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Why it is Important to Travel

“One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.” – Henry Miller

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Why it is Important to Travel
Brittany Cologna

Learn a new language

Learning a new language definitely is not easy. Although, the best way to learn is to practice, and the best way to practice is to speak with the locals. You will be amazed how much quicker you will pick up a language when you are forced to use it while immersed in a different country, rather than learning from a textbook in a classroom. Next time you go out to dinner while traveling, try ordering in that country’s official language, you might surprise yourself.

Step out of your comfort zone

It is normal to feel nervous if you are about to embark on an adventure and travel places you know nothing about. But that is what makes the whole experience worthwhile. You will begin to grow as a person as soon as you start taking risks. Have no expectations and just go with the flow, you will not be disappointed.

Meet amazing people

Some of the best people I have ever met, I met while being abroad. When you meet people during your travels you will create so many different bonds. It’s so interesting to learn about different people from around the world, because everyone was brought up differently. Nothing is better than sharing great memories with great people.

Try delicious food

We all know food is delicious, and we all love it. While traveling, food is one of the best things you will experience. Every country has foods that are unique to them, some may be amazing and some you may not like so much, but at least you tried it! Having an open mind about different foods will help you appreciate and enjoy the local cuisine that much more.

You will look at the world differently

There are so many different cultures, religions, foods, and languages on this planet, and I don’t believe you can fully appreciate that unless you have seen or experienced it. Once you have come home from you travels you will begin to appreciate all the little things that make a person different. You may or may not change in a dramatic way, but you will begin to view life differently and be a more well-rounded individual.

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