Why Travel is So Addictive

10. It Makes You Live in the Present Moment

As most of the time you might not have a set schedule, you’re more open to spontaneous adventures. Your default answer becomes “yes,” and you tend to make decisions based on your instinct, on what feels right.

At home, your friends might struggle to live this way, and you end up missing the road. You can’t just call someone and invite them to watch the sunset by the beach as they might be busy or have other plans.

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