Traveling Is An Elegant And Beautiful Experience

Those who make a habit out of traveling the world, more often than not, become more of an extrovert than they may have been prior to their many journeys. It is no secret that those who make the choice to travel more often have a bit of extroversion in them, however, even the least social of any group typically find a way out of their shell when traveling. No matter the destination, it is the various interactions with people from foreign backgrounds, beliefs and cultures that present a challenge to the normality that most individuals cling to. These initial interactions create a comfortability, or openness rather, to engage with new people and see humankind through an altered, more optimistic lens than once

After reading the article, one point that most caught my attention was how the writer said that there are many more nice people in the world than there are bad people. I find it unjust on how humans tend to emphasize on the bad acts of other people rather than the kindness shared and kept in the minds of the generous. Another interesting point that the writer concluded the article by saying how much of an experience you would lose than gain if you stayed at home. I like this idea that you have to get up and attack life. Live life to its full potential and live in the moment because you will lose much more than you gain if you stay complacent.

I live vicariously through Anthony Bourdain. His extravagant expeditions around the globe fill my mind with dreams. “No Reservations,” his eight season series, travels through some of the world’s most hidden treasures. The people he meets share culture and tradition with him and hopefully, I will soon have a similar experience. I have always wanted to travel abroad. I find myself watching the travel channel almost everyday. I believe that I will be a better doctor and person if I am afforded this opportunity.

Due to the division between nations in the form of borders, travel is essential, not only in the form of commerce but also through the travel and vacation of a country’s citizens. This allows for the intermingling of people and culture creating similarities between nations, which were once completely different. Mark Twain once said, “Travel is fatal to prejudice.” Though this is true to some extent, it would be more accurate to state that experience is fatal to prejudice. As said by Harper Lee in her book To Kill a Mockingbird, “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view…until you climb in his skin and walk around in it.” If you just travel according to a plan based on your prejudice of others keeping

Stepping out of your comfort zone isn't always easy, especially in a foreign setting. In my life, traveling has not only been a means of seeing new places, but gathering exposure to cultures that have led to a greater understanding of different and opposing beliefs that exist throughout the world. On my recent trip to Europe, I acquired knowledge of cultures that I could not even begin to comprehend had I not experienced it first hand. Experiencing circumstances on foreign grounds taught me that the area in which we live in can truly cultivate us into who we are and what we believe.

“I see my path, but I don’t know where it leads. Not knowing where I’m going is what inspires me to travel it” (Rosalia de Castro). It is my belief that the most important experiences in life, are made by the opportunity to travel. Not only does travel come with a great sense of adventure, it allows for you to gain a whole new perspective on life, explore diversity and new cultures, and it provides a chance for you to learn about yourself in a new frame of mind.

My names Kenza Zakarya, I am a 16 years old girl who is very eager to learn new things. I find in every event in my life an opportunity to learn and grow. I love to travel. It is more than a passion for me. It allows me to discover new things and experiences and learn from them. Through travelling, I meet people from different backgrounds, nationalities and cultures but with the same humanity, love and respect. Travelling is what I call "life school”. It expands my perspective and made me an open mind and tolerant person. By meeting people, you get to accept people as they are and respect who they are. It is also an opportunity to get out from your comfort zone and get to know people and socialize. Moreover, it allows me to get in touch with

Like most clichés, the clichés often evoked when speaking about traveling—it’s eye-opening; it’s life-changing, etc.—have some truth to them. However, these promises that have been immortalized by traveling clichés aren’t automatically granted to you with the purchase of an airplane ticket, nor will there be an “eye opening experience” waiting to take your hand at the airport, because in today’s increasingly globalized world, it’s becoming harder and harder to truly immerse yourself in a foreign culture.

The idea to travel struck author Carl Hoffman a year after reading about horrific travel accidents for tourists who were traveling abroad. He reads about multiple accidents such as; many people dying from a ferry sinking in Bangladesh, an “adrenaline junkie who collects passport stamps and thrives on dysentery inducing street food.” After reading about all of this news, Hoffman decides he wants to gain some perspective on how dangerous traveling is for most of the world. He decided to plan a 159 day worldwide trip traveling through Colombia, Kenya, India, Mongolia, Afghanistan and Los Angeles. On his voyage, he only obeyed one rule and that was to get around only by the most uncomfortable, unreliable, disease-ridden and disaster-prone way.

“Thus travel spins us round in two ways at once: It shows us the sights and values and

Settling for Tourism- Educational visits and mission trips all too easily is little more thinly disguised tourism. Travel offers significant opportunities to engage with other cultures; but it is far, far from guaranteed that travel in and of itself will amount it much more than self- preoccupation in a more exotic location. Increased superficial exposure to members of other cultural groups may result in little more than solidifying existing stereotypes. It has to do with how intercultural learning can be the response to the call loves our

Educational learning is detrimental when traveling in order to avoid biases towards other cultures and to create an awareness of the differences in these other cultures to avoid disrespect. The affects of traveling are stated in numerous texts throughout the course. All the readings seem to direct to the conclusion that traveling is most respectable through studying and gaining knowledge of the natives’ culture rather than volunteering through service which is belittling. Educational traveling allows for individuals to learn natives’ culture, behaviors, and daily routines allowing for the awareness of the proper practices of the native country. This leads me to determine the correct thesis to be: Americans who travel should go “to study, not to help”.

Travelling has always been in my blood. Before I was born, my Mum worked as a flight attendant and worked while she was pregnant. I was travelling as a foetus! However, after giving birth to me and reaching middle age, Mum had an existential crisis. She decided that even after working for 16 years as a flight attendant, she hadn’t travelled enough and wanted to see the whole world. While I wasn’t exactly thrilled at the idea of giving up on school, friends and 7-year-old things for a whole two years, I followed Mum on her journey around the world. Some of the memories I have made throughout this time have stuck with me through my life and have shown me some influential life lessons.

We normally associate travel with boredom and tediousness. One day, after feeling really low and questioning my life choices, I had a revelation. I thought that perhaps it’s possible for your dreams to serve you. Not only would this be a way to live out your passions in life, but also, the ride itself could serve as a way to shape the person you are continually becoming.

Thomas and Peterson, both who are in favor in traveling, has accumulated many reasons why one should travel. They both believe that traveling allows people to "stretch the limits of [their] comfort zone" (Thomas). The authors think that this is beneficial to people because even though they may be immersed in an unfamiliar and uncomfortable surrounding, they will often find something positive to make out in the situation. Ultimately, people will discover new things, be exposed to new cultures and make new connections and friends. Through zip lining through the forests of the Amazon to navigating the streets of Hong Kong, traveling brings adventures and