Travel is a great way to see the world, learn about other cultures, meet locals, make new friends, taste delicious national food, and make unforgettable memories.
You can get experience with a foreign language, history, art, cooking, and dancing. Travel is a dreamy break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Moreover, travel can help calm your mind, heal your broken heart, relieve pain or grief, bring peace, and get your life back into balance. Some type of vacations can promote more physical activity that is also good for your health.
Henry Miller said, “One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.” Traveling will give you a new outlook on your life. Being in a different environment improves your mental, physical and emotional health.
Henry Miller said, “One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.” Traveling will give you a new outlook on your life. Being in a different environment improves your mental, physical and emotional health.
Stress as a main risk for health
Stress, depression, and anxiety are on the rise. In 2013, 23.0% (6.6 million) of Canadians aged 15 and older reported that most days were ‘quite a bit' or ‘extremely stressful’ (Health Fact Sheets – Perceived life stress, 2013, Statistic Canada). Mental health among Canadians has worsened since the COVID-19 pandemic.
A high level of daily stress lowers life satisfaction and job performance. According to specialists from the American Psychological Association, when stress becomes long-term or chronic, it can have serious effects on your body. Stress is the common risk factor for 90% of diseases. It may affects all systems of the body including the musculoskeletal, endocrine, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, respiratory, nervous, and reproductive systems.
Sufficient recovery is crucial. Studies have proven that travel and vacation is good therapy for releasing stress and improving your overall health. According to one study, a short-term vacation might have positive effects on reducing stress, recovery, and improving well-being. Even a weekend getaway is beneficial to mental and physical health.
A high level of daily stress lowers life satisfaction and job performance. According to specialists from the American Psychological Association, when stress becomes long-term or chronic, it can have serious effects on your body. Stress is the common risk factor for 90% of diseases. It may affects all systems of the body including the musculoskeletal, endocrine, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, respiratory, nervous, and reproductive systems.
Sufficient recovery is crucial. Studies have proven that travel and vacation is good therapy for releasing stress and improving your overall health. According to one study, a short-term vacation might have positive effects on reducing stress, recovery, and improving well-being. Even a weekend getaway is beneficial to mental and physical health.
Can travel cure stress and depression?
There is nothing like a change of scenery and travel to new places to reduce stress, relieve or heal depression. Travelling is refreshing, relaxing, healing, and motivating. You can forget about things that were the cause of your depression and change your situation for a while. Travel will boost your self-esteem and confidence, cleanse the mind, open the heart, and keep your healthy.
Seeing the world while traveling and being in a different environment will give you the opportunity deeper understand and appreciate everything you have in your life. You may find solution on how to change your circumstance, which is the cause of your stress, and how to live happily.
As per the Expedia's 2014 vacation deprivation study, between 80 and 90 percent of people worldwide say that vacations make them feel happier, better rested, closer to their family, less stressed, and more relaxed. As Rumi said - “Travel brings power and love back into your life.” It is true for great designed and prepared getaway that match your interests and needs.
Traveling can be a perfect way to unwind and recharge. However, it also can be overstimulating and exhausting. A well-designed vacation will help you relieve stress, rejuvenate, relax, and boost your well-being.
Taking a wellness vacation is the best way to recover! It is a new way of travel for many people, and it's ideal for those who want to prevent diseases or improve their health and well-being. Holidays are not a luxury anymore. It is a necessity for one's health and well-being.
Seeing the world while traveling and being in a different environment will give you the opportunity deeper understand and appreciate everything you have in your life. You may find solution on how to change your circumstance, which is the cause of your stress, and how to live happily.
As per the Expedia's 2014 vacation deprivation study, between 80 and 90 percent of people worldwide say that vacations make them feel happier, better rested, closer to their family, less stressed, and more relaxed. As Rumi said - “Travel brings power and love back into your life.” It is true for great designed and prepared getaway that match your interests and needs.
Traveling can be a perfect way to unwind and recharge. However, it also can be overstimulating and exhausting. A well-designed vacation will help you relieve stress, rejuvenate, relax, and boost your well-being.
Taking a wellness vacation is the best way to recover! It is a new way of travel for many people, and it's ideal for those who want to prevent diseases or improve their health and well-being. Holidays are not a luxury anymore. It is a necessity for one's health and well-being.
What is my travel experience?
Leaving everyday routine and travelling, exploring new places, learning local traditions, history, and culture, taking spa treatment, connecting with nature, enjoying the journey in my own pace, trying an adventurous new activity, reconnect with myself, or just sitting on the outside patio in one of the cute small cafe sipping a cap of coffee or glass of vine and watching the world go by, have a huge therapeutic effect on my recovery from stress and well-being improving overall. It is always a great experience for me with a short or long getaway.
Enjoy travel!
If you have a chance to travel, I would recommend to do it for healing your mind, body, and soul. However, every person is different. Only you can make decision whether it is a good option for you. You will know better when is a perfect time to travel and get away from the stresses of daily life. For peace of mind, protect yourself and your family members with travel insurance when you are away from your home.
For the most enjoyable and pleasant trip, pick your preferred destination, duration of your trip, and type of vacation that matches your personality. The possibilities are endless. A new discovery, experience, and opportunity are awaits!
Also, you may consider a stay-cation as a restorative vacation. Besides travel, there are many other different options available to reduce stress of your everyday life.
Enrich your lifestyle. Live life in to the fullest.
For the most enjoyable and pleasant trip, pick your preferred destination, duration of your trip, and type of vacation that matches your personality. The possibilities are endless. A new discovery, experience, and opportunity are awaits!
Also, you may consider a stay-cation as a restorative vacation. Besides travel, there are many other different options available to reduce stress of your everyday life.
Enrich your lifestyle. Live life in to the fullest.
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References
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Maria Mair-Raggautz, Stefan Duschek, Egon Humpeler and Wolfgang Schobersberger. Short Vacation Improves Stress-Level and Well-Being in German-Speaking Middle-Managers— A Randomized Controlled Trial. International Journal of Enviromental Research and Public Health. January 2018
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2. Christine J. Syrek, Jessica de Bloom, and Dirk Lehr. "Well recovered and more creative? A longitudinal study on the relationship between vacation and creativity". Frontiers. December 2021
3. Fritz Charlotte, Sonnentag Sabine. (2006). “Recovery, Well-Being, and Performance-Related Outcomes: The Role of Workload and Vacation Experiences.” Journal of Applied Psychology. 2006
4. Cornelia Blank, Katharina Gatterer, Veronika Leichtfried, Doris Pollhammer,
Maria Mair-Raggautz, Stefan Duschek, Egon Humpeler and Wolfgang Schobersberger. Short Vacation Improves Stress-Level and Well-Being in German-Speaking Middle-Managers— A Randomized Controlled Trial. International Journal of Enviromental Research and Public Health. January 2018
5. E S Epel, E Puterman, J Lin, E H Blackburn, P Y Lum, N D Beckmann, J Zhu, E Lee, A Gilbert, R A Rissman, R E Tanzi, E E Schadt. "Meditation and vacation effects have an impact on disease-associated molecular phenotypes". Translational Psychiatry, August 2016
