What’s not to love about travelling? Travelling is wonderful in each and every way, travel is something that dreams are made of, and travel is the best when a dream becomes a reality 🙂
My favourite things about travel are:
The anticipation:
That fluttery feeling that comes from buying a plane ticket, booking accommodation, browsing through blog posts or travel guides for inspiration, is something so unique. Travel begins even before it begins with feelings of excitement by counting down days on a calendar, by daydreaming while at work and all that comes with the excitement of planning a trip.
The newness:
There is something so amazing about stepping off a plane or train (or boat or car) and being somewhere totally new. Taking in the change of temperature, the smells, the sights, the noises. It feels like magic and cements the first impressions of a place.
The wandering:
My favourite thing to do when arriving somewhere for the first time is to wander around and just take it all on. To absorb the sights and colours, to see the road signs and to wallow in the feeling of being somewhere exciting. This feeling is especially heightened when you have been dreaming of that place for such a long time, it feels like the dream has become an amazing reality!
The colours:
One thing I tend to notice is colours which may be on the market stalls, the flowers, flags or street art. Colour is striking and something we can ignore when we see it everyday. However, in a new place it is there to all be taken in and it can drawn us in and captivate us!
The landscapes:
Sometimes the landscape can mean winding streets or built up cities, and sometimes it can mean towering mountains or lush green. Whatever it may be, it’s something that I love about travel. I love to observe the differences in landscapes especially those that are so different from home. Nothing beats those wow moments when you see a landscape unlike anything you’ve ever seen before! 
The food:
Exploring through my tastebuds is a must! Getting to taste authentic food in it’s country of origin is the best as well as taking in the atmosphere of eating out whether that is in a bustling cafe, a street food market or a quiet restaurant off the beaten-track.
The culture:
Culture is made up of so much; customs, history, food, language… the list goes on. Getting to take a peek into another culture is something that is made truly possible through travel. Interacting with people is the number one thing that I believe teaches you the most about a culture. 
The memories:
The amazing thing about travelling is that it doesn’t end once you get back home. Collecting memories is one of the best things about travelling, I like to re-live these through my photos and the stories I get to tell.
Travel is the most amazing thing. Travel is my favourite thing 🙂 What are the things you love most about travel?
Happy Weekend!!
Marcella xx
Linking up with… Emma, Kelly, Rebecca and Frankie for #TravelLinkup
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Nice post. I really enjoy your photos!
Thanks for your lovely comment, Mani! 🙂
Love this post! it beautifully describes the best things about travel and why I can’t stop 🙂
Thank you so much 🙂 I’m glad you could relate to it, travel is such a wonderful thing!
Gorgeous photos! If I had to narrow it down I’d say that I like anything new and different and of course the food! But really I love 98% of things about travel 🙂
Thank you so much, Andrea! Exploring the new is such a great thing about travelling, I agree!
Great post!I I share all of your ideas:)
Thanks Tanja! It’s great to find so many bloggers that feel the same 🙂
Beautiful! Travel is my ultimate rush!
Thanks Isabel! Such a good way to describe travel; It’s the ultimate rush indeed!!
You wrote from your heart. Love reading it!
Thank you Madeeha! I’m glad you enjoyed the post, sometimes it’s good to get deep and thoughtful 😉
Very true Marcella!
Foods, new friendships, scenic areas, and getting to know another culture!
All really great things about travel! 🙂
You’re right, the anticipation of a trip is almost as good at the travel itself. ALMOST.
Yes!! I love having exciting things to look forward to 🙂
Absolutely all true. Nothing beats wandering around and finding your bearings in a new city! 🙂
I love that part! Especially in a city with lots of spread out neighbourhoods, there’s nothing better than just wandering around 🙂
I really love the researching and planning stages before a trip. I even love the packing! Making sure I have thought about everything we will need but somehow not taking too much stuff – that really tickles my organisational control freakism! #MondayEscapes
Totally agree! It’s all part of the fun of travelling and just adds to the total excitement 🙂
Such a cute post, Marcella! You know that my favorite thing about travel is the food!! But I think in general, I just love experiencing other cultures and seeing how they think/do things. The only thing I don’t like about travel is the planning :P. I hate the process of looking for flights and accommodations. Oh yeah, I also don’t like the part where money just magically disappears from your bank account. 😉
Yes for the food! 🙂 I totally agree that learning about different cultures and outlooks on life is such an amazing thing that is gained from travel. Haha, yeah – if travelling was free then that’d be pretty incredible!
Another amazing post! Aw this is bringing so many feelings up! Definitely yes to all of these from the anticipation to the memories once it’s done! It’s the best thing in the world!!x
Thanks so much! 😀 It really is the absolute best, isn’t it? I’m glad so many of us agree! x
I agree with all of these points!
Yay to that! Thanks for reading 🙂
So beautifully espressed Marcella!
Aww, thank you so much Emma!
This is so beautiful Marcella…the anticipation is the best bit of travelling and stepping into the unknown. Thanks for the joining the travel link up xx
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Thanks so much 🙂 I totally agree, it’s the most exciting! Thanks for reading!
I love the anticipation and planning phase as well. It is the time when you realize that there are so many options and opportunities before you even step foot into the country.
Totally agree! The build up is such an exciting time 🙂
I agree with all your reasons! I love travel because of the freedom it provides to be yourself and for the power it has to make you try new things.
Freedom is definitely a word I think of when I think of travel, and I also love that it makes you do things that you’ve never thought of before!
I love this post! I love all of these things too – especially the wandering, the landscapes, the cultures, the food! And the memories – they are why I’ll never stop going places! xx
Thank you Carly! I’m so glad that so many of us agree 🙂 Travel is such an addiction, isn’t it?? X
Really enjoyed your list. I love your photos too. I especially agree about food and colour.
Thank you Clare! Yay for food and colour too 🙂
Spot on for every point! I absolutely agree with you and feel the same way. Btw, love your photos 🙂 #MondayEscapes
Thanks so much Kat! I’m so glad so many of us agree on how great travel is!
Great post! I agree, travel anticipation is awesome. You have such a great eye for colour 🙂 And travelling through food – so good!
Thank you Jessi! I really thrive on all the anticipation of travel, it’s such a good feeling! 🙂
I feel just the way you do about travelling! I especially like to prepare a lot and get inspired in advance, it makes me so excited! 🙂
Totally agree, Barb! The excitement of travel makes the act of travel that even more wonderful!
The anticipation is definitely half of the fun!
It really is, Francesca!
Lovely post Marcella! You’re so right about travel beginning before you step on a plane – I love the excitement of organising and booking a break before anything else!
Thank you, Charley! I’m glad you enjoyed reading! 🙂
Such a lovely post! I feel the same way as you. I love the anticipation, the planning… it’s impossible not to start imagining how the trip will be. ❤
Happy to have you on #MondayEscapes
Totally agree! Waiting for a trip is the most exciting thing!!
I loved this! Collect moments and not things! Such an inspiration!
Thanks Isabel and Gaz! Sorry, I don’t know why I’ve only just seen this comment 🙂