Why Travel is So Addictive

8. You Try New Things

You know when you’re young with some pocket money and a new amusement park arrives in town? You feel like trying all the rides in one go! But as you get older, you might slowly lose interest because it’s not new anymore.

A trip to a new place is the chance to be a kid again, but the rides can be a lot more exciting. It can range from bungee jumping in New Zealand to eating insects in Thailand, or even diving with sharks in Costa Rica.

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