The ever unending question of the need for traveling arises yet again. To Travel or not to travel? Hmm… It’s an open ended question which finds followers on both sides. Scientists have observed that traveling is good for the brain as it allows people to relax their minds and get off work. At the same time, there are eco-friendly entrepreneurs who believe that traveling would cause more harm than good. The amount of pollution caused by travelers which includes flight exhaust gases and the wastage they leave behind in destinations could seriously harm our environment.

I stand in between. I think one should travel but should travel with minimum damage to the environment. That’s where the concept of a green traveler comes into picture. I support green travelers and their urge to save our environment.

Dan from The Lost Globe lists out some interesting points which are some reasons why he would travel. These points could be applicable to most of us:

* Learn about other people, and yourself.
* Gain experience and knowledge.
* Sense of freedom.
* The challenge, and the adventure.
* Make a dream come true
* Do something that most people will never do, but will wish they had done.
* Make a break from the rat race.
* See how varied and different the world really is – and how similar all of us people in it really are.
* To live or retire somewhere new.

He interestingly brings out one point at the end which encompasses all the above listed points - Because you want to. It is true that travel should be a byproduct of desire and not of compulsion.