Why Traveling is Good for You
Everyone has needs, and one of them is to travel. Traveling has become arguably a necessity in life to the extent that it becomes a way of life. However, others might consider traveling a waste of money and time. We can’t deny that traveling requires money and extra time, but don’t you think we should see further than that and start to focus more on the benefits? What are they?
Before looking at the benefits, let’s ask this question: Why bother traveling? As human being, we are drawn to novelty. We like to discover new things, meet new people, and experience things we’ve never encountered before. This includes visiting a place we’ve never been before. This one simple yet essential human trait is the reason why the business of travel has become one of the most profitable businesses in the world.
Both offline and online travel businesses have been significantly snowballing in the last several years, especially the latter. They include tour packages, transportation and accommodation as their basic type of services. Indonesia is one of the countries that show this shifting phenomenon rather radically. The geographical nature of this largest archipelagic country offers a huge opportunity for travel businesses due to its wonderful landscape and diverse cultures. Online travel business, in particular online booking services, have become the fastest and most effective solution for both domestic and international travelers. Within the last two years, online booking services such as Traveloka.com have been rapidly growing. As a flight search, comparison tool and booking service, Traveloka.com transforms the way Indonesians travel. The efficient online flight booking service has accommodated people to benefit more from traveling and as a result, enjoying life more fully.
Regardless of intentions, traveling benefits our psyche. How is that so? Whether it’s a vacation, business trip, or even a religious trip, traveling impacts you positively. It likely clears your mind and releases positive energy. It revives you after being worn-out and dissolves various kinds of negativity, such as anxiety, frustration, fear and even heartache, because it distracts you from focusing on new fascinating things other than yourself or your problems.
How else do we benefit from traveling? Traveling causes us to encounter different cultures and thereby gain new perspectives. By meeting and interacting with locals or new people in a new place, we share and exchange ideas with them. This encourages us to be open-minded and helps us to see things from a new perspective. Let’s take for example a simple thing we do while traveling, namely tasting the local dishes. By tasting the local dishes and learning how it’s properly served, we come to a slightly better understanding of the local culture and the values of that city or region.
Finally, we reward ourselves with priceless experiences and memories that can last a lifetime. Whether you travel solo, with family, friends or partner, the place you visit leaves you with valuable memories. Furthermore, traveling would most likely make your relationships with your travel companions stronger.
Last but not least, I believe that traveling makes us a better person. It teaches us tolerance, a respect for differences and a love for nature. Some might say it is a waste of money and resources. But when what you get is so much more than you spend, don’t you think that it’s worth the miles?
