Travelling(to learn) 10th form

Travelling

Whenever we think of travel, we get images of spending our leisure time at a place, which is far from the hustle and bustle of our normal life, a place which is unique in its own way. We are fortunate to live in a world today where travelling is open to more of us, to a far greater extent, than ever before. It is possible for us to travel virtually from anywhere on the planet to anywhere else within, at most, a twenty-four-hour time period. This means that we have opportunities which even our own parents or grandparents could only have dreamt of.

           The most important benefit of travelling is that it is very much an educational experience. It opens our eyes to not only a wide variety of different places but to a variety of different cultures. It allows us to see the way in which other ethnic groups live their lives and to better understand the reasons why they do so. This can be an excellent way of eliminating misunderstandings and prejudices, and this teaches us to be more tolerant of other customs and religious beliefs.The experienced traveller thus learns tokeep an open mind and cultivates a heart of tolerance for differences, as his frame of reference is wider. 

Second, travelling can be a wonderful way to actually see and therefore fully appreciate the magnificence of some of the world's greatest sites, of which we have previously only read or seen pictures. Whether we refer to the Grand Canyon, the Pyramids of Egypt, the Great Barrier Reef, or any one of thousands of others, actually seeing these places with our own eyes is very different to seeing them even on TV shows.  Books, TV and the Internet can never portray the reality of having experienced something first hand. It can open our minds to the natural wonders of the world around us and lead us to having a greater understanding of our world.

Travelling can be a fantastic way to refresh both our bodies and our spirits Travelling gives us a chance to escape the daily routine to 'recharge the batteries' by relaxing with family and friends, When we are travelling, we may spend even less time resting than usual but the distraction which it provides as well as the pleasant experiences can help us return home fully refreshed and ready to get on with the business of going about our daily lives with new- found vigour.

All in all, travel is an experience not to be missed or taken for granted. Our homes are wonderful and safe havens in which we feel most comfortable, but there is definitely something to be said for stepping out of our comfort zones to travel to other places.