Why do you travel?

After a short break, I'm back to explore the world of travel even further and will open with the question of why you travel.

That is the ultimate question. There is no doubt that travel is enjoyable. It gives us the time to get away from ins and out of daily life and to experience a whole new world.

But what is your actual goal for traveling? I have nothing against relaxing on a beautiful beach that can be considered paradise, but there is more to traveling than taking all you can get for your money.

While you are taking and experiencing, what mark are you leaving on the place you're visiting? Do you make the ever effort to speak the native language and learn the customs? Are you aware of important issues and events taking place?

Or if you're on business, do you have the time to get outside of your hotel - even if only for a 20 minute walk?