Leisure Travel: The History of Traveling for Pleasure
Why Early Man Traveled?
Man has always traveled for various reasons, but visiting places as a leisure activity is relatively a recent trend. While early man moved around in search of food and other basic necessities to sustain life, later on, traveling was for trading needs. With the evolution of wealthy class of people, travelling to other parts of the world to see and experience diverse art, cultures and cuisines started gaining popularity. The words ‘tourist’ and ‘tourism’ came into being at the turn of the 19th century. However, leisure travel for common man was still a distant reality.
The History of Leisure Travel
The history of leisure travel has its beginning in the United Kingdom during the Industrial Revolution. Leisure time and leisure activities were popularized among the new middle class comprising of the higher echelons of industrial population – traders, factory owners, machinery owners and such like. It became fashionable to travel to tropics with milder weather in winter and summer. As more and more people came into the classification of middle class and travel and tourism industry became increasingly affordable, leisure travel took off in a big way by the second half of last century.
United Nations Defines a Foreign Tourist
The United Nations defines a foreign tourist as someone traveling abroad for at least twenty-four hours and staying for less than six months. Though there are various facets to tourism, leisure travel enjoys a lion’s share. It is the main revenue earner for many countries and means of livelihood for a majority of its population, especially in the tropical parts of the world. With increased awareness regarding the benefits of leisure travel, vacationing has become a yearly activity for the majority to replenish lost energy in hectic schedules during the rest of the year.
Travel Imparts Knowledge
There are a lucky few who manage to combine work and studies with leisure activities. Instead of sitting within the confines of an office or a classroom, they get to carry out their responsibilities, without losing out on enjoyment. In fact, traveling imparts so much knowledge that it is regarded as the best teacher in the world. Here are some of the reasons why leisure travel is so popular.
1 - Broadens mind
Exposure to new cultures, languages and people help in expanding our mindset. Different lifestyle, distinct behavior or unique approach to life of the people you meet during your travel can help you develop a better attitude towards life. Learning a new language, understanding a new culture and enjoying nature different from your hometown leave lasting impressions in travelers. The experience is worth the hardship and expenditure. This is something no teacher can teach in a classroom.
2 - Boosts confidence and relationship
Traveling solo or in a group as a backpacker is most essential part of transition to adulthood. To explore the unknown world without the advantage of a secure fallback needs a brave attitude. While overcoming diverse hurdles on the way, backpackers mature into responsible citizens. When traveling in groups, the experience enhances the ability to bond and establish rapport with complete strangers. Providing support to others in the group or adjusting to their needs may come in handy in life later on. In the meantime, you may find yourself and the purpose of your life, which very few manage to achieve during their lifetime.
3 - Visual and culinary treat
New places bring new sights and new food. Visiting strange places and meeting new people is an exciting experience. Every piece of land around the world abounds with picturesque landscapes and historical monuments, attracting tourists. Whether a gourmet or not, most of us love food. A chance to relish authentic dishes from local cuisines is definitely not to be missed.
4 - Unwind and rejuvenate
Our body needs to slow down and unwind periodically to function in its optimal level. Employers insist on annual holidays for their employees to help them get rid of their lethargy and come back refreshed. The same is the case with school-going children. Moreover, holidays help bring families together and to understand and enjoy each other more.
Travel: The Most Popular Leisure Activity in the World
Travel has become the most popular leisure activity in the world. Every year, the number of tourists and tourism spends are rising steadily; in 2010, the international tourist arrivals almost touched a billion (a growth of 6.6%), while the spending is close to USD 100 billion (a growth of 4.7%). This is heartening, as these growth figures are in spite of the threats posed by health warnings and global recession.
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Man has always traveled for various reasons, but visiting places as a leisure activity is relatively a recent trend. While early man moved around in search of food and other basic necessities to sustain life, later on, traveling was for trading needs. With the evolution of wealthy class of people, travelling to other parts of the world to see and experience diverse art, cultures and cuisines started gaining popularity. The words ‘tourist’ and ‘tourism’ came into being at the turn of the 19th century. However, leisure travel for common man was still a distant reality.
The History of Leisure Travel
The history of leisure travel has its beginning in the United Kingdom during the Industrial Revolution. Leisure time and leisure activities were popularized among the new middle class comprising of the higher echelons of industrial population – traders, factory owners, machinery owners and such like. It became fashionable to travel to tropics with milder weather in winter and summer. As more and more people came into the classification of middle class and travel and tourism industry became increasingly affordable, leisure travel took off in a big way by the second half of last century.
United Nations Defines a Foreign Tourist
The United Nations defines a foreign tourist as someone traveling abroad for at least twenty-four hours and staying for less than six months. Though there are various facets to tourism, leisure travel enjoys a lion’s share. It is the main revenue earner for many countries and means of livelihood for a majority of its population, especially in the tropical parts of the world. With increased awareness regarding the benefits of leisure travel, vacationing has become a yearly activity for the majority to replenish lost energy in hectic schedules during the rest of the year.
Travel Imparts Knowledge
There are a lucky few who manage to combine work and studies with leisure activities. Instead of sitting within the confines of an office or a classroom, they get to carry out their responsibilities, without losing out on enjoyment. In fact, traveling imparts so much knowledge that it is regarded as the best teacher in the world. Here are some of the reasons why leisure travel is so popular.
1 - Broadens mind
Exposure to new cultures, languages and people help in expanding our mindset. Different lifestyle, distinct behavior or unique approach to life of the people you meet during your travel can help you develop a better attitude towards life. Learning a new language, understanding a new culture and enjoying nature different from your hometown leave lasting impressions in travelers. The experience is worth the hardship and expenditure. This is something no teacher can teach in a classroom.
2 - Boosts confidence and relationship
Traveling solo or in a group as a backpacker is most essential part of transition to adulthood. To explore the unknown world without the advantage of a secure fallback needs a brave attitude. While overcoming diverse hurdles on the way, backpackers mature into responsible citizens. When traveling in groups, the experience enhances the ability to bond and establish rapport with complete strangers. Providing support to others in the group or adjusting to their needs may come in handy in life later on. In the meantime, you may find yourself and the purpose of your life, which very few manage to achieve during their lifetime.
3 - Visual and culinary treat
New places bring new sights and new food. Visiting strange places and meeting new people is an exciting experience. Every piece of land around the world abounds with picturesque landscapes and historical monuments, attracting tourists. Whether a gourmet or not, most of us love food. A chance to relish authentic dishes from local cuisines is definitely not to be missed.
4 - Unwind and rejuvenate
Our body needs to slow down and unwind periodically to function in its optimal level. Employers insist on annual holidays for their employees to help them get rid of their lethargy and come back refreshed. The same is the case with school-going children. Moreover, holidays help bring families together and to understand and enjoy each other more.
Travel: The Most Popular Leisure Activity in the World
Travel has become the most popular leisure activity in the world. Every year, the number of tourists and tourism spends are rising steadily; in 2010, the international tourist arrivals almost touched a billion (a growth of 6.6%), while the spending is close to USD 100 billion (a growth of 4.7%). This is heartening, as these growth figures are in spite of the threats posed by health warnings and global recession.
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