"Retirement...someday in the future..."
Traveling during youth and early adulthood can be a transformative experience, according to a speaker who believes it has significantly enriched their life and relationship with their spouse.
The speaker and their partner have found that traveling together has not only brought them closer but also taught them new things about each other. The process of navigating unfamiliar territories, learning new languages, and immersing themselves in diverse cultures has fostered a deeper understanding and appreciation of each other.
The speaker is particularly keen on exploring foreign city streets without the constraints of age-related health issues. They argue that traveling during youth maximises physical health, personal growth, and the ability to fully enjoy experiences that may be more difficult later in life.
Younger travelers tend to have better mobility, resilience, and flexibility, which contribute significantly to self-confidence, problem-solving skills, and a growth mindset. These personal growth benefits are harder to achieve or less impactful if delayed until retirement, when physical and health limitations often restrict the extent of travel and the richness of experiences.
Starting travel early also cultivates financial planning and savings habits that make travel—and overall life stability—more attainable in the future. Younger people can often integrate travel into their lifestyle creatively, such as mixing business trips with personal exploration, which can be more challenging post-retirement.
The speaker invites readers to share their inspiration for traveling in the comments section. They are currently considering a trip to Colombia in June, if they can find affordable airfare.
The speaker also believes that travel can make a marriage grow stronger. The process of getting unlost while traveling, learning new things together, and leaning on each other can bring spouses closer together. The speaker realised their spouse is their perfect match during travels together.
However, the speaker finds it sad when 35-year-olds plan to travel only after retirement. They suggest that traveling now, while physically capable, is the best approach, as old age may limit certain activities. The speaker also believes that travel is better for marriages than therapy.
The speaker was on a treadmill, discussing travel plans with a friend, when the idea for this article was born. The friend does not have any trips planned for a while. They plan to travel "someday" after retiring and their children are out of the house.
The speaker believes that travel helps couples learn new things about each other and can bring spouses closer together. They suggest that being lost in a foreign country can bring spouses closer together, as they rely on each other to find their way.
In summary, youth and early adulthood offer a unique window for travel that benefits both immediate personal development and long-term life satisfaction. These advantages often diminish with age and deferred travel plans. The speaker encourages readers to seize the opportunity to travel while they are young and able, to enrich their lives and relationships.
- The speaker advocates that travel during youth and early adulthood not only enriches personal growth but also strengthens relationships, as demonstrated by their own experiences with their spouse.
- Traveling together as a couple, particularly during youth, can foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of each other, making the relationship stronger, a belief the speaker shares from their personal experience.
