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Saturday, December 3, 2011

There are Numerous Reasons Why You Can Enjoy Travelling

By David Pringle


It's true that driving a car nowadays has turned into a real headache. As the population expands and our desires expand, so do the amount of vehicles on the roads. But have you ever asked why we find the need to drive even though we could opt for less expensive, quicker options? Because taking a drive is therapeutic. There is nothing like a long road trip, driving along the coastal regions or wineries and farms near Custer South Dakota.

The idea is to escape from our daily routine and do something different; take a vacation, let your hair down. Yes, we have very busy lives and many of us are juggling multiple responsibilities. There's family, there's work, youngsters, what not. But regardless of how old you are or how busy you are , taking one or two days off to go away to another place can do wonders for your emotional, physical and mental well being. One doesn't need to travel to a whole new country or spend too much time and money. Short holidays are just as good.

When you travel, you plan. You pack your bag, you leave behind instructions to the person who is going to look after your pets, you leave your work files on somebody else's desk, and so on. Sometimes, the very planning of a holiday can be a strain. But do not forget the basic idea behind the whole thing. It's to relax, have a great time , maybe do some touristy stuff or maybe just stay in your hotel room and let yourself be spoiled. Leave behind your world and don't think about work. You don't have to answer calls or take a look at your e-mail each hour. The world will carry on just fine if you are away from it for a couple of days. It is not going to stop functioning. Try to not let yourself be constantly worried or panicky about what's happening back home.

Travelling is maybe the simplest way to learn about the world around you. It teaches you to appreciate cultural differences, it teaches you to be independent, it teaches you resource management, and if you are travelling with other folks, it teaches you to make compromises so everybody is happy.

Try and get away from your usual routine as and travel as much as you can and can afford to, the world is waiting for you to see everything it has got to offer. Remember, travelling doesn't have to mean jumping on an jet, it can be as easy as going to another town, going for a long drive or maybe taking the train to the sea side!




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