Travel give us life and happiness

Who does not enjoy a good trip to an unknown place? For example, a tropical island like Saona or Catalina, with perfect weather, pristine beaches surrounded by coconut trees, crystal clear waters, corals full of marine life … Traveling is a great motivation, as well as a source of joy, reflection and self-discovery. Traveling allows us to explore new climates and cultures, immerse ourselves in them and stimulate our mind.

Obviously, there are other people who prefer monotony and be comfortable in their home. But the truth is that the rush for travel has been increasing in recent decades. Television, movies and internet have opened a window to other parts of the world, unique places that catch our attention. The fact that prices have been going down, allowing more people to move around the globe has also influenced this boom in travel.

The Dominican Republic is a perfect destination that offers everything and is available to almost every type of pocket.

Psychological benefits for travelers

Traveling is good for our mind and therefore for our body and science endorses it..

Without going any further, a study published in the Journal of Positive Psychology found that the feeling of happiness is found in the record of memories and experiences that are relevant to us, and whose maximum expression is travel.

Other research points to a clear correlation between being a traveler and longevity. The fact of traveling to different parts of the planet is not in itself a factor that explains a greater longevity, but it does seem clear the psychological benefits that the experiences acquired during the trips give us. These can improve our quality of life and, ultimately, lengthen the number of days we live.

All kinds of travel is positive

When researchers talk about travel, they are very clear about it: every type of trip is positive for the psychological health of those who do it. From nearby destinations to trips to remote and exotic places, all trips can be a great source of emotional well-being.

However, and as is logical, there are trips that give us much more interesting experiences than others. Anyway, all the experiences that we live outside the home can be very positive to stimulate our mind. Each person has preferences regarding the adventures, and depends on many factors, such as personality, age and other variables.

Some psychological benefits of traveling

1. Reduce stress and anxiety

Stress is the pandemic of the nineteenth century in Western countries. However, when we embark on a trip, we disconnect from all these daily anxieties and focus on living in the present, relaxing in the pool, visiting paradisiacal beaches, moving with the beauty of the landscapes …

Book a tour outside the hotel can be a good way to meet new places.

2. Power your ability to solve problems

Throughout a trip, we force ourselves to leave our comfort zone and we have to face certain situations and contexts that require greater involvement. You will live certain experiences in which you will have to make decisions and solve problems.

3. Increase your communication and social skills

If you have always wanted to meet new people and make friends, you should bear in mind that traveling gives you the best opportunity to connect with other people. Being in an unknown place, it is very likely that you will be encouraged to talk with people and thus develop your social skills.

If you come to the Dominican Republic you can also try to learn some words in Spanish to communicate with locals. They will always respond with a smile and kindness

4. Open your mind and broaden your horizons

Traveling is the best solution to get rid of stereotypes and prejudices. When we are expedition to a new culture, we will realize that some of these thoughts were not well founded. We will discover people and new customs that deserve our appreciation, helping us to open our minds and to relate in a more friendly way with all kinds of people.

5. Encourages self-discovery

Taking an exciting trip is the best way to get to know yourself. We temporarily abandon our daily context and visit a totally different environment, which can help us take perspective on who we are and what we want in life.

6. Travel makes you happier

The experiences we experience during trips make us segregate different hormones of happiness, such as endorphins. When we are away from home we forget the worries and labor and family obligations. During a trip we carry out activities that we like and that promote that we relate with other people.

All this plays in favor of our psychological well-being.