You know how they say "not all those who wander are lost"? Well, it's true. Although sometimes it ends up that you do get lost while wandering, those that fall in love with traveling are never lost while doing so. The world is a big place full of so many new, different and amazing places to see. So, do yourself a favor. Get a passport and go see some of those places. Here are ten reasons you will never regret traveling.
1. There is a story on every page of a passport.
Whether it's your bus breaking down for hours on the side of an African highway in 100 degree weather, or watching the sunrise with your best friends from a beach in Barcelona, traveling turns you into a story teller.
2. You grow roots across the world.
Traveling makes you fall in love with cities you may have never known existed. It becomes so easy to create memories in these places and incredibly hard to leave them.
3. You will have new experiences.
Food, fashion and fun are just some of the things you get to try while abroad.
4. You might hate them, but at least you can say you tried.
The key word here is try. The best part about it is that if you don't love it, you never have to do it again! Who knows though, you might try a Turkish bath and realize it's an absolutely life changing experience.
5. Your exotic social media posts are bound to get above the average amount of likes and inspire your followers.
I mean how often do your Twitter and Instagram followers see a photo of you with a camel on their feed? Chances are it's not very often. Personally, I think you're entitled to all those likes and you might encourage one of your "likers" to add that destination to their list of "must see places".
6. You truly appreciate the world around you.
Yes, binge watching Netflix is great and so is cellular data, but it's also nice to enjoy the company of others and soak in the beauty of your surroundings. You learn to put away the computer and phone, and not depend on constant contact.
7. Two words: new friends.
There is a special bond established between friends that are made while traveling. Of course your friends at home could never be replaced, but they will also never understand your new found love for churros (real ones...with chocolate), Lemon Fanta or copas!
8. You learn.
Traveling teaches an individual and allows them to grow. A traveler learns about themselves and about others.
9. ...learn A LOT.
While abroad, travelers also develop a sense of direction and learn how to get around foreign places! It might take getting on the wrong metro a time or two, but eventually you'll get the hang of the public transportation.
10. Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
Traveling is great, but the best part about it is that it's temporary. You won't realize it at first, but it's the little things you miss the most. The best way to look at being away is that you will be coming home to the people (and food) you love after weeks or months abroad.
11. You're guaranteed a life full of adventures.
After traveling and falling in love with people and places around the world, it becomes an addiction. Ideas for the next adventure begin to form before the current one has even ended.
So what is stopping you? Sure, we all have an irrational fear of ugly passport pictures, but it happens to the best of us. Trust me; there is no judgement from the people at security or customs. Go out, get lost and find yourself. You never know what you could be missing. Life is too short to stay in one place!
