{"id":11962,"date":"2019-12-19T06:46:14","date_gmt":"2019-12-19T11:46:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/internsdc.com\/?p=11962"},"modified":"2019-12-19T06:46:14","modified_gmt":"2019-12-19T11:46:14","slug":"great-excuses-to-travel-that-will-get-you-packing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/atdevserver.com\/Internsdc\/great-excuses-to-travel-that-will-get-you-packing\/","title":{"rendered":"Great Excuses to Travel That Will Get You Packing!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Benefits<\/h2>\n

Is now a good time to travel?<\/h2>\n

After spending 19 years in school, stressed out by tests, teachers and subjects you didn\u2019t like, is it wise to jump on yet another hamster wheel right away? Here\u2019s another thought: how about leaving it all behind to travel for a while? Here are some great excuses to travel that will get you packing!<\/p>\n

You may be thinking\u2026 \u201cNot now, I\u2019m missing out on good jobs\u2019 or \u2018I don\u2019t have the money.\u2019 But why not take a break before jumping right back into a routine? The world you know will still be there, and you could burn out\u2014fast. (The first two excuses!)<\/p>\n

Take a breather<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re unsure of what your life\u2019s calling is right now, giving yourself some time to breathe can clear your head. Traveling has many benefits, so take advantage now while you\u2019re young before having responsibilities such as a full-time job, providing for a family or paying off a mortgage.<\/p>\n

Here are just a few good excuses to\u00a0take some time off to do YOU before climbing the career chain, and how it can actually help, not hurt your career.<\/p>\n

You will view the world differently<\/h2>\n

\u201cThe world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page,\u201d \u2014Saint Augustine<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Whether in the far reaches of the Himalayas or on the streets of New York City, traveling will open up your mind to new cultures, foods, lifestyles and languages.<\/p>\n

Americans who never leave the country have a limited view of how the rest of the world lives and form ideas of other people that traveling may change. Those who have traveled have more empathy for those that are different from us, fostering a more peaceful world. Bilingual? Trilingual? Put that on your resume!<\/p>\n

\"Benefits<\/p>\n

You will get to know yourself better<\/h2>\n

Your 20\u2019s are for growth and self-discovery. Challenge yourself by leaving your comfortable day-to-day life. See how you respond to new situations, unexpected hassles, new experiences and new ideas. Nothing does that like throwing yourself in a new country. Traveling builds your confidence.<\/p>\n

Perhaps your whole life you thought you wanted to be in analytics, but after traveling, you discover you\u2019re passionate about photography. Or, maybe you want to work in international affairs or serve in a charity. Whatever it may be, there\u2019s always something new to discover about you in another part of the world.<\/p>\n

You can too travel on a budget<\/h2>\n

Most of the best travel discounts are given to those under 27. International student IDs or university IDs can buy you a hefty discount for airfare, train fare, tours, museums, park entry fees and much more. When you\u2019re young, it\u2019s also easier to backpack, couch surf and stay\u00a0at hostels. When you\u2019re older, you may not be up for that. Many hostels and areas also offer work\/trade arrangements so you can eat and sleep for free. Visit www.workaway.info<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n

\"Great<\/h2>\n

You\u2019ll learn how to be independent<\/h2>\n

When you\u2019re out of your comfort zone and out of the country, you can\u2019t exactly crash at mom and dads\u2019 when you\u2019re out of money. Traveling forces you to be responsible with your finances and teaches you how to fend for yourself. Expect the unexpected to happen, because it will. But that\u2019s what an adventure is. It can also teach you about foreign currency, something that may benefit you down the line in your career like it did for Alexander Hamilton.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen overseas you learn more about your own country than you do the place you\u2019re visiting.\u201d \u2013 Clint Borgen<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

You\u2019ll add to your\u00a0resume<\/h2>\n

Employers actually prefer candidates who have had worldly experience. \u2018Volunteered at South Africa orphanage\u2019 will likely get a second look over a high school job. Traveling shows you\u2019re ambitious, resourceful, responsible and have a bigger view of the world. Plus: if a company is looking to send someone abroad for work, who do you think they\u2019ll choose to be a reliable person who\u2019s comfortable in another culture? (Hint, hint).<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll meet new people<\/h2>\n

This one may seem obvious, but the perk of meeting new people in other cultures is that you\u2019re encountering people you normally wouldn\u2019t. They may also be traveling from all over the world, from different cultures, with viewpoints you have never heard, and interesting careers.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s easy to pigeon hole ourselves into friend groups that are just like us \u2013 so becoming close with those who are different widens our horizons, and helps us accept diversity. And who knows\u2014maybe you\u2019ll meet the love of your life.<\/p>\n

\u201cTwenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn\u2019t do than by the ones you did do.\u201d \u2013 Mark Twain<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

What’s your excuse to travel? Where\u00a0is your dream\u00a0destination?<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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