What Humanity Loses When Travel Stops | MojoTravels

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list we're looking at the many different things that travel brings to our lives both individually and as a society and the holes left behind when we collectively lose the ability to travel a unique opportunity for personal growth when you embark on a trip abroad you're removing yourself from

99% of that which makes up your day-to-day life the items you pack serve as your only connection to the reality you left behind and when you divest yourself of the usual context by which you typically frame your life the only constant is you without your home family friends

job social responsibilities possessions and routines to guide your decisions and reaffirm those you've already made you have a rare opportunity to really re-evaluate who you are and what you want Travel is a concentrated dose of new experiences ideas philosophies and priorities any one of these might speak to

a part of you that you never knew existed the challenges of travel also foster problem-solving skills and a sense of Independence all the while putting your life in perspective it forces you to question assumptions not only about the world but also about yourself money when talking about the

things we lose when travel stops we often focus on more abstract concepts but when crisis strikes and global travel comes to a sudden screeching halt the usual checks and systems that protect consumers fail in kind as many people have had to learn the hard way as a result

of a global pandemic travel insurance policies rarely cover such an event instead avoiding payment via a number of technicalities when a viral outbreak occurs people naturally want to cancel their trip for fear of being exposed to it but preemptively wanting to avoid potential transmission isn't grounds for cancellation

according to most insurers furthermore for any trip booked after an initial outbreak an epidemic or pandemic becomes a known factor and therefore an exclusion when something happens that results in mass cancellations of trips insurance providers are quick to protect themselves with policy changes cross-cultural connection and understanding in

the words of travel icon Rick Steves quote globe-trotting destroys ethnocentrism it helps you understand and appreciate different cultures sadly for all we've learned about from history one of the most crucial lessons that people still fail to grasp is that xenophobia hurts us all when we travel we immerse

ourselves in other cultures and societies and as we explore we put faces and life stories to so-called foreign concepts culture shock goes from something jarring and unpleasant to a welcome and often sought-after experience because when we move beyond our comfort zone we realize that normal life to us

is just one of many possibilities and that the culture of home isn't necessarily better but simply that which we're familiar with travel both literally and metaphorically bridges the gap between us Mark Twain put it best quote travel is fatal to prejudice bigotry and narrow mindedness and many of

our people need it sorely new friendships not only does travel expose you to new cultures but also to the individuals who represent them when traveling one does need to be somewhat wary of meeting new people sadly there are those who seek to take advantage of tourists in an

unfamiliar setting but ideally one approaches new connections in a cautious but open-minded manner making friends with the local is one of the best ways to have an authentic experience and get the most out of your time in a foreign country new acquaintances provide you with insight into everyday

life of a nation city or region the local can pull back the curtain and introduce you to cultural subtleties as well as hidden gems which travel websites tour guides and influencers are unlikely to be able to identify then there's the more simple and profound value of making a

new friend which is always valuable in its own right and because new friends abroad are shaped by their respective cultures they're even more likely to help you grow as a person an economic driver losing the money that you put towards a trip is devastating but a dose of

perspective is even more warranted and the reality is when travel suddenly stops we collectively lose far more than a few thousand dollars the global economy as a whole is affected and millions of jobs are at risk that's staggering when we talk about businesses in the travel industry airline

hotels cruise lines and tour companies are the first to come to mind but when crisis strikes we're quickly reminded just how far-reaching an economic impact travel actually has travel is a major driving force for restaurants bars cafes and nightlife in major cities tourism is also a major source

of revenue for merchants then there's the widespread economic injection brought to local businesses of all kinds by festivals and cultural events that typically attract millions of visitors economists are struggling to quantify the predicted losses stemming from the pandemic of 2020 but it's in the tens if not hundreds

of billions unforgettable memories cherished memories can be made anytime and anywhere be it on a family vacation or sitting on the couch with a couple of friends but there is no denying that travel in particular seems to be the perfect context for producing memories that are especially powerful

and there's actual science to back it up according to lutes Yankee professor of neuropsychology at the University of Zurich quote holiday and travel memories take a prioritized position within this realm of experiences which is why they are major pillars of our personality he elaborates that these memories are

so potent because they are attached with strong emotions furthermore because we're in a foreign environment every detail becomes more notable and by extension the memory as a whole is sharper thankfully even when travel stops lifelong memories can still be made with those we love and or trying new

experiences but when a trip gets canceled it's hard not to think wistfully about the memories you would have made something to look forward to our last point is a simple one but it's one of the fundamental pleasures of traveling and when global travel is suddenly put on hold

its absence is felt acutely as great as it is to actually be on vacation a 2010 study found that quote you derive most of your happiness from anticipating the holiday trip when you decide to take a trip it's often months or years in advance and so as you

go about your life pushing through various trials and tribulations that trip for many people serves as a light at the end of the tunnel the average trip only lasts a matter of days or weeks but anticipation is something that you get to enjoy for many months trip planning

is stressful sure but it's also exciting researching a destination for many avid travelers is a strategy to make travel a constant part of life when one trip ends you start planning the next one even if it's years away when there's no sign of travel on the horizon it

leaves a big emotional hole do you agree with our picks check out this other recent clip for mojo travels and be sure to subscribe and ring the bell to be notified about our latest videos