We travel to learn.

Whether it’s learning a new language or learning about an area’s history, travel allows us to learn so many different things. We become educated in the diverse cultures and ways of life. We learn about how our lives are intertwined and how we can impact one another.

We travel to absorb all that we can in the world.

We travel to escape.

Travel provides a momentary break from the humdrum of our daily lives. It provides us with adventure and excitement. When we venture to a new space or environment, we’re intrigued by all the novel things that surround us. We forget about our jobs, our classes, and all our other responsibilities.

We travel to escape our mundane lives and to move to a different beat.

The Food

As well as being known for their great restaurant service, North America has some of the best food in the world, coming in portion sizes so big you’re guaranteed to have enough left to take home. In addition to the USA’s own delicious inventions, including macaroni cheese and hot dogs, the culture means there is an unlimited selection of food from around the world. Wherever you are, from a 50s style diner to a baseball game, there is sure to be something which will satisfy your appetite!

We travel to discover.

This goes hand in hand with our previous points, but travel allow us to discover, whether it’s an interesting locale or a newfound favorite dish. We travel to not only see more of the world and the people in it, but to also discover more about ourselves in the process.

Through the challenges that we face and the experiences that we gain, we discover our strengths, our limitations, and our potential.

We travel to experience.

We feel like this last reason is an all-encompassing one. We travel to experience all that we can and all that the world has to offer. We can experience the local culture by eating delicacies and dishes that are unique to a certain region.

We can experience what it’s like to communicate solely through gestures when we don’t know how to speak a language. We can even realize how life in a foreign country is not that much different from our own lives back home.

Experiences help bring meaning to our lives. They both shape and define us.