Not sure about travelling? Here are some reasons to convince you

Whether out of fear of the unknown or because of the stress caused by planning, there are, indeed, people who don’t like travelling. Meanwhile, there are people who would love to spend their whole lives doing it. Today’s article aims to convince even the most sceptical that travelling really is the best thing in the world, backing those who are always waiting for another excuse to embark on their next adventure.

As someone once said: travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer! Obviously, this wealth is not linked to money, but rather to what we learn through discovering new places, new people and new cultures but, more than that, through self-discovery and finding unexpected traits in ourselves that only emerge when we leave our comfort zone and set off in search of the unknown. Here are some of the best reasons to travel:

Travelling makes us feel free

The more we travel, the freer we feel. This is one of the main advantages of travelling. When tourists understand the essence of the places they visit, they are freed of prejudices and stereotypes. It’s definitely worth visiting new destinations whenever possible!

Travelling makes us happier

We usually say that happiness is relative and travelling allows us to discover different forms of happiness, from small victories like arriving at our destination after a difficult journey, to the gestures of others who are always prepared to receive visitors with open arms and share their culture.

Travelling expands your knowledge

Talking of culture, we couldn’t forget this advantage. Some trips are real history, art, anthropology or geology lessons. It’s a good idea to take tours around historical areas, listen to tour guides and look up additional information on your destination to ensure the most complete experience possible.

Travelling brings us together and makes us more sociable

Travelling brings people and places together, offering unique opportunities. Travellers meet other travellers, interact with locals, make first-hand contact with different realities, make new friends and discover new cultures. Everything can be a chance to get closer to the world. If you’re open to this, you’ll become more sociable and will always learn new things along the way.

Travelling makes us more confident

This especially happens when we travel alone and everything works out okay once we’ve solved problems that aren’t usually part of our daily lives and are out of our comfort zone. This feeling of confidence is strengthened as a result and we bring it home, helping us to face hurdles in our everyday lives.

Travelling has a calming effect

Stress, tiredness and feeling down are often the ideal excuse for travelling, even if just for a short break away. In fact, the chance to change scene, visit new places and meet people we’ll probably never see again helps us to switch off from our daily lives and leaves us feeling calmer and more relaxed. Visiting new cities, discovering fantastic scenery or relaxing on an idyllic beach are excellent ways to recharge your batteries.

So, now are you thinking of where to visit next? What about Portugal or Spain? You can count on a tuk tuk tour to show you the secrets of Portuguese and Spanish culture. Click here to discover the tours and cities available and, with the help of the guides, you’ll feel like a local in no time!