Why do we travel? Well, for one thing, it’s a lot easier to travel today. Long gone are the days when people had to travel for days by car or train.

You have to spend weeks on a boat to cross an ocean either. Today we can spend a couple hundred dollars and travel by plane to another country in a matter of hours. But it’s a bit too simplistic to say simply: “we travel because we can.” So without further adieu, here are the top nine reasons why we travel.

1. To Get Away or Escape

Travel is about escapism. Sometimes we all need to get away from our obs, our immediate problems, our chores and responsibilities and sometimes even our very own families. We’ve learned the best way to do this is to actually physically distance ourselves from that from which we seek to escape.

Taking a trip to another city or nation is a super way to do that. Maybe you like your life but simply need a break for a bit so that when you return you will appreciate your everyday life even more. Perhaps you have paid vacation time coming and are simply determined to take it rather than sit at home so you get up and go.

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2. To Seriously Celebrate

We also travel to seriously celebrate something significant. Some people have destination weddings. They travel someplace special to get married.

We also travel to celebrate anniversaries or birthdays. For example, your roving writer once dated a woman who took him to Las Vegas and San Francisco for special birthday weekends. Travel is a great gift, right?

Sure, we generally buy gifts that are perhaps more practical or normal. Still, tangible gifts can be broken or lost. Memories made from a gift trip can last a lifetime.

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3. To Kick Back and Relax

Relaxation is another popular reason to get out of town. If you don’t already live in a tropical paradise with sunny skies then crystal clear water and pristine sand beaches, you can easily make plans to go to such a destination. Most folks can use some relaxation in their travels. It’s good to get away from phone calls and emails and anything else that is in any way at all related to work. Think about it; warm weather, the soothing sounds of the sea and a nice cold beverage of your choice.

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4. To Have an Adventure

Mind you, some travelers are not content with simply relaxing and doing nothing. They prefer a bit of adventure with their vacationing. Thus they enjoy going camping and travel to climb mountains, hike, ski, snowboard, surf, go bungee-jumping, parasailing and more. They love the adrenaline rush that reminds them they are truly alive. Hey, we all could use a little adrenalin to remind us we’re alive, couldn’t we?

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5. To Get in Touch With Yourself Again

Some people travel solo a lot. If you have never traveled alone, you really should try it at least once while you still can. Those in the know say that it is an exceptional way to get in touch with yourself.

It is also an excellent way to learn about yourself. After all, by traveling alone there is no interference (unintentional or otherwise) from your partner, family or friends. When you are solo especially in a new place, you are truly and unapologetically yourself. You could very well learn some things about yourself that you would not otherwise have learned in any other normal circumstances.

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6. To Strengthen a Bond

Traveling can be quite a bonding experience. There is a valid reason why we are ofttimes wary of traveling with strangers or those we do not know well. Some unexpected events often occur when one travels and you simply cannot know how a stranger or mere acquaintance may react. When you travel with another person it can truly be a test of your relationship. At the end of the journey, you will have either become closer than you ever were or you will end up never, ever speaking to each other again.

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7. To Learn Something

We have known for a long time that you can learn more about another place by actually going there and visiting for a bit. It sure beats reading about it or watching a program or movie about it. Yes, it beats using the internet as well. (It’s hard to know what sources are trustworthy these days.)

With a reliable source, you might learn a bit about a city or even a country. You might learn what some of the most popular sightseeing spots are too. Still, many sources are current. In order to truly learn about a place in terms of culture and the people who live there, you have to go there and experience it all for yourself.

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8. To Expand Your Personal Perspective

We often surround ourselves (intentionally or otherwise) with people who see the world the same way we do. When we travel, we allow ourselves to not only explore the world but to see the planet and even life itself from a new perspective. The values that you have had for perhaps your entire life could be significantly different from those of the residents of other places. Traveling and meeting these people will help you to expand your personal perspective.

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9. To be Inspired

Travel is one of the best ways to inspire a person. Travel to a new location. Meet new people. Try new foods. See new things.

You will return home inspired. You will have new ideas and be ready to create something new. If you are employed in an industry where you need to be creative then travel is definitely a must. Even if you work someplace where you may not have to be all that creative, traveling could provide you with your own individualistic epiphany or perhaps an answer to a personal problem.

Do you travel for another reason not listed here? Let us know!

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