The need to travel : Growth or fun?

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My grandparents used to travel only for absolute necessities. At that time, travelling was costly and time consuming endeavor. I can reach to Delhi within few hours from any place in India. But earlier, it would take days to travel from southern parts of the country (India) to travel to Delhi. The technology and improved transportation options has made travelling accessible and easier. 

In earlier times, despite less technology and less travel options and more challenges, people loved to travel. To explore new places. To know more about the existence. To know more about themselves. If our ancestors had no curiosity for travel, we would have not known world as we know it today. 

When I think of need to travel, all I can feel is the need of experiencing new vibes, new ways of living the life. It is always uncomfortable to leave my home to take a vacation in far away places. But this sense of discomfort translates into whole new experience and increases confidence in me.

Goa

Sometimes it is inconvenient when I don't know how to converse in the local language of the place I am visiting. But this sense of inconvenience makes me aware that how ignorant I am and inspires me to learn more.

Sometimes it is difficult to understand the strange culture and customs of the place I am visiting. But, this sense of not understanding makes me more accepting to other cultures and customs and beliefs.

Sometimes I am mesmerized and enchanted, sometimes I am afraid, sometimes I am unwilling to leave, sometimes I want to run back home. But I am sure the new places always makes me more open minded and getting accustomed to more than one way of life. 

Kumbhalgarh, Rajasthan 


In all, travelling makes me less judgemental, more accepting and understanding . Traveling is not just for fun, the variety of experiences make me more aware and kind. 


Why do you want to quench your thirst for wanderlust? 


Have a great day ahead! 



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