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Travel as Therapeutic: Healing and Restoration in Human
We are in the midst of a pandemic, locked inside the four walls. Being inside the four walls can lead to anxiety and insecurity which in result can cause illnesses. Sometimes lack of strong self or identity issues can also cause these illnesses. These are mostly cured by medicines, therapies, and other treatments. Treatments using the therapeutic nature of music, art are well known. The concept of therapeutic nature of travel was never considered. Some travel for pleasure, some others believe it’s a calling.
People from all around the world travel to different places for different reasons- mainly for work, leisure and family. Whether by plane, train, ship or by automobile, traveling is generally pleasurable experience. But it has more benefits than satisfying one’s need to make money or to enjoy oneself on vacation, which are worth discussing. When we use the word “therapeutic” here it is completely the healing power of travel. This nature of travel is left unnoticed in every field, though it be in science or in literature. It is found that there is a lack of research demonstrating the positive effect of travel experience on physical health and mental health. Travel is never seen in such a perspective. Coming into literature travel writings are not looked upon as one with a healing power in itself.
A travel writer explores new destinations and share observations with others using the written word and photos. One of the most important requirements for this type of work is a desire of travel, new environments and cultures. Travel writers share their thoughts, advices, and experiences with audiences to ease the all- too familiar urge to travel. People can escape through reading about adventure too. People who have dromomania may find travel writing as a helpful tool for when they cannot escape their everyday life to travel. And again amidst this pandemic travelogues can be a great relief.
One of the significant benefits of traveling is finding and keeping an inner balance. Too often people get wrapped up in their lives, in their daily routine of working, sleeping, eating and living. Humans crave a connection with nature. Studies have found that a mere glimpse of nature from a window or even photographs of nature can improve people’s overall mood, mental health and life satisfaction. Frank Lloyd Wright (1869-1959) acclaimed architect and philosopher advised, “Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you.” Traveling to nature can have tremendous effect on our physical and mental health. By visiting mountains and forest area we enjoy the wild beauty of nature, the misty hills, the chirping of birds, the song of the rivers, the howling of animals, pleasant air, quiet places can heal many of our physical problems and mental problems by bringing a change in thought process.
Nature has got a healing power for which one has to undergo the process of moving or traveling into the nature the healer. So basically traveling is the catalyst that helps in the process of healing.
Traveling breaks the monotony of life and work. It is a time when people relax, reflect, return and ponder and also it has great informative value. It widens the grasp of our knowledge of geography, different culture and people etc. The earth is a wellspring of amazing places and fascinating cultures. Being exposed to these different cultures helps you embrace and appreciate people that are different from you and create new perspectives and inspiration. This notion can be applied to various characteristics, such as women’s right, human rights, customs and traditions beliefs etc. Traveling is always beneficial for the individual experiencing it. Being exposed to culture gives learning opportunities, stimulates your mind, and helps you think in diverse ways. One establish new ways of thinking and approaching to solve problems which directly or indirectly will act as a healer to one’s body and mind.
Travelling can do wonders and is an ultimate bonding activity. We humans have good hearts. Yet we seem to be bombarded with all the bad people and faces out there. If one is losing faith in fellow humans he/she should travel to restore their faith. Travel teaches us that a complete stranger can quickly become a friend or at least can lend a helping hand. The shared experience of discovering a new destination creates memories that last a life time. People you meet while traveling makes you see life in a different way. And meeting other travellers can lead to friendships whether they be in the moment or lifelong. The beauty of such bonds are that they allow us to connect with different characters around the world, who could become friends for life or help us through in difficult times and also in the process of restoration.
Travelling
is the perfect entertainment for a person of any age. When on one hand it helps people to form a better understanding of themselves, their beliefs and their lives on the other hand it provides people with a better understanding of the world they live in. The whole time of the travel is a way to discover not only new places but new emotions too. There is a bundle of new experiences, feelings and human behaviours waiting just behind the door. Packing your things and going with the flow will completely change one’s life. It will take you far away and it will bring the real you to the surface. The idea is to breathe knowledge and be open minded. It is the only way traveling can get you wiser and can heal you. Until the pandemic gets over let’s take precautions while traveling and look forward for the day when we all can travel with no restrictions.
Maldives have always been an evergreen tourist destination due to its redundant natural
beauty and the enriching white- sand beaches, the thrilling aquatic adventures and the other
numerous amazing aspects that it has to offer. It has the longest chain of the most beautiful,
crystal clear blue beaches attracting huge chunks of tourists from all over the world to sense
the beauty and enrich the soul and witness the contest between the water and land. But
Maldives remains to be the most favored and preferred destinations for the celebrities from
the B-town or the Indian film world i.e., Bollywood, Tollywood and Mollywood.
As Maldives is a group of some enchanting islands in the Arabian sea and indeed it make it
easier for the Indians to get there. Right from the visa procedures, flight tickets and passport
procedure are relatively easier and are cheaper than expected. Many B-town biggies visit
this place to experience the blue beaches and coral reefs along it while enjoying the luxurious
stay at the most amazing island or sea facing resorts, while posting the pictures and videos
of their routine making it go viral in a day creating a wide amusement and fun in the
followers which indeed increases the popularity of Maldives. As these celebrities have huge
fan following, they tend to follow them accordingly.
The Bollywood biggies who often visit to Maldives to spent their vacations are the star
couple Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor-khan. Saif’s family and his sister soha alia khan are
also the frequent visitors and the happiness and all the fun they and their children are having
is evident through their pictures. Rimi Tomy had also travelled to Maldives recently while
sharing the happiness through her selfies and videos while strolling through Maldives she
captured Malaika Arora and also shared the selfie with her on Instagram. She was
accompanied with her boyfriend Arjun Kapoor and had their pictures going viral due to hand
in hand beach pictures. Other than them Mouni Roy, Varun Dhawan and Esha Gupta are the
one of the Bollywood actors soaring the internet temperatures.
NOW THE QUESTION ARISES IS WHAT MAKES THEM CHOOSE MALDIVES? LET’S TAKE A
LOOK: –
• Tourist can easily travel to this destination in a safe and smooth journey right from
the visa to flight procedures are way easier.
• The enchanting and amazing sights of this islands are surely a welcoming gesture
and most attracting aspect of Maldives.
• Other great opportunity for Indians is that you can spend almost 30 days without a
visa in Maldives making it easier.
• Apart from all this Maldives offers some excellent and luxurious villas, resorts and
guest houses to spend the most amazing time in the beach and sea facing resorts or
bungalows
• The main attraction is the blue and crystal-clear beaches having a wide range of
beaches to enrich within along with some beautiful private beaches.
• The aquatic adventures are most thrilling which include snorkeling, sailing and under
water diving are the most amazing experiences into the aquatic world
• Apart from the beaches and coral reefs Maldives offers some amazing cuisine besides
the mouthwatering scenery.
• If following the budget, the guest houses over here are very cheap to afford and
offers many things in it.
• It offers some amazing leisure and sports activities along with some amazing scenic
views to click pictures and to enjoy to the fullest
• While you visit Maldives don’t forget to buy the delicious Maldives chocolates.
This is what the beautiful and evergreen land of islands has to offer and that is why
the b-wood celebrities are flocked here to enjoy every ounce of Maldives.
There are times when we all want to get rid of our hectic life and our busy schedule and move to a peaceful place away from the hustle and bustle of the city.In today’s competitive and stressful life all we want is peace inorder to live a stress free and blissful life.There is nothing more rejuvating than a peaceful place with a beautiful view and no noise.Here are a list of 10 peaceful places in India which will give us the much needed serenity and mental peace.
1. Silent Valley National Park:
It is located in the Western Ghats.The main entrance is at Sairandhri.This place is free of noise pollution and one can find different types of animals and birds.The main attraction are lion-tailed macaque and also the Malabar giant squirrel.
2. Champawat:
This place is located in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand.On one side there are hills and on two sides there is water.The place has some of the best natural beauty which is worth a look.The Shani Temple in this place is very popular.It is known as Manokamna Purn Mandir Kaula.
3. Dzukou Valley:
This beautiful valley of flowers is located at the border of Nagaland and Manipur.This Valley has some of the rarest varieties of exotic flowers.The meadows,streams and the natural caves are absolutely beautiful.
4. Agatti Island:
This is a part of the Lakshwadeep Island in the Indian Ocean.The lagoons,palm groves,and the clean beaches are one of the best places for a romantic vacation.
5. Sarnath:
This is a beautiful place which is located close to the holy town of Varanasi.This is the place where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon.This place has lots of greenery and the stupas,viharas,Ashoka pillars in the museums are amazing.
6. Kudle:
Located near Gokarna in Karnataka,Kudle beach is a pristine,spectacular beach perfect for those who want to just chill away from the hustle-bustle.The long-shore with golden sand makes for a great walk in the cool breeze.The sunset is simply spectacular and the fact that the beach is not as crowded as the nearby Om beach only makes it better.
7. Nongriat:
Cherrapunjee in Meghalaya is a popular tourist attraction and one if its wonders is the double decker living root bridge in Nongriat.These bridges made out of roots of trees sometimes take as long as 15 years to complete and once done,can take the weight of as many as 50 people.They tend to get sturdier as time goes by.It takes 3-hour trek across some beautiful views and shaky bridges to get to the double-decker living root bridges.Once here,we will forget about the rest of the world and only get immersed in the beauty,serenity and magic of nature.
8. Silent Valley National Park:
Located in Kerala’s Palakkad region,the Silent Valley National Park is known for its ecological diversity.The Kunti river that flows through it amidst green hillocks adds to the stunning natural beauty of this place.The ambience inside the park is simply majestic making it ideal for a peaceful vacation amidst nature.
9. Majuli-Assam:
Nestled amidst the Brahmaputra river,Majuli is an unexplored tourist destination in Assam.Majuli is also the largest river Island in the world.This pollution-free land is breathtakingly beautiful for us to escape for some relaxation from our busy life.
10. Umiam Lake:
Umiam Lake,a beautiful man-made reservoir is situated 15 km north of Shillong.The lake was shaped after a dam was developed to produce hydroelectric power.Due to the dense coniferous forests surrounding it,natives comes to the lakeside to collect twigs and woods and leaves while the local fishermen use their canoes to float on the still waters to catch fish.The panoramic view of the East Khasi Hills all around the lake will provide some of the most gorgeous landscapes,one is going to come across in the entire life.
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