‘Travel in the youngest sort,” says Bacon, ‘is a
part of education; in the elder, a part of experience.” Some may think
otherwise; to them visiting churches and monasteries; castle and
fortifications; antiques and ruins; libraries and colleges is sheer wastage of
time. They may further say that one can read the account of these or see the
films of the important places of the world. They forget that the touch of
actuality -- living and breathing contact gives a different type of sensation
and satisfaction.
Travelling may be an expensive hobby, but it
compensates the financial loss. If a traveler has interest in life and its
manifestations one can find much to keep one absorbed and happy. A student of
sociology can gather much from the customs and ways of life of the people
living in the different regions of the world. A student of history can discover
a vivid account of history in historical monuments. An engineer can enrich his
knowledge by looking at the engineering feats at different places. In fact, one
can find every thing that satisfies our intellectual and sensuous cravings.
As a hobby, travelling keeps us busy during leisure
time; it is the best method to utilize time. Till a person breaks from the dull
routine. Physically and mentally, one cannot find satisfaction; traveling helps
us to achieve this break. At a new place one is curious to know and eager to
gather unknown information. He gets thrills and surprises which keep our
interest alive.
While travelling, one comes across a larger number
of people. In case one has psychological bent of mind, one increases one’s
experience and power to understand others. Understanding human nature is
perhaps, the best part of education. Travelling satisfies all the demands of a
good hobby -- it is absorbing, educative and refreshing to the mind and body