In the cover picture, I am in front of the Met in New York, a place I wish to return one day to explore it more! It has always been my dream to travel the world. Why Travelling is Good for You? Here are 10 reasons:
- You Learn About Yourself
đź’ “A long stretch of road can teach you more about yourself than a hundred years of quiet .” Patrick Rothfuss - You Improve Your Mind
💠“If you allow it, travel has the ability to expand your mind in a way you never realized was possible,” Trusted Travel Girl, Valerie Wilson. -  It Strengthens RelationshipsÂ
đź’“The shared experience of travel brings people together. A family getaway, a romantic trip, or long weekend with the girls or guys can strengthen important bonds.” Betsy Goldberg -
Boosts happiness and satisfaction
đź’ “According to a Cornell University study, the anticipation of a trip can increase your happiness substantially, even more than the anticipation of acquiring something tangible, like a new car.” Riyaz Babu Shaik from Medium.com - It Puts Life in Perspective
đź’ “Traveling to other countries, particularly those in the developing world, can be a big wake up call and put your own life in perspective. Things that you may take for granted, like having running hot water, modern appliances and the opportunity to study and get a well-paid job at the end of it are not available to everyone, purely because of where they were born. You’ll probably come away with a new appreciation for everything you have and the opportunities that life throws your way.” buildabroad.org
- You Get More Social
đź’ “It’s sink or swim on the road. You either get better at making friends or you end up alone, crying each night into a pillow. You learn to make friends out of strangers and get more comfortable talking to new people.” Nomadic Matt - You Won’t Regret You Didn’t Do Something or Never Visited a You Always Dreamed to See
 đź’ “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do.” Mark Twain -  It’s an Investment in Yourself
đź’Â “The money you spend on travel, is an investment in yourself. Travel doesn’t make you feel as bad for spending money.” - It Increases Your Mental Wellbeing
đź’Â “Travelling more is likely to have a tremendous impact on your mental well-being, especially if you’re no used to going out of your comfort zone.” The Claimcompass Blog - Â You’ll Have Incredible Adventures (and Stories to Tell)
đź’ “Whatever your initial expectations and travel plans are, it’s more than likely that you’ll have incredible adventures along the way that not even J.K. Rowling could write the script for. Sometimes it’s everyday encounters that dish up unimaginable experiences, or wild side trips that you take on a whim, but chances are you’ll be going home with a few tales to tell.” buildabroad.org
Which one is your favourite?
This year I made a promise to myself to go away as much as possible. And I did so – visitng Denmark, USA, France, Romania, Germany, Netherlands and Lithuania (a few times as my family lives there) this year. Might not seem like a lot to some but it felt to me like I’m always going somewhere! I loved it and I hope the next year will be just as eventful. Please visit my Instagram to see the visual diary of my travels. And my recent post about where to go for a great cocktail in Amsterdam.
What are your dream places to visit?
Love,
Justina
By Justina 