There are some people who never feel the urge to leave their house, who are comfortable in their own hometown and don't like to venture out.

Then there's the rest of us: we can't sit still, we constantly have our passports on us because- who knows.

This is called the "Wanderlust Gene" where our thirst for adventure and travel can never be quenched, no matter how many vacations you take. For us, there are no number of adventures that could possibly stop us from seeing things that are different than our own climate. You enjoy day trips a lot, but also realize that 24 hours is too little to truly experience something. You're essentially into trips with not just one destination and you're okay with changing from a round trip to a one way and you absolutely never want to leave.

According to scientists and studies, this "gene" was embedded inside your DNA. The inherent urge to travel can be traced back to one certain gene that is associated with dopamine levels in your brain. This gene has been titled the "Wanderlust Gene" because of its correlation with increased levels of curiosity and restlessness. People who share this gene have everything in common: a history of traveling.

Many people travel for many different reasons: to challenge yourself, to learn, to escape, to expand your perspectives and thoughts, to build and strengthen your relationships, to relax, to celebrate, and so many more reasons that you could imagine. I think travel is such an important way of expression and self-finding, leading to self-love and respect. People need to experience things that aren't in their common lives, to be able to be educated on issues all around the world, to rejuvenate your mind and body, not to mention, it's so good for your soul.