There are lots of lessons to be learnt from travel. It teaches you about culture and people and how others live, as well as about the history of other parts of the world. Travel is a good way to discover more about the world around you and understand other countries that are perhaps culturally very different to yours.

There are also lots of ways to push yourself whilst you are travelling. You will constantly be meeting new people and experiencing new things that are outside of your comfort zone. There will be plenty of opportunities to try new activities that may be mentally and physically challenging, such as volunteering with a charity or perhaps trying a new sport.

Travel can be a good thing to put on your CV when you get home. You learn to be independent and how to be a good communicator, showing you have valuable life skills.