Summertime and the Learning is Easy
Pelham, NH (PRWEB) April 30, 2008 -- Today, people tend to think the words "travel" and "vacation" are synonymous. They think of them as ways to avoid work, as ways to seek out leisure, and avoid anything "serious." But please don't confuse the two. There is a real difference.
Vacations are just that-vacations, and they certainly have a valuable place in our lives. But, let's talk about another kind of travel-educational travel.
Yes, educational travel is certainly fun, but at the same time you are learning about the history, the culture, the politics, and absorbing the essence of the place you are visiting. You are not soaking up the sun on a beach or heading toward the 18th hole. That belongs in another part of your life.
As technology shrinks our world and brings us all closer together, the opportunity to learn about our neighbors grows. Don't we owe it to ourselves to delve into this landscape and explore the cultures of different people? By doing so, we learn all about their history, the rise of their civilization and its downfall. By viewing both the highs and lows, we come away with a much better view of not just them, but also ourselves. Educational travel gives us the ability to do this in ways nothing else can. We can immerse ourselves in the exotic spectrum of life on Earth.
Educational travel leaves us with much more than a typical vacation. We gain a deeper knowledge of the world. We get to experience life; to truly live it. It can be a life-changing experience.
A Few of the Many Benefits of Educational Travel
? View beautiful and historic sites.
? Learn about the culture and history of faraway places.
? Discover, learn and grow.
? Challenge inhibitions while gaining new perspectives.
? Gain a global viewpoint.
? Satisfy your curiosity about places of special interest.
? Develop lasting memories and friendships.
? Step outside your comfort zone.
For more information on educational travel, including the best companies to use, please visit www.learninglater.com.
Nancy Merz Nordstrom (Email: learninglater@comcast.net) is a frequent consultant to news organizations and outlets eager to discuss the redefinition of retirement for the Baby Boomer generation. She blogs at numerous websites and is one of lifelong learning's preeminent experts.
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