Why do we travel?

Travel is about the value of the experience you get. The unexpected twists, the perfect moments, the memories you bring along with you. It is about finding yourself lost and jet-lagged in the middle of Asia. It’s also about relaxing on a deserted island in the Philippines. Buying fresh crab and fish from local fisherman, straight out the water. It’s the never ending sound of sirens in New York City.

Travel writer Pico Iyer made a connection between travel and love:

“Travel is a heightened state of awareness, in which we are mindful, receptive, undimmed by familiarity and ready to be transformed.”

Having written a travel book, and working on one about Love, I couldn’t agree more. But – why do we travel? Check out this cool video:

If travel is like love, it explains why we carry travel memories so deep within our heart. We’re all passionate about it. It’s the perfect ice-breaker: Where have you been? Where are you going next? It’s one of the reasons that prompted me to write my travel hacki…