Why Do We Love to Get Lost?

People have sometimes asked us why we travel so much. For people who are home-bodies, the idea of packing up and going somewhere they’d never been before, seems unappealing or maybe even a bit frightening. But for us, there is just something about going on an adventure. What about you? Do you love to get lost too? Let’s take a minute to unpack why in the world we grab our bags and hit the road.

A change of scenery is good for the soul

Living in Michigan and not participating in winter sports, means I spend a lot of time indoors from November to March. And as much as I like my home, after a while there is a little alarm in my soul that says, “it’s time to move.” If you live somewhere with great year-round weather, I think I can help you relate to this feeling. Think – April 2020. You just finished watching ALL of “The Tiger King”. You’ve baked your own sourdough bread. And you seriously googling “at home tattoos” to pass the time. It gets like that for us ‘round about February 1st.

The challenge can be rather fun

We agree that flight delays and navigating public transportation can be stressful. But pushing through to your destination makes you feel a little like the hero in your own story. You overcame and you saw the thing you came to see.

I’m not the only one who feels travel is good for your mental health. You can check out this very scholarly paper from Chun-Chu Chen and James Petrick for lot’s of medical studies on this topic.

Lastly, it may be inherited

As with many things, we may be able to blame our parents! (Sorry mom and dad!) Growing up, my family, just like the Griswolds, loaded up the family wagon and hit the road. My earliest memories include:

• spending time at a cabin in upper Michigan,
• visiting a submarine in Virginia,
• and riding on my uncle’s shoulders into Mammoth cave.

So what do you think?

Do you love to get lost too? If you do, know you’re with your tribe. We understand the need to:

• find the best gear for the trip,
• to pack the PERFECT suitcase,
• or the desire to eat at the oldest restaurant in every state.

Maybe home bodies won’t really ever “get us” but that won’t stop us from gearing up and hitting the road. So how about it??

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