When we are done doing everything we could in our home towns, whether business or pleasure, then it is about time to venture to unfamiliar territory. Yes, it is time to travel. Traveling can give you great pleasure. Simply stepping on foreign soil and seeing a different world flag waving on a flagpole in the airport is enough to give a rush to many. Although it is quite fun and exciting, it is also very expensive and there are some things that we have to watch out for when we travel.
Traveling has its ups and downs. Going around the world and absorbing culture is quite fun when you think of it. However, some cultures conflict with our own. For example, what may be polite in Asia such as making a slurping sound with your soup, might be rude to people of other continents. There is also the idea of culture shock in which the traveler would experience anxiety and uneasiness when immersed in a totally new culture. Lastly there is homesickness. This rarely happens when we like the place but that doesn't mean it won't happen when we are enjoying ourselves. There are lots of things that could possibly remind us of home when we go out of the country to relax or go on business trips. It is best to weigh every aspect and expense of your trip before going out of the country because instead of relaxing, you might end up tenser than you would actually be if you have never left your home soil!
