be another excuse to take a break and travel to places with more favorable climate, to beat the scorching heat, freezing cold or sweaty humidity.
Professional: Work could offer you opportunities to move around. If you aren’t an avid traveler, then you should learn, learn to enjoy the magical experience, it’s a living tutorial.
Visiting places of historical importance or popular tourist destinations: You have seen them on television, admired pictures of people in exotic locations on social networking sites, and you long to do the same.
Kids’ holiday destinations: Your little kid is so aware of his or her surroundings that he or she might just drag you with your bag and baggage, to visit the Disney Land or other popular amusement parks or a zoo or even a sanctuary.
Taking a break: “All work and no play make Jack a dull boy.”
Hence it’s very important to give yourself a little rest, mentally and physically. Taking a break from the mundane life, travelling is the perfect stress buster.
Unravel and explore the unexplained: Exploring the mystical less travelled lands, particularly the ones with legends, tales and unexplained phenomenon going around, and experience the excitement of unraveling the truth.
Go explore the world. I can guarantee you will love it.
Happy travelling!
Shubhani Pathak
Shubhani Pathak is very high on life. An avid traveller, obsessive writer for the past 20 yrs, compulsive learner and an absolute perfectionist. An alumni of IIMA, a graduate in Bachelor of Physiotherapy and a fourth generation officer with the forces with 8 yrs of experience in Logistics and Supply Chain Management and Human Resource Management . Currently on a self imposed sabbatical but very busy writing about her frequent escapades and her take on life!
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