Do you consider traveling an avenue for learning?

Philippines
August 17, 2009 7:26pm CST
I love traveling a lot. I am always excited with the fact that I am going to see new places, meeting new people, getting to know others' culture and beliefs, etc. I know, there are a lot here who likes and loves traveling, too. But what does traveling do in your life? Is it also a learning experience?
6 responses
@marguicha (230351)
• Chile
18 Aug 09
Of course I do! And it´s learning in every sense. I learn about cultures, people, places, geography and history. But I also learn about myself. When you are in a strage surrounding, you are checking yourself more than at home because you are aware that oyher people might think weird your behaviour. So it´s a wholistic experience of learning. Take care
• Philippines
18 Aug 09
Right. It develops us to the kind of person that we should be.
@baileycows (3665)
• United States
18 Aug 09
yes, indeed hence why schools have field trips. I think field trips are great. I try to do stuff with my kids all the time. Any different experiences enhance learning and we should have as many experiences as possible. So kep on traveling.
• Philippines
18 Aug 09
I agree. Field trips being offered by school are another great way of learning for students.
@chiyosan (30186)
• Philippines
26 Jul 18
I love to travel, if given an opportunity. I take time to prepare in doing so too. Travelling excites me, and yes it will give you a feeling of enjoyment, and learning as well. Learning about the place and learning about the people, their culture, learning about how they come, learning about how different their lives are from yours just be seeing and observing.
@maximax8 (31042)
• United Kingdom
19 Aug 09
I am a very keen traveler and I do find it very educational. I love to visit different countries to see the scenery, meet the local people, find out about the history and learn about the culture. Traveling around the world increased my patience. Visiting Israel made me understand religious issues. Going walking along tracks in New Zealand showed me how tides work. In Kenya I went on safari and learned about the wildlife. It was fascinating to meet the Masai Mara tribe. Traveling makes me feel happy and teaches me more about the world.
@greenline (14838)
• Canada
18 Aug 09
I travel a lot. I have been to a number of countries in different parts of the world, including the Philippines. Most of my travels are on business trips. Yes, I very much enjoy the travels. They are certainly excellent learning experiences. Excellent opportunities to learn about the countries, cultures, languages, natural beauties.
• United States
18 Aug 09
I believe so, you can learn so many things from traveling around to different places. Like in Vegas Lyoshka and I learned that fried jalapeno slices are called bottle caps. But you can learn so much about people and history. I love going places.