Flashback 10-15 years ago:
It’s summer vacation and the entire family is busy preparing for a trip. Mom is packing up the bags, Dad is getting the train tickets, and the kids are excited to show off the trip among friends. Oh, What a week full of fun!
Switch to Today:
You sit in your office, overloaded with work and stress. There is constant scrolling on Instagram reels and travel vlogs. And you just want to take a break and Travel. Sounds relatable?
The meaning of travel has changed.
Here is more about what, why, how, and the benefits of travel in today’s hustle culture!
Let’s break it down.
Why Travel Is More Than Just a Vacation?
Travel has got a new perspective now. Earlier, it used to be a once-in-a-while kind of trip. It needed planning, good day offs, and a good budget too. Now even if people have a couple of days, they will go for whatever trip they can.
Yes – you guessed it right – this all changed massively post-pandemic.
What happened?
Realisation
While stuck at their homes, people realised that:
- Life is unpredictable
- Health is a priority.
- Being able to travel; be it anywhere is a blessing.
Result: As soon as the situation got better, people began to travel like craaaazyyyy!
How does it help?
- Travel for Mental Health
Refreshes Mind: Boosts creativity and positivity
Relieves Stress and Anxiety: Mental health and travel.
- Travel to Rejuvenate
Body & Mind Detox: (trekking) Less screen time and more movement during travel.
Bonding Time: Sharing experiences during travel strengthens relationships.
- Travel for Personal Growth
Improves Life Skills: Quick Decision-making & Problem-Solving during Trips.
Encourages Self-Discovery: Reveals strengths & weaknesses you never knew you had.
Gives New Perspectives: Learnings from experiences of different cultures, cuisines, etc.
- FACT: Travel to be Happy
New experiences trigger dopamine and serotonin release, making you genuinely happier.
How to do?
Break-Free. (a person with backpack at bus stand or railway station – confused, worried yet excited)
Are you saying – It is easier said than done?
Well, indeed! Do you want to know some basic and the easiest practical tips to travel?
For beginners:
Travel Tips for Beginners:
- Save Up – little by little!
- Start with a nearby Hike/Trek
- Join a Small Travel Group
This really makes your much-awaited first trip – Happen!
For Pro Travellers:
Travel Tips for Pro Travellers:
- Choose Experiences over Luxury
- Go Local & Explore Hidden Gems
- Do Sustainable Travel
It’s more rewarding and good for the environment and future!
Convinced much?
So, stop delaying. Get that trip… out of your WhatsApp group and saved reels section. Go out and travel!
What’s your next destination?
FAQs
Q1: What are the mental health benefits of travel?
Ans: Mental health and travel complement each other as travel refreshes the mind, boosts creativity, and relieves stress and anxiety.
Q2: How does travel help with personal growth
Ans: Travel improves life skills like decision-making and problem-solving, encourages self-discovery, and provides new perspectives by exposing you to different cultures and experiences.
Q3: Why is stress-relief travel popular?
Ans: Travel reduces screen time and increases physical movement, offering a complete detox for the body and mind. This is why it is popular as a stress-relieving activity.
Q4: How does travel trigger happiness?
Ans: New experiences during travel release dopamine and serotonin, popularly known as “happy hormones”. This is how travel makes you genuinely joyful.
Q5: What are the best places for rejuvenating travel experiences?
Ans: Explore tranquil destinations like homestays at hills, mountain cabins, beachside retreats, or local cultural hubs for a perfect rejuvenating travel experience.
