We can all agree that exploring new areas is a lot of fun. You get to learn about different cultures, taste new things, discover new cuisines, and maybe even visit a few museums or art galleries. You’ll be better off for the experience.
It doesn’t end there.
Whether it’s a quick weekend excursion or a round-the-world tour, you’ll be glad to know that your travels will benefit your health as well!
How? Take a look at the examples below.
1. It’s great for your mental
One of the main reasons for getting away from it all is to de-stress. You can relax by the pool or take in some fresh countryside air. Whatever it is, studies suggest it only takes a day or two of switching off for you to leave your troubles behind.
Too much stress isn’t good for your mental health and taking a break once in awhile can protect you from further mental health issues, such as depression.
Visiting new places is also a great way to keep your brain active. When you’re young, you’re learning all the time. Mainly because you have to go to school. However, as you get older, your brain doesn’t always get as much exercise as it used to.
2. You’ll get more exercise
Whether you’re hiking in the hills or exploring a new city on foot (the best way to do it), you can bet that your step count will go through the roof.
The amount of walking you’ll do while you’re away will really help your cardiovascular health, especially if your normal day involves sitting behind a desk.
3. It’ll encourage healthy eating
Bored of eating the same meals over and over again?
Familiarising yourself with new foods could broaden your horizons and encourage you to cook fresh, healthy meals at home, rather than settling for a takeaway or ready meal.
Want to know where you can find the healthiest food? Check out our healthy holiday guide and see which country comes out on top!
4. You won’t be bored
While many people use boredom as an opportunity to indulge their creative side, others turn to bad habits in an effort get rid of it.
You know the sort of thing we mean. You can all probably think of an occasion when you’ve eaten an unhealthy snack not because you were hungry, but because you couldn’t think of anything better to do.
It’s much easier to fill your days with interesting stuff if you’re visiting somewhere new and exciting.
5. You can boost your immune system
Depending on the places you visit, travel can expose you to a range of new environments, complete with diseases you might not get back home. The good news is that you’ll be vaccinated against the most dangerous ones and when it comes to the rest, your clever old immune system is ready to step in.
It’s a fast learner, so you’ll likely return home better able to fight off conditions that’d leave your less well-travelled friends and work colleagues confined to their beds. You’ll basically be a superhero, is what we’re saying.
