Why Travel is important?

“Travel is the one thing you buy that makes you richer.” We’ve all heard it and it’s so true. The value of travel isn’t in the trinkets you buy or the 5 star hotels you stay in, but in how it changes you. When you travel you’re not just seeing new places; you’re seeing more of yourself. Here’s why travel is worth it.

It Gets You Out of Your Bubble

We all have our routines and while they can be comfortable, they can also be too predictable. Travel shakes things up and gets you out of that bubble. Whether you’re getting lost in a new city or trying a dish you can’t even pronounce, travel forces you to step outside your normal way of doing things. These moments make you adapt and grow. You might find yourself ordering coffee in a foreign language or figuring out how to navigate a train system in a country you’ve never been to before. It’s in these moments we find growth. The discomfort is the first step to becoming more confident, more resilient and more open to the world.

It’s the Best Teacher

There’s a big difference between reading about a place and experiencing it for yourself. Sure, textbooks and documentaries can teach you a lot but nothing compares to feeling the bustle of a Moroccan street market or hearing the chatter of people in a Parisian café. Travel takes learning beyond the classroom. You learn a new language by speaking it with locals not from a textbook. You understand culture not by reading about it but by being part of it. Travel immerses you in the world in a way that simply can’t be done sitting at a desk. It opens your eyes to the world’s diversity and teaches you lessons you didn’t even know you needed.

It’s a Chance to Press Reset

Life can get overwhelming. Between work, responsibilities and daily stress it’s easy to feel burnt out. Travel gives you the chance to hit pause, to step away from everything that’s weighing you down. Whether you’re sunbathing on a beach, hiking in the mountains or just wandering a new city, travel is an escape from the grind. It’s not just about relaxing – though that’s part of it – it’s about giving your mind space to breathe, to recharge and to reflect. The mental and emotional benefits are huge. Research shows that taking a vacation can lower stress and increase creativity leaving you refreshed and ready to face life’s challenges.

Brings People Together

One of the best things about travel is how it connects people. Whether you’re solo or with friends you’ll meet people along the way who love adventure as much as you do. Some of these connections are brief but many become lifelong friendships. You’ll find yourself chatting with a local over coffee, sharing stories with fellow travellers or even forming bonds with people who live half way around the world. The diversity of the people you meet and the experiences you have with them creates a global community that goes way beyond your hometown. Travel opens your heart to new cultures, new perspectives and often new best friends.

Lasts a Lifetime

In the end it’s the memories you make that stay with you. Travel isn’t about ticking off destinations or activities it’s about the moments that take your breath away. Maybe it’s watching the sun set over the ocean, hiking to the top of a mountain you didn’t think you could climb or simply sitting in a park and feeling the quiet of a new place. These memories become a part of you stories you’ll tell for years to come. The best bit? The more you travel the more memories you collect and the more rich your life becomes in the process.

Travel costs money but the return on investment is unlimited. It changes you, teaches you and gives you experiences that are worth more than any souvenir you could buy. So next time you’re thinking of taking that trip remember: the experiences you get along the way are priceless.

Survey Reveals

A new survey based study from University College London’s Centre for Transport Studies has found a link between travel restrictions and poorer health outcomes in the UK. The research found that people who can’t travel outside their local area report worse self reported health and those who can travel away from home feel healthier.

The study says limited travel opportunities could reduce social interaction and lead to loneliness which in turn can harm health. The research looked at the North of England where health outcomes are poorer than the rest of the country and public transport is limited outside of major towns.

“It is clear that social connection is a basic human need. After our need for water, food, and shelter, we have a need for belonging, or social connection.”

“Research from 1979, demonstrated that the people who lacked social and community ties were the most likely to die in a nine-year prospective study. With lack of social interaction often comes loneliness.”

“Loneliness has been to be associated with heart attacks, cancer, delayed cancer recovery, progression of heart disease, high blood pressure, and slower wound healing,” she pointed out.

“Also, a recent study, indicates that loneliness may be associated with the development of type 2 diabetes.”

Another study, as stated by  Dr. Anciaes, shows “that the possibility to travel is important for the health of populations. The implication is that constraints to travel need to be removed.”