10 Reasons Why We Travel From 1932

Why we travel, from “Traveller’s Pocket Reference,” 1932

WHY WE TRAVEL

We no longer travel because it is “the thing” to go abroad. Just at present, as a matter of fact, it is more fashionable to stay at home. But—means permitting—we must travel, and this for the following reasons :—

For health.
For education.
To get away from things.
To realize the limitation of our own views.
To be able to improve conditions at home.
To appreciate the various kinds of beauty in the world.
To find our level internationally.
To have something to talk about.
To have something to look back upon ;

and last, but not least, in order

To appreciate home.

(via this isn't happiness)