Introduction
As Ibn Battula said, Travelingit leaves you speechless, then turns you into astoryteller. For many of us there is no greater adventure than one that allowsus to go someplace away from home and escape the surroundings that we live dayto day in. We may choose to travel to a place that weve never been before,lending to the excitement and intrigue of what awaits us. Or perhaps we aredrawn to a particular spot, captivated by it enough that we long to go there asoften as possible, already set to experience it again when we are leaving.
Why are thoughts of traveling sointriguing to most of us? Many times, it is because the very idea brings out thesewonderful emotions within usemotions that are often put at bay in thehustle and bustle of our busy lives. Really, it becomes our escape. This is theinspiration behind this coloring book. It allows adults the opportunity toescape to wonderful places, if not physically, then emotionally. Travel canbring about a mental reprieve that helps us to feel relaxed and refreshed.Plus, there is no stress of planning to leave, or thoughts of how busy it willbe when we return.
As you journey into this coloring book,embrace those opportunities to let your mind take you on a journey to placesthat are beautiful, tranquil, and are possibly places youve never been. Enjoythe moment for what it isa chance to give yourself something specialwithout having to go anywhere aside from where your imagination takes you.
Our Deep Connection to Travel
One of the most celebrated reasons totravel is that it allows us to get a break from the mundane of our lives. Itisnt that our lives are unfulfilling or not rewarding, but there is nothingquite as exciting as knowing that you are going off on an adventure. You thinkof all the lovely things it will bring to you, including:
Funexperiences
Newmemories
Ataste of another culture, whether its regional or international
Knowledgeabout another area that helps you to grow as a person
Storiesto share with those you love and care about
Maybe its been a long while since youveactually traveled somewhere that you just wanted to go, no reason other thanyou were drawn to it. After all, its not always easy to just get up and go,although it can sound most appealing at times. You have to factor in: money,time, some research, and choosing the location that works best for you (andyour traveling companions if you are not a solo adventurer). Youve possibly thought,its just not worth it. Thinking thatis okay, but it doesnt diminish your desire to do it, does it? Its realitythat some of the most beautiful and interesting places in this vast world arenot easy to get to. It takes timing and planning. Howeveryou can gothere through a coloring book, bringing the scene to life with the colors youchoose. That is a wonderful feeling; an inviting feeling.
Think back to when you were a child andyou got to travel somewhere. It didnt have to be far, but you were alwaysexcited to get there. Maybe it was just to visit a relative that lived a fewhours away for the weekend. Or perhaps it was a family vacation to a place youwere so excited to finally see. Your family may have been the one that enjoyedcamping, going to various places throughout the nicer months and creating thesewarm memories of what life was like when you were given the opportunity toleave your routine behind and embrace something new. Its incredible!
Something else that really draws people totraveling is that it allows you to spend time with people you care about,creating these new experiences together. Youll remember them for years to comeand have fun reminiscing about them occasionally. People dont go on traveladventures with people they dont care about on some level. This is logical, ofcourse, but more so than logical, it is a testament to the fondness we have fortravel and going on these journeys with people that we cherish on some level. It may be a way to reconnect with ourspouse or partner when we realize that life has been too hectic, drawing usapart. It may also be a way to create the memories that become the foundationwith someone we envision spending our future with. For parents andgrandparents, travel is often a wonderful way to spend quality time with thechildren who have graced us with their presence in our lives.
Erin Kouvas penned: Travel opens us up, exposes us to new people and places. New thoughts,new ways of being and a larger feeling of connection. And, the best part is,that it makes us appreciate our home that much more. We often dont realizewhats truly important to us or what we do have in life until we are distancedfrom it for a period of time. Travel can also do that, giving us wonderfulexperiences while at the same time helping us count our blessingssuch asa wonderful home, career, or the community that we live in. Few things canbring as much perspective to our lives as travel can. This is a genuinelyappealing, if not profound, thing to recognize in ourselves.
For those who really love to travel, theymay also gravitate toward a career in which they get to do so frequently.Theres no greater way to see the world, while working in a field you are passionateabout at the same time. You visit this destinationmaybe one youd neverhave gone to without having to for workand you meet new people, learnnew things, offer ideas from your perspective, and also get the chance to see afew new things that you never would have gotten to experience without your workcalling you to that area.
As you can see, the ways that travel canenhance our lives are as endless as the places we can go. Seasoned travelersknow this and embrace it; however, everyone who has a need to get away canembrace travel in some capacity. Maybe it is the actual adventure, or perhapsit is through taking a journey of the mind to the places that you can visitthrough a coloring book that focuses on adults love (and curiosity) of travel.
Travel Through the Years
We may live in a world where we often fallinto that mental trap where we long for yesteryear. When it comes toopportunities to travel, we should celebrate the present.
Think of this:
We donot have to travel for two days just to get to a place that we can fly to injust three hours. That used to be the norm.
Thereis no need to plan to stay somewhere a month (unless you want to). This used tobe quite common generations and centuries ago. Today, a weekend get-away canprovide infinite rewards for our psyche.
Ifyou wanted to travel to a different continent, youd have to plan on a voyageoverseasone that could take a few weeksjust to get there andbegin your adventure. These were not like the types of ships people get to boardtoday in order to experience the world.
Today, travel opportunities are abundantand endless. You can vacation your way, or experience the world the way youwant to. Some people prefer going to tourist destinations where they can takeadvantage of an abundance of information to help make the most of theirexperience. Others prefer to create their own adventures and go off the beatenpath. You pick the way you want to experience your adventure, and whicheverway you pick is fine! Its all about giving yourself an experience that makesyou feel great and offers you the opportunity to see something that you mightnot otherwise.