What is the point of travelling? [closed]
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I believe that travel enriches one's life in very real ways. Some ways in which I feel that it improves a person's life are:
- Deeper understanding of other cultures facilitates creative thinking.
- Stepping outside of your comfort zone gives an increased propensity for productive risk-taking.
- First-hand experience with historical sites gives one a better understanding of our common history.
My question is: are there any objective scientific studies which show that travel improves people's lives in measurable ways?
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Chris MuellerChris Mueller
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closed as off-topic by Michael Hampton, blackbird, Henning Makholm, JonathanReez♦, DJClayworth Apr 14 '16 at 12:58
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I believe that travel enriches one's life in very real ways. Some ways in which I feel that it improves a person's life are:
- Deeper understanding of other cultures facilitates creative thinking.
- Stepping outside of your comfort zone gives an increased propensity for productive risk-taking.
- First-hand experience with historical sites gives one a better understanding of our common history.
My question is: are there any objective scientific studies which show that travel improves people's lives in measurable ways?
online-resources history
asked Apr 14 '16 at 12:07
Chris MuellerChris Mueller
2,37841939
closed as off-topic by Michael Hampton, blackbird, Henning Makholm, JonathanReez♦, DJClayworth Apr 14 '16 at 12:58
- This question does not appear to be about traveling within the scope defined in the help center.
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There may well be, but this doesn't appear to be in scope here.
– Michael Hampton
Apr 14 '16 at 12:12
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– CMaster
Apr 14 '16 at 12:22
I've edited your title, as it was sounding very subjective and fluffy. I believe I"ve maintained the question as you intended, and provided an answer.
– Mark Mayo♦
Apr 14 '16 at 12:23
@MarkMayo I've rolled back your edit. I like eye-catching teaser titles. Thank you for the answer though.
– Chris Mueller
Apr 14 '16 at 12:24
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The current "click bait" title, makes me come here intending to thump the "close" button. Is that what you want?
– CMaster
Apr 14 '16 at 12:26
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I believe that travel enriches one's life in very real ways. Some ways in which I feel that it improves a person's life are:
- Deeper understanding of other cultures facilitates creative thinking.
- Stepping outside of your comfort zone gives an increased propensity for productive risk-taking.
- First-hand experience with historical sites gives one a better understanding of our common history.
My question is: are there any objective scientific studies which show that travel improves people's lives in measurable ways?
online-resources history
asked Apr 14 '16 at 12:07
Chris MuellerChris Mueller
2,37841939
I believe that travel enriches one's life in very real ways. Some ways in which I feel that it improves a person's life are:
- Deeper understanding of other cultures facilitates creative thinking.
- Stepping outside of your comfort zone gives an increased propensity for productive risk-taking.
- First-hand experience with historical sites gives one a better understanding of our common history.
My question is: are there any objective scientific studies which show that travel improves people's lives in measurable ways?
online-resources history
online-resources history
asked Apr 14 '16 at 12:07
Chris MuellerChris Mueller
2,37841939
asked Apr 14 '16 at 12:07
Chris MuellerChris Mueller
2,37841939
edited Apr 14 '16 at 12:26
Chris Mueller
asked Apr 14 '16 at 12:07
Chris MuellerChris Mueller
2,37841939
asked Apr 14 '16 at 12:07
Chris MuellerChris Mueller
2,37841939
asked Apr 14 '16 at 12:07
Chris MuellerChris Mueller
2,37841939
2,37841939
closed as off-topic by Michael Hampton, blackbird, Henning Makholm, JonathanReez♦, DJClayworth Apr 14 '16 at 12:58
- This question does not appear to be about traveling within the scope defined in the help center.
closed as off-topic by Michael Hampton, blackbird, Henning Makholm, JonathanReez♦, DJClayworth Apr 14 '16 at 12:58
- This question does not appear to be about traveling within the scope defined in the help center.
6
There may well be, but this doesn't appear to be in scope here.
– Michael Hampton
Apr 14 '16 at 12:12
3
Migrate to Skeptics.se?
– CMaster
Apr 14 '16 at 12:22
I've edited your title, as it was sounding very subjective and fluffy. I believe I"ve maintained the question as you intended, and provided an answer.
– Mark Mayo♦
Apr 14 '16 at 12:23
@MarkMayo I've rolled back your edit. I like eye-catching teaser titles. Thank you for the answer though.
– Chris Mueller
Apr 14 '16 at 12:24
4
The current "click bait" title, makes me come here intending to thump the "close" button. Is that what you want?
– CMaster
Apr 14 '16 at 12:26
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6
There may well be, but this doesn't appear to be in scope here.
– Michael Hampton
Apr 14 '16 at 12:12
3
Migrate to Skeptics.se?
– CMaster
Apr 14 '16 at 12:22
I've edited your title, as it was sounding very subjective and fluffy. I believe I"ve maintained the question as you intended, and provided an answer.
– Mark Mayo♦
Apr 14 '16 at 12:23
@MarkMayo I've rolled back your edit. I like eye-catching teaser titles. Thank you for the answer though.
– Chris Mueller
Apr 14 '16 at 12:24
4
The current "click bait" title, makes me come here intending to thump the "close" button. Is that what you want?
– CMaster
Apr 14 '16 at 12:26
6
6
There may well be, but this doesn't appear to be in scope here.
– Michael Hampton
Apr 14 '16 at 12:12
There may well be, but this doesn't appear to be in scope here.
– Michael Hampton
Apr 14 '16 at 12:12
3
3
Migrate to Skeptics.se?
– CMaster
Apr 14 '16 at 12:22
Migrate to Skeptics.se?
– CMaster
Apr 14 '16 at 12:22
I've edited your title, as it was sounding very subjective and fluffy. I believe I"ve maintained the question as you intended, and provided an answer.
– Mark Mayo♦
Apr 14 '16 at 12:23
I've edited your title, as it was sounding very subjective and fluffy. I believe I"ve maintained the question as you intended, and provided an answer.
– Mark Mayo♦
Apr 14 '16 at 12:23
@MarkMayo I've rolled back your edit. I like eye-catching teaser titles. Thank you for the answer though.
– Chris Mueller
Apr 14 '16 at 12:24
@MarkMayo I've rolled back your edit. I like eye-catching teaser titles. Thank you for the answer though.
– Chris Mueller
Apr 14 '16 at 12:24
4
4
The current "click bait" title, makes me come here intending to thump the "close" button. Is that what you want?
– CMaster
Apr 14 '16 at 12:26
The current "click bait" title, makes me come here intending to thump the "close" button. Is that what you want?
– CMaster
Apr 14 '16 at 12:26
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Arguably, yes - Science proves that travel is the secret to happiness.
A recent study at Cornell University found that spending money on
experiences is more likely to bring you lasting happiness than
spending money on material objects.
Therefore, instead of spending money on assets to make you happier (tv, clothes, fancy car), you can spend it on experiences such as travel to enrich your live and make you happier.
Secondly, Planning A Holiday Will Make You Happier According To Science.
A Dutch study from Breda University of Applied Sciences in the
Netherlands looked at the link between holidays and happiness by
surveying 1530 adults, 974 of whom had been on a trip during the
research period.
And they found that people were happiest while anticipating the
holiday, not during it!
They suggested that instead of going on one big trip a year, you might
be able to boost your happiness levels with a series of short trips
spaced a few months apart.
Basically, this gives you reason to dream about and plan travel all day long. It’s good for you. :D
answered Apr 14 '16 at 12:22
Mark Mayo♦Mark Mayo
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Arguably, yes - Science proves that travel is the secret to happiness.
A recent study at Cornell University found that spending money on
experiences is more likely to bring you lasting happiness than
spending money on material objects.
Therefore, instead of spending money on assets to make you happier (tv, clothes, fancy car), you can spend it on experiences such as travel to enrich your live and make you happier.
Secondly, Planning A Holiday Will Make You Happier According To Science.
A Dutch study from Breda University of Applied Sciences in the
Netherlands looked at the link between holidays and happiness by
surveying 1530 adults, 974 of whom had been on a trip during the
research period.
And they found that people were happiest while anticipating the
holiday, not during it!
They suggested that instead of going on one big trip a year, you might
be able to boost your happiness levels with a series of short trips
spaced a few months apart.
Basically, this gives you reason to dream about and plan travel all day long. It’s good for you. :D
answered Apr 14 '16 at 12:22
Mark Mayo♦Mark Mayo
130k785781296
add a comment |
Arguably, yes - Science proves that travel is the secret to happiness.
A recent study at Cornell University found that spending money on
experiences is more likely to bring you lasting happiness than
spending money on material objects.
Therefore, instead of spending money on assets to make you happier (tv, clothes, fancy car), you can spend it on experiences such as travel to enrich your live and make you happier.
Secondly, Planning A Holiday Will Make You Happier According To Science.
A Dutch study from Breda University of Applied Sciences in the
Netherlands looked at the link between holidays and happiness by
surveying 1530 adults, 974 of whom had been on a trip during the
research period.
And they found that people were happiest while anticipating the
holiday, not during it!
They suggested that instead of going on one big trip a year, you might
be able to boost your happiness levels with a series of short trips
spaced a few months apart.
Basically, this gives you reason to dream about and plan travel all day long. It’s good for you. :D
answered Apr 14 '16 at 12:22
Mark Mayo♦Mark Mayo
130k785781296
add a comment |
Arguably, yes - Science proves that travel is the secret to happiness.
A recent study at Cornell University found that spending money on
experiences is more likely to bring you lasting happiness than
spending money on material objects.
Therefore, instead of spending money on assets to make you happier (tv, clothes, fancy car), you can spend it on experiences such as travel to enrich your live and make you happier.
Secondly, Planning A Holiday Will Make You Happier According To Science.
A Dutch study from Breda University of Applied Sciences in the
Netherlands looked at the link between holidays and happiness by
surveying 1530 adults, 974 of whom had been on a trip during the
research period.
And they found that people were happiest while anticipating the
holiday, not during it!
They suggested that instead of going on one big trip a year, you might
be able to boost your happiness levels with a series of short trips
spaced a few months apart.
Basically, this gives you reason to dream about and plan travel all day long. It’s good for you. :D
answered Apr 14 '16 at 12:22
Mark Mayo♦Mark Mayo
130k785781296
Arguably, yes - Science proves that travel is the secret to happiness.
A recent study at Cornell University found that spending money on
experiences is more likely to bring you lasting happiness than
spending money on material objects.
Therefore, instead of spending money on assets to make you happier (tv, clothes, fancy car), you can spend it on experiences such as travel to enrich your live and make you happier.
Secondly, Planning A Holiday Will Make You Happier According To Science.
A Dutch study from Breda University of Applied Sciences in the
Netherlands looked at the link between holidays and happiness by
surveying 1530 adults, 974 of whom had been on a trip during the
research period.
And they found that people were happiest while anticipating the
holiday, not during it!
They suggested that instead of going on one big trip a year, you might
be able to boost your happiness levels with a series of short trips
spaced a few months apart.
Basically, this gives you reason to dream about and plan travel all day long. It’s good for you. :D
answered Apr 14 '16 at 12:22
Mark Mayo♦Mark Mayo
130k785781296
answered Apr 14 '16 at 12:22
Mark Mayo♦Mark Mayo
130k785781296
answered Apr 14 '16 at 12:22
Mark Mayo♦Mark Mayo
130k785781296
answered Apr 14 '16 at 12:22
Mark Mayo♦Mark Mayo
130k785781296
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6
There may well be, but this doesn't appear to be in scope here.
– Michael Hampton
Apr 14 '16 at 12:12
3
Migrate to Skeptics.se?
– CMaster
Apr 14 '16 at 12:22
I've edited your title, as it was sounding very subjective and fluffy. I believe I"ve maintained the question as you intended, and provided an answer.
– Mark Mayo♦
Apr 14 '16 at 12:23
@MarkMayo I've rolled back your edit. I like eye-catching teaser titles. Thank you for the answer though.
– Chris Mueller
Apr 14 '16 at 12:24
4
The current "click bait" title, makes me come here intending to thump the "close" button. Is that what you want?
– CMaster
Apr 14 '16 at 12:26