Today more people are traveling than ever before. Why is this the case? What are the benefits of traveling for the traveler?

Today more people are traveling than ever before. Why is this the case? What are the benefits of traveling for the traveler?

 

In contemporary times, traveling has become ubiquitous. There are several reasons behind this phenomenon. This essay shall discuss some of these as well as various benefits associated with it.

The world is fast becoming highly globalized, offering more exposure to foreign cultures. People have become aware of far-off destinations as they consume media from other countries, thereby influencing their perceptions and coaxing them to visit  those destinations. Moreover, many can afford journeying, by virtue of higher disposable incomes, pursuing many to undertake voyages to exotic locations to experience once in a lifetime adventure, and affording them the privilege  to flaunt in front of their peers.

Also, cheaper airfares that have made flying economically viable for middle-income strata are also fueling this phenomenon; previously one had to pay out of their nose while undertaking such an endeavor.  Additionally, youngsters are jumping onto this bandwagon to experience worldly ways before they embark on their further academic or professional pursuits.

This evolution has helped fetch a prominent benefit: it is helping in broadening horizons of those engaging in such endeavors, letting them comprehend the nuances of different cultures and customs. Owing to this, they have become more tolerant and appreciative of the diversity in the society. It also aids in instilling a sense of civic duties among those who have returned from abroad. For instance, in a survey conducted by the Hindustan times, those visiting other countries reported keen awareness about keeping their surroundings clean, and did not indulge in rampant littering as was observed among the rest of the group.

Overall, the newly evolved tendency of globe-trotting is not only an enjoyable experience but also an enriching one and a greater number of people have started exploring the world around them than in any other epoch.