Why did humans start Travelling?

The first evidence of human travel comes from the migration of Homo erectus from Africa to Eurasia over a million years ago. Quite logically, our ancestors traveled in search of food, water and better living conditions (we still do).



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Travel for the purpose of commerce and trade took explorers to strange lands to meet other people, and bring back riches of unfathomable value. Wealthy Greeks and Romans began to travel for leisure to their summer homes and villas by the sea in cities like Pompeii and Baiae.

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Groups of modern humans—Homo sapiens—began their migration out of Africa some 60,000 years ago. Some of our early ancestors kept exploring until they spread to all corners of Earth. How far and fast they went depended on climate, the pressures of population, and the invention of boats and other technologies.

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Travel takes us out of our comfort zones and inspires us to see, taste and try new things. It constantly challenges us, not only to adapt to and explore new surroundings, but also to engage with different people, to embrace adventures as they come and to share new and meaningful experiences with friends and loved ones.

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Humans instinctively search for more. This could be more power, wealth, relationships, knowledge, happiness, etc. Yet, more and more people are settling for less.

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According to neuroscientists, when we travel, we rewire our brains. This is because new experiences are the key to building new neural pathways in the brain. By rewiring your brain, you become more creative and accepting of new ideas. This is why travel makes you happy.

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It allows us to explore new places
Nothing compares to that feeling of seeing a new place for the first time, triggering the rush of serotonin to your brain. Unsurprisingly, this feeling can be addictive, which is why so many people love travelling and experience wanderlust even when they're not on the road.

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Around 4000 BC, humans learnt to domesticate animals and, use them for transport and trade. Capable of travelling long distances and carrying heavier loads, the use of animals made travel and trade easier and more efficient, leading to trails and tracks in the land.

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Although a trip may bring temporary relief to some depressive symptoms, it is not a cure.

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The point is, just because you're not traveling, doesn't mean you can't keep having adventures, trying new things, having fun, and seeing the world with a new set of eyes. It doesn't mean the world has to stop taking your breath away. You can still feel like ou're traveling, even when you're not.

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