Participating in recreation and leisure activities is an extremely important part of our lives. It may not always be noticeable, but most people are taking part in such activities every single day. Anything from surfing on the web to surfing in the ocean is considered a recreational/leisure activity. Without them, life would certainly be very mundane. As for myself, there are three that I participate in constantly. The first would be exploring and traveling to other countries. Human beings, a naturally migratory species, are drawn to traveling and not staying within one location. My need to travel is mostly fueled by the desire to experience something new and the rush of being thrown into unfamiliar surroundings. My second favorite leisure …show more content…
Growing up with a family who loves to travel has been carried over into my adult years and I try to go somewhere new at every possible chance I get. Throughout all of my travel experiences, I have met new people and experienced things I never could have within my own hometown. For example, I have developed an open-mindedness for cultures and practices other than the ones I am used to. You are able to become more aware of international problems and not just have a concern for your own country, which is a problem many of us have. For a lot of people, being thrown into unfamiliar surroundings is a terrifying idea but to me it is the most exhilarating part. It has led me to become a much more independent and well-rounded person. Travel is also a great stress reliever from everyday life. So far, my favorite travel experience and one that has led me to travel even more would be when I traveled around Europe two summers ago. I went from Barcelona to Valencia, Valencia to Ibiza, Ibiza to Paris, And then Paris to London. It was the first trip I had ever done without my parents or a family member along side me and I absolutely loved it. Being in a new country by myself let me learn so much about the type of person I am now and who I want to be in the future. All of the travelers and locals I met are some of the most interesting people I have ever had the pleasure of coming across. Although I may never see them again, I will always keep in contact and remember the things they had taught me. We don’t always travel because we necessarily want to but because we need to in order to have a newfound creativity, state of mind, and outlook on the
Leisure is a way to get out of the reality world. People are seeking to have fun and exciting experiences since everyone is always busy with work. Leisure is not just free time that everyone has, but there is a deeper meaning into it. How one spends their spare time is significant to their own discovering of who they are. Leisure will change a person’s life in a positive way since one will learn on how to deal with problems without any assistance from others. One will spend their free time differently from time to time and this will affect their future. Everyone has his or her own definition of leisure but no matter what leisure is always beneficial toward one’s life.
new people as well as see new cultures. It has always been a dream of mine to travel
Overall going on a vacation is something I want to do more in the future. I learned many things from this vacation such as even though you go with some people you don't know as well, you get to know them and by the end of the vacation it's like you have known them your whole life. This vacation brought my friend Lisa and I closer because we experienced things together. Going on a vacation with someone makes your relationship stronger and you find out many different likes and dislikes about each other.
My own personal philosophy of leisure has been shaped by past and present activities I do for leisure and why I do them. To me, leisure is the sense of being free from external stressors that I face in my life such as school or work. The positive outcomes from partaking in leisure are generally overlooked and often underestimated. Leisure affects our emotions, our physical and mental health, and aids in the creation of relationships. In my own personal life, I have done and still participate in leisure as a way to sooth myself or unwind from the stress of school or work. The release of pent up emotions and energy for individuals helps their relationships with others and their overall health as well. When stress is released, an individual is
It was interesting to see that nearly all of our participants had travelled out of the country. Some of our interviewees had even been to more than 10 different countries. One girl that was a participant in particular had been to over an incredible 20 countries such as Italy, Germany, France and Hong Kong, more incredibly at only age 16. She said that she loves going to new countries and getting a feel for how different cultures live, and to be able to learn their cultural customs during her ventures. Another insight provided from our interviews was that only just this year, a 19 year old student went on a month long trip to India with his family. As his mother was from India; this trip involved meeting relatives for the first time and getting in touch with the culture his biological background presented. He described this opportunity as the best thing he’s ever done. It is safe to assume that this month long voyage would have provided meaningful insight towards his growing global mindset.
To conclude, leisure can be challenging, intense but most importantly it’s unique. Leisure could be a state of mind. Hence its an intrinsic motivational like meditation, It’s could be a play leisure for instance I work to inherent pleasure which for me is to gain money and it could also be recreational for example watching TV or listening to music. Nonetheless, leisure is a positive activity that I enjoy doing.
The plane ride back is always the worst part of any trip. You have just embarked on an incredible journey that always leaves you wanting to do more and see more, but alas you have to go home. This trip was different, however, because I felt so gratified. I experienced something I never thought i would be able to by traveling to where my grandfather grew up. I experienced getting to know someone I could never meet but am forever connected to and entwined with. Finding things out about, and traveling to places connected to your lineage can be a difficult undertaking, but very much worth it in the
International travelling has opened up more new doors for us all. It breaks the country barriers, and connects all continents. People learn more about the different cultures’ quirks, mannerisms, worldview, history, and politics. Knowing more about other cultures means being smarter. Knowing more about the world also makes you feel gratitude – you learn to appreciate the wonderful things you actually have, compared to friends out there who have so little. According to Nev Schulman, “Life experience is what defines our character… You need the downs to appreciate the ups. Going on the adventure or taking that risk is important”. This was the experience of Chelin Lauer, a graduate in biology from a US college who ended up moving to South Korea to work as a science and English teacher, and then travel whenever she had the chance. I myself had also taken the adventurous journey of my life when I decided to study abroad in Canada, and then was amazed by the beautiful landscape, the friendly local people and the traditional food during my 2 years
When I become older and earn a significant amount of more money, I want to go on plenty of road trips with friends and family. Traveling the world is something I have always wanted to do ever since I can remember. Although I may seem to be a closed type of person, I enjoy most things that force me to get out of my comfort zone and traveling is what does that for me. Many people have already had the opportunity to travel places around the world that they have always wanted to visit. One day I will be able to go on these adventures around the world with my family and friends and have great stories to tell. When some people want to travel, they are unsure as to what exact
I want to start traveling as soon as next year, I plan to study abroad to Spain. I want to travel to all the major cities around the world and start a collection of all the things I bring back through the years. The farthest I have ever traveled has been to Mexico and that has been one of the best times of my life. Both of my Mothers siblings have all traveled to Europe many times and have brought in back so many pictures and souvenirs that have made me that much more interested In traveling just like they have. I feel that I need to travel In order to experience as much of the world before I
Being able to take a trip by means of airplane is one of my favorite parts of travelling. I have been on so many flights in my life thanks family vacations, both long and short flights. A flight can be from state to state, one end of a country to another, or even crossing countries. No matter the length, some things stay the same, which are the most important parts. To me, a vacation doesn't begin when you leave the house, but when you take off. The experience of flying is an amazing one, and is definitely something to try to do at least a few times in your life.
well by taking a break from your daily life, re-laxing from the pulls and pushes of technology and engaging in new activities in new adventures, you have an easier opportunity to letting go unwanted accustomed to habits. Also, it is liberating to surround yourself with people who don 't know the whole truth of your past. It reinforces your willingness to expand your horizons, to get unstuck and to move in new directions of your life. Here is why not one human in this world would not agree with why vacation is amazing, some of the benefits are, but limited to free time, discovering new places, quality family time, and tasting mouthwatering, heavenly, savory, delicious foods from different
There is nothing quite like traveling, going someplace new and finding out more about the world and yourself. Anyone can become a traveler it just takes a little bit of faith and courage. Traveling across the world or even across the country is a learning experience. When you are a traveler you see how people live and how different cultures work. It is the best educational experience you could give yourself. You see how the world works in a way no one can teach you. Seeing different cultures and people help build the person you want to be. If you are a traveler the world influences you, because when traveling, you see the good and the bad, and you learn from the right and the wrong. I am very lucky that I am able to be a traveler and see this
A leisure activity is any activity chosen for pleasure, relaxation, or other emotional satisfaction, typically something one would participate in during free time. The leisure activity I have chosen to partake in is knitting. My great-grandmother was an excellent knitter and would make my whole family scarves and dishcloths when she was alive. She would give them out as Christmas presents, so I want to carry on her tradition. Knitting is a relaxing and simple task, so it is a great way for me to occupy my spare time and escape the stresses of work and school.
I was able to spend a lot of time with my family, our friends, and play all sorts of games. This experience made me start to like traveling. Every time I would get the chance to travel, I will take that chance. We were able to go to a theme park, eat many delicious foods, and play many video