Why I Love to Travel

I started thinking today about why I love to travel. I mean, there are many reasons But when you really get down to it, there are core reasons I love traveling -- not just like it but LOVE it. Some of those are:

1. Experience

My most valuable life experiences have been obtained through travel. There's nothing quite as sobering as realizing you're lost in a foreign country where you don't speak the language, or quite as exhilarating as successfully navigating your way out of that mess. It takes the place of years of experience at home!

2. People

Both the people you meet and just seeing how different people live their lives. They're, to put it mildly, fun. And more importantly, they open your eyes to the world around you. No one looks the same once you see them with the eyes of a traveler.

3. Fun

Travel is FUN. It's more fun than just about anything. Sure, it can be stressful and difficult and costly, but it's all worth it in the end. Whether you're traveling on your own or with a group of friends, you're sure to have a great time.

4. Excitement

You can have experiences traveling you can't have anywhere else. I mean, you can hardly see the pyramids in Manchester, right? If you want to have real life excitement -- rather than just vicariously seeing things via the television screen -- you have to actually go there.

These are my top four reasons for loving travel. What are yours?