Go travel!

Travel has been my passion since i have my own pocket money. Well i'm not from a rich family who can travel oversea during the school holiday. And i never dream that i'm gonna even go outside of Malaysia. Alhamdulillah, was given opportunity by Allah to see outside world. So far I've been to Indonesia ( Bandung, Bukit Tinggi and Bali), Thailand ( Bangkok and Krabi), Vietnam (Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh), Singapore, Australia ( Melbourne) and New Zealand (South Island). Hopefully i can continue to add on my travel list.


So. Why i love to travel?

Here goes 22 reasons why you should go travel :)

1. It’s Awesome:Traveling just gives such a general sense of ‘WOW’. All the different experiences (both good and bad) just make you feel alive and part of this wonderful world.


2. Experience Different Cultures:
Living in one place for a long time (or all your life) can lead you to believe that everyone else has the same customs and habits. Venturing out to other countries with different cultures to yours can be really eye-opening. The ways in which people live throughout the world are truly fascinating.


3. Endless Choices and Possibilities:
There are 195 official countries in the world. When travelling, you have hundreds of choices of where to go, how long to stay and what to do. You can go to a place for adventure, sports, culture, work or just total relaxation. You can even make it a combination of all of the above. 


4. You Will Grow As a Person:
Whoever you think you are right now and whatever you think you want from life right now will change if you travel for a long time. You will see the world, experience different cultures and meet many people. You will learn much about yourself and your expectations and goals in life may just change completely.


5. Better Social Skills:
When traveling, you are constantly in contact with people. Whether they be locals or tourists, you will need them, and they will need you. Initially it may be very hard, but over time you will become better at talking to strangers and making new friends.


6. Making New Friends:
  Traveling the globe will result in you meeting many people, some interesting and some dull. The chances are big that you will make friends in many countries, and some of those friendships may be for life. I have some friends in countries around the world that I met on a vacation, and I could stay with them anytime and visa versa.


7. Meet People from Every Nationality:
It’s not necessary but it can definitely be a fun goal. Speak to a person from every nationality.


8. Pay With Different Currencies:
There are so many different types of currencies in the world. Dollars, Euros, Pesos, Rubels,Yens and countless others. Each currency has different coins and notes. Nice to look at and have in your wallet.     


9. Experience Different Climates:
One of the beauties about traveling is that you have the choice where you want to go. This means you can choose the kind of climate you want to be in. You can have a year of summer or a year of winter. You can go to the sun in the middle of winter and to the snow in the middle of summer.


10. Realize That You Do Not Need Much To Survive:
I have lots of things in my room and my house at home. When I travel, I have a suitcase and a backpack, and I live out of that for months at a time. Besides a suitcase of clothes and some things like a laptop, camera and cellphone, all you need is money so you can rent an apartment and pay for your travels.


11. All The Delicious Foods and Dishes:
Different countries and different cultures mean different dishes and different food. Yummy food! I personally think eating is one of the more fun things to do in life. So travel and eat Indian, Thai, seafood, steak, rice, roasts and much much more. 


12. Learn to Adapt and Improvise:
When traveling, there is not always a fixed plan or routine. Sometimes you will need to make adjustments on the spot in order to get things done and to get to where you need to be.


13. Traveling Can Be Cheap:
Some people think that traveling the world means spending a fortune. The most expensive part of traveling is probably the plane tickets. If you plan your travels you can find cheap accommodation and food and adventures do not have to be expensive either.


14. Sense of Freedom:
The sense of freedom that you get from traveling is fantastic. Deciding where you want to go, how long you want to stay, what you want to do. It’s FANTASTIC!  


15. Get away from your troubles:
Maybe things have been a little too stressful at your work or in your life lately. Traveling is a great way to leave all your worries behind and just concentrate on the present. You’ll be feeling totally refreshed and ready to take on the world after some extensive traveling.


16. Set Foot on All Seven Continents:
Maybe pointless and egotistical, but hey, it’s something to be proud of if you say you’ve stepped on every single continent on this planet.


17. Photos:
Been there, done that?! Now you can have photos to prove all the cool things you have done on your travels.


18. What is 1 Year?:
To some people, 1 year may sound like a long time. A year flies by before you know it. So rather take that year and spend it going crazy and doing what you really want to do instead of spending it behind a desk again.    


19. Start a Blog:
Keep a log of your journey and travels. Post your adventures, stories, videos and photos on your own blog and you may even build up a following of thousands of people.


20. Face Your Fears:
Are you scared of traveling by yourself? Of being alone? Of venturing out into the unknown? Then Traveling by yourself is the best way to grow as a person. Face your fears and become your best self.


21. When it’s Over, You will Be Proud:
After you travels across the world, you will look back on them and be proud of what you have done, seen and experienced.  


22. Home Sweet Home:
After traveling, you may realize that it was fun, but nothing compares to your home. You may just appreciate everything much more and be really happy by just living at home again.



Not enough reason for you to go travel?  :p


Yes budget is one thing. But you can always save parts of your earning for travel purpose. You work hard so you deserve to be rewarded once in a while. And you can always travel cheap. Backpackers are my way. Keyword. Research, research and research. And guys please, be a traveler don't be a tourist. You are going to have a great adventure at the other side of the world. Go out, come back and you will see your country differently.