Before I arrived on my first volunteer project abroad, I hadn’t once considered what I would gain from it, instead I worried whether I would even have anything to offer and that everyone else would be more experienced than me. I couldn’t have been more wrong! Although it’s a cliché, it is true that you …
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Everyday distractions can cloud our minds and clutter our thoughts. Travelling gives people the opportunity to step away from the daily grind and give our brain a rest. Simply the act of planning a trip can give people something to look forward to and bring excitement into their lives. Getting away from the nine to five and taking time for yourself could be just what the doctor ordered.
Decreases loneliness. In 2018 the UK appointed their first government minister dedicated to combating loneliness due to the problem increasing in severity. Travellers have many different ways to interact with both fellow travellers and locals. From group tour activities, meeting others staying at the same accommodation or meeting families that live in the local community. …
