5 Reasons You Need to Travel More This Year l Top Reasons to Travel

There is a reason that traveling is more than an occasional break for people. Traveling can be life changing on a mental level and spiritual level. It also can invigorate a creativity that you never knew existed. We can glean wisdom from famous traveler like French novelist Gustave Flaubert who explained that traveling opens up your worldview to other cultures and to other people. “Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.” We are creatures of habit and many of us don't explore local towns or cities, let alone another country. By stepping outside of our own comfort zones and our own worlds we can expand our horizons outside of us. Perhaps, if we leave our zip codes, we can experience something magical. Travel can become quite meaningful and life changing if given the chance. Join us for 5 reasons that you need to travel more this year.

Explore a Different Religion

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Many of us need to get outside of our bubbles. Travelling can help you if your are religious but can also help countless others understand bigotry. We live our lives according to social media and the news. Once you immerse yourself in another culture and another religion it will expand your mind. You will find that not all religions are hateful or want to destroy Americans. Yes, there are extremists out there, but there are those people who just want to worship their own god in peace. Many of those people have the same struggles you have. Being exposed to another religion can be an awakening. Don't let fear keep you from understanding another faith.

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