Traveling is unarguably one of the most gratifying experiences a person can have in their lifetime. Traveling awakens the soul, stirs the senses and paints the world in a new light. It may seem like a pastime for only a certain kind of person, but in all actuality, anyone and everyone can and should travel.

    In my opinion, it's better to travel sooner than later in life for a few very key reasons:

    1. Traveling can help you figure out what you want to do with your life:Exposing yourself to new places, people and cultures can awaken your sense of purpose. Learning about what's out there in the world can help you determine what feels like you - and what doesn't.

    It's also especially useful in helping people realize that there's no one way to live a lifetime. Every culture is different and so is every person within those cultures. If you wait till later in life, you run the risk of realizing your potential too late. Don't let opportunity pass you by; explore the world while you're young.

    2. It promotes independence (and hones survival skills):Catching flights, keeping track of passports and navigating foreign-speaking cities, can force you to think on your feet and make decisions quickly. Being away from your comfort zone really pushes a person to think independently.

    3. It eliminates resentment later in life:How often do you hear someone much older than you comment on how they should have done something when they were younger? No one wants to be sitting in a rocking chair at age 80, wishing that they had taken that trip when they had the chance. Don't let someone or something stop you from traveling. A chance to experience the world now is greater than any excuse you can come up with for not going. It's worth it and you'll be glad you have those memories later in life, trust me!

    4. It makes you a more interesting person:Nothing sucks more than talking to a person who has absolutely nothing to say. Traveling can create amazing memories and it serves as a great conversation starter. You'd be surprised how many times travel comes up in conversation, whether it be at a party or at the office. Think of how great it would be if you can jump in next time and compare experiences. Whether you are talking about your recent safari in Africa or that time you swam with dolphins in the Caribbean, it makes you seem knowledgeable and worldly which, let's face it, is totally hot.

    5. You work hard and deserve it:Life can be crazy these days. With the overload of gadgets, work hours and social networking demands, it's no wonder we haven't broken down as a nation, cracking from all the pressure. Today's youth works harder than ever to achieve more than ever, and there's no better way to reward ourselves and take time out than with a good old vacation.

    Remember, all that hard work is done in vain if there isn't an equal dose of play to go with it. You don't want to look back in 15 years and realize you wasted you're younger years doing nothing but work, right? So save that hard earned cash and go somewhere you've only dared to dream about- today. Turn fantasy into reality and give yourself a pat on the back. You deserve it!

    I'm sure that one of the main reasons that a young adult would refrain from traveling is lack of funds or overwhelming feelings of not knowing where to start. Traveling doesn't have to be expensive or overwhelming for you to have a great time. There are some affordable deals out there for just about every trip you can imagine; it's all about timing and planning.

    Understand that airfare is always cheaper in certain months, as are hotel rates and nightlife packages. Travel agents can be really useful in helping you find the best deals and packages. Plus, they know exactly what hotels and attractions to send you to, depending on what your interests are. Also, don't discount your friends and relatives. You never know who has an Uncle with a timeshare or an extra apartment in Miami that their parents rent out during the year. The more you ask, the more you shall receive.

    Make it a priority to do your homework and planning a vacation will ultimately be fun, exciting, and rewarding - an experience that you will certainly never forget.

    旅游無疑是人一生中的一個最振奮人心的經歷之一。旅游可以從新的一角度喚起靈魂，激發情感和增添生活色彩。它對某種人來說也許是一種消遣，但事實上，任何人和每個人都可以并應當去旅行。

    我個人認為，人們應該趁年輕去旅行，主要原因有以下幾點：

    第一， 旅行可以幫助你找出這一生中自己想做的事情：當自己處在新環境時，那兒的人們和文化氛圍會喚醒你的目標感。通過探知世界的未知地帶能幫助自己確定什么是自己想要的和不想要的。而且它特別能幫助人們意識到人的一生并不是單一的。每種文化都不同，同樣，生活于各種文化氛圍的人們也各不相同。如果等到年紀大了之后才去旅行，到時意識到自己的潛能就太晚了，這太冒險了。不要讓機會擦肩而過；趕緊趁著年輕，去探索這個世界吧。

    第二，旅行能培養獨立的能力和磨礪生存技能：搭乘航班，記錄護照并飛行于不同的說著陌生語言的城市，這些都能迫使你獨立思考并迅速做出決定。離開自己適應的生活的確會促使一個人獨立地思考。

    第三，旅行可以避免日后的怨恨：多少次年長的人們在你面前感嘆當初年輕時本來應該做的事？沒有人想在80歲的時候坐著搖椅，感嘆要是還有機會，一定去旅行。不要讓任何人和事情阻止你去旅行。現在就能經歷這個世界的機會比任何不去旅行的借口都重要。旅行是十分值得做的一件事。日后，你一定會為擁有這些回憶而感到開心的，相信我！

    第四，旅行令你變得更加引人注目：跟一個毫無話題而聊的人聊天是最糟糕的事情。旅行可以創造許多令人驚奇的回憶，這些都會是很好的話題來源。不管是聚會還是辦公室的談話，旅行出現的頻率絕對會令你驚訝。想想看，下次談話中，你插入自己的旅行經歷，同別人的一對比，那是多么美妙的事情。不管你是談論最近在非洲的狩獵之旅還是在加勒比海中與海豚共游，這些都會讓你看上去是那么的博學有見識。讓我們面對事實吧，那一定棒極了！

    第五，努力工作，值得去旅行：這些日子，生活都變得瘋狂了。隨著各種小玩意，工作時間和社交需求的超負荷，難怪我們遲早會像一個國家一樣，在各種壓力下垮掉。如今，年輕人工作特別賣力，追求著更多的東西。除了利用假期好好出去放松一下，恐怕沒有更好的獎勵方式了。
記住，如果沒有等量的娛樂消遣，所有的辛苦努力都是白費。你可不想15年以后回想年輕的日子，突然意識到除了工作什么都沒做，對吧？那么，拿著那些辛苦賺來的錢，趁現在就去一個你只敢在夢里幻想的地方吧。將幻想變成現實，鼓勵下自己。這是你應得的！

    我知道，年輕人不去旅行一個主要原因是沒錢或是不知道該如何下手。旅行并不需要花費很多錢，玩的開心也不需要感到盲從。只要你敢想象，有很多旅行是自己負擔得起的。這需要你好好安排計劃下。

    要知道，機票在某幾個月是相當便宜的，酒店價格和都市夜生活等一系列東西也是如此。旅行社可以幫組你找到最便宜的行程。此外，他們可以根據你的興趣，幫你找到該去往的酒店和名勝地。另外，不要忘記你的朋友和親戚。你永遠吃不準哪位的叔叔正好有個分時享用的度假別墅或是他們的父母在邁阿密有間多余公寓，正打算出租。多方打聽，才會享受更多的優惠。

    事先做足功課計劃好旅程，那樣旅行將會十分有趣，激動人心并且有益身心--那將是你永遠不會忘記的一段經歷。