Anthony Bourdain once stated, “Travel changes you. As you move through this life and this world you change things slightly, you leave marks behind, however small. And in return, life and travel leaves marks on you. Most of the time, those marks, on your body or on your heart are beautiful. Often, though, they hurt¨, however travel changes the ways we see the world. A synonym for travelling is wanderlust. Wanderlust is defined as ¨a strong, innate desire to roam or travel about¨ (Dictionary). Travel, wanderlust, whichever you call it, leaves physical, mental, and emotional marks on us.
We have all felt that exhaustion from adrenaline rushes, the rush you receive when experiencing something new and out of your comfort zone, such as ziplining for the first time, or swimming with sharks. While travelling can be an exhausting experience, ¨The foremost benefits of it come from disengaging from the stress of our everyday life¨ (Kirkmayer). Kickback, relax and enjoy the time you have, as it has several health benefits. Studies have shown that "Men who did not take an annual vacation were shown to have a 20 percent higher risk of death and about a 30 percent greater risk of death from heart
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disease¨ (Noel). ¨By definition, Travel is dropping your brain into a place that's novel and complex.
You're stunned a little bit, and your brain reacts by being engaged, and you begin to process on a deeper level¨ (Noel). Part of the thrill is the change, the change in language, the change in dialect, the change in the way others live, we may fear it, but, ¨Scientific studies show that neural pathways in your brain respond to the environment and to habits, so a change in either will stimulate your mind and make you more creative. The studies also reveal that actually engaging with new cultures will further improve creativity¨(Smith). Though the change may be frightening, breathe it all in take, take it all in, and most importantly embrace it, as you are experiencing life through someone else's´
eyes. ¨Traveling and having the opportunity to meet others from different cultural, linguistic, and socio-economic backgrounds can also help us to be more accepting of diversity and compassionate toward others¨(Smith). Travel makes you think deeper about the world and how much more different your life is than others, for example: A friend of mine was telling me about spending two weeks in India and how seeing the kids that had nothing made her realize how fortunate she was. I went on a mission trip with my church to Bluefields, West Virginia. We constructed a well for an 80 year old, who had no running water and made some much needed repairs on her home. She tried to pay us with what little she had. This changed my whole outlook on life and how others not too far from me can live in a completely different situation. Whether you want to travel the world or around your country, or just around your town or city, there will be lasting marks on you. As Jason Aldean stated in his song ¨Tattoos on this Town¨ ¨ It sure left its mark on us, we sure left our mark on it¨ and travel will certainly leave a mark on anyone who dares to take the risk.
Experiences of journeys provide insights into the lives of individuals and the world around them
People have many definitions of the word “traveling”, but Dictionary.com states that traveling is defined as “to move or go from one place or point to another”. This is how Suzanne Berne refers to traveling also. “Traveling Close, Very Close, To Home” is a book written by Berne and in the book she gives many examples about people traveling. The main idea of the book is to explain no matter if we travel far or travel close, we all travel at some points in our life even if we our wandering off in our own little world. Berne then goes on to talk about people and their travels in life with examples and descriptions. Berne’s biggest statement about traveling though, is “while some believe traveling means going far away - imagining a trip to Bangkok
In his article “Why We Travel,” Paul Theroux talks about how short term travelers, which are people who are traveling for short periods of time, experience the same type of fear that long term travelers and movers encounter. Theroux states, “Throughout history the traveler has been forced to recognize the fact that leaving home means a loss of innocence, encountering uncertainty” (Theroux). For the longest time, in America it was thought that this loss of innocence and encounter with uncertainty was all a part of the experience, and that the risk was well worth the reward. But that theory has long been thrown out the window according to Arthur Brooks, because in his article “How to Get Americans Moving Again,” he writes about an America that is unmoving, and unwilling to travel, partially due to these
While in a destination the individual just reaches a goal that they can proudly state to others. A journey usually gives an innuendo about how to handle a situation that may occur to the person in the future, which helps them in the long run. For example, if a person is on a journey to help the homeless they learn about the living conditions and events that the homeless go through. This helps them realize how they should never take anything for granted, and that they should be proud of what they have no matter what it is. The journey can also give the person an innuendo by letting them know what should be done if they encounter a homeless person and to always carry a small Ziploc bag that holds supplies that would be useful to the person.
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The Change Imagine being a true cultured foreigner, who comes to live in a new country. You do not know anyone in this country and have left all your luxeries back home. You think your culture can help you blend in, but it makes you stand out even more. You see people doing things you never thought you had to do.
The books Thousand Pieces of Gold, Novice to Master, Into the Wild, and the movie Touching the Void all have to deal with taking a journey. To journey is the act of traveling from one place to another and to undergo a personal change. In Thousand Pieces of Gold, Lalu traveled from China to the United States, because she was constantly being sold. In Novice to Master, Soko Morinaga shares his journey of finding a zen temple in Kyoto where he became a zen master and teaches his readers about zen. In Into the Wild, Chris McCandless leaves his family after finding out his parents have been lying to him and takes a journey to Alaska. In Touching the Void, Simon Yates and Joe Simpson go on a journey to climb the west face of the Siula Grande in
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On December 5, 1960, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling in the case of Boynton versus Virginia. The case overturned a law-court conviction of a black law student, Bruce Boynton, for trespassing in the “whites-only” section of a bus terminal restaurant. The Supreme Court ruled that racial segregation in public transportation was illegal because such segregation violated the Interstate Commerce Act. However, the U.S. Government did not actively enforce the ruling and many bus terminals continued to segregate the races. To challenge this, the Interracial Civil Rights Organization known as, C.O.R.E.(The Congregation of Racial Equality), decided to draw attention
The Importance of The Quest in American Literature Some may argue that a quest is merely a knight’s journey to save a princess, or a trip to discover a treasure or a power, but when you get down to the details of a quest it can be a much more common occurrence than you would expect. Day to day life for a person may contain all of the aspects of a quest, without them even realizing it. “The quest consists of five things: (a) a quester, (b) a place to go, (c) a stated reason to go there, (d) challenges and trials en route, and (e) a real reason to go there” (Foster 3). Characters in a novel can venture out on a journey and it may contain multiple quests along the way, as long as they adhere to the requirements it takes to be considered a quest.
Besides the food and beautiful attractions, I learn about different cultures, become aware of what is happening in different areas, and I gain new perspectives. This is one of the many reasons why I love and appreciate traveling; it is eye opening and makes me appreciate my life more. Above all, traveling allows me to gain new experiences to become a social worker and a more compassionate
A productive voyage can be described as something that has value well after the journey is completed. We can further comprehend the distinction between a productive and an unproductive voyage by isolating the contrasting characteristics between the two entities. Traveling is beautiful and rich; vacationing is dull and paltry. Traveling can be fun and beneficial by providing a person with an educational experience that will be remembered forever. Someone can learn about culture by going to different countries and observing customs. Vacationing mostly involves people sitting around doing nothing, instead of doing something much more productive.
Getting prepared and ready to explore something new is just minor compared to the actual adventure for a senior anticipating the departure of their school trip. I was a member along with 30 other classmates of the co-curricular group called Business Professionals of America, a club organized through our school. Our teachers, club officers, and all of the members had been planning and fundraising for our trip to New York City for months. The excitement grew more and more as each day got closer to take off. All of us were anixious to see The Empire State Building, "Ground Zero," a Broadway play, and the spectacular views of gorgeous ocean sunsets. We had all been told and were aware of the different surroundings of the environment, or culture we would be experiencing when we arrived. Different cultures are common throughout the world, even in different places around the United States. Going on a trip to explore New York City really made the differences in cultures aware to me.
The world is a magnificent place that’s full of life and new places. Places that are waiting to be walked upon and viewed by the eye’s of travelers. To make new memories and go places that is beyond the walls of reality and new pathways of life. To truly experience the wonders that the world has to offer can be expressed by the life of one single person, setting off into the world to gain a higher purpose about the world. Traveling individually enables people to broaden their minds and accumulate new ideas and new experiences both nationally and internationally. By setting off into the world a person has the ability to learn so many new things, but also find so much about themselves while in the process of traveling.
The world is full of wonders and once-in-a-lifetime opportunities, that we take advantage of. Traveling is the ultimate education and it never fails as a teacher. It teaches you things no class can about the world and yourself. Seeing a historical spot and being in the environment it is in teaches you what no text book can. Most people hear about what is happening in the world through the bias not understanding media. However, if you are a traveler the real world influences you in a way the media will never be able to. We understand how the world works with its many cultures and lifestyles. Being a part of and experiencing different cultures broadens your views of the world and changing’s what you think of the world. Having expanded knowledge and understanding about culture is not the only thing travelers have. Finding your true self and learning about who you are is the best thing about being a traveler. There is no better way to find yourself because when you travel you open yourself up to millions of opportunities. Without travel you may be completely unaware of your true persona. Your limits are tested and you are completely out of your comfort zone when traveling. Getting out of the comfort zone helps you grow as a person and see your potential. I have experienced many different cultures that have personally changed myself and my outlook of the world. Traveling has given me the greatest education I know more about the world, cultures, and myself. Being a traveler is a huge blessing in my life I am so glad I am able to travel and see the world. Nothing can take away the memories that traveling and being a traveler has brought me. Get out there and see this beautiful world for yourself and become a traveler, you will not regret