‘Our happiest moments as tourists always seem to come when we stumble on one thing while in pursuit of something else.’ – American mystery Novelist Lawrence Block
Trafalgar Square London. Happy New Year
Consider why travelling is likely be beneficial to our wellbeing in 2019:
Travelling makes us interesting people, as there is always a place to talk about. Someone once asked me how to strike up a conversation with people. One of my responses was to ask the about places they have visited then continue the conversation from there.
It takes you away from your comfort zone and disconnects you from the daily rat race. There is always a chance of returning from your trip and appreciating your home much more than before you went away.
At the Mall
The lifelong memories of those destinations are likely to stay with you, whether good or bad.
Travelling will also make you appreciate and respect other cultures, leaving cheerful and less ignorant.
Our happiest moments as tourists are when we see a place with fresh eyes.
Lions in the square
Overall, travelling opens the eyes and educates.
So what would you say about your journeys? Do you intend to travel this year and if so where to? Drop me line as always and I hope you decide to take that trip this year. Safe travels for 2019.
Read more on plans here.
Travel always makes our lives better. It’s no wonder that travel contributes and indeed creates our happiest moments. All the best to you for 2019, Bola.
Thanks Doreen. Travel is so nourishing, happy travels for 2019!
I love travel and am happiest when I can take off every six weeks–even if it’s only a day trip away from home. One of my best unexpected joys was getting detoured to Shannon, Ireland on our way home from Zurich. What a lovely place to be “stuck” for the evening!
Stumbling on the unexpected makes travelling worthwhile. What a lovely detour.
I absolutely love to travel! I first got the holiday bug way back in 1997 when I went on a two week break to Turkey with a college friend. Let’s just say I have never looked back. I enjoy flying, well take off and landing. This year I am off to the Caribbean!?
It’s almost impossible to shake off the travel bug. But then why would we want to? There is so much please in travelling. Safe journey for 2019.
Bola, loved the quote,and your observations. Travel truly can broaden our horizons if we travel with a real sense of curiosity,compassion and joy. Good start to 2019! Thank you
Let’s keep the curiosity, compassion and joy going and influence others.
I love getting out to explore the world whether it’s a new neighborhood or across the planet. Life is so rich and we can’t appreciate it fully from a book or video. You need to experience it.
So true! Exploring new places will give us a new insight.
I agree with the quote at the beginning of your post – it’s the totally unexpected things that make travel so worthwhile.
Looking forward to more pleasantly, unexpected surprises in 2019.
I plan to visit three destinations this year, Europe, the Caribbean and West Africa.
The quote by the American mystery Novelist Lawrence Block really touches me.
I am excited to explore, learn, meet different people, get out of my comfort zone, take a million photos, eat a variety of foods and relax. These are the top reasons why I love to travel 🙂
Thank you for a lovely fist 2019 post
Happy travels for 2019!