Forget milling around in your finest evening wear, Singapore Sling in hand: You'll be lucky to get
peanuts.
Flying isn't
quite the party it was in Sinatra's days, and lots of time, energy, and money are expended to leave home, so
why
travel?
How long do the personal benefits of travel last?
Getting away from home and stepping outside of your usual routine is beneficial for both mind and body. The
long-lasting
personal benefits of visiting a foreign country far outweigh the costs and time to get there.
The great travel writer Pico Lyer said: