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I was born and grew up in a tiny village in Scotland. Being one of seven children there was never any money for holidays. I used to be green with envy when my friends went away 'on holidays'. during the summer vacation. I suspect that they didn't go anywhere too exotic, but they did go somewhere. I, on the other hand, spent my school holidays in the back yard, down by the river, or picnicking. On reflection, I probably had a great time. It just didn?t feel like a great time. I didn't catch a bus, or train, or a plane! I didn't shop for new clothes. I didn't pack a suitcase. Nor did I make plans. But my friends did! Moreover they would come back with lists a mile long about things they had seen and done.
I don't look back on this experience, or lack of experience, depending on how you look at it, as having been so bad. After all, a day or so after arriving home, the holiday talk with my peers always died down and life would go on as usual. The reality is that I have made up for that deprivation many times over since. I have travelled through most of Britain, Europe, America, and lived in different parts of Asia. I now live in Australia and I have seen and experienced much of that. All of it I have found exciting and stimulating.
Interestingly, my parents eventually travelled too. As soon as their brood of seven was off their hands, the travel bug set in and they too became inveterate travellers.
But why is it that some of us feel the need to leave the comfort of home and seek travel experiences? Let's face it. It's usually hard work to plan and prepare for the adventure. There's a certain anxiety that is part of the exercise. To be honest, it can be pretty exhausting. And, the reality is that, despite having had a wonderful holiday, almost everyone I know tends to have a love affair with their own beds (and pillows) on their return home. Most crave a home-cooked meal. For a time at least they wallow in the routine and mundanity of everyday life, and almost everyone looks forward to catching up with family and friends.
So what is it? What makes us thirst for new experiences? For some it may simply be to catch up with family members who have moved overseas for work. Fortunately due to the low cost of travel, the world has become a shrinking place, so why shouldn't they? It's attractive.
Then there are some people who believe that holidays are a way of relaxing, of letting go, of downing tools. Have I missed something? Most people I see on holidays seem to be forever doing things, seeing things, and having wonderful experiences. It's been my belief that they all fall into bed at night utterly exhausted. Despite that, they are up at the crack of dawn ready for another jam-packed day the next day.
The reality is that holidays are hard work. They are tiring. They cost money and they leave large dents in our bank accounts. But who would want to grow old a doddery not having seen the Ruins of Pompeii, St Peter's Square, Buckingham Palace, The Eiffel Tower, or the Leaning Tower of Pizza, to name but a few?
You see travel expands our horizons. It is our passport to worthy conversation. It allows us to compare and contrast. It's seductive, providing credible perspectives on how other people live their lives. As a window on the world, travel develops compassion and understanding in people. Also, when you have travelled, when you have experienced the many wonders of the world, you thirst for more.
The world is a shrinking place. Opportunity for travel has never been better. So if you would like to expand your horizons do so! Determine where you would like to go, prepare as best you can, presume nothing, but hope for experiences beyond belief.
Maria Rattray loves to travel, to experience other cultures and engage in their culinary offerings. If you would like to be shown how to travel for nothing whilst simultaneously making a healthy income online, feel free to find out more, and "Contact Me" at:=> www.freedompursuits.com.au/getaway
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