How Traveling Changes Your Life

A graduate of St. John’s University, Janina Casey has led a successful career in equity research and sales for more than 15 years. In her free time, Janina Casey enjoys traveling.

Travel offers several benefits. Visiting a new place, particularly a place that doesn’t speak the same language as you, is both exciting and nerve-wracking. Stepping out of your comfort zone expands your horizons and makes you more open to new experiences.

Traveling also teaches flexibility. No matter how much you plan, you will deal with unexpected problems when traveling, from a simple flight delay to more serious issues. As you experience these problems, you learn to handle them better. Rather than getting angry, you move on when life throws a curve ball.

People around the world live in varying ways. By traveling, you expose yourself to these situations and are able to explore grief and love in ways you haven’t before. In turn, you’ll start valuing life more, and even little things will become more important to you.