What's so important about travelling?

I really don't understand why do people consider travelling so important. Sometimes I think people only travel to brag about it

I do understand travelling can be enjoyed but what I mean is that people seem to think they learn a lot from travelling and I think they could learn much more in other ways

Because people enjoy it? I don't see what's not to enjoy about it.

Some people want to see and experience the world first hand.

It broadens your horizons, delimits narrow-minded attitudes, and generally improves your outlook on life and overall well being. What more could you ask for?

There's nothing important about it. It's just something some people want to do and enjoy doing.

Some people want to see and experience the world first hand.

Pirate700

wow would you want to be at home all day and never go anywhere and only see the world on tv and the internet?
i love to travel and go see the sites around the US and the world!!!
i been to japan and thailand when i was 16, DO YOU WANT ME TO BRAG ABOUT IT???
cause i will.....

You can experience stuff that maybe is not in your country. The authentic regional food, celebrations, sights, etc.

Sometimes I think people make threads with obvious answers.

It's a nice break from all the **** people have to go through in a day by day basis.

it enhances your view of the world.

travelling is very important; how people can go their entire lives without seeing the ocean is beyond me.

you dont even have to go too far, just explore your neighboring state and/or country.

Because I want to get away from the people around my life.

It's great to see other cultures and new sights. I don't care how HD a TV is; there's nothing quite like seeing something firsthand.

I really don't understand why do people consider travelling so important. Sometimes I think people only travel to brag about it

hyrueprince11

Pfft, traveling has got nothing to do with bragging. You really think I tell people about how i've climbed sand dunes in the SAHARA DESERT, or scaled GLACIERS IN ICELAND, just to make them jealous? :P

But seriously, traveling is for the experience. You don't want to live your whole life without seeing more than just your hometown, do you?

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I really don't understand why do people consider travelling so important. Sometimes I think people only travel to brag about it

Panzer-schreck

I thinkI have found my new sig.

May I quote you?

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I really don't understand why do people consider travelling so important. Sometimes I think people only travel to brag about it

mrbojangles25

I thinkI have found my new sig.

May I quote you?

People who've only ever seen their own hometown have a very narrow view of the world.F1_2004

I think that is pretty valid but it wouldn't be necessary to travel more than once

Also I do understand travelling can be enjoyed but what I mean is that people seem to think they learn a lot from travelling and I think they could learn much more in other ways

[QUOTE="F1_2004"]People who've only ever seen their own hometown have a very narrow view of the world.hyrueprince11

I think that is pretty valid but it wouldn't be necessary to travel more than once

Also I do understand travelling can be enjoyed but what I mean is that people seem to think they learn a lot from travelling and I think they could learn much more in other ways

it helps you get out of the house and have fun :)

Travelling also makes me appreciate my home more.

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[QUOTE="F1_2004"]People who've only ever seen their own hometown have a very narrow view of the world.Person0

I think that is pretty valid but it wouldn't be necessary to travel more than once

Also I do understand travelling can be enjoyed but what I mean is that people seem to think they learn a lot from travelling and I think they could learn much more in other ways

Or lessons that make you fall asleep, for that matter.

It helps to see what it's like to be in a different place.GHlegend77

[QUOTE="F1_2004"]People who've only ever seen their own hometown have a very narrow view of the world.hyrueprince11

I think that is pretty valid but it wouldn't be necessary to travel more than once

Also I do understand travelling can be enjoyed but what I mean is that people seem to think they learn a lot from travelling and I think they could learn much more in other ways

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[QUOTE="F1_2004"]People who've only ever seen their own hometown have a very narrow view of the world.Person0

I think that is pretty valid but it wouldn't be necessary to travel more than once

Also I do understand travelling can be enjoyed but what I mean is that people seem to think they learn a lot from travelling and I think they could learn much more in other ways

this

i try not to stereotype, but I am only human

I was also lucky enough that, as a youth, I flew for free. So my family and I were able to travel, and I was consistently proven wrong.

The French are polite and courteous
The Germans are warm, kind people
There is a lot more to Japan than Tokyo and cute women
English food is not revolting
A Vietnamese man who lost his leg to an American landmine will buy you a drink if you talk to him

*oops did I brag? My bad...

[QUOTE="F1_2004"]People who've only ever seen their own hometown have a very narrow view of the world.hyrueprince11

I think that is pretty valid but it wouldn't be necessary to travel more than once

Also I do understand travelling can be enjoyed but what I mean is that people seem to think they learn a lot from travelling and I think they could learn much more in other ways

Enlighten me, what other ways would you learn about a country's culture without experiencing it and is effective at the same time?

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[QUOTE="F1_2004"]People who've only ever seen their own hometown have a very narrow view of the world.Panzer-schreck

I think that is pretty valid but it wouldn't be necessary to travel more than once

Also I do understand travelling can be enjoyed but what I mean is that people seem to think they learn a lot from travelling and I think they could learn much more in other ways

I learned that just by watching the world cup.

And just to prove my point of how people like to brag about travelling, one day I was telling someone some people were willing to give their lifes to go to Mars since there isn't enough techonology to return alive to Earth, I said that I would probably do it, especially if I was older and he said "I would never do it, unless I could return to Earth and tell everyone. Look I went to Mars"

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[QUOTE="F1_2004"]People who've only ever seen their own hometown have a very narrow view of the world.Desulated

I think that is pretty valid but it wouldn't be necessary to travel more than once

Also I do understand travelling can be enjoyed but what I mean is that people seem to think they learn a lot from travelling and I think they could learn much more in other ways

Enlighten me, what other ways would you learn about a country's culture without experiencing it and is effective at the same time?

Books, programs, web pages, etc. And yes you could say it's not the same but wouldn't it be more important to learn about a few other things like the universes's history or the earth's history or even about your own culture?

I do think travelling once, for a long period of time outside your native country could be important

Books, programs, web pages, etc. And yes you could say it's not the same but wouldn't it be more important to learn about a few other things like the universes's history or the earth's history or even about your own culture?

I do think travelling once, for a long period of time outside your native country could be important

hyrueprince11

I can certainly agree on that, but some sources can be biased. That's just me.

And about the universe and the earth's history, not a lot of people aside from historians, scientists or people with a deep interest in such a field will give a rat's ass about it. Even our greatest minds alive so little about the universe regardless.

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I think that is pretty valid but it wouldn't be necessary to travel more than once

Also I do understand travelling can be enjoyed but what I mean is that people seem to think they learn a lot from travelling and I think they could learn much more in other ways

hyrueprince11

Enlighten me, what other ways would you learn about a country's culture without experiencing it and is effective at the same time?

Books, programs, web pages, etc. And yes you could say it's not the same but wouldn't it be more important to learn about a few other things like the universes's history or the earth's history or even about your own culture?

I do think travelling once, for a long period of time outside your native country could be important

It's the cool thing to do.8)

Traveling to a place is much more better experience than simply learning about it from word of mouth/textbooks. At least to me.

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Books, programs, web pages, etc. And yes you could say it's not the same but wouldn't it be more important to learn about a few other things like the universes's history or the earth's history or even about your own culture?

I do think travelling once, for a long period of time outside your native country could be important

Desulated

I can certainly agree on that, but some sources can be biased. That's just me.

And about the universe and the earth's history, not a lot of people aside from historians, scientists or people with a deep interest in such a field will give a rat's ass about it. Even our greatest minds alive so little about the universe regardless.

Why would someone give a rat's ass about *insert culture name* culture if they don't give a rat's ass about the universe or earth? I mean unless they had relatives from that place I don't see how could someone be interested in another culture and not be interested in the earth or the universe

Why would someone give a rat's ass about *insert culture name* culture if they don't give a rat's ass about the universe or earth? I mean unless they had relatives from that place I don't see how could someone be interested in another culture and not be interested in the earth or the universe

hyrueprince11

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Books, programs, web pages, etc. And yes you could say it's not the same but wouldn't it be more important to learn about a few other things like the universes's history or the earth's history or even about your own culture?

I do think travelling once, for a long period of time outside your native country could be important

hyrueprince11

I can certainly agree on that, but some sources can be biased. That's just me.

And about the universe and the earth's history, not a lot of people aside from historians, scientists or people with a deep interest in such a field will give a rat's ass about it. Even our greatest minds alive so little about the universe regardless.

Why would someone give a rat's ass about *insert culture name* culture if they don't give a rat's ass about the universe or earth? I mean unless they had relatives from that place I don't see how could someone be interested in another culture and not be interested in the earth or the universe

They're interested in that culture. That's why. I've never seen anyone in my life who's interested in the universe. They can't go there, so why bother? But you can travel to other countries.

You can travel to Europe and Asia and experience the culture there but we can't travel to the asteroid belt to learn the universe's history now, can we.

All the different types of women LOL WUT.

Or, the reason I'd love to go traveling, to see the beauty of Nature where humans haven't built anything. Climb a mountain, hike through a forest, get attacked by a lion and dragged off screaming. You know, stuff like that.

All the different types of women LOL WUT.

Or, the reason I'd love to go traveling, to see the beauty of Nature where humans haven't built anything. Climb a mountain, hike through a forest, get attacked by a lion and dragged off screaming. You know, stuff like that.

Bladecutter56

I would love that

Some people want to see and experience the world first hand.

Pirate700

This. It also helps you learn about how other cultures live, and it's a lot of fun visiting different countries.

I really don't understand why do people consider travelling so important. Sometimes I think people only travel to brag about it

I do understand travelling can be enjoyed but what I mean is that people seem to think they learn a lot from travelling and I think they could learn much more in other ways